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, cpu, ports, pixels
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.co.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
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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