14 DAY TRIAL // After having successfully launched its highly anticipated NVIDIA Ion-based nettop, the Aspire Revo, Acer continues to expand its desktop PC lineup with the introduction of yet another nettop that looks to capitalize on the design features of its predecessor. According to some recent details on the Internet, the PC vendor has recently updated its line of Veriton with the launch of a new N260G model, featuring an exterior design similar to that of the company's NVIDIA Ion-based Revo. However, the new nettop is slightly different from the Revo, as it doesn't boast said NVIDIA chipset.
With the new model, Acer has tried something different, namely to provide users with a system that is powered by an Intel Atom N280 processor that has been coupled with the GN40 chipset and the integrated Intel GMA 4500M graphics chip. This is somewhat of a shift from the traditional Intel-based nettops, which are usually powered by a mix of Atom processor and the integrated GMA 965 graphics. This design feature enables the Intel-based nettop to provide users with support for HD content, boasting an integrated HDMI interface.
Although it will most likely fail to compete with its NVIDIA-based counterpart, the Veriton N260G is said to be capable of providing users with the necessary performance for everyday computing. It can be featured with as much as 2GB of RAM memory and a 160GB hard drive and can provide users with options for Windows XP, XP Pro or even Windows Vista Home Premium. That's pretty much what you'd expect from an Intel-based nettop, but with a plus in the graphics department.
The system has been built inside the same chassis as the Revo, but comes with a slightly different color scheme. As far as pricing is concerned, it looks like users will be able to purchase the new nettop for a starting price of €210, according to a recent article on Fudzilla.