Acer Aspire R3610 Revo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Compact design makes it easy to place anywhere, Nvidia Ion makes the difference for video playback, Easily connected to HDTV using HDMI output, Plenty of ports and connections, Windows 7 runs smoothly, Windows 7 Media Center makes it easier for DVR-functi
Compact. Quiet. Dual-core Atom. HDMI port. Includes wireless keyboard and mouse. Compact USB speakers. 802.11b/g/n WiFi. Nvidia ION graphics. VESA mountable. Nice price. eSATA port.
Ion graphics/accelerated Flash 10.1 video, HDMI output.

Cons:

Atom processor shows strain when multiple apps are open, Gaming is a non-starter under these specs, Too much pre-installed bloatware, Lacks a built-in TV tuner, No optical drive
Other Atom-powered nettops are smaller. Bloatware. Love-it-or-leave-it styling (which if you don't like, you can hide this nettop). Only 60-day subscription to McAfee AntiVirus.

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Last revision on October 28, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Compact design makes it easy to place anywhere, Nvidia Ion makes the difference for video playback, Easily connected to HDTV using HDMI output, Plenty of ports and connections, Windows 7 runs smoothly, Windows 7 Media Center makes it easier for DVR-functi
Compact. Quiet. Dual-core Atom. HDMI port. Includes wireless keyboard and mouse. Compact USB speakers. 802.11b/g/n WiFi. Nvidia ION graphics. VESA mountable. Nice price. eSATA port
Ion graphics/accelerated Flash 10.1 video, HDMI output
Affordable; compact, stylish design; smooth HD-video playback; energy-efficient

Reviewers Didn't Like

Atom processor shows strain when multiple apps are open, Gaming is a non-starter under these specs, Too much pre-installed bloatware, Lacks a built-in TV tuner, No optical drive
Other Atom-powered nettops are smaller. Bloatware. Love-it-or-leave-it styling (which if you don't like, you can hide this nettop). Only 60-day subscription to McAfee AntiVirus
No optical drive, 2GB extra RAM is your only upgrade possibility
Lacks display; sluggish performance; limited upgrade potential

Expert reviews and ratings

The AspireRevo R3610 makes an affordable and reasonably powerful centerpiece for your home...

By Digital Trends on March 16, 2010

If it weren't for the bloatware, the Acer AspireRevo could be considered the epitome of ultra-small form factor nettop PCs. Regardless, it's got the right combination of computing speed, features, packed in hardware, and...

By PC Mag on February 01, 2010

The Acer AspireRevo R3610 is a small nettop capable of high-definition video playback....

By Good Gear Guide on January 04, 2010

Cheap, small and capable of HD video playback, the Acer AspireRevo R3610 is a serious contender in the sub-£250 desktop PC category. Nate Ralph...

By PC Advisor on December 23, 2009

This slick-looking nettop will appeal to users with serious space constraints who need a PC that can handle the basics and perhaps some light gaming....

By Computer Shopper on December 01, 2009

Acer's advantages are the good manufacturing quality, the very quiet operating noise and the complete configuration. A small drop of bitterness is the slower WLAN and, depending on the model, the higher...

By NotebookCheck on February 02, 2010

Acer's media-centric nettop offers Ion graphics, HDMI output, and high-speed networking....

By PCWorld on January 25, 2010

I've spent a considerable amount of effort trying to convince you to get an HTPC, and nettops like the AspireRevo R3610 are a big reason why. It's affordable at $330, and it delivers a quality HD video experience. AspireRevo What It Can Do...

By Gizmodo on January 01, 2006

Der „Aspire R3610 Revo“ von Acer ist ein kleiner Desktop-PC mit Netbook-Technik. Der Nettop eignet sich zwar nicht für aktuelle 3D-Spiele, trumpft aber dafür in anderen Disziplinen auf. Alle Details aus dem Prüflabor lesen Sie...

By Computer Bild on July 20, 2010

Letztendlich ist zu sagen, dass der kleine Revo R3610 ein praktischer Alleskönner ist, der trotz einiger negativen Aspekte einen rundum guten Eindruck hinterlässt.Acer Revo R3610 4 GB RAM im PreisverlgeichAcer Revo R3610 2 GB RAM im...

By PriceRunner Blog on February 01, 2010

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