Ok, laptop nothing special (Advent 7109)

Member Name: Theresaluxton

Product:	Advent 7109
Date:	24/02/09 (140 review reads)
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Advantages: cheap, ok specs decent for someone on a budget

Disadvantages: drivers hard to find

This product was brought for my last Christmas and I must admit that at first I was very impressed. It ran smoothly, was great value for money....everything was great with it.

However after the warranty expired, then the problems started. First the charger went and even though I accepted it was probably general wear and tear, I was disappointed. As it made the mouse stop if the charger was in. So the mouse would remain stationary and I had to learn key board commands. However I have replaced the charger and it is all running ok again now.

The next problem I encountered is the disc drive has now broken. It refuses to read any type of disc and makes a worrying noise, so that's going to more expense for a replacement.

A further problem with all advent laptops is that they are rubbish for drivers. Most other computer manufacturers have their drivers online at a specific site, but advent don't do this, and it is really difficult to find the right ones

After my brief experience with advent laptops I don't think I shall be using them again, however the laptop was ok for the price as it had excellent specs

Summary: decent laptop, but quite unreliable

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