Averatec AV3255P1-01 Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo)

by Averatec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 10.9 x 1 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00021RGSG
• Item model number: AV3255P1-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 15, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get your motor running and ready for the road with the highly mobile Averatec AV3255P1-01 notebook PC. This tiny laptop weighs just over 4 pounds and runs on a mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ processor with battery-saving features. It also features a 12.1-inch screen, Windows XP Professional, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and integrated 54g (802.11b) wireless connectivity.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 40 GB IDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
• Processor: The AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ processor is a moderately fast processor that delivers similar performance to a 2.0 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor. The "M" stands for mobile, and its PowerNow power-saving features will help extend battery life. It also offers a 266 MHz processor system bus and a 640 KB high-performance processor cache.
• Memory: This notebook has 512 MB of pre-installed memory (DDR SDRAM), which is calling out for more power right out of the gate. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB), which is rather small in comparison to other notebooks.
• CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs. The CD-RW drive has 24x write, 10x rewrite, and 24x read speeds. The DVD-ROM has an 8x playback speed.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook is outfitted with a standard keyboard (19mm pitch) and large Synaptics TouchPad with graphics tablet mode.

Sound and Graphics
This notebook features integrated audio and video/graphics cards. The S3 UniChrome video controller is an affordable 128-bit graphics engine with internal AGP 8X and 32 MB of shared video RAM that delivers adequate DVD playback and and video streaming. It features a 12.1-inch display. It also has an sound card that's integrated into the main board, and offers built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This AV3255P1-01 model has an integrated 802.11g (or 54g) wireless LAN, which is quickly becoming the most popular wireless standard and is compatible with 802.11b connections as well. The notebook is fitted with a dual 54g antenna, and it can achieve speeds 5 times faster than 802.11b and offers improved reach and added security. You get a standard range of external connections, including:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This AV3255P1-01 notebook comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features), and it features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It also is loaded with applications for playing DVDs, burning CDs, and protecting your system from viruses (titles are not noted by Averatec

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 1.2 x 10.9 x 9.6 inches (H x W x D) and weighing just 4.2 pounds, the AV3220H1-01 is an amazingly compact and lightweight notebook that road warriors will barely notice as they shuttle from plane to taxi to hotel.

Power
The included "smart" rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers over 3 hours of battery life (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Averatec AV3255P1-01 notebook PC, rechargeable li-ion battery, AC power adapter, and printed operating instructions. The notebook PC is backed by a 1-year limited warranty; the battery is backed by a 6-month warranty.

From the Manufacturer

The next generation of the 3000 series is here! This powerful notebook is equipped with the Low Voltage Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ CPU for maximum efficiency. With PowerNow! Technology, get optimum performance with greater power management boosting battery life up to 3+ hours. At only 1 inch thin and around 4 pounds light, this super slim notebook features an integrated DVD+CD-RW. Now you will be able to watch DVDs and burn music without the hassle of a bulky external drive.

Built-in 54g Wireless with dual antenna allows you to surf the web 5x faster than with 802.11b. 54g is becoming the new mainstream in wireless technology. Greater speed, improved reach, and added security makes it ideal for home, businesses or local "hotspots". With other features like a built in combo drive and 40 GB of hard drive capacity, the Averatec 3200 series makes mobile computing a breeze.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wireless portable for the $$, July 31, 2004

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This review is from: Averatec AV3255P1-01 Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo) (Personal Computers)

I did a lot of research before purchasing this model and I am very pleased. It is fast, light, has intuitive design, and I have had no issues with the keyboard (as had earlier model users). It does get warm, and I haven't tested the battery life which some have said to be less than they expected. But for the money I would buy this one all over again in a heartbeat.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good price for great mobility, July 15, 2004

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Michelle M. Clowser (San Lorenzo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Averatec AV3255P1-01 Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo) (Personal Computers)

I use this on the road a lot and you can't beat it for price, speed and mobility. It is light weight. My only problem is that I didn't protect it well enough physically and it broke the internet during turbulence in the overhead bin. Mine was a refurbished model, so no warranty there, but my replacement will definately be this same computer. I recommend buying a nice padded bag for it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop, poor DVD sound!, August 18, 2004

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R. A. Pratt (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Averatec AV3255P1-01 Laptop (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo) (Personal Computers)

I bought this notebook as it offered great performance at a low price. It also received rave reviews from PC Magazine. The only problem with it is that the DVD player can barely be heard, even with headphones on! I contacted the company and they said that they have gotten feedback that DVDs and CD's play softly. I have encouraged them to fix this problem. Otherwise, they have a great product, however, the DVD player is worthless without subtitles.