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Acer Aspire X1301 Desktop: Sleek Powerhouse PC

Small enough to fit just about anywhere, the Aspire X1301 desktop PC (model AX1301-U1312) is ready to satisfy your home computing expectations. But don't let its compact size fool you! The full-featured Aspire X1301 packs a SuperMulti drive, easy-access ports and extra slots for expansion, bringing you a complete desktop experience at just a fraction of the size of traditional desktops.

The sleek Acer Aspire X1301 is 1/3 the size of a normal PC, but is a powerful performer with ample room for upgrades and a wealth of ports at your fingertips.

The AMD Athlon II X3 triple-core processor lets you enjoy crystal-clear digital media, create advanced graphics, and handle multi-tasking productivity with ease. You'll also enjoy superior graphic performance and rich visual effects with the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9200 graphics. A wealth of ports complement the X1301--including nine USB ports, one FireWire, and one eSATA--offering connectivity and expansion options to your printers, flash drives, video cameras and other peripherals.

Enjoy the next generation of video playback with the HDMI output, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio to your digital TV or capable external monitor. And high-definition audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support brings theater-like surround sound, while front- and rear-access audio jacks speed up connection of headphones, microphones and other audio peripherals.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features

AMD Athlon II X3 425 triple-core processor with 2.7 GHz CPU speed and 1.5 MB of L2 cache.
750 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
4 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (800 MHz; maximum capacity)
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9200 graphics
16x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
High Definition Audio with 5.1-channel audio support and five audio ports
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
Next-generation eSATA port (combined with one of the USB ports) offers a transfer speed of 3GB/s, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows easy sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.
Multi-in-1 digital media card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Includes USB keyboard and optical mouse
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
Dimensions: 13 x 22 x 17 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 12 pounds
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wired networking. It includes one PCI x1 Express slot (available), one PCI x16 Express slot (available), one 3.5-inch HDD bay (occupied), and one 5.25-inch ODD bay (occupied).

9 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (5 in front, 4 in rear)
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 eSATA port
Video out: HDMI
Headphone and microphone jacks; digital audio output
Surround sound speakers (5 audio ports)
2 PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer AX1301-U1312 desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, power cord, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); CyberLink PowerDVD; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days)

Customer Reviews:

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Good Little Computer April 27, 2010
Koolove (Virginia)
I only have one negative thing that I have to say about this little machine, and that is the vertical CD drive is a little bit peculiar. Other than that, it's a great little machine that does every thing I need it to do. If you buy it, you won't be sorry.

3 out of 5 stars

Good Computer but beware Acer's Limited Tech Support April 19, 2010
A. Brower (Brooklyn, NY United States)
It seems to be a very capable computer, quite powerful and with Windows 7 64bit.

The DVD drive is vertical (which is slightly inconvenient).

It comes with no systems disks, but the user is prompted to burn them. This failed three times and Acer is mailing system disks. Two days later all desktops icons were corrupt and the .lnk association was screwed up.

Acer Tech Support's ONLY solution was to reset the system to factory defaults (thus negating four hours of work transferring files and installing programs). Going to an Acer senior tech got the same response.

I found the solution on the web and fixed it myself.

Acer's Tech Support for this computer seems to be extremely limited - this might be a huge headache for the inexperienced use computer and cost big$$$ for Acer's paid support.

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Good Computer April 9, 2010
Winston Waldemayer (Florida, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I never really thought much of ACER until just recently when I bought one of their laptops. I was so impressed with the quality, ease of setup, and features on the laptop that when my desktop died I naturally wanted to go ACER. I bought this and was extremely suprised. Setup was very easy but instructions for setup were a little lacking. I had her up in running in less than 12 minutes. DVD Drive being vertical is a little weird and DVD is a little noisy when doing burns but those have been mentioned in other reviews. Performance wise, it is really good. I need a desktop for multi media type stuff like family videos, playing DVD's, music, documents, streaming video, email, and web surfing. I don't load or play high end games on my computer so I can't say how well it plays games but I figure being triple core and 4GB RAM that it would at least do a fine job of it. When I first set it up... I remember hooking up to my laptop via homegroup in Windows 7 and transferring my entire itunes library (16.8GB) to this ACER X1301, transferring 10GB worth of pictures, downloading ESWORD program from the web, and surfing the web, .... at the same time without a hitch.

Features are A+ for what I need. Amazon and FedEX were right on time with super saver shipping (I got it in 4 days). She is quiet as long as you are not burning DVD's, nice small space saving package, hookups for USB,HDMI,VGA,firewire,eSata,multi card reader, are plentiful. Seems very solid with plenty of hard drive space for the average to mid level computer user. Everything I need plus so much more! Did I mention Windows 7 is awesome? Great product!

2 out of 5 stars

Solid computer but with major flaws March 28, 2010
Paul (Almaden, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Well, I bought this computer based on the reviews and specs.
It is very solid in terms of CPU speed and storage space with good price.

However, after I leave it for a while and goes to sleep, it goes to blue-screen with
core dump. I used recovery to go back to the factory setting twice. When I searched
the google, it says that I need to udpate all the drivers. So I have done that.

But without any exception, when it wakes up from sleep, it locks up and goes to blue screen. So I am suspecting it did not work at factory setting.

It was a big dissapointment and problem returning it as I throw away all packing materials.

So Be aware...

5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional buy March 23, 2010
Vincent C. Abel (Orrville, Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Quiet computer. I bought this computer and have it hooked to a 46'LCD tv. It streams video and Live Tv over the net for me. It works great! No more cable bill.
We also use it for Windows media center and HDTV Live Tv on media center. Great buy.
It will pay for itself in four months.

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