Posts about the Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A
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Reviews of the Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A
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CNET Review
The Good: 64-bit Windows Vista PC with an impressive list of features for less than $500; compact case; HDMI output.
The Bad: Limited expansion options because of its cramped interior; lacks built-in Wi-Fi; may require some tweaking to achieve proper HDMI output; no standalone digital audio output.
The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A is a speedy, compact, low-end desktop that's powerful enough to serve as a light-duty home theater PC. Expansion is limited by an especially cramped interior (even for a small PC), but the total package is worthwhile for PC shoppers on a budget.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 42842 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
Manufacturer: Acer
Part number: PT.SAR0X.001
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Small form factor
- Built-in Devices LED indicator
- Width 10.4 in
- Depth 12.4 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Localization United States
- Desktop type Small-form-factor PC
Processor
- Type AMD Athlon X2 5000+ / 2.6 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 1 MB
- Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 8200
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW / DVD-RAM
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8200
- Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound card name Integrated Audio
- Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface PS/2
Mouse
- Mouse interface PS/2
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 4 ( 3 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
- Interfaces 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Storage - ESATA, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 9 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 5 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 5 x Audio
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Power provided 220 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Microsoft Works 8.5, Acer Arcade Live, ESobi (OEM), NTI Media Maker (OEM), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Empowering Technology
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
Card Reader
- Card reader Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash Card type I, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, XD-Picture Card
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