That was my first impression of the new Gateway Ultra Slim 15.6, a $229 laptop that looks like it should cost 2-3 times more. Available in three stylish colors (red, green and blue), it's solidly ...

Gateway has crammed Intel Core i3 power into a 15.6-inch notebook with a Blu-ray player, making for an attractive package. But is the performance as good as the machine's features?

The Microsoft 365 Personal license adds considerable value, too — and helps explain the Gateway Ultra Slim 15.6's spot on my list of the best laptops you can buy in 2022.