Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: graduation, gift, gadgets | Themes: Laptops and Notebooks, Digital Entertainment
3. TriGem Averatec All-In-One PC D1133
- D1130EA1E-1 Desktop...
Netbooks are perfect for so many scenarios, and it is hard to argue with their super-cheap prices. But for a graduate who needs to get a good look at his or her screen, a netbook’s 7"x11" display simply doesn’t cut it. Rather than spending $800 or more for a notebook with a 17" monitor (and tons of high-end components, to boot), why not consider a nettop PC? A nettop is just like a netbook in that it is cheap, lightweight, and small, except that it is a desktop PC with a real screen. Averatec’s All-In-One costs $550, although major retailers have been known to reduce it to $500.
Its components are minimalist: an AMD Athlon X2 1.5 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, an 250 GB hard drive, four USB ports, one eSATA port, a card reader, and 802.11g WiFi. Just the bare basics, right? You might find these exact same specifications in a netbook, but this computer comes with a swiveling, adjustable, 18.4" monitor attached. The computer base itself is quite a bit smaller than one square foot. This means that this computer can squish down to size when space is needed.
Other useful features include a 1.3 megapixel Webcam, a mouse and keyboard that come with the nettop, and an internal DVD drive. This PC runs Vista Home Basic. If you like the Apple iMac, this machine makes a great alternative for graduates with basic computing needs and little space. The iMac starts at $1,200, so for less than half the price you can gift an Averatec All-in-One (pssst...It also comes in white).
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A bit late. Everyone I know has graduated.
No high-school school or middle school years have ended, and no quarter-system universities have finished the semester yet. Semester system universities held graduation, mostly, last week. I don't think it is too late to be thinking about graduation gifts at all.
No high-school school or middle school years have ended, and no quarter-system universities have finished the semester yet. Semester system universities held graduation, mostly, last week. I don't think it is too late to be thinking about graduation gifts at all.
No, ur wrong, everyone I know graduated 5 years ago. Duh.
My graduation gift is $1000 rent with a tenant who will do her best to kick me out.
Can I has your gift instead?
Here are my thoughts.
On the AIO PC: It's nothing more than a laptop without a battery. Nothing can be upgraded. Consider getting a Laptop instead. On the plus side, it is stylish.
On the HP Printer (from personal experience): Every HP printer I've used have had horrible problems loading paper. Consider Lexmark or Canon.
On the Panasonic Camera: Nikon's Coolpix and Canon's Powershot can be found at similar prices and are (generally) better cameras.
I must admit though, the N10Jc looks pretty cool
Here are my thoughts.On the AIO PC: It's nothing more than a laptop without a battery. Nothing can be upgraded. Consider getting a Laptop instead. On the plus side, it is stylish.On the HP Printer (from personal experience): Every HP printer I've used have had horrible problems loading paper. Consider Lexmark or Canon.On the Panasonic Camera: Nikon's Coolpix and Canon's Powershot can be found at similar prices and are (generally) better cameras.I must admit though, the N10Jc looks pretty cool
Hey Quantumrand,
Thanks for you advice. What if I asked for you to find me a computere under $500 with a tiny footprint (no tower) and a bigger than 17-inch screen. Would you be able to do that? That's where I think the cheapie AIOs come into play.
Rachel
Better as a wrist support pad. I have 3 PC's and I can only use this one 1 of the them. Really? I have to buy 3 separate Replicas for my PC's? In this economy? No thanks
Better as a wrist support pad. I have 3 PC's and I can only use this one 1 of the them. Really? I have to buy 3 separate Replicas for my PC's? In this economy? No thanks
There is a multi-PC version of the Seagate Replica, we just didn't review it: http://shop.seagate.com/store/sgat [...] .125882200
All I know is that the best gift buy would be great if I wasn't worried about other luxuries such as food, clothing, & shelter.