Acer X3200 HTPC Review
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January 15th, 2009
Summary
Stunning graphics, an HDMIT port, a multi-in-one card reader, nine USB 2.0 ports and 7.1-channel audio1 support, are all encased in a stylish, space-saving chassis that occupies less than ten liters of your room. The balance between standard micro tower components, a compact design and advanced technologies keep the total cost of ownership down and make this PC a perfect, long-lasting entertainment companion.
Specs
Dynamic performance
- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- The AMD PhenomT quad-core processor1 provides true quad-core technology efficiency, dispatching tasks with ease and powering through the most demanding multimedia.
- NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® graphics1makes use of onboard and discrete graphics to offer stunning graphics performance.
- The NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 chipset delivers high-intensity graphics and superior system performance.
- Up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 MHz memory, with dual-channel support, smoothly and quickly takes care of the demands of today's applications and multimedia.
- Second-generation PCI Express® doubles the speed, communication and graphics bandwidth for fantastic PC performance.
Enchanced entertainment
- High-definition audio with 7.1-channel surround sound1 and S/PDIF support delivers crystal clear acoustics for a theater-like entertainment experience at home.
- The Blu-ray DiscT2 optical drive offers full support for exceptional high-definition viewing, making viewing the latest movies a glorious experience.
Variable connectivity
- An HDMI™ port transmits a clean, digital video signal to modern LCD monitors or other digital display devices.
- With five USB 2.0 ports in the front, and another four in the rear, an IEEE 1394 port, and a multi-in-one card1 reader supporting the latest media formats, you can bring your multimedia devices together with ease.
Space-saving design
- A glossy, all-black case presents a smooth, chic CE-like appearance.
- The innovative case layout takes up less than one third of the space of a traditional desktop computer.
Simplified management
- Acer Empowering Technology is a smart suite of utilities designed to make common tasks and system configuration simple.
- Acer Arcade™ Live3 grants you multimedia-savvy applications with tremendous creative capability.
Environmental conciousness
- A design concept focusing on environmental protection results in less waste from packaging, higher performance with lower power consumption for reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and more efficient delivery.