Acer Veriton M261-BE2160C-bundle - Pentium Dual Core E2160 1.8 GHz - 19"

Intro: The Acer Veriton M261-BE2160C-bundle - Pentium Dual Core E2160 1.8 GHz - 19" is a Pentium dual Core-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other basic PCs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $580.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.This desktop also comes with a 19-inch flat panel display.

Noteworthy Features: Has a DVD? RW/ DVD-RAM disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced PCs.

Weaker Features: Simple connectivity tasks (such as checking email or web browsing) will rarely show the deficiencies of shared video memory, though 3-D apps will.

Suitability: A value-oriented PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.This computer also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.Also, note that the purchase price also includes a 19-inch flat panel display.(Click here to see current prices and the latest reviews.)

Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.

• Manufacturer: Acer America Corp.
• Part number: VM261-BE2160C

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Product Form Factor Mini tower
• Width 7.2 in
• Depth 17.9 in
• Height 14.6 in
• Localization Canada
• System type Personal computer

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 / 1.8 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1

• Mainboard

• Chipset type SiS672

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD?RW / DVD-RAM

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type Flat panel display
• Display (projector) diagonal size 19 in

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV tuner type None

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor SiS Mirage 3

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface USB

• Mouse

• Mouse interface USB

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• Printer

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 4 ( 3 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 2 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
• Interfaces 6 x Audio, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Power provided 250 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade, Microsoft Windows Vista
• Software ESobi (OEM), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), NTI CD-Maker (OEM)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 5.7

Acer America Corp.

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• Website: http://www.acer.com/
• Address:

  2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134

• Phone: 408.432.6200
• Email: webmaster@acer.com
• Fax: 408.922.2933