Get everything you're looking for in a large-screen notebook PC without breaking the bank with the Averatec AV6130HS-20, perfect for everyone from college students and families to small business owners. The affordable AV6130HS-20 offers a 3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and a DVD+/-RW drive that burns both DVDs and CDs. It also features a 15.4-inch screen, strong video/graphics card with 64 MB of video RAM, multi-format memory card reader, and 54g wi-fi networking.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 60 GB hard drive is an average size for notebook PCs, offering enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and productivity software for road warriors.
- Processor: The 3.0 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 is a powerful processor that was designed to be used with notebooks used as a desktop replacement PC. It has a front-side bus (FSB) of 533 MHz and a 1 MB L2 cache.
- Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 333 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB).
- CD/DVD Drive: The DVD burner can write to both formats of DVD discs--+R/W and -R/W--as well as burn music and data to CDs.
- Keyboard & Mouse: The AV6130HS-20 features an 85-key keyboard that offers the functionality of a full-sized 101-key keyboard and a two-button touchpad pointing device.
Sound and Graphics This AV6130HS-20 notebook has an ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 video/graphics card with 64 MB of video RAM, which offers relatively strong 3D graphics rendering. The 15.4-inch TFT active matrix screen has a native 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. It also includes an integrated audio card that's compatible with Sound Blaster Pro audio and internal stereo speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The AV6130HS-20 has an integrated wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and the faster 802.11g networks. You get a decent offering of external connectivity options, including both USB 2.0 and Firewire:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 S-Video out
- 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, 32-bit)
- Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Secure Digital, and MultiMedia cards
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software
This notebook comes with the Windows XP Home Edition, and it features Microsoft Works 7.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents) and PowerDVD.
Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 1.4 x 14.1 x 10.6 inches (H x W x D) and weighing 7.7 pounds, the AV6130H1-01 is bit larger than other notebooks in its range. It's best used as a desktop replacement while offering portability when you need it.
Power
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery has an average battery life of 3 hours.
What's in the Box
This package contains the AV6130HS-20 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty and 6 months warranty for the battery.
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1 Was great at first... but garbage now!
When I first purchased this laptop from Future Shop I was overjoyed with the performance.
It has been 3 months since, and now it gets extremely hot, the casing has warped all over the place from the heat, and anytime I open any application other than Internet Explorer or try to play music, everything grinds to a halt and then the laptop just turns off! What a waste of money!
2 Amazon has wrong specs listed for this model Averatec.
It has a DVD +/- record DVD drive as the title suggests but the specs have listed otherwise, also its screen is 1280x800, wide format. The photos you get when you click on the above image are also for a different Averatec laptop, although the photo above is correct.
This is the second Averatec laptop that I have purchased and I am happy with what I got for the prices I paid. The cases are a bit cheap and have warped a bit from the heat of normal opertation, otherwise they have performed flawlessly. If they cost more I would have to knock a star or two off, but for this price you cant beat them. Mobile PC magazine had a good review of this exact model which you can read at Averatec's web site, www.averatec.com
3 Power of a desktop
I purchased this item and was happy as a lark. The only major dissapointment is the battery life. After a full refresh as described in the manual, I only managed to get one hour and fifteen minutes with general wifi browsing. I was heartbroken and returned it. One other thing, the rubber pads are easy to come off. If all the foot pads are to be lost this would cause poor air circulation leading to overheat and failure. If you are planning to constantly use this machine with a/c power then there is nothing to worry about. It is one of the best deals out there. Tech support speaks American English. Enjoy a great value!
4 One Speedy Laptop
Bought this computer at Sam's club today. I got tired of my old Dell Inspiron 8100 (P3 1.0 ghz) crashing on me and freezing up on me. Never heard from Averatec before but seems like a lot of people buying this brand because of excellent value. This computer is blazingly fast and it is a great deal/price considering all the goods that came with it. DVD burner, a decent graphics card and a P4 3.0 ghz. Obviously, I cannot comment on how it compares to other P4 laptops. It is more of a desktop replacement weighing in at 7.7 lbs. The keyboard is quiet and the fan is quiet. Will comment on durability later.
IT IS NOW 5 MONTHS LATER. COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN BY ITSELF FREQUENTLY BECAUSE IT OVERHEATS. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PRODUCT: 1 STAR NOW (OUT OF 5).
