Voted "Editors Choice" By PC Magazine in June 2004, the Averatec AV3220H notebook PC provides an excellent mobile computing experience. Slim and trim at a mere 4 lbs. and a 1.2 inches deep, the AV3220H is designed consume less power (battery life can extend up to 3+ hours.)
The AV3220H comes with a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works, and Norton 2004 anti-virus pre-installed on the 40 GB hard drive. An integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive allows users back up data or watch DVD movies on the road. However, the multimedia experience might be limited by the AV3220H's small 12.1" TFT XGA display, which is pretty small compared to other lightweight computers on the market.
Nevertheless, with its size and weight advantages, the AV3220H is obviously meant for mobile computing, not entertainment. The built-in 54g wireless capability is provides speedy wireless Internet access.
| Averatec AV3220H Notebook PC | |
| Processor | Athlon XP-M 2000+ processor |
| Installed RAM | 256 MB DDR |
| Maximum RAM | ? |
| Hard drive | 40 GB IDE |
| Includes CD-ROM | Yes, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive |
| Includes keyboard | Yes |
| Includes mouse | Yes; Touchpad |
| Includes speakers | Yes |
| Includes monitor | Yes; 12-inch Active Matrix LCD (TFT) |
| Includes floppy drive | No |
| Includes PC Card slot | Yes; One (1) type II PCMCIA slot |
| Includes Modem | Yes |
| Ethernet jack | 10/100 Mbps |
| Installed OS | Microsoft Windows XP Home |
| Warranty | 90 days |
| Bottom Line | |
| Price | $589.95 |
| Pros | Slim and ultra-lightweight |
| Cons | Small display; Only 90-day warranty |
| Shop | Averatec AV3220H (click the link, then choose Laptops/$599 or Less from the left sidebar) |
Updated November 20 2005