The NV79C42u model is powered by an Intel Core i5-450M 2.4GHz processor that can be over-clocked to 2.66GHz using Gateway's Turbo Boost over-clocking software. The NV79C42u also includes a 320GB SATA hard drive, 4GB DDR3 installed RAM, and Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) pre-installed. The NV79C42u model includes a body design nearly identical to other NV79 series models.
The Gateway NV79C42u laptop includes additional features such as an 1.3MP integrated webcam, a unique keyboard shortcut which can be mapped to any social networking site, an 8x dual layer Multi-DVD drive, wireless 802.11 b/g/n and LAN support and a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery with 3.6 hours of rated use.
