Averatec AV7170-EC1 - Laptop Mag
A review of the Averatec AV7170-EC1 "desktop-replacement" PC has been posted over at Laptop Magazine. 'Like its single-core sibling, the AV7160, the Averatec AV7170-EC1 ($1,099) is a stylish 17-inch desktop-replacement notebook with a few nice multimedia options. This time around, the system comes with an AMD dual-core processor and Nvidia graphics. Despite the upgrades, this system's performance falls way short of our expectations.
The AV7170's sleek black-and-silver exterior gives way to a matching full-sized keyboard and two-way touch pad that maintains the same aspect ratio as the 17-inch screen. With a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, the widescreen display delivers vivid colors and excellent viewing angles, but the AveraBrite coating is a bit too reflective when viewed under bright lighting conditions. Weighing 7.2 pounds and measuring 1.3 inches thick, the system is a bit more portable than most desktop replacements but still too hefty to be considered a full-time travel companion.'
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