Averatec D1130

Averatec D1130 All-in-One

The Averatec D1130 All-In-One is a stripped-down version of the D1133 we reviewed last month, and while this version cuts the price down to only $399, it also strips away many of the features that gave the higher-end model some value. With its puny 1.6GHz Intel Atom chip, 1GB of memory, and integrated Intel graphics chip, this self-contained desktop offers little appeal in terms of specs and performance. The generous 18.4-inch LCD is a nice bonus, but not enough to offset the price performance of traditional budget desktops, like the Gateway SX2800-01, which offer a far better value for the same price. The D1130 retains the same shape and design as the models that came before it. A large silver arm extends from the base and attaches to a 18.4-inch LCD monitor that offers a wide range of vertical motion. You can even bend the display back so it lies parallel to the tabletop with its face up toward the ceiling. Although impressive, as stated in the D1133, we fail to see the benefit in this feature without a touch screen, but we look forward to future versions that take advantage of Windows 7's multitouch capabilities.