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    Averatec Intros 12" N2700 Notebook

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Averatec Intros 12" Notebook
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    Averatec today introduced the 12-inch N2700 featuring a Core 2 Duo and a $699 price tag. The specifications are as follows:

    • Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 (2.0GHz) processor
    • 12-inch WXGA display
    • Intel GMA X4500HD integrated graphics
    • 4GB RAM
    • 250GB hard drive
    • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    • 8X DVD Super Multi drive
    • Dimensions: 11.6" (W) x 8.9" (D) x 1.2" (H)
    • Weight: 4.0 lbs

    The N2700 is available now through Averatec directly or major national retailers.

    Averatec Press Release

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 27, 2009
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  2. goofball

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    looks like either a small keyboard or alot of chassis?
    Averatec store is showing $649.
    I think they mean IEEE1394, and not IEEE1384?
    No mention of the battery, I guess it would be a 6 cell? 4 cell?
     
    goofball, Apr 28, 2009
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    Large chassis - look at those bezels. My Averatec 2155 is pretty much identical, except for 1. obvious spec differences, 2. it's black, not white, 3. webcam and apparently a "frameless" display. Looks a bit more refined than my 2155 as well.

    I would presume it's a 4-cell battery, as that is what my 2155 came with.

    Averatec's warranty/quality leaves much to be desired, so I would say avoid this unless you want a cheap ultraportable. You get what you pay for.
     
    MidnightSun, Apr 28, 2009
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  4. JDELUNA

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    I know that the last 2500 series of Laptops / Notebooks that Averatec had were made by MSI and were just a rebranded model of MSI. I am guessing that these should be the same.
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 28, 2009
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    just wait for some time and the price will go below $500

    :D
     
    danieljdsn, Apr 28, 2009
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    sounds a bit heavy, but that dual core + 12 inch screen + reasonable price sure are attractive

    whats the battery life like on this thing?
     
    boogieman99, Apr 28, 2009
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    My 2155 was a rebrand of an MSI machine as well. Averatec typically rebrands MSI's and Twinheads for its machines.
     
    MidnightSun, Apr 28, 2009
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