Acer AX1301-U1302 Desktop PC (Black)

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 13.9 x 10.4 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0031RG38M
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• Item model number: AX1301-U1302
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,415 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 10, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Acer Aspire X1301 Desktop: Sleek Powerhouse PC

Small enough to fit just about anywhere, the Aspire X1301 desktop PC (model AX1301-U1302) 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.

Get powerful multitasking performance with the AMD Athlon II X2 dual-core processor--perfect for breezing through office applications as well as playing digital media and games. 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.

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Key Features

• AMD Athlon II X2 215 dual-core processor with 2.7 GHz CPU speed and 1 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-U1302 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)

Product Description

Acer AX1301-U1302 Desktop PC comes with these specs: AMD Athlon II X2 Dual-Core Processor 215, Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce 9200 Chipset, 4096MB DDR2 Memory, Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9200 Graphics, 750GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High Definition Audio with 5.1-Channel Audio Support, 9 - USB 2.0, Keyboard and Mouse, 12.0 lbs. | 5.4 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Sweet & Super Cheap!, February 8, 2010

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Michael M. Perez (Las Vegas, NV, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AX1301-U1302 Desktop PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

i ordered this from amazon on friday and got it saturday for $3.99 as i'm on that prime shipping option.

let me tell you something, this computer is well worth the money! i'm thinking about getting another one as i do a lot of photo shop.

anyways, well worth the money! this is the 4th acer i've bought in 3 years, all 4 still run great! acer and amazon are awesome!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Server, February 24, 2010

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Seattle-Guy (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acer AX1301-U1302 Desktop PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

Small enough to fit just about anywhere, the Aspire X1301-U1302 desktop computer satisfies both my Video Streaming Server needs as well as my Gaming needs.

It has HDD decent storage space and RAM. The supplied keyboard and mouse are fair (I really prefer Logitech!) and the integrated video is adequate. Which brings to me to my real reason for writing this review!

I wanted to upgrade my video to something a bit better. My budget wasn't the biggest, so I chose a MSI nVidia GeForce GT 210 512 MB DDR2 PCI-Express Video Card I thought the performance enhancements would allow me to better enjoy Borderlands and Velvet Assassin and I really liked the idea of the passive cooling scheme. The problem is that Acer didn't leave enough room for that particular card. Man, that sucker is HUGE, truly MASSIVE. I would have needed at least another 1/2 to 3/4 inch before I could even get close to fitting the card into the slot. In the end I had to return it (sorry Amazon!) and I ordered a PNY GeForce 9400 GT 1024MB PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card. It is not passively cooled, but I'm sure it'll fit once it gets here.

If you are thinking about buying this system and might consider a video upgrade you will want to be aware of the space limitations.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cheap and easy, April 8, 2010

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David Wasser (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acer AX1301-U1302 Desktop PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

If you're looking for an inexpensive computer that's easy to set up, this is it. The were a few minor issues. It only came with a trial version of office. The computer's blue L.E.D. brightly flashes when it is in standby, and I find the vertical load DVD player a little annoying. On the plus side is its compact size and the fact that it didn't come preloaded with tons of unnecessary stuff.