Typical price: £489
What is it: Gaming-oriented budget PC base unit with 2.2GHz AMD processor and 1GB RAM
What we think: An affordable, attractive, well specified PC with very little to fault
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 January 2006
Tags: Acer, Acer Aspire E300, software package, desktops, DVD burner
We like:
Attractive case; 9-in-1 memory card reader; front-facing USB ports
We don't like:
Not particularly quiet; fiddly DVD eject button; limited upgrade potential
You might also need:
TFT monitor; keyboard; games
CNET UK judgement:
The Aspire E300 is a massive departure from the Alienware and Dell offerings that dominate the gaming arena. It's nowhere near as expensive and its contemporary styling should appeal to a broader audience. It can't compete with high-end gaming rigs, but Acer has used relatively high-performance components. It'll whiz through most everyday applications, so it's ideal if you're after a cheap desktop that covers all bases
Full review:
The Aspire E300 comes in two flavours -- an E300 dual-core Media Center PC, and this E300 64-bit Gamer system. The difference between the two is significant -- the former uses an Athlon 64 X2 3800+ CPU and the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. Our review model, the 64-bit Gamer system, uses a single-core Athlon 64 3500+ CPU, Windows XP Home Edition and a smaller hard drive. Both models are part of the budget end of the Acer Aspire consumer range, with the sub-£600 64-bit Gamer System representing particularly good value for money. Continue Reading...
Acer Aspire E300 History
27 Apr 2006 in Reviews
As newer, faster PC components arrive, so the prices of older, slower models fall. That's great news for budget PC shoppers who already own a monitor or another suitable display, as you can now get some excellent desktop base units for relatively little money
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