Acer Aspire X1700

Compact form factor. Some DX10 3D capabilities. More powerful than nettops and budget PCs. HDMI port.

Single-digit 3D scores. No Blu-ray. Limited expansion. Crapware. No Wi-Fi.

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Space-saving design; includes unique extras such as HDMI video, digital audio output, and eSATA port.

Competition offers faster performance; a cramped interior limits expansion.

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concerned cpu seems to be a little hot at times (able to check the operating temp, though) fan is noisy

it works fine

it keeps going wrong

does what it says on the tin!!

Broken on delivery