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Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 Desktop PC

	Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 Desktop PC (Dark Blue) List Price: $329.99 Sale Price: $369.99 Rating:
Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 Desktop comes with these specs: Intel Atom Processor330, Windows 7 Home Premiuim (64-bit), NVIDIA ION Chipset, 2GB DDR2 Memory, Integrated NVIDIA ION Graphics, 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Re... (More...)

"I don't normally write reviews, but this little guy blew me away. For $125 more so over the 1600 you'll get dual core, 2GB RAM, Windows 7, wireless keyboard and mouse and the VESA mount (its included). And the dual core will make a difference if you are playing back 1080P source material. Be sure to download the flash beta 10.1 which uses the Ion processor's hardware acceleration or you will be disappointed. Also need the latest NVIDIA drivers. I'm playing movies both through Media Player Classic - Home Cinema and utilizing the PC to run the latest BOXEE beta which while having some bugs really is fun to play with. Boxee will consolidate your media library on your PC or network share (I'm using an UNRAID server, which is fabulous as a media server) along with content from the internet (TV shows, Movies, Apps, You Tube etc..). Thinking about playing with XBMC next (Which Boxee is based on). The HDMI out is working great for both Video and Audio (not all HDMI outs on PC's support audio as I found out the hard way). There is a utility with the NVIDIA graphics to size the desktop to exactly your flat screen dimensions (no need to play with aspect ratio on your TV). While not my use, it would make a great extra PC for the kids or significant other if all they do is surf, with an occasional word document here or there. The PC is really quiet, I simply can not hear it at all and it stays nice and cool. Highly recommended, but I guess you knew that already!" - Andy M.