The PCs also come with an adjustable back stand, 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity, and a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Computer maker Acer launched
two all-in-one desktops that combine the audio/visual capability of high
definition with a touch-screen display. The models include the AZ5 Series with
a 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series, which features a more compact 21-inch
HD screen to fit within tight areas. The AZ5 and AZ3 come with Windows Home
Premium 64-bit and a one-year warranty. The AZ5 starts at $749.99 and the AZ3
starts at $649.99.
All of the new all-in-ones
have a built-in 1.3MP Webcam and microphone, two USB 3.0 ports (side) and four
USB 2.0 ports (rear), while a multi-in-one digital media card reader transfers
files from digital devices. The PCs also come with an adjustable back stand, 802.11b/g/n
wireless connectivity and a wireless keyboard and mouse. Processor options
include an Advanced Micro Devices Dual-Core A4-3400 accelerated processor
(2.7GHz, 1MB Total L2 Cache).
The AZ5 Series comes with
two built-in 2.5W stereo speakers and Dolby Home Theater audio and offers 4GB
DDR3 (double data rate type three) memory and processor options include an
Intel Core i3-2120 processor with hyper-threading technology to handle multiple
applications simultaneously. A 1TB hard drive provides space to store content
and an optical drive is included for backing up data. The AZ5 series include
two models featuring 23-inch full HD (16:9) widescreen displays with
interactive touch-screen technology and multi-touch navigation capability.
With all-in-one touch
control, the new desktops come with the company's TouchPortal technology to
synchronize personal life, PC and the Internet. It provides one-touch access to
information, music, photos and social networking. Users can switch between
applications with fingertip control, and it also simplifies photo management;
images can be cropped, saved and shared with the touch of a finger. In
addition, the Acer Browser Magnifier expands reading areas and retains user
preferences for easier Web browsing.
Also included is Acer
clear.fi, which allows media to be managed, stored, shared and played on any
clear.fi-enabled device in the home. Clear.fi automatically connects all Acer
devices on a network (smartphones, notebooks, desktops, HD media players and
storage devices) and then gathers and organizes media files by media type.
Users can browse the categories and then drag and drop the media to any of the
connected PCs or devices for playback. Clear.fi can also be downloaded free
from Acer on any Digital Living Network Alliance-compliant (DLNA-compliant)
device.
"A sophisticated appearance
and practical design make our all-in-one form factor very popular with
consumers," said Irene Chan, senior business manager of consumer desktops
for Acer America. "Our newest all-in-one models feature an intuitive
touch-screen display for playing digital music, scrolling through images,
browsing online recipes and viewing social-networking sites. In addition, full
HD performance heightens the visual excitement of movies and games."
Nathan Eddy is Associate Editor, Midmarket, at eWEEK.com. Before joining eWEEK.com, Nate was a writer with ChannelWeb and he served as an editor at FierceMarkets. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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