Question:
Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
Hello,
Trying to decide on two similar systems which I can get at roughly the same price and need your opinions, please.
OR Averatec N2370HM1E-1.
Not for any overly resource intensive use. Just basic portable accounting apps, web surfing and music/vids.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
Both systems are priced under 1000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
As close to ultraportable as possible
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Browsing the internet (wifi), working on projects in MS Office, working with music, watching videos
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I have a home PC and a home laptop, so this will be strictly for the road
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
No
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I've narrowed my search to Averatec and Lenovo for the price point
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
as much as possible, of course
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Canada
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No, just reliability, good thermal management and battery life
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Need to buy within a week, plan to keep for at least two years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
80+
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW or better
The specs:
Lenovo 3000 V100 0763 - Core Duo T2300E 1.66 GHz - 12.1
or
Averatec N2370HM1E-1 12.1" AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Dual Core 1.6GHz
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
No one has any opinions at all? :(
I'm on a bit of a "while quantities last" time restraint here.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
Tough one...I'd probably choose the Lenovo though. The Core Duo will get better battery life.
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Never ever ever get an Averatec. They are plagued by so many problems I don't know where to start. My girlfriend bought an Averatec...it lasted 1.5 years. After 1.5 years:
-the LCD screen had almost broke off its hinges...it was so close to falling off the screen flickered because the connection was being pulled loose
-the cheap silver paint finish had scratched off in many places because the loose screen had rubbed it off
-it was hot to the touch after running an hour
-the fan ran full blast all the time because it was so hot
-the battery failed after a year
the list goes on. Averatec is the worst computer ever made. I could hardly believe a computer could be built so badly until I saw it literally fall apart in front of me. Any other choice is better.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
the Averatec 2300 series is a very good fully loaded system for the pricetag. It gets about 2.5-3 hours of battery.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
PS dont' know if you're aware but Lenovo Canada is selling a V100 for only $800 right now.
Actually, if you follow that link, you will also see a T43 for $900. If you're only going to be using basic applications like you said, the power of that laptop should be just fine, and it is definitely worth the $100 for the upgrade to the reputed T-series.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
PS dont' know if you're aware but Lenovo Canada is selling a V100 for only $800 right now.
Actually, if you follow that link, you will also see a T43 for $900. If you're only going to be using basic applications like you said, the power of that laptop should be just fine, and it is definitely worth the $100 for the upgrade to the reputed T-series.
then I would probably go for that. :)
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
... T43 for $900. If you're only going to be using basic applications like you said, the power of that laptop should be just fine, and it is definitely worth the $100 for the upgrade to the reputed T-series.
Thanks for the replies thus far. I was looking for a 12.1" notebook. Although, looking at the weight, the 14" T43 is less than a pound more, I was really leaning to as small a form as possible.
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Re: Averatec 2370 vs Lenovo v100
The V100 is quite a thick notebook itself...I'm pretty sure it's about the same as the T43 if not thicker. However, of course the T43 is two inches wider on the diagonal. It's your call of course, and the V100 is $100 cheaper, but I think the T43's superior build quality and comparable weight make it the better choice.