Customer Reviews

Averatec AV1150-EW1 10.6" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Pentium M 733, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dual Layer DVD Burner)

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The size and weight of the AV1150 are just what I need for travel. Battery life is very good (it is close to as advertised). The keyboard is tight with some keys providing three functions, therefore requiring the use of the function key plus the key with the function. Unfortunately the "*" (asterisk or times function) is the third use of the zero key. The special configuration of the keyboard might present a problem to true touch typists, but for those of use who plod along, it is adequate.

There is minimal software beyond XP Pro preinstalled. No system disks are provided. All factory installed software, including XP Pro, is backed up on a non-Windows partition of the hard drive. This partition is controlled and accessed by Phoenix's FirstWare Recover Pro 2004. The AV1150 comes with a 30 day trial version of Recover Pro 2004. After 30 days, you must register the software for $39.95, or you are greeted with a very loud beep each time the computer is turned on. I was unhappy with the beep, not sure of how Recover Pro 2004 worked, or why I needed to keep it installed. After deleting it to get rid of the annoying beep, I found out Recover Pro is necessary to return the computer to the "as delivered" configuration. Averatec customer support informed me the deletion of the Recover Pro partition of the hard drive is an out-of-warranty event, and I would have to return the laptop for reinstallation of the partition and its contents - all at my expense. If you buy this computer, and I would do it again, and you don't want to pay to register software you didn't even know you were getting, talk to technical support at Phoenix before the 30 day trial period is over and before you delete anything.

I bought this computer for travelling, since I use a desktop in my office and home. The Averatec is perfect for the non power user to take anywhere. Beautiful screen and enough speed for most applications.

It was the better chance, it's light and everything work properly. I'm satisfied!