Reviews of the Averatec 1579
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CNET Review
The Good: Smart-looking, extremely totable ultraportable, great battery life, built-in optical drive; roomy hard drive.
The Bad: Ultralow-voltage Core Duo CPU offers disappointing performance; case is compact but thicker than you'd expect; not configurable.
The Bottom Line: Among the smallest, fully functioning laptops we've seen, the 11.1-inch Averatec 1579 doesn't set the roof on fire with its performance, but it offers a practical mix of features and long battery life for no-frills computing on the go.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 15/100. Comparing these reviews to 91027 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Averatec delivers an ultraportable with the features and performance consumers want at a very good price.
Manufacturer: Averatec
Part number: N1579DH1E-1
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.5 in
- Depth 8 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 3.3 lbs
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo U2400 / 1.06 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 1 GB (max)
- Technology DDR SDRAM
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 11.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features AveraBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Scroll button, Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory, 1 PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features 802.11b/g wireless LAN
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 164
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Norton Antivirus (90 days subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 6 months, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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