AVERATEC AVERATEC AMD 1.8GHZ 80GB 512MB DVDRW XPH 17" | Discount Price: $908.34
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Brand: Averatec
Very functional, not much software, no whistles or bells. [Posted on 2008-01-12]
AVERATEC AVERATEC AMD 1.8GHZ 80GB 512MB DVDRW XPH 17"
I purchased this new notebook from RCS Experience on Amazon for 599.99, and also ordered 512ram of PC2700 on Amazon on 1/2008. This Averatec is very functional. It is the coolest running of my notebooks because the cooling fan runs constantly. It doesn't cycle on and off, so you will here it make a whirring noise which not bothersome. The speakers are adequate but can be tweaked to your liking with the Realtec audio manager. Audio jacks are directly in front so you can use your headset for better quality. The screen is clear with some reflection, and can also be tweaked for brightness on the keyboard. The key board is comfortable with a number pad. The 5-in-1 card reader works good. XP home is the operating system and works reliably, but extra memory is needed because the video takes 40MB from the total memory. No recovery discs come with this computer. You restart the computer tap the F4 key during boot-up and boom the Phoenix recovery system asks you what do you want to do next. It works slick. There is an icon on the desktop so you can create a recovery DVD. This computer is not very rugged so I use it for a desktop replacement despite its thinness, and light weight. It is made in China. I have spoken by phone to Averatec tech support about some user issues and was able to get hold of someone quickly early in the morning when they open. Hours 8:00AM to 5:00 central time M-F. I have heard they are slow about returning serviced computers. Bottom line this is a fully functional computer without much software or bells and whistles, like you would see on an HP. If you want to keep it cheap this notebook might be worth considering.
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