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    COMPUSA test markets Averatec 3150HD

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Barry J. Doyle, Feb 2, 2004.

  1. Barry J. Doyle

    Barry J. Doyle Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    In an effort to give Averatec a shot in the mainstream retail market, select COMPUSA locations are offering the Averatec 3150HD for only $899! The 3150HD specs include:

    AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 1600+ Processor with PowerNow!™ Technology and QuantiSpeed™ Architecture
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    Display 12.1" XGA TFT
    Memory 256 MB DDR
    Hard Drive 30GB, 9.5mm thin
    Optical Combo DVD+CD-RW
    Communications 56k Modem + 10/100 LAN + 11 Mbit Wireless LAN (802.11b)
    Battery 3-Hour Lithium-Ion
    Weight 4.3 lbs
    Dimensions 10.6" x 9.6" x 1.2"


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    Didn't you have one of these for a few weeks? If you did, how did it compare to the eMachines unit you had?

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    Well Brian,

    I am currently still using an Averatec 3150HD right now. My company has held on to the the eMachines 5312 notebook to use for presentations. Both units are powered by an AMD Athlon XP-M processor. The eMachines unit has much more power, a wide-sceen display and double the hard drive and memory of the Averatec. But considering the size and weight of the Averatec, it is a completely different class of machine, a "sub-notebook". While the eMachines notebook is a thin and lighter type, it is much larger in size (to accommodate the larger display). The eMachines M5312 weighs in at 6.5 lbs., while the Averatec 3150HD is a mere 4 lbs. Both machines do OK on battery life, but the Averatec squeezes out almost one more hour, usually offering about 3 hours of runtime per charge. Both units include integrated Wi-Fi and DVD/CDRW drives.

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