Averatec AMD 64 Notebook(AV6240-EH1)

Has anyone ever heard about this lappy?
This one is very attractive (6 lbs and 1.18" thick) compared to emachines/gateway and hp/compaq.
Now it is available from circuitcity but no detail spec is available from any where (averatec and circuitcity).

 

I've owned a 6240 for just over a week now. I took the first one I bought back to the store for a dead pixel after I had used it a week. I was pleased with the computer enough that I didn't change it out for another brand although I had the option.

I the replacement had a serial number ending in the 4000's rather than the 1000's. They've definitely changed something with the fan as the replacement computer runs cooler and is much quieter. The replacement has a flawless screen. Right now they are only selling at CC so it may not be a very big production run.

I've been pleased with performance although it cannot play high end games. I knew is and figured I be more productive if my games weren't just a click away.

The wrist area warms up. This is probably common with thinner notebooks. For me I prefer the thinness to the warmth.

The computer only has the standard windows powersaving features. I like the extra configurability especially relating to the CPU speeds that are available in the software provided by the bigger brands.

Averatec's sales support was very friendly in answering questions about the computer before I purchased it. However, I was a bit disconcerted that Averatec did not reply to any emails when I mentioned a dead pixel. Fortunately, Circuit City took the computer back no questions asked. I figured I would get the two year extended service plan anyway so I felt O.K. going with a lesser known brand.

If you have any specific questions, please ask.