14 DAY TRIAL // Though it has, more or less, been focusing on the laptop and full-featured desktop markets recently, Acer still had enough time to put together a new nettop, the so-called AspireRevo, which combines the benefits of the Atom platform with NVIDIA graphics.
As end-users may or may not know, nettops are compact desktop PCs that hold only basic PC functionality.
This is because they are mostly intended for basic computing tasks, web browsing and, albeit more recently, multimedia playback.
The new device that Acer designed to fit into this category is the AspireRevo AR3700, which makes use of Intel's Atom D525 dual-core central processing unit.
This chip is backed up by 2 GB of RAM and is paired with NVIDIA's ION 2 graphics solution.
The ION 2 supports advanced multimedia capabilities and DirectX 10 graphics, having already been adopted by a number of other PCs as well.
The small form factor personal computer is also equipped with a hard drive of 250 GB and a multi-card reader.
As for connectivity and I/O options, Acer implemented Gigabit Ethernet, D-Sub and HDMI video outputs, 802.11n WiFi and a mini PCI Express slot, among other things.
"The AspireRevo AR3700 is an excellent pick for consumers desiring an affordable device for enjoying digital media that won't take up much space and will integrate well with the home entertainment center," said Steve Smith, senior business manager of consumer desktops for Acer America.
"When you consider the flexibility in mounting options, quiet operation and performance for the price, you'll be hard pressed to find a more practical secondary computer for the home," he added.
Acer pre-loaded its newest creation with the Microsoft Windows 7 and bundled it with a wireless keyboard and mouse. Those interested in it, and live in the US, will have to part with $350 should they decide on a purchase.