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expiredDr.W posted Aug 16, 2025 05:13 AM
expiredDr.W posted Aug 16, 2025 05:13 AM

(Refurbished) Gateway Laptops: 14.1" FHD IPS, Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

& More + Free Shipping w/ Prime

$180

$400

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Woot! has Refurbished Gateway Laptops on sale as listed below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Notable Examples:
  • Gateway 14 (Various Colors): 14.1" FHD IPS, Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB RAM (non-upgradeable), 256GB SSD $179.99
  • Gateway 17 (Silver): 17.3" FHD 300-nits IPS, Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR4 (upgradeable), 265GB SSD $317.99

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Limited time deal, while supplies last.
  • About this Product:
    • 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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  • Additionally, Woot! has via the Woot! App (iOS or Android): 10% Off Sitewide (applied at checkout, Max $20 Savings). Available August 16th Only.

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Written by Dr.W
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Woot! has Refurbished Gateway Laptops on sale as listed below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Notable Examples:
  • Gateway 14 (Various Colors): 14.1" FHD IPS, Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB RAM (non-upgradeable), 256GB SSD $179.99
  • Gateway 17 (Silver): 17.3" FHD 300-nits IPS, Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR4 (upgradeable), 265GB SSD $317.99

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Limited time deal, while supplies last.
  • About this Product:
    • 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
Expired
  • Additionally, Woot! has via the Woot! App (iOS or Android): 10% Off Sitewide (applied at checkout, Max $20 Savings). Available August 16th Only.

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WheelaDealer
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Gateway sold their brand name to a cheap Chinese junk company. Ridiculous deal or e-waste? In September 2020, Acer revived the Gateway branding on laptops and tablets sold exclusively through Walmart. Acer commissioned Bmorn Technology, a Shenzhen-based technology company, to manufacture and sell these Gateway branded laptops. The new line of laptops is a rebadging of Walmart's existing EVOO-branded laptops. The laptops' sound systems are tuned in partnership with THX.
ShrewdSnow237
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I previously bought two of these about 3 years ago, one refurb for about $300 and another new from Walmart for $250 but it was the Core-i5 version but that came with 16gb and 512ssd. These are the same chassis. Good for the price but, the screen is super washed, dim, trackpad is awful and keyboard is not good either. Also, I am not sure about the Ryzen version, but both of mine had boot-loop issues with Windows that needed a usb recovery install and complete wipe - I suspect that is the reason for the massive amount of refurbs due to people returning them. My wife still uses hers. I was using the other in the office running two monitors, and it can run with the lid closed - but - the heat buildup caused the trackpad to warp and unseat so its basically a desktop now.
M-Quick
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Your track pad that unseated is probably due to the battery swelling. That is what happened to mine (same model) after 4 years of being plugged in. It is easy to find a replacement battery on eBay and replace it. It is not safe to use a laptop with a swollen battery. mine is as good as new after replacing the battery which cost less than $40.

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Aug 16, 2025 06:31 PM
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belltifrAug 16, 2025 06:31 PM
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Quote from astyanax :
Agreed, I believe this we got this model, it held up fairly well for my daughter despite being thrown around in a a schoolbag.
I believe no backlit KB though? But for the price...
Mine had a backlit keyboard I think?
Aug 16, 2025 06:38 PM
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BostonBatmanAug 16, 2025 06:38 PM
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Quote from deshwasi :
wth, in for 1. will figure out later what to do.
Downgrade to windows 10 and prepare it to be your offline media studio and document processor.
Aug 16, 2025 07:43 PM
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CrimsonTeam2957Aug 16, 2025 07:43 PM
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Any thoughts on the kids tablets? Are they really refurbished?
Aug 16, 2025 07:54 PM
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kukblue1Aug 16, 2025 07:54 PM
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poor ram poor storage PASS
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Aug 16, 2025 08:03 PM
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HiFi21Aug 16, 2025 08:03 PM
491 Posts
Missed the $100 laptop...got this 2 or 3 years ago from Walmart for $280 and it has been solid. Only shortcoming is that SSD are SATA and not NVME.
Congrats to those that snagged one.
Aug 16, 2025 08:24 PM
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desidude2000Aug 16, 2025 08:24 PM
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What were the spec on the $100 one?
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Aug 16, 2025 08:27 PM
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Jaggsta
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Aug 16, 2025 08:27 PM
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used i5 1135G7 Laptops are $100-$150 on Ebay if really want one.

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Aug 16, 2025 09:30 PM
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ziplocAug 16, 2025 09:30 PM
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FYI: If you order through the Woot app today only (Aug. 16, 2025), it knocks off another 10% off the price at checkout. Hope this helps some folks.
Aug 16, 2025 09:31 PM
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yanik333Aug 16, 2025 09:31 PM
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If this had 16gb RAM Id go for it. As is, its hardly worth $150
Aug 16, 2025 09:46 PM
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M-QuickAug 16, 2025 09:46 PM
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Quote from ShrewdSnow237 :
I previously bought two of these about 3 years ago, one refurb for about $300 and another new from Walmart for $250 but it was the Core-i5 version but that came with 16gb and 512ssd. These are the same chassis. Good for the price but, the screen is super washed, dim, trackpad is awful and keyboard is not good either. Also, I am not sure about the Ryzen version, but both of mine had boot-loop issues with Windows that needed a usb recovery install and complete wipe - I suspect that is the reason for the massive amount of refurbs due to people returning them. My wife still uses hers. I was using the other in the office running two monitors, and it can run with the lid closed - but - the heat buildup caused the trackpad to warp and unseat so its basically a desktop now.
Your track pad that unseated is probably due to the battery swelling. That is what happened to mine (same model) after 4 years of being plugged in. It is easy to find a replacement battery on eBay and replace it. It is not safe to use a laptop with a swollen battery. mine is as good as new after replacing the battery which cost less than $40.
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Aug 16, 2025 10:59 PM
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jbrns7Aug 16, 2025 10:59 PM
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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
I don't know if that was an insult or a compliment but when 3/4 of the comments here are talking about terrible gateway build quality, you could find a previously refurbished business class laptop that's way better that's probably been dropped 10 times and is in better condition and will probably last 15 years of further abuse no problem
Compliment, I scored a Dell with better specs for $130 shipped.
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Aug 17, 2025 12:06 AM
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tennislover1234
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Aug 17, 2025 12:06 AM
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Gateway a zombie company. Stay away. Not worth a dollar.
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Aug 17, 2025 12:08 AM
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tennislover1234
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Aug 17, 2025 12:08 AM
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I got a gateway for 200. One day it suddenly would not power on. Took it to a computer repair shop. Just to open this cost me 150. And another 250+ was asked to replace the motherboard.I took it home and dumped it into garbage.
Aug 17, 2025 12:51 AM
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NeatShop7155Aug 17, 2025 12:51 AM
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8gb ram is killing it
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Aug 17, 2025 01:57 AM
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cocoacoopAug 17, 2025 01:57 AM
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Quote from jbrns7 :
Compliment, I scored a Dell with better specs for $130 shipped.
Link? or recommended sellers?

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