AspireRevo
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Acer AspireRevo is a nettop
computer line from Acer Inc. first released at the end of April 2009. It is one of the first desktop computers to pair the NVIDIA ION
chipset with Intel's Atom
CPU.
When the Revo first launched, model R1600, its basic specs were an Intel Atom 230 processor (1.6 GHz), 1 GB of RAM and the NVIDIA ION graphics motherboard with Windows XP
. Since then, the models of this PC have been upgraded with the launch of Windows 7. The R3600 model now features 2 GB of RAM, a 320 GB hard-drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Home Premium edition at $329.00 US. The higher-end model R3610 features 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard-drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Home Premium at $399.00 US. Both upgraded models feature the dual core Intel Atom 330 processor and NVIDIA ION, as well as the RAM boost, native 64-bit
and DirectX 10 support of Windows 7, graphics and overall performance increases. Although not officially supported for reasons unknown, Windows Vista
also runs well if installed.
The combination of low power, relatively low price and support for hardware accelerated video make it suitable for many uses, including as a Home Theater PC
(HTPC) or Media Center — for example, running XBMC Media Center (formerly Xbox Media Center).
The Acer Veriton
models N260G, N270G, N281G and N282G are using the same small form factor case
and partly identical hardware as the Aspire Revo does.
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computer line from Acer Inc. first released at the end of April 2009. It is one of the first desktop computers to pair the NVIDIA ION
NVIDIA Ion
Nvidia Ion is a product line of Nvidia corporation intended for motherboards of low-cost portable computers. It uses graphics processing units and chipsets intended for small products.-Description:...
chipset with Intel's Atom
Intel Atom
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
CPU.
When the Revo first launched, model R1600, its basic specs were an Intel Atom 230 processor (1.6 GHz), 1 GB of RAM and the NVIDIA ION graphics motherboard with Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
. Since then, the models of this PC have been upgraded with the launch of Windows 7. The R3600 model now features 2 GB of RAM, a 320 GB hard-drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Home Premium edition at $329.00 US. The higher-end model R3610 features 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard-drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Home Premium at $399.00 US. Both upgraded models feature the dual core Intel Atom 330 processor and NVIDIA ION, as well as the RAM boost, native 64-bit
64-bit
64-bit is a word size that defines certain classes of computer architecture, buses, memory and CPUs, and by extension the software that runs on them. 64-bit CPUs have existed in supercomputers since the 1970s and in RISC-based workstations and servers since the early 1990s...
and DirectX 10 support of Windows 7, graphics and overall performance increases. Although not officially supported for reasons unknown, Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
also runs well if installed.
The combination of low power, relatively low price and support for hardware accelerated video make it suitable for many uses, including as a Home Theater PC
Home theater PC
A Home Theater PC or Media Center appliance is a convergence device that combines some or all the capabilities of a personal computer with a software application that supports video, photo, music playback, and sometimes video recording functionality...
(HTPC) or Media Center — for example, running XBMC Media Center (formerly Xbox Media Center).
The Acer Veriton
Acer Veriton
Acer Veriton series is a line of Acer PCs designed for business and professional users. The series includes several PCs with different sizes, shapes, performance and functionality. Veriton PCs come in various configurations, as well as dimensions, to cover the specific needs and demands:...
models N260G, N270G, N281G and N282G are using the same small form factor case
Small form factor
A small form factor is a computer form factor designed to minimize the volume of a desktop computer. For comparison purposes, the size of an SFF case is usually measured in litres. SFFs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, including shoeboxes, cubes, and book-sized PCs...
and partly identical hardware as the Aspire Revo does.
See also
- Nvidia IonNVIDIA IonNvidia Ion is a product line of Nvidia corporation intended for motherboards of low-cost portable computers. It uses graphics processing units and chipsets intended for small products.-Description:...
- ASUS EeeBox PC
- MSI Wind PCMSI Wind PCThe MSI Wind Notebook is a family of subnotebooks / netbooks designed by Micro-Star International . Wind stands for "Wi-Fi Network Device". The first model was announced at CeBIT 2008, and first listed for pre-orders on May 9, 2008. While initially 8.9- and 10.1-inch screen versions existed, as...
- Dell Studio Hybrid
- Mac MiniMac MiniThe Mac Mini is a small form factor desktop computer manufactured by Apple Inc. Like earlier mini-ITX PC designs, it is uncommonly small for a desktop computer: 7.7 inches square and 1.4 inches tall. It weighs 2.7 pounds...