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best computer...well there have been beter. | Averatec 3150HD Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 1600+ with PowerNow, 256 MB RAM, 30GB Hard drive)

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	• Averatec 3150HD Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 1600+ with PowerNow, 256 MB RAM, 30GB Hard drive) AVERATEC AVERATEC average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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Laptop lacks power, but still decent.

I bought this computer at a Staples in Bozeman, MT for $879, so I don't know what this $1200 is for. But anyways, the computer. One of the smallest laptops for sale at a reasonable cost for what you get. Averatec's customer service center is second to none. If you have a problem, call them and do what they tell you. If they tell you to send the computer, do it and they'll repair it for free.

The only downside to this computer that I found is that the processor runs at a very low speed, even when not idle or hibernating. The fastest I've ever seen the processor run has been in the 300 Mhz range, even when doing memory intensive applications. Not for the serious gamer in any respect.

The computer is solid. The case is sturdy, but it will scratch fairly easily. The keyboard will bend when pressed on in some areas, especially under the "QWER" and the "UIOP" sections. The modem, ethernet and VGA plugs are loocated on the side of the unit, which I found slighty annoying. I just wish Averatec would make a docking station/port replicator so it could function as a desktop. Plays movies well, has enough memory to do everything except play games.

I am a student, so I bought this computer so I could take notes in class and be able to do my work while I was in away from home. This computer has performed admirably in these respects. It is light, and it works, which my number one priority.

Not to be used as a desktop replacement. A Dell, HP, Compaq, or a Sony would better fit your needs.

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I liked the look and feel of this computer overall. What I did not like was that the range of the wifi(802.11b) was not long enough. I like to work in front of the TV which is on the first floor and my router is on the 2nd floor. I could not do this with the 3150HD. Am able to do this with 2 other laptops that I use. The range of the wifi on the 3150HD was less than 1/2 the distance other computers that I use.
I was unable to get any help from Averatec on this issue. I returned to buy.com and got a full refund.

best computer...well there have been beter.

The Averatec 3150hd is the best computer that I have seen. thought the price was higher than I had hoped, it has all that I need.

The rumors the that Averatec isn't good, are true. But the computers are. the computer will come complete with a broken or missing part. SEND IT TO AVERATEC, don't waist your time with local dealerships! after you mail it, it will take three or so weeks to fix and mail the computer to you. then after that its as good as new ( except that it works).

The wireless is the only thing different about this model from the rest. the wireless card works fine. the only problem is with windows. it will disconnect every three minutes. and that can be fixed by a "repair" button in windows.

all in all it was worth the wait, and is very expandable. with 30 gb, 256 sdram,12.1 in. screen, 3 usb, cd/cdr/dvd, vga port, LAN, pcmcia card slot, 56 k modem, and a partridge in a pair tree, this is the smallest little computer possible.

p.s. for those of you who want a LAP-top lap top, you will have to do some balancing. there are two fans on the bottom positioned just in the middle and top left. so its a balancing act when the fans are on.

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MODEL- 3150HD VENDOR- AVERATEC FEATURES- 3150HD Notebook Computer This ultra portable notebook weighs a mere 4.5 pounds and is only 1.2 inches thin. With an integrated DVD+CD-RW combo drive it makes mobile computing a breeze by eliminating the need for heavy external drives. The AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 1600+ Processor will bring you ultimate efficiency for your everyday computing needs. With PowerNow! Technology, get optimum performance while managing battery consumption for extended life. With the use of QuantiSpeed Architecture, you will be able to access software applications at rapid speed. Maximize your performance with Microsoft Windows XP Home, With its user friendly interface you will be able to make the most of your mobile computing experience. Now with an integrated wireless LAN you can connect from virtually anywhere. From traveling to relaxing at your local wireless "hot spot", all while staying connected with the world. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------- PROCESSOR- AMD Mobile Athlon XP 1600+ (1.33 GHz) CPU with PowerNow! Technology and QuantiSpeed Architecture. 266MHz System Bus 384 KB Cache (128KB split Cache and 256KB L2 Cache) CHIPSET - VIA MEMORY - 256MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM, expandable to 512MB One 200-pin SO-DIMM socket 4-Mbit BIOS EPROM VIDEO - 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768) LCD Display S3 ProSavage8 integrated Video Controller AGP 4x Sideband Addressing 32MB Shared Memory Architecture Video RAM 128-bi

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