Acer AspireRevo – powerfull minicomputer with Nvidia Ion inside
Acer just announced it’s going to launch a mini-computer on the newly announced Nvidia ION platform, called Acer AspireRevo. It will be in fact the first nettop based on this architecture.
While being compact (7.1 x 7.1 x 1.2-inch), this gadget will be also powerfull: it’s going to pack up an Intel ATOM 230 or 330 CPU, both at 1.6 GHz, but the first being single core, while the second one having two cores. A 1080p capable graphic card will join these CPUs, along with up to 4GB of RAM . This way, the tiny AspireRevo will not be just a mini-computer for browsing and Office applications, but also a machinery capable of playing games like Call of Duty 4, according to SlashGear. A special gaming controller (similar to the Wiimote from Nintedo Wii) will also be created to support the gaming experience. As for storage solution, there will be available both HDD or SSD drives.
The Acer AspireRevo comes with HDMI and VGA exits, lots of USBs , LAN and Wi-Fi (802-11b/g). Also, it has a special shape that allows it to be attached on the back of screens and TVs that are VESA compliant . This way, the nettop will be almost invisible, hiding behind the screen.
Acer AspireRevo – one of the best nettops on the market
We’re not sure when will this gadget be available on the market and how much will it cost. Initial estimations from Nvidia for devices based on the ION platform stated they should cost around 300$, but i doubt we’ll be able to get an Acer AspireRevo that cheap. Don’t you think so?
What a cool little gadget. I doubt it will only be $300 though with all that its going to offer. But I guess we can all hope that it will be that cheap. I’d love to have one.
Very interesting mini-comp there, can’t wait to see one in real life, I might think about buying one, I could do with a ugprade and they look sweet! Thanks for sharing!
cute kind of gadget… i think this can be very handy for a very busy person! thanks for the info
Apr 8th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
[...] la Nvidia si ca sistemul va fi capabil sa ruleze filme 1080p si chiar jocuri precum Call of Duty 4 (conform celor spuse aici). Asadar, va fi una destul de bunicica. Tot in sprijinul orientarii spre jocuri a micului [...]