Typical price: £400
What is it: Bargain desktop replacement with decent office performance
What we think: It has acceptable office word processing and Web performance, providing you're not using it on battery too much
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 March 2008
Tags: Advent, Advent 9515, Web browsing, performance, travel
We like:
Good application performance; decent specification; good-sized keyboard
We don't like:
Poor 3D and battery life; blocked off ports; lacklustre display
CNET UK judgement:
Provided you're not planning on subjecting it to anything too strenuous, the Advent 9515 offers good application performance for the money. Gaming is disappointing, however, and its short battery life isn't great if you're on the go
Full review:
Unlike most laptop manufacturers, Advent chooses to use an AMD chip in its 9515 machine rather than an Intel processor. The result is decent amount of performance without an excessive price tag -- just £399.99 from PC World, although it's less well equipped in other areas like gaming. Continue Reading...
Advent 9515 History
20 Mar 2008 in Reviews
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