Price range: £219.99 - £250.66
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What is it: Small nettop PC with Nvidia ION chipset
What we think: Its advanced graphics capabilities give it the edge over its nettop rivals
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 July 2009
Tags: Wi-Fi, card reader, external drive, CPU, gaming
We like:
Relatively strong graphics performance; cool exterior design
We don't like:
Small hard drive; wired mouse and keyboard
Also known as:
Acer Aspire Revo R3600; Packard Bell imax mini
CNET UK judgement:
The Acer AspireRevo R3600 is the most versatile nettop we've tested to date. Aided by its Nvidia ION chipset, it's capable of playing games and running 1080p movies. Ultimately, it's very good value for anyone that requires a cheap second PC
Full review:
The Acer AspireRevo R3600 is the first nettop to ditch the traditional, and ageing, Intel D945G chipset in favour of a newer, trendier Nvidia ION package. This, we're promised, gives the R3600 the ability to run 3D games and play 'Full HD' 1080p video -- something most nettops can only dream of. The R3600 is available online for approximately £250. Continue Reading...
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