Acer AspireRevo AR3610: Mini Home Entertainment Center

The space-saving AspireRevo is ideal for streaming movies, TV shows, music and other online media as well as tackling everyday computing needs with ease.

Its compact size makes it easy to stand discreetly on a desk or snap to the back of a monitor with the included mounting kit (monitor not included).

The Acer AspireRevo keeps you connected to your home network via Wireless-N Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, and its six USB ports ensures that you can connect to all your peripherals and external hard drives. The AspireRevo comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse that keep you free from cables so you can relax on the couch and still be productive and have fun.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Note that this nettop does not include an optical drive, but you can use optional external DVD/CD drives that connect via USB.

Key Specifications

• 1.6 GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor (1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz front-side bus) for faster multi-tasking with an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy (with just 8 watts of processor energy consumption).
• 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
• Integrated NVIDIA ION Graphics supports Blu-ray Disc movies, Microsoft DirectX 10, and 3D video games in full HD.
• High-definition audio support with both a headphone jack and optical SPDIF digital audio output.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 6 USB ports (2 front, 4 rear)
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)

The ports on the AR3610 (see larger image).

• Included wireless keyboard and mouse
• VESA mounting compliant (100x100 mm, 80x80 mm)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Dimensions:7.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 9 pounds
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
• Energy Star compliant

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U2002 desktop PC, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, power cord, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days)