But the G6-300 is more than just a video
                  entertainment center. The PII-300 topped every
                  business and game performance benchmark
                  in this roundup. Of course we expected as
                  much, because there's only one other system
                  in its processor class: Dell Dimension XPS
                  D300, which the G6-300 outpaces by seven
                  percent. Both PCs use the same 4MB STB
                  Velocity 128 AGP graphics card, the same
                  big, ultra-fast IBM 8.5GB hard drive, and the
                  same 56-kbps modem. The only criticism we
                  can make of the Gateway is that with all these
                  devices installed you're left with only one open
                  slot (a shared PCI/ISA) for future expansion.
                  On the bright side, the case offers tons of
                  space for drive expansion: three front-opening
                  and four internal bays. 

                  Gateway caters to the home user with a slick
                  keyboard studded with 14 buttons for
                  manipulating audio and video features by
                  pressing a single key.. And buyers can
                  choose between four Microsoft-based software
                  packs: Office 97 SBE with Bookshelf, or
                  Home Essentials with three supplemental
                  suite options--one with action games, one with
                  edutainment software, and one with reference
                  titles. Out-of-box setup was clearly
                  documented and uneventful. 

                  Gateway's match of high-end multimedia
                  components and user-friendly features makes
                  the G6-300 perfectly suited for the home. Are
                  you the type who's willing to spend serious
                  money if you're sure it's not being wasted? If
                  so, the G6-300 has your name on it.

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