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Just because small-form-factor (SFF) desktops are so, well, small doesn't mean they're not fully capable PCs. The Acer Revo One ($579.99 as tested) may be the same size as a mini milk carton, but it's one of the few SFF systems we've se.en that has internal expansion room...
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Compact chassis. Expandable storage. Core i5 processor. Supports 4K and 1080p video. 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Includes personal cloud software.
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Lots of bloatware. Chintzy wireless keyboard. Can't upgrade RAM. Revo Suite remote app is Android-only...
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Acer's Revo One small-form-factor (SFF) desktop packs enough power to handle content-creation tasks, and offers expansion options that are unheard of in such a compact PC...
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Nowadays mini PCs are becoming a fad or at least for users who use their desktop computers only for simple daily tasks or multimedia at home. With its new strategy, Acer wants a piece of the pie and earlier this year introduced their own variant of a mini...
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Nifty and minimalistic design that will fit anywhere, All necessary connections and interfaces, Decent amount of storage options despite the small footprint, Keyboard and mouse are included in the package...
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Better CPU for the price would have been appreciated...
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Acer has built a tiny little guy that offers more than enough storage options, connectivity and its simple minimalistic design will fit in most environments without attracting too much attention. The Revo mini PC will do the job just fine for what's inten...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2016-10-22 01:23:20
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Acer's entry into this category, the Revo One, stands out from the crowd thanks to its marshmallow-white, rounded-cube casing that will gather attention (the good kind) as it sits next to your TV or monitor. Its two vacant 2.5-inch, plug-and-play drive sl...
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Like the TARDIS, it's bigger inside than it appears, Dual 2.5-inch drive bays provide lots of internal storage potential, Attractive, quirky design, Silent operation, Includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth...
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Bundled with bodacious bloatware, Included 1TB drive and 8GB RAM not user-upgradeable, Inadequate 3D performance for gaming...
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One of a very few PCs we'd call cute, the Acer Revo One packs a fully equipped Core i5 desktop into a tiny package. Its two open modular drive bays let it double as a teensy but roomy server. There are cheaper options, but few let you fit so much storage...
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Desktop midget. Acer's Revo One is a Mini Desktop PC designed primarily for the home user. The PC tries to attract customers with lots of storage, good performance, and an up-to-date arrangement of physical ports. How the review model differs from other o...
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Dimensions, Noise level, Port selection, System performance, Design of chassis, Expandability mass storage, 4k resolution at 60 Hz using the DisplayPort...
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Only one RAM module (single-channel mode), No USB port up front, Power switch not easy to reach, Material scratches easily...
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Mini-form-factor PCs are becoming more and more popular. Thanks to the latest mobile technology, the new systems are versatile, quiet, and frugal and are able to replace many old-fashioned desktop PCs.Acer's Revo One RL85 is a complete package true to the...
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Just because small-form-factor (SFF) desktops are so, well, small doesn't mean they're not fully capable PCs. The Acer Revo One (starts at $249.99; $579.99 as tested) may be the same size as a mini milk carton, but it's one of the few SFF systems we've se...
![Good](/static/images/reviews-good.png)
Compact chassis, Expandable storage, Core i5 processor, Supports 4K and 1080p video, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Includes personal cloud software...
![Bad](/static/images/reviews-bad.png)
Lots of bloatware, Chintzy wireless keyboard, Can't upgrade RAM, Revo Suite remote app is Android-only...
![Bottom line](/static/images/reviews-bottomline.png)
Acer's Revo One small-form-factor (SFF) desktop packs enough power to handle content-creation tasks, and offers expansion options that are unheard of in such a compact PC...
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