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Gateway 11.6" 2-in-1 Convertible Notebook, HD, Snapdragon™ 7c Compute Platform, LTE Compatible, Shockproof, Water Resistant, 4GB/64GB, 2MP Camera, Windows 10 S, Microsoft 365 Personal 1-Year Included

This is an honest review by a tech savvy person who actually paid for it, not given it for free.  To start off with, this is a niche product. It is a rugged mobile focused laptop designed to take a beating and draw relatively little power. If you are just looking for "a decent laptop" this is a bad choice - overpriced and low specs.  Cons: - It is a USB C charger, BUT, it cannot charge on "low power" - or a cellphone charger. Most other USB C laptops can do this. It is a big downside for what is designed to be a highly portable/rugged machine.  - The screen is terrible. It reminds me of 2004 - HUGE bezel, low resolution, max brightness is low (also a downside for a rugged / outdoor oriented device). Only upside here is a sense of nostalgia for when I was in college... that will likely wear off quickly.  - The HDD, RAM, and processor are barely workable for a modern Windows machine - It is HEAVY for it's size - this is because of the rugged aspect presumably  - B...