Averatec AV2260-EY1

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At a Glance

The bottom line: The Averatec 2200 series has a lot going for it--portable design, comfortable keyboard, solid components--but its wimpy battery life is a deal-breaker.

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Reviewed by: Justin Jaffe

Reviewed on 6/7/06 Averatec makes aggressively priced laptops that often feature a compelling set of components for the price, though we've heard some users complain about faulty systems and unreliable tech support. That said, like the 3715 model we reviewed last year, the Averatec 2200 series offers a competent mobile-computing experience, with a quality 12.1-inch wide-screen display, a comfortable keyboard, and a dual-layer DVD drive, all in a 4.3-pound case. We tested the Averatec AV22600-EK1, and its battery lasted less than two hours in our tests; it's not going to let you get too far away from the wall socket. Unless battery life is a nonissue for you, we think you're better off spending a bit more money for a more resilient thin-and-light laptop. Check out our top products lists (for business use, for more casual use) for the best of the best.

Basic Specs

Product Specifications:
Product Description: AVERATEC 2260-EY1 - Turion 64 mobile technology MT-32 1.8 GHz - 12.1 in TFT active matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH): 11.7 in x 8.4 in x 1.4 in
Weight: 4 lbs
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN antenna
Processor: AMD Turion 64 mobile technology MT-32 / 1.8 GHz
Cache Memory: 512 KB - L2 cache
RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz - PC2700
Card Reader: 4 in 1 card reader
Floppy Drive: None
Hard Drive: 80 GB
Optical Storage: DVD±RW (+R DL) - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd): None
Storage Removable: None
Display: 12.1 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics Controller: VIA Chrome9 HC
Audio Output: Sound card
Telecom: Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet
Input Device: Keyboard , Touchpad
Battery: Lithium ion
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

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