Customer Reviews

Averatec 3150HW Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 1600+ with PowerNow, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard drive, DVD+CD-RW combo)

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I wasn't familiar with the brandname, but took a chance after reading all the positive reviews on CNET. I bought this laptop because it was light (about two-thirds the size of most laptops) and affordable (almost half the price of laptops similar in size and functionality). Plus, on a frivolous note, it's sleek and stylish.

I should mention there are some drawbacks. The keyboard layout is a bit awkward; the space key is very short and the placement of the Ctrl, Fn and Del keys are not standard. The computer has a tendency to run hot and when the fan kicks it, it's quite noisy. There's no firewire port. The battery only lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours. (Incidentally, regardless of what kind of laptop you buy, it's important to look after the battery properly. Li-ion batteries will lose effectiveness if they are overcharged or left in full charge without use.)

Those are fairly minor complaints, though. Overall, I'm very pleased with this laptop. I've had it for a month now, and it's been a real joy to use.

I love this little notebook. It does run hot, and the battery lasts about 2.5 hours, but the light weight and nice speed and wifi make up for everything.

Get yourself a Mareware case designed for the small Apple laptop. It is terrific and protective but very compact. It makes a package that you actually do not mind carrying around and traveling with. I have had dozens of inquiries about where to obtain the Averatec since most are carrying around laptops that are twice has heavy.

Had many features I wanted; however, wish it came with XP Professional and a little larger HD (40- 80 Gig). works well; runs a little hot.

I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it's now been in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts. Averatec product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.