Averatec Rolls Out 22-Inch, Dual-Core All-in-One

By Geoff Duncan Published July 17, 2009

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Averatec continues to roll out its line of consumer-friendly all-in-one computers designed to appeal to consumers attracted to the sophisticated looks of Apple’s iMac…but who may not be so keen on the price tag. Averatec’s new D1005 all-in-one features a 22-inch widescreen display and a 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core processor…and prices that start at $799.99.

“Our latest offering was designed with the college student and business professional in mind,” said TrGem USA’s sales VOP Henry Hewitt, in a statement. “Its sleek design and small footprint make it an attractive system to sit on top of your desk without taking up a lot of space. As people downsize their office space and college students head back to the dorm, saving valuable desktop real estate is top of mind.”

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The 22-inch display offers a native 1,680 by 1,050-pixel resolution and is driven by Intel GMA X4500 graphics; the system features 3 GB of RAM (expandable to 4 GB), a 320 GB hard drive, a slot-loaded Super-Multi DVD burner, 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking, gigabit Ethernet, a 6-in-1 media card reader, 5 USB 2.0 ports, DVI video output, and a 2 megapixel Web cam. The unit comes with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed.

The D1005 is available now from online retailers like BestBuy.com, Tiger Direct, NewEgg, and Onsale.com.

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