Averatec AV3270-EE1 12.1" Notebook PC (Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2800+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Drive)

Average customer rating:

Sturdy little machine that does what it should

Cheap price, cheap hardware

my Averate 2370 lemon

complete trash

WORST TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND RMA SERVICE EVER. PERIOD.

Averatec AV3270-EE1 12.1" Notebook PC (Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2800+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: AVERATEC
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Refurbished Notebooks | Outlet, Used & Refurbished | Outlet, Used & Refurbished | Specialty Stores | Computers Features | Electronics
Mobile Sempron | AMD-Powered Notebooks | AMD | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics
Accessories:

APC Notebook Surge Arrest Protector (PNOTE1)

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)

Sony MDR-NC11 Fontopia Noise Canceling Headphones with In-line Volume Control

Averatec SA511561-01 1.44 MB External Floppy USB Drive

Averatec SA23-050170-00 Lithium Ion Battery for 3150 Series

Product Features:

60GB hard disk drive with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS offers ample space and useful systems

XGA LCD screen for clean and clear images

Multiformat DVD burner for watching and burning movies

802.11g wireless LAN and three 2.0 USB ports for portability and connectivity

ASIN: B000815IJO

Product Description

The Averatec model 3270 notebook features AMD's Mobile AMD Sempron processor with PowerNow! technology to maximize notebook battery life and offer computing performance on demand. AMD's power-saving mobile Sempron extends battery life and delivers optimized performance for the thin-and-light notebook.

Customer Reviews:

Sturdy little machine that does what it should.......2007-02-25

I bought this computer 2 years ago and I keep waiting for it to break or slow down like my other old notebooks, (Compaq and Dell). I gotta say this computer may not be the fastest or have the longest battery life but it does what it should. It's never broken down. The bottom of the computer does get sorta hot but it's not bad on cold days. I use it every day to check emails, write reports and download and edit pictures. For the price (I paid $900), it's a great little computer. I recommend it for people getting their first notebook who don't have a large budget. Thanks.

Cheap price, cheap hardware.......2007-02-23

My first Averatec had a defect in the power system, such that the battery could not charge. I spent $20 shipping it back for a replacement, and a month later got a replacement.

The replacement has a dead pixel, the case smudges easily, the card reader is defective and after 1 year of use, the casing around the screen is cracked, the sound does not work at less than half volume, and the hard drive is dead. Note that the hard drive died just after the warranty expired, as is typical with companies using very cheap hardware.

The laptop also runs very hot, the fans are loud, battery life is about 1.5 hours, and the wireless is sketchy. My next laptop will not be an Averatec.

If you do buy an Averatec, expect to use it for about a year, with hardware problems now and then. After your warranty expires, the laptop will fall apart.

my Averate 2370 lemon.......2006-10-14

I just want to express my thorough dissatisfaction with my 3270 laptop. It has proved to be a true lemon from day one since I purchased it about a year and a half ago. As soon as i started using it , the problems started. After downloading 300 plus 6 meg pictures things started slowing down. I returned it to the store to add more memory. Things improved for a while. But it just didn't seem fast as it should have been for a "new" computer .So i tried removing unused programs from the desktop as well as what my computer identified as unused files. That when thing really went airy. So again i took it to the Circuit city were i bought it. they tried unsuccessfully to restore it, but couldn't find the restore file! so within the 1st six mouths i had returned to the store twice for service and now they say i had to send it to you to have the files restored.

After your repair. a few mouths later the DVD drive failed. that necessitated another "repair". after that i lost all excitement about haven a new laptop. So i now used it only occasionally. now after a year i decided to try to get my money out of this it. I started updating programs virus protection and the like. again things started slowing down and the DVD drive wouldn't open. I called Circuit City extended warranty. I sent it all the way from California to have the DVD drive replaced again. Just last week I got it back. finally i thought ' this thing will straighten up and fly right'. Wrong...after i started using it I got a black screen: " Pri Master Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Status Bad". So tonight I called the warranty company gain. They said the hard disk was going bad. Well how bad the i hate this computer ... let me count the ways: 1) slow performance, 2) missing recovery files, 3) bad DVD drive, 4) bad DVD drive that's twice, and now bad Hard drive. as far as i can see this computer was bad from the start. I have never been as thoroughly dissatisfied with a laptop as with your product!

complete trash.......2006-10-08

Not worth buying. I had this thing for about a little over a year, and it burned out.
To begin the list of problems I had with it, the AC adapter was always loose, and the battery power goes out quickly. Because it was loose all the time, I spent more effort, time, and money than was worth, recharging the battery, trying other AC adapters on it, and taping it.
It overheats quickly. After a few minutes, there would be a little burn on my fingers when I touched the touchpad. I even brought one of those Targus cooling pads, but it used up my battery power, and the AC adapter was too loose to recharge it unless you held it in place the whole time.
The CD/DVD player did not always work. It took me a thousand tries to install programs from some CDs or to watch certain DVDs and VCDs before it finally worked. I say certain because some worked and some didn't.
Sometimes my Averatec notebook would freeze on me. One time when it froze on me, I couldn't turn it off after I pulled the plug. An icon on the desktop that tells me if it is charging stayed on even when I pulled off the AC adapter.
The exterior smudges easily after I carried it in my backpack, and even a little touch on the screen would leave a mark. These smudges were impossible to get rid of,and I also noticed some of the paint from the spacebar was left on the screen after I carried it around too long.
Finally, I tried to have it fixed, but it just kept turning off, even when I borrowed an AC adapter that stayed on long enough to charge.
Averatec is definately not recommended.

WORST TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND RMA SERVICE EVER. PERIOD........2006-02-28

Already had THREE RMAs.
The first time windows wouldn't boot up, "Disk Read Error, Please restart."

sent it in for RMA.

3 weeks later they sent it back.

EXACT SAME PROBLEM. They didn't Fix a THING. No Documentation NOTHING.

2nd RMA and they finally fixed it.

Couple weeks later, the screen developed bright vertical lines across it. Bending the flimsy screen develops other lines.

Tech support tells me to reinstall drivers or do a system restore. They are UTTERLY USELESS. It's OBVIOUSLY a hardware problem due to the flimsy screen.

Sent it in for THIRD RMA. They tell me they need to do a system restore.
They send it back.

I boot up.
Windows error message:
"Windows cannot start because the file comdlg32.dll cannot be found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem".

AND ANOTHER ONE:
"the system is not fully installed. Please run setup again."

on top of that, the CD drive cannot be detected so I can't even boot from the CD.

BUY THEIR LAPTOP ONLY IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE HELL.

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Additionally, their email support is horrendously disorganized. Firstly, a different person responds to your email each time. I've had tech support people tell me conflicting things. One demanded an inquisition of questions and documents regarding my purchase before issuing an RMA #. After I strongly complained, the next guy finally issued me an RMA # without the inquisition. Ridiculous.

Averatec AV3270-EE1 Thin and Light 12.1" Notebook PC

Average customer rating:

Averatec AV3270-EE1 Thin and Light 12.1" Notebook PC

Manufacturer: Averatec, Inc.
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Mobile AMD SempronTM 2800+
12.1'' XGA
Multi-Format DVD +/- Burner, 60 GB HDD, 512MB DDR
802.11g; 10/100 Mbps built-in ethernet; 56Kbs Modem
MS Works

ASIN: B000LPXH4A

Product Description

The Averatec 3270 thin and light notebook packs a lot of punch into a trim package. With a Mobile AMD SempronTM processor, Windows® XP Home Edition, multi-format DVD burner, 60 GB hard drive and wireless connectivity, its hard to believe all that fits into a 4.5-pound, 1-inch thin powerhouse.

Product Description

This multi-media disc player provides high-resolution image with, high-quality sound and surround sound effect. The DVD player can play not only DVD discs of various versions, but also VCD, SUPER-VCD, DVCD, CD, MP3, etc.PRODUCT FEATURES: High quality image with over 500 lines horizontal resolution; Dts digital output, provides high-fidelity stereo interface; Multi-angle. The user can select different angle at their option to watch, e.g. closer angle, full view, etc.; Multi-image ratio. multi-image ratio mode enables the product to match different types of TV screen; Multi-language support. DVD supports up to 32-language caption and 8-language dub.

Customer Reviews:

I used a tool to translate the Spanish review. . ........2005-12-02

Here is the translation for the Spanish review:
This equipment is innovating, of very good quality, with many functions as he is reader of DVD and the power to see in your own vehiculo with any screen the channels of your local zone

Es una maravilla.......2005-07-28

Este equipo es innovador, de muy buena calidad, con muchas funciones como es lector de DVD y el poder ver en tu propio vehiculo con cualquier pantalla los canales de tu zona local...

Product Description

USB storage with portable email, Internet, and file synchronization, the JumpDrive Traveler is a powerful, secure and portable USB storage solution that offers portable email, file synchronization, private Internet browsing, which allows you to transfer Internet settings between multiple PCs. JumpDrive Traveler is ideal if you use more than one computer, and if you often need to manage and update information between them.

Lexar JDTR512231 JUMPDRIVE TRAVELER, 512MB USB 2.0

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Lexar JDTR512231 JUMPDRIVE TRAVELER, 512MB USB 2.0

Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00078XAP2

Product Description

Lexar JDTR512231 storage with portable email, Internet, and File synchronization. JumpDrive Traveler is a powerful, secure and portable USB storage solution that offers portable email, file synchronization, private Internet browsing, which allows you to transfer Internet settings between multiple PCs.

Product Description

Philips Brilliance 150P4CG has the LightFrame feature for the brightest, sharpest and most vivid images ever!PRODUCT FEATURES: 15-inch color LCD monitor with excellent display performance; Dual input: Accepts both DVI Digital and VGA analog input; Embedded universal AC power supply; sRGB compliance; Adjustable viewing height; Adjustable tilt function; Auto adjustment optimizes picture quality.

MAGNAVOX 15IN LCD 1024X768/75HZ 400:1 ( 150B4AS )

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MAGNAVOX 15IN LCD 1024X768/75HZ 400:1 ( 150B4AS )

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

ASIN: B0000TSJTA

Product Description

The super slim cabinet of the 150B4AS allows a small footprint even with the power supply embedded in the monitor body. The true size 15-inch screen is the standard for LCD monitors and offers perfect visibility under any conditions. The unit offers stunning audio and tilt and height adjustment.

MAGNAVOX 15IN LCD 1024X768 75HZ 400:1 ( 150S4FB )

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MAGNAVOX 15IN LCD 1024X768 75HZ 400:1 ( 150S4FB )

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

ASIN: B00008XYHZ

Product Description

Philips 150S4FB 15" LCD Flat Panel Display offers Automatic Adjustment, which means that a perfect picture is always just three seconds away. Philips auto adjustment provides optimal screen position and performance by the pressing of a single button. This monitor is also VESA Compliant, meaning that it has standard VESA mounting holes and an optional wall-mounting kit.

Average customer rating:

Nice sound, nice features, but way too hot!

ONKYO Home Theater A/V Receiver TX-SR503S

Manufacturer: ONKYO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Receivers | Home Audio | Onkyo | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Home Theater Receivers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Satellite-ready Home Theater Receivers
Product Features:

Easy view dot-matrix fluorescent front panel display makes setup and operation of the receiver easy and fast, including variable speaker configuration and distance settings for simple optimization of any speaker arrangement

With the new adjustable crossover on the subwoofer pre-out channel, the LFE channel signal can be cutoff at 60, 80, 100, 120 or 150 Hz, for seamless integration of any satellite and subwoofer combination

High quality AM/FM tuner section has 30 random presets, and FM automatic scan tuning

Wireless Remote Control

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 14 3/4 / Weight 20.7 lbs

ASIN: B0009MF3TM

Product Description

Onkyo TX-SR503 A/V receiver, the new successor to the popular TX-SR502 has upgraded processing, improved connectivity, and a seventh amplifier channel for greater home-theater flexibility. Enjoy wide bandwidth component video switching with three inputs to switch up to three high definition and progressive-scan sources without degrading video quality. There are three A/V inputs with both composite and S-Video connections, plus a front panel A/V input for convenient connection of portable devices. The receiver has four assignable digital audio inputs with one coaxial and three optical connectors, RCA line-level connections for a CD player and audio recorder, and a subwoofer preamplifier output. Where home-theater is concerned, audio surround is class number one. This receiver features Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and even DTS 96/24. With DTS Neo:6 and Dolby ProLogic IIx, the receiver is capable of automatically deriving full 7.1-channel audio from absolutely any stereo or multichannel source. The receiver features upgraded high quality linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters and a sophisticated 32-bit DSP engine for ideal reproduction of soundtracks and multichannel audio. Onkyo's WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) gives the power stage a linear frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz to ensure it's up to the challenge of the most demanding audio sources, such as SACD and DVD-Audio at 75 watts per channel at 20 Hz to 20,000Hz for audiiophile performance output. There are dual banana-plug-compatible multi-way speaker binding posts for all main channels with color-coding for simplified wiring, as well as front channel "B" terminals to enable the receiver to drive a stereo pair in a second zone.

Customer Reviews:

Nice sound, nice features, but way too hot!.......2007-08-01

A nice unit with good sound. Not great sound mind you, (but hey it's not $1000 either) as I found it sounded a bit too "wide" on most settings no matter how I fiddled with it, but set at it's basic functions it sounds well and offers a terrific value. One thing I will complain about is the heat it puts out. I have to put a fan on while using this, because of the tight space in my media cabinet.

Average customer rating:
Lenovo ThinkPad R50e 1834 - Celeron M 1.3 GHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 20 GB - CD - Win XP Home - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Manufacturer: Lenovo
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009KRY14

Product Description

Performance features are loaded into ThinkPad R Series notebooks. Large, bright TFT displays - up to 15" - and a choice of graphics are perfect for viewing presentations and demanding applications. Plus, you can get all-day battery life using the system battery with the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer Battery.Unique data protection and reliability features on ThinkPad R50 models help safeguard your valuable data. The IBM Active Protection System is an integrated, user-configurable motion sensor that continuously monitors your ThinkPad notebook and temporarily stops the hard drive to help prevent some hard drive crashes when a fall or similar event is detected. The IBM ThinkPad HDD Shock Absorber provides impact protection from crashes that could occur when setting the notebook on a hard surface while in use.

Product Description

Item #: PANKXP2130. KX-P2130 Narrow Carriage 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
250 cps. Built-in cut-sheet feeder. Optional color kit, upgrade. Two-year limited warranty. Dot Matrix Serial Interface (PANKXPS14), sold separately.
Customers also search for: Computer Hardware, Supplies & Data Storage;Printers;Dot Matrix (Impact);PANASONIC

Product Description

QMS offers a SCSI Interface for its printers. It allows up to three external hard drives to be daisy-chained to the printer's SCSI.This product is designed for Magicolor CX, 1660 or 1060.

Average customer rating:

Purchased for friend with smaller hands

Best mouse ever.

Ladybug Mouse

Made for kids but works well for me!

Logitech Ladybug Kids Optical Mouse

Manufacturer: Logitech
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Optical Mice | Mice | Mice & Keyboards | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Two-thirds the size of a standard Logitech mouse

Optical sensor works without a mouse pad

Works right out of the box

Reliable performance

Three-year limited hardware warranty

ASIN: B0002MRN6A

Product Description

The Logitech Ladybug Mouse is a fun addition to the family computer. At 2/3 the size of a standard Logitech mouse, it's a perfect fit for little hands. The optical sensor provides reliable performance without the hassle of a mouse pad, and its durable construction is totally kid-proof. The Ladybug Mouse works right out of the box and it's easy for both adults and kids to use. Even better, it can be connected as a second mouse just for the kids.

Customer Reviews:

Purchased for friend with smaller hands.......2007-04-04

Excellent mouse. It has been used with both an averatec pc laptop and an apple macbook white. It has held up for for the last 2.5 years and is continuing to serve its function well. It's optical so it does not need to be cleaned as often as a traditional ball mouse.

Best mouse ever........2007-01-20

Inexpensive, eye-catching, small enough to take with your laptop without being as hand-crampingly miserable or as fragile as the typical take-with-you mouse. I've had mine for ages and never had any trouble with it. Highly recommended, even if you are not a kid.

Ladybug Mouse.......2005-07-20

We love the ladybug mouse. We've hooked it up and our 2-year old daughter can use it with no problem. Also, it is not so small that it doesn't fit comfortably in our adult hands either.

Made for kids but works well for me!.......2005-01-24

I have relatively small hands (I can play an octave on the piano, but it's a stretch to hit a ninth). My hands are an inbetween size that balks at full-sized mouses but cramps at grabbing travel mouses. On a whim, I tried this mouse, advertised as "2/3rds" the size of a regular mouse.

It is great fit for me. It is comfortable, plus it tracks very well, and feels as smooth as any mouse I've ever owned.

Highly recommended.

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