Gateway is on a roll. The firm today not only came out with two back-to-school desktops and two FHD Series monitors, but also a brand new affordable notebook computer. The Gateway NV Series starts at just $499, and offers option of either Intel or AMD processor and graphics. Flagship features include LED backlit display, Dolby Sound Room, and HDMI. What's more, the notebook also features MyBackup and PowerSave keys to help consumers backup valuable data and save power.

Gateway NV5214u

MSRP: $499.99

* AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 Dual Core Processor (2.10 GHz)
* 15.6" HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display with 16:9 ratio and 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
* 4GB DDR2 Memory
* 320GB hard disk drive
* ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
* Integrated webcam
* DVD Burner
* 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless
* Digital media card reader
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
* 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAh)

Gateway NV5807u

MSRP: $599.99

* Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10 GHz)
* 15.6" HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display with 16:9 ratio and 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
* 4GB DDR2 Memory
* 320GB hard disk drive
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* Integrated webcam
* DVD Burner
* 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless
* Digital media card reader
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
* 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAh)