Acer's Dual-Core Desktop Resembles PS2 Slim

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Despite it's size, the Acer Revo 100 has a powerful punch using an Athlon II Neo processor and Nvidia Ion graphics.

Over in the UK, Acer revealed an ultra-slim desktop PC that strongly resembles Sony's PlayStation 2 Slim console, measuring just 300 x 180 x 25-mm. Called the Revo 100, the device is packed with a dual-core AMD Athlon II Neo processor and Nvidia Ion graphics, capable of pumping out 1080p Full HD.

Acer's Revo 100 also arrives offering a choice of different configurations, providing up to 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 750 GB of HDD space, an optional TV tuner, various CPU clock speeds, and the choice of a DVD burner or Blu-ray combo drive. All models reportedly come pre-installed with Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.

Also included with the Revo 100 is a dual-mode wireless touchpad called the RevoPad. This device can switch between touch keyboard and multi-gesture modes, the latter allowing users to move the cursor, rotate, zoom in and zoom out as if using a touchscreen smartphone.

Currently the Acer Revo 100 pricetag starts around £600 (about $948). The release date for North America hasn't been set according to an Acer spokesperson, so stay tuned.

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29 Comments Comment from the forums
  • tacoslave
    yeah im gonna buy that for 1000bucks(note the sarcasm)
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  • Travis Beane
    I actually like the look of it. Too bad it's Acer, and quite expensive.
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  • xyzionz
    Wonder if I mod a ITX to a PS2 chassis, I think it will be a lot cheaper..
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  • nforce4max
    Right
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  • Darkv1
    $1000?! Cue laugh track now.
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  • joex444
    Good thing they got that 2.4GHz 802.11n and not the 1.6GHz. What other kind of redundant information can we ask for, I wonder.
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  • tsnorquist
    That'd make a great HTPC if it were say $500.00.
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  • tfrall
    Overpriced much.
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  • 1. Get a $1000 laptop
    2. Turn it on its side
    3. plugin in keyboard, mouse, monitor.
    4. ??
    5. Acer Revo 100
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  • bsbsbsbs
    Only the dumbest of the dumb (or the filthy rich) would consider buying this. I want to stand at the counter when one of these are purchased and quote dumb and dumber quotes.
    Reply