1eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC
The Gateway M285-E is a 14-inch widescreen tablet PC that weighs a hefty 7.3 pounds.
2eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – M285-E Tablet Mode
The Gateway M285-E can be converted into tablet mode by swiveling the display and laying it flat on top of the keyboard. The tablet can be used in both landscape and portrait modes.
3eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Vista Ready
The tablet we tested featured the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor. With the systems included ATI Mobility Radeon X1400, the M285-E can support the Aero Glass graphics features in the upcoming Vista operating system.
4eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Keyboard
The M285-E has a full-sized keyboard and a dual-layer DVD burner, two features rarely found in a tablet PC.
5eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Touch-Pad
The M285-E features an EZ Pad pointing device.
6eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Left Side
The left side of the M285-E has three USB 2.0 ports and a Firewire port.
7eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Right Side
The right side of the M285-E features a dual-layer DVD burner.
8eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Hinge
The hinge on the M285-E is sturdy, an important fact considering the unit is a convertible tablet PC.
9eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Scroll Wheel
The display features a scroll wheel that can be used for browsing in tablet mode, as well as an orientation button to change from portrait to landscape mode. Three other buttons are programmable by the user.
10eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Gateway M285-E Tablet PC – Stylus
The M285-Es digitized stylus is responsive and thick enough to be comfortable to grip while writing.