AVERATEC Launches New Energy-Efficient Notebooks Priced to Awe Consumers; Series Includes Built-in Wireless LAN.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003 AVERATEC, Inc., previously SOTEC SOTEC Scum of the Earth Church (website) America, an emerging leader in innovative computing products, today announced a bold addition to their thin and light notebook family that directly targets the active user's needs, without straining their wallet. The 3150 notebook series carries the new 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. Mobile Athlon XP-M processor, sporting 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 running Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Home or Windows XP Professional. One model also features built-in wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area . "Reflecting real-world needs, AVERATEC has integrated key features such as AMD's new energy-efficient chip and wireless capabilities into its thin and light notebooks," said Saeed Shahbazi, president of AVERATEC. "We're not only enriching people's lives, we are empowering people everywhere to act by making portable electronic products affordable, useful, and life's new necessity." "Mobility Without Boundaries" This affordable choice in stylish thin and light notebooks truly lives up to its promise. Measuring just 10.6" wide by 9.6" deep by 1.2" high and 4.3 lbs light, the 3150 is slim and sleek, yet still fully-featured. The notebooks are powered by the low-voltage AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 1600+, which uses sophisticated power management technology to extend battery life. An integrated 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. +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. combo drive provides true mobility, without the need for a port replicator or docking station. In addition, the series features a brilliant 12.1" display, 256MB PC2100 DDR RAM (max 650MB), 10/100 LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , 56Kbps data/fax modem and multiple USB 2.0 ports. Features per model: 3150H -- 30GB hard drive and Microsoft Windows XP Home. 3150P -- 30GB hard drive, built-in 802.11b wireless LAN and Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Bundled with the 3150 series are utilities such as CyberLink's PowerDVD XP, Roxio's Easy CD Creator Adaptec Easy CD Creator is a CD authoring program bundled with many early CD writers. It was part of a suite often just known as Adaptec Easy CD Creator, which consisted of:
Pricing and Availability The AVERATEC 3150 notebook series will be available in a variety of retail stores, including Office Depot, Wal-Mart, and Sam's Club, as well as online at Bestbuy.com, OfficeDepot.com, Walmart.com, and Samsclub.com, with an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $949.99 for the 3150H and $1049.99 for the 3150P. Unparalleled Customer Service In a move unprecedented in the industry, AVERATEC offers customers 24x7 technical support at no charge on both hardware and software, including bundled packages. The company also guarantees a 72-hour turnaround on replacement notebooks. Additional information, such as FAQs, How-Tos, and Technical Bulletins, are available from the AVERATEC website (www.averatec.com). 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 ground-breaking portable systems sold through retail, distribution, and reseller channels. For more information about AVERATEC, please visit www.averatec.com. AVERATEC and the AVERATEC logo are trademarks of AVERATEC, Inc. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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