Anyone seen the Averatec 6210 notebook...

I don't know if this is a new model or not but I saw it listed over microcenter( http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=179240 )right now for 1200 minus rebates would be 1000 or so. Here's the spec if anyone interested:
Averatec 6210 Notebook

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor
Mobile AMD® Athlon XP-M Processor 2400+ with PowerNow! Technology

Processor Speed
1.8GHz

Level 1 Cache
128KB Level 1 Cache

Level 2 Cache
512KB Level 2 Cache

Data Bus Speed
266MHz Frontside Bus

RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
512MB PC-2700 DDR RAM (Expandable to 1.0GB)

Memory Configuration
(2) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Modules

Memory Slots Available
0 available 200-pin SO-DIMM Slots

Hard Drive
60GB UltraDMA ATA/100 Hard Drive

Multimedia Drive
Combo DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

Display Type
15.4" Widescreen XGA Active Matrix Display

Video Card
Integrated 4x AGP SiS M741 Video Chipset

Video Memory Installed
Up to 64MB of Shared Memory

Internal Max Resolution
1280 x 800 at 24-bit (16.7M colors)

Video Output Supported
NTSC

Sound Card
Integrated Soundblaster Pro Compatible Audio Chipset

Sound Output Mode
16-Bit Stereo

Modem / Communications Device
Integrated 56K V.90 Fax/Modem

Data / Fax Transfer Rate
56Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax

Network Features
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter

Wireless Network Features
Integrated IEEE-802.11b/g 54Mbps Wireless Network Adapter

Ports and Connectors
(1) VGA 15-pin Port; (1) TV Out S-Video Port; (4) USB 2.0 Type "A" Ports; (1) Modem RJ-11 Port; (1) Network RJ-45 Port; (1) Microphone Port; (1) Audio Line Out Port

Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) CardBus PCMCIA Type I or II Slot

Built-in Devices
Speakers

Input Devices
Keyboard, Touchpad, Remote Control

Power Supply
Universal AC Adapter

Battery Included
Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery

Average Run Time
Up to 3.0 Hours

Included Software
Averatec Custom Utilities, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, PowerDVD XP 5.0, Easy CD Creator, Norton AntiVirus 2004 SE

Dimensions (WxDxH)
13.98" x 10.04" x 1.18"

Weight
6.0 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

Look like a hybrid of the 3200 and the 5400 by weighing around 6lb or so. Anyone with one please feel free to post their experience or opinions on it.

thietlong

 

The 6200 series has been out for a few months now and yes, it offers a great value like their other machines. This and the 6130 are great options that aren't very expensive.

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I just went to micro center and looked at this model - it is 899 if you get their credit card (100 off). It looks nice but I am no professional so I can't judge it - I'm very very tempted to buy it. It does not come with service pack two, that much I know.

 

If I am not mistaken, the 6100 model offer the Intel Pentium chip while the 6200 model offer the amd processor. I think the main difference would be that the battery would be a little better and the heat factor would be slightly less with AMD processor compared to P4. Also from what I see listed on the specs, this one would be slightly lighter than your average desktop replacement, 6lb is almost in the thin and light category, slightly heavier off course. Good Luck then Liz.

thietlong

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by thietlong

 

Feel free to check out my review of the 6200 at:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.aspx?newsID=2016

The 6210 came out shortly after I bought the 6200 (naturally) and offers a bigger HD and DVD burner.

I've been using my 6200 for a few months now and I still love it. As long as you don't need anything that's a desktop replacement or has a beefy video card, it's great. I love the CD/MP3/DVD playback feature.

Traci

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"I'd rather aim for the sky and miss, then aim for a bucket of s**t and hit it."

 

Personally, I'm going to pick up a 6240. AMD Athlon 64 3000+ tips the scales for me.