Jason Dunn
07-08-2008, 06:47 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://gizmodo.com/398056/acer-aspire-x1200-series-mini+pcs-stuff-hdmi-jack-9-usb-ports-and-more-in-a-tiny-space' target='_blank'>http://gizmodo.com/398056/acer-aspi...in-a-tiny-space</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"If you gotta go the desktop route, Acer's got three mini-PCs packed heavy with ports that don't take up a ton of space. Measuring 10.6" x 4" x 14.4", about the same as a hardcover book, the X1200s have an HDMI port-like Dell's leaked mini, aka the green PC, but unlike the smaller Asus Eee Box, which only has DVI-plus two PCIes, nine(!!) USBs, FireWire, front and back audio jacks, a DVD SuperMulti drive and a 14-in-1 card reader. Under the hood, it comes standard with 4GB RAM, the better to power the AMD dual-core processor with Nvidia GeForce 8200 integrated graphics to run Vista (now with SP1!). The PCs are out now for $450 to $700, a config which includes a 500GB drive and 22" LCD monitor. Check out the press release after the jump."</em></p><p><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1215538788.usr1.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>I've never owned an Acer PC, but this might be my first: this little box, only 10.6 inches tall, packs more ports than your average desktop PC (nine USB ports!?). The native HDMI, and small size, makes this especially appealing for <a href="http://www.digitalhomethoughts.com/news/show/89831/i-m-doing-a-digital-wall-upgrade-suggestions-welcome.html" target="_blank">my digital wall project</a> - I need something unobtrusive with on-board HDMI. If the pricing in Canada is in line with the US pricing, my search might just be over before it really began.</p>