Averatec AV3250PX-01 12.1" Laptop (Athlon XP-M 2200+, 512MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dual DVD+/-RW Drive)

by Averatec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00065IH2C
• Item model number: AV3250PX-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Averatec 3200 series Thin and Light delivers all the value you expect without compromising the features you want. Breaking boundaries with total mobility and a surprisingly affordable price. Just 1 inch thin and 4.5 lbs.light keeps it ultra portable.

Features

• CPU: Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2200+
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
• LCD Size: 12.1" XGA
• Optical Drive: Dual DVD +/- Burner
• Hard Drive: 80
• Memory: 512 MB DDR
• Wireless LAN: 802.11g
• Wired LAN: 10/100 LAN
• Modem: 56k
• USB: (3x) 2.0
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.9" x 9.6" x 1"
• Weight (lbs.): 4.5 lbs.

Product Description

Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2200+ Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition 12.1 XGA Dual DVD +/- Burner Hard Drive 80 Memory 512MB DDR Wireless LAN 802.11g Wired LAN 10/100 Modem 56k USB (3x) 2.0 DimensionsWxDxH) 10.9 x 9.6 x 1 Weight (lbs.) 4.5 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best thin & light laptop for mobile professionals, March 12, 2005

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Sharpshooter9x19 ""Jamais Arriere"" (Pa, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Averatec AV3250PX-01 12.1" Laptop (Athlon XP-M 2200+, 512MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dual DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I had never heard of Averatec, and had originally decided to go with a 12.1" Apple ibook for build quality and portability(and feeling hesitant about learning a new OS), but after stopping at Circuit City on the way I saw the Averatec 3250. It sat side-by-side with a Gateway that had all of the same features except for a 15.4" sxga screen and 4+lbs of weight. It also had a $350 higher price sticker.

After comparing the Averatec with the stats for the apple and the Gateway I was sold on the 3250. DVD burner, CD-RW; built in 802.11 'G' and only 4.5lbs. Most features you will find in the sub-$1000 category.

Despite some reviews the keyboard is tactile and solid. The battery performance wasn't quite up to spec, but with the wireless feature turned on and the screen at a nominal brightness level the battery lasted for approx 1 hour 55 min. before placing the computer in stand-by mode. Without the wireless turned on I'm sure this would be signifigantly increased. The included software is minimal, but it does have cyberlink DVD/CD burning software and itunes. It comes with a 3 mo. subscription to Norton Anti-virus 2004 and SP2 pre-installed.

The Only problem I experienced was with the touchpad freezing sometimes. The vertical scroll area on the right side would stop functioning. I downloaded a driver update and it fixed the problem. Also, the 3 usb ports on the side are close together, so either get a hub or get a skinny usb jump drive like the cruzer mini. Most others will take up 2 ports worth of space.

Overall I am very pleased with this product and would upgrade to an Averatec laptop again in the future.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Notebook PC, May 21, 2005

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Araxiel (Boca Raton, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Averatec AV3250PX-01 12.1" Laptop (Athlon XP-M 2200+, 512MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dual DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I ordered the Averatec AV3250PX from Amazon on Saturday and received it on the following Thursday with free UPS service. I was impressed. As for the machine, it has everything I wanted. I think the display is very clear, the hard drive more than ample at 80 gigs, and with Win XP Pro, the final $876.00 cost after rebates from Amazon and Averatec made the deal unbeatable. The keyboard works fine. There is no serial or parallel port, but the three USB 2.0 ports work well for attaching perhiperals. The built in 802.11g wireless LAN was easy to configure by adding on an access point to my wired router. I used the Microsoft MN-700, which set up in about 10 minutes with 128 bit WEP encryption. The built in DVD RW worked well, especially when I upgraded to SP2 with the MS CD. Adding software such as MS Office was fast and trouble free. The computer comes with sparse software, but who needs all the usual bundled junk anyhow?

I like both the look and feel of the machine. The lights for different functions are colored and well placed. Overall, the machine runs cool and quiet. If there were problems before,they have been corrected. Averatec also offers free 24/7 phone support. The touchpad is very sensitive, but can be adjusted in the Control Panel. No written manual, but it is included in a PDF file of 59 pages.

This is my first notebook or laptop, and from my initial experience, I would not hesitate to get another Averatec down the road.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good machine, poor warranty service, July 26, 2005

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Amadeus (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Averatec AV3250PX-01 12.1" Laptop (Athlon XP-M 2200+, 512MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dual DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I've had my Averatec laptop for seven months, it has travelled with me to Australia, South America and twice to Europe, and it's the best match between portability and function one could ask for. However, the DVD+/-RW drive gave up its ghost recently, so it was time for warranty service, and that is where Averatec falls short. You have to ship it to their repair facility in California at your own expense (I chose 2 day FedEx, which cost me about $60, since the cheaper FedEx Ground or regular UPS alternatives would have taken a whole week from the East Coast), then it took them 2 weeks to fix it, then they shipped it back FedEx Ground, which took one week. So, it takes 3-4 weeks to get your machine back from WARRANTY service! In contrast, when my daughter's Sony Vaio laptop died two weeks before the warranty ran out, Sony overnighted her a free shipping box, fixed the thing in two days -- and voila, within a week she had use of it again, at zero expense to her.