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Acer Aspire RL100 Revo

Based on 13 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

8
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros

Compact chassis.
Wireless trackpad/keyboard combo.
750GB hard drive.
Blu-ray player.
Can play 1080p online videos.
HDMI port.
Attractive design.
Quiet operation.

Cons

Underpowered CPU.
Integrated graphics.
Single-channel memory.
Low benchmark numbers.
NASCAR-style stickers.
External power brick.
Lots of bloatware.
Sluggish laptop-class CPU.
Hybrid touch pad/keyboard looks great, but is a chore to use.
No TV tuner.

By Maximum PC on November 21, 2011

PCs make great Blu-ray players, but Acer’s Revo RL100-UR20P is the first Blu-ray-equipped PC we’ve seen that’s thinner and smaller than most purpose-built Blu-ray players. If it played high-definition audio discs such as SACD and...

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By PC Mag on September 02, 2011

For such a slim PC the Acer Revo RL100-UR20P is able to squeeze a Blu-ray player, a wireless trackpad/keyboard remote, and a slew of other features for an inexpensive, sub-$600 price....

80
By HardwareHeaven on August 22, 2011

We have seen a number of impressive compact systems here at Hardware Heaven with models from Zotac, Sapphire and ASRock standing out. Acer have now joined that list with a very desirable take on a compact system.Looking first at the build quality we...

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By Techworld on July 26, 2011

If you're looking for the perfect home theatre PC, this is it. But anyone looking for a number cruncher or a gaming station should probably look...

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By PCWorld on July 25, 2011

This desktop home-theater PC isn't a multimedia powerhouse, but it looks sexy and plays videos well. Acer Aspire Revo RL100-UR20P: Svelte Media Machine Acer Revo RL100-UR20P Review, by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal July 25, 2011 If you're looking for...

80
By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2011

This eye-popping home-theater PC impresses with a slim design and low price, but it's frustrating to use at times....

74
By Smarthouse on May 11, 2011

For those who are thinking of the company's older Revo, this is a completely different, far superior machine. It's not only significantly more powerful, but also more stylish, comes with an integrated Blu-ray drive, is 3D capable and features...

80
By Channel News Australia on May 11, 2011

Ever got that feeling that you don't need it but you want it? The sentiment may be one that applies to this slim, stylish and well built Home Theatre PC from Acer. It plays back Full HD video and has Blu-ray, which is on everyone's 'must...

80
By PC Advisor on April 14, 2011

The Acer Revo RL100 is a quiet and highly attractive media-centre PC that will fit nicely into any living room. However, it does lack a little power, particularly when it comes to games, and its price tag is high. Even given the 3D facilities, this...

70
By TechRadar on February 08, 2011

There's something seductive about slimeline black slabs of technology. Perhaps it's the indoctrination that black monoliths are a gateway to some godly realm or better yet, that they might play your Blu-ray discs without making too much of a...

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