AVERATEC Launches 3200 Series of Affordable Thin and Light Mobile Notebook PCs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004 AVERATEC's Next Generation of Its Highly Successful 3000 Series Notebook PC Delivers Power and Efficiency at Low Cost AVERATEC, Inc., an emerging leader in innovative mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings products, today announced the launch of its 3200 Series of affordable thin and light mobile notebook PCs. These mobile notebooks are equipped with the low voltage Mobile AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon(TM) XP-M 2000+ processor and weighs 4.3 pounds. Compact into a 1-inch slim form factor with a 12.1" XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. screen, the 3200 series notebook features an integrated DVD/CD-RW combo drive and 54g(TM) wireless connectivity. With AMD PowerNow!(TM) Technology the 3200 series performs with optimal power management, boosting battery life to more than 3 hours. For freedom-filled mobility, a built-in Broadcom(R) 54g(TM) chip set is combined with embedded dual antennas and delivers five times the performance of 802.11b while remaining compatible with other wireless devices. It is the latest and fastest connectivity for home, work, or use at local "hotspots." The 3200 series also includes three USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports and one Type II PC Card/CardBus slot. This notebook series is built to perform like workhorses and speed like thoroughbreds -- for less than $1,000. "Our company credo is 'Mobility without Boundaries,' and the 3200 Series notebooks are about the freedom to compute and connect anywhere and at anytime at a price consumers can afford," said Saeed Shahbazi, President of AVERATEC. "We are building top quality and classy looking notebooks, without compromising product performance or what consumers want most in a portable PC -- the 3200 series is sleek, lightweight and realistically functional." The three models in the 3200 series include the AV3220H1-01 with 256 MB memory running Windows XP Home at $949 and the AV3225HS-20 which doubles the memory for only $50 more. A business-oriented model, the AV3255P1-01, runs on Windows XP Professional with 512 MB memory for only $1,079. The integrated DVD/CD-RW combo optical drive and built-in stereo speakers allow users to burn media and data files, watch DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. movies, and listen to music while they work. The three high-speed active USB 2.0 ports provide connectivity options for a complete range of peripherals from digital cameras to printers, scanners, fax machines, and more. While the notebook is powered OFF, the USB ports remain active, acting as a power source for continuous peripheral use or as a cell phone recharger. The 3200 Series notebooks are fully loaded with software, including Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home or Professional, Microsoft(R) Works(R) 7.0, Norton Anti-Virus protection 2004, Adobe Acrobat(R), Net Zero(R), and CD burning and DVD decoding and playback software. Microphone input and headphone See headphones. output jacks are coupled with a full-size standard keyboard with a large Synaptics TouchPad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick. (TM) with "Graphics Tablet Mode," to complete the user experience. The 3200 series is backed by a 1-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and technical support is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through a toll free number. The 3200 series is available through major electronic retailers, resellers and distributors or direct through the Averatec website at www.averatec.com. 3200 Specifications Processor: Mobile AMD Athlon(TM) XP M 2000+ w/QuantiSpeed(TM) architecture Memory: Up to 512 MB DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 333 (PC2700) Hard Drive: 40 GB Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (24x10x24 CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. ; 8x Max. DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. ) Ports: (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. 15-pin port, (1) Audio/Microphone, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (1) Type II PC Card/Card Bus slot Connectivity: 54g(TM) wireless Size & Weight: 10.9"x9.6"x1", 4.3lbs About AVERATEC Headquartered in Orange County, the heart of Southern California's technology center, AVERATEC is dedicated to delivering the highest quality portable electronic products backed by superior service. AVERATEC pursues 100% customer satisfaction by creating innovative computer products and marketing them at affordable prices. Led by a team with more than a century of combined high-tech experience, AVERATEC services small home offices, the Fortune 500, government, and education markets with groundbreaking portable systems sold through retail, distribution, and reseller channels. For more information about AVERATEC, please visit www.averatec.com. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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