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Is this a good gateway laptop?

I'm planning on getting a laptop, and at best buy there's this gateway for about 500$ Gateway - Laptop with AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor * AMD Athlon™ X2 QL-64* dual-core processor Features 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection.** * AMD dual-core technology Enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 1MB L2 cache memory for efficient processing. * 4GB DDR2 SDRAM For multitasking power. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive With double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. * 15.6" WXGA high-definition LED-backlit display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution brings life to your movies and games. * 320GB SATA hard drive For fast read/write times. * ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics With up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shade Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. * 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. * Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. * Multiformat digital media card reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. * 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. * Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) Connect to the Internet without wires. * Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 high-speed data/fax modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. * Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For portable power. * Long battery life Of up to 3 hours to give you more time away from an outlet. * Honeycomb design For a stylish look. * Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition operating system With Service Pack 1 pre installed provides a stable operating platform. * Software package included With Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Works Office Home and Student 2007 and Money Essentials 2007 also included. * ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. * AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. *This model number indicates relative software performance among this AMD processor family. * **AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution. I just copy and pasted off best buy, but you get the idea, think its worth it? And would it be good for a decent gaming computer? EDIT: Also, I'll be using this for school, the games will probably be like FPS's, (Combat arms, Warrock, SWBF2)

Public Comments

1. 500 bucks?!? take it man