Acer Expands With Aspire X1700

Let’s welcome yet another member of the Acer Aspire family with the X1700 sitting pretty between the X3200 and X1200. This diminutive desktop PC measures just 10.4″ x 4″ x 14.4″, and is adequately powered with the following to help you out in your everyday computing tasks without wheezing or working itself to death :-

• Intel dual-core E2200 2.4GHz processor
• 4GB DDR2 RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics card
• Nine USB 2.0 ports (!)
• Multi-card reader
• 640GB SATA II hard drive
• Dual-layer DVD writer
• HDMI socket
• eSATA port
• USB keyboard/mouse combo

Now is that a bargain or what, retailing for just $479.99? We’re pretty impressed with the haul of USB 2.0 ports on the Aspire X1700 – not many desktops can boast that amount, and chances are you don’t need a USB hub to go along with the rest of your gadgets.