Averatec AV1050-EU1

A new notebook from Averatec, the AV1050-EU1 is tiny, maybe too tiny, and looks like another Averatec try at making an Apple look a like.

Laptop Magazine with the details on the laptop.

The 3.6-pound Averatec AV1050-EU1 is ideal for users looking for the lightest possible system with a built-in DVD/CD drive and that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. The 10.6-inch screen will be too small for some, but this $1,299 mini Centrino machine offers good performance, strong battery life, and a stylish package.

The AV1050 will certainly turn heads, whether it’s around campus or at a neighborhood hotspot. Its white shell bears a strong resemblance to Apple’s iBook, and the burgundy lid adds a touch of class. The body itself is as slim as can be, measuring only 10.5 x 8 x 1.2 inches.

The 10.6-inch widescreen display is tiny, but clear and crisp thanks to Averatec’s AveraBrite LCD technology. It would be difficult to sit through an entire movie if the screen were not as bright as it is. Spider-Man 2 looked great on the glossy display, but you won’t be watching a flick with several friends. Coupled with weak audio, the overall mobile movie experience was passable at best. When you’re back at your desk, the VGA port and two USB ports can connect an external monitor, mouse, and full-sized keyboard.

Battery life was strong overall. The standard runtime of 3 hours and 22 minutes dropped by only six minutes with the Wi-Fi connection switched on.

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