Vizio CA27-A1

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Pros:

Elegant look, both front and back, Slim display and base render PC parts nearly invisible, Two HDMI-ins give display a life beyond PC use
Two HDMI-in ports. Large screen. Thin design. Microsoft Signature and tech support. USB 3.0 and eSATA ports.

Cons:

LCD is not a touch-screen, Shallow keyboard, Balky touch pad, Internals are not user-upgradable
Wonky trackpad. Slippery keyboard. Remote doesn't do Windows

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Elegant look, both front and back, Slim display and base render PC parts nearly invisible, Two HDMI-ins give display a life beyond PC use
Two HDMI-in ports. Large screen. Thin design. Microsoft Signature and tech support. USB 3.0 and eSATA ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

LCD is not a touch-screen, Shallow keyboard, Balky touch pad, Internals are not user-upgradable
Wonky trackpad. Slippery keyboard. Remote doesn't do Windows

Expert reviews and ratings

Vizio's first all-in-one PC is a strong first try, with eye-grabbing design, a great screen, and good pep for the money. We'd just tread carefully if you intend to migrate to Windows 8: The screen doesn't do touch....

By Computer Shopper on September 26, 2012

The Vizio 27-inch All-in-One PC (CA27-A1) is a good first effort from the company that made its name by selling HDTVs to the masses. The CA27-A1 succeeds as an entertainment PC, but its packed-in peripherals keep it from being a workhorse...

By PC Mag on September 12, 2012

Forgive its quirks, and people looking for a big-screen all-in-one to serve as a small-room entertainment hub will find the Vizio CA27-A1 a price-competitive...

By CNET Australia on August 23, 2012

Vizio is , but its first desktop PC entry--the Vizio CA27-A1 all-in-one--shines bright. Priced at $1250 (as of August 24, 2012), the Vizio CA27-A1 comes stocked with an Intel Core i5-3210M processor that runs at a standard 2.5GHz but ramps up to...

By PCWorld India on September 06, 2012

Vizio did not really hit the jackpot when they decided to unleash their CA27-A1 on us. The cons outweigh the pros on this model. If you are one for trying out an affordable all-in-one device, then you will be satisfied with this one. However, if you are...

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012