Averatec 6200 Series Features Unique Dual Function Design with Notebook and Stand Alone DVD Player.SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Fully-loaded Multimedia Laptop Features 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 Processor, Wide Screen and Lets Users Access Multimedia Functionality Independently of PC Averatec, Inc., an emerging leader in innovative mobile computing products, today announced its 6200 Series of multimedia notebook PCs, which combines a standalone DVD player and a fully loaded, fully-functional notebook. This unique design allows users to 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 or listen to audio CDs and MP3 files without the need to start-up the notebook's operating system. Meanwhile, this unique machine provides comprehensive features and superior technology aimed at serving the needs of on-the-go users. These notebooks are equipped with a Mobile AMD Athlon(TM) XP-M processor 2400+ with AMD PowerNow!(TM) technology. The sleek and stylish 6200 series features a 15.4-inch wide-screen 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. TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display with 1280 x 800 resolution, as well as a built-in DVD+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. combination drive. A dedicated audio/video wireless remote control is also included with the notebook, which is conveniently stored in the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot and allows on-demand control of the DVD player. In DVD player mode, with the use of a smart Li-Ion battery, users are able to view up to three 90- minute movies consecutively on a single battery charge. "Until recently, users had to invest in two separate pieces of equipment in order to leverage devices optimized to the task of viewing DVD movies and working remotely," said Saeed Shahbazi, President of Averatec. "The 6200 series combines the best of both worlds for one low price. The notebook feature set makes this a tempting solution for even the most sophisticated notebook user, while the instant DVD feature without having to boot up the OS and the extended battery life, allowing hours of video and audio playback, makes this a portable entertainment center." "We anticipate that the combination of Averatec's revolutionary design and the best-in-class performance of the Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor will excite users with a thrilling multimedia computing experience," said Chris Cloran, Director of AMD's mobile business segment. "PC buyers will benefit from the extended system battery life made possible by the notebook's smart design and AMD's power management technology." The 6200 series features 802.11g wireless, 512MB 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 memory, a 60GB, thin 9.5 mm hard drive and 10/100 Mbit network 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. and a 56k data/fax modem. Whether being utilized as a robust notebook or a personal DVD player, the 6200 series will provide the necessary function in a compact 6.2 pound package. The notebook measures a compact 14 by 10 by 1.2 inches. The 6200 Series also includes four high-speed 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, to allow users to quickly and easily extend the capabilities of the notebook to meet their specific needs. This notebook series is built to provide a multimedia powerhouse at the affordable price of $1199 at retail and $1249 direct from the Averatec website. The 6200 Series notebooks come standard with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP, Works 7.0, Roxio(TM) 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:
The 6200 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. (6 months for the battery) and technical support is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through a toll free number. The notebooks are available online through major electronic retailers, resellers and distributors. The notebooks can also be purchased directly through the Averatec website at www.averatec.com. 6200 Specifications Processor: Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2400+ w/PowerNow! technology Memory: 512 MB DDR333 Hard Drive: 60 GB, 9.5 mm thin Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Burner Ports: (4) 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) S-Video Out, (1) Audio Out, (1) Microphone In, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (1) Type II PC Card/Card Bus slot, (1) DVD wireless remote control Connectivity: 802.11g wireless, 10/100 Mbit network LAN, 56k data/fax modem Size and Weight: 14"x10"x1.2", 6.2lbs 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. AMD, AMD Athlon and combinations thereof, AMD PowerNow!, and QuantiSpeed are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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