Gateway laptops are back and better than ever — available exclusively at Walmart

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The under-$500 laptop has become a yardstick for making tech accessible, while still offering the performance of a higher-priced machine. Late last fall, tech brand Gateway made its comeback with a series of laptops, tablets, and two-in-ones focused on budget-friendly tech delivering all the cutting-edge bells and whistles we want at our fingertips — and in front of our eyes and ears.

Case in point, the ergonomically engineered Gateway 15.6″ Ultra Slim Notebook — available exclusively at Walmart — is designed to perform, connect, and keep up with busy schedules. It also scores points for a fun unboxing experience at an incredible price point.

This month, save on the Gateway 15.6″ Ultra Slim Notebook, priced at $399 and packed full of power.

An ultra-slim package with a lot of potential

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Even though it only weighs 4.2 pounds, it’s loaded with built-in features, including a front-facing camera, serious stereo speakers, and a microphone using 5.1 Bluetooth.

Best-in-class WiFi connectivity and streaming

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Regardless of the source, Tuned by THX™ tech creates a high-fidelity A/V experience for theater-caliber visuals on the 15.6-inch LCD IPS screen and banging sound.

Choose a hot color for a custom feel

For a very personalized setup, there’s a built-in fingerprint scanner for verifying your ID (hello, Windows Hello) and several metallic shades, including black, blue, green, and purple.

Hefty storage and peak performance for multitasking

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With the processing power of a 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4 Processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid state drive, juggle all the apps you want.

Enough battery life to max out a full day

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On the go, you can get up to 8.5 hours of battery life, and out of the box, it comes ready to roll with Windows 10 Home, Cortana, and an HDMI output for tethering a second screen.

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