Averatec Expands Infotainment Series With Its First Dual-Core Notebook7 July 2006
Averatec Inc., a leader in innovative mobilecomputing products, today announced the expansion of its 17-inch widescreeninfotainment notebook family with the introduction of the AV7170-EC1, thecompany's first notebook to incorporate dual-core processing.
Designed to deliver outstanding performance, the notebook is powered by thenew AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, today's most advancedprocessor developed for mobility. Since each core features its own cache,the processor offers sufficient resources to handle even the most demandingtasks effortlessly, such as complex 3D simulations, streaming media files,large database management, video editing and sophisticated user interfaces.
"Averatec recognizes that users demand the most advanced technology to keepup with today's processor-intensive digital computing and entertainmentapplications," said Saeed Shahbazi, president of Averatec. "Byincorporating AMD's newest multi-core technology in Averatec's latestnotebooks, we are able to provide our customers with the increasedperformance and faster responsiveness that delivers maximum productivity aswell as a rich multimedia experience."
The dual-core processor in Averatec's AV7170-EC1 notebook deliversexceptional multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance for both 32- and64-bit environments. In addition, it is designed to be fully compatiblewith the next generation 64-bit Windows® operating system, Microsoft®Windows Vista™.
Built to deliver overall improved system throughput, the Averatec 7170-EC1provides a fast 100GB SATA hard disk drive operating at 7,200RPM and DDR2memory operating at 533MHz for quicker system response. The computer comesstandard with 1GB of memory, and can be user-upgraded to 2GB. TheAV7170-EC1 also provides the latest nVIDIA® GeForce® integratedgraphics card to support the latest games and entertainment softwaretitles.
Optimized to support today's mobile user, the AV7170-EC1 takes fulladvantage of AMD's PowerNow™, a power management technology thatdelivers performance on demand and can extend the notebook's battery lifeby as much as 65 percent.
Reflecting the look of other models in the 7100 Series, Averatec'sAV7170-EC1 offers sleek black and silver styling, a trim 1-inch profile andweighs in at an industry-light 7.2 pounds. The notebook features asuper-bright 17-inch WXGA+ widescreen display with Averatec's distinctiveAveraBrite™ technology, providing users with a brighter, crystal-clearscreen that is ideal for displaying DVDs, videos, digital photos orgraphics-intensive presentations.
The AV7170-EC1 offers advanced power management tools and the latestwireless technologies to keep users easily connected while traveling, or inhome or office networks. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, which is up to 10times faster than standard 100-Mbit Ethernet, provides the highestperforming wired network connection available today. A full-featurednotebook, the AV7170-EC1 offers a standard full-size keyboard with aseparate full-size numeric keypad, a built-in dual-layer DVD/CD burner andan integrated 5-in-1 media card reader that supports xD, MS, MS PRO, MMCand SD memory card formats.
The notebook's IEEE 1394 FireWire interface and three high-speed USB 2.0ports facilitate fast digital video, audio and data transfer so users canspend less time downloading entertainment and more time enjoying it.Finally, the AV7170-EC1 supports both a PCMCIA PC Card slot, as well as thelatest PC Express Slot, ensuring PC expansion needs are covered.
The AV7170-EC1 is offered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media CenterEdition installed and comes fully loaded with a trial version ofZoneAlarm® Internet Security Suite, providing customers withcomprehensive online protection. This best-of-breed firewall, anti-spamand antivirus software is designed to provide comprehensive protectionagainst malicious hackers, spyware, worms, identity thieves, spam and datatheft.
In addition, the notebook includes a full trial version of PhoenixFirstWare Recover Pro software that stores user data, applications and theoperating system in the secure, host-protected area (HPA) of the harddrive. After the trial period, users will still have the factory recoverysolution available to them. This free feature will restore the computer toits original factory condition in the event of virus or malware attackscausing damage to the system.
The AV7170-EC1 is offered at an estimated street price of $1,149.99, andinitially will be offered exclusively at Costco stores nationwide. Likeall of Averatec's high-performance notebooks, the notebook is backed by aone-year limited warranty (six months for the battery) and one-year,toll-free technical support available 24/7.
Specifications
Model AV7170-EC1
Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 dual-core processor (1.6GHz with 256KB x2 L2 Cache)
Screen 17" WXGA+ LCD with AveraBrite™
Graphics nVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics
Memory 1GB DDR2 (533 MHz), user-expandable up to 2GB
Hard Drive 100GB SATA 2.5-inch 7200 rpm
Optical Drive Dual-layer DVD/CD burner
Ports Three high-speed USB 2.0 ports (supports 1.1 & 2.0 USB devices), Type II PCMCIA/CardBus slot, PC Express slot, IEEE 1394 FireWire port, microphone input jack, headphone output jack, 15-pin standard external display output, 56K modem port, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port, 5-in-1 memory card reader (xD/MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD)
Connectivity 802.11b/g wireless; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 56K data/fax modem
Security Kensington Lock Slot and BIOS system password protection
Size and Weight 15.5-inch W x 10.9-inch D x 1.0 - 1.37-inch H, 7.2 pounds
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
About Averatec
Based in Orange County, California, Averatec, Inc. (www.averatec.com) is aleading provider of innovative mobile computing and is dedicated todelivering the highest quality consumer electronics products backed bysuperior service. Averatec has been recognized with numerous editorialawards for its high-value product lines. Its products reach all marketsegments, including corporate, small business, education and home, and aresold through major national retailers and online retail partners, as wellas direct through www.shopaveratec.com. For more information aboutAveratec, please visit www.averatec.com.
Averatec and AveraBrite are trademarks of Averatec, Inc. in the U.S. and/orother countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.AMD and Turion are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The names ofactual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks oftheir respective owners.
Media/Analyst Contacts:Paula BriciHKA, Inc.714-426-0444paula@hkamarcom.com
Laurie NaleznyComm Strategies949-459-9696, ext.266pr@commstrategies.com
SOURCE: Averatec Inc.
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