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The X1300 is an entry level desktop PC that is designed for entertainment and home computing from Acer's 2009 Aspire lineup. The PC is a step up from the X1200 since it features a more powerful 2.3GHz AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, and comes with an up to 640GB hard drive. It utilizes an Nvidia GeForce graphics card and has embedded high definition audio with 5.1-channel support. The X1300 is designed with a glossy black chassis and has front-panel USB and audio ports for convenience. It also includes a memory card reader, super-multi drive, and offers a variety of connectivity options including DVI-D, PCI-Express, Firewire, eSATA, HDMI, and 9 USB ports. The desktop PC comes with a keyboard, mouse, and speakers, and has a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $475.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features/Specs
- Up to 2.3GHz AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core Processor
- Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Up to 640GB SATA Hard Drive
- Nvidia GeForce 8200 Graphics Card
- High-Definition 5.1-Channel Audio
- Multi-in-one Card Reader
- Super-Multi Drive with LabelFlash
- Glossy Black Chassis
- Easy Access Front-Panel USB and Audio Ports
- Windows Vista Home Edition
- Comes with Speakers, Mouse, Keyboard
- Optional 20" or 22" Widescreen Monitor
- Drive Bays: 3 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"
- Ports: VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, PCI-Express, FireWire, Headphone, Microphone, 2 x PS/2, 9 x USB, RJ-45, eSATA
- 1 year limited warranty
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Acer Aspire X1300 | Athlon X2 7450 - 3GB RAM - 320GB HDD
• Aspire X1300-U1801A Athlon X2 7450 2.4GHz/2x512KBL2/3GB/320GB/SuperMulti/GigNIC/VHP
MPN: PTSCC0X001
Acer Aspire X1300 | Athlon X2 7550 - 4GB RAM - 640GB HDD
• Aspire X1300-BD7550A Athlon X2 7550 2.5GHz/2x512KBL2/4GB/640GB/SuperMulti/GigNIC/VHP64
UPC: 884483823949
MPN: PVSCC0X002
Competitors
MSRP $549.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- extremely compact - can fit anywhere
- powerful for its size - dual core CPU, ample RAM and drive space
- affordable price
Cons
- no upgradable option for Blu-ray
- not customizable
- Intel GMA graphics and less than ideal processor means full 1080p HD media may not work
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700
MSRP $430.00
Released January, 2009
The HP Pavilion Slimline s3700f is a desktop PC from HP's Slim and Sleek PC lineup, coming in under the Slimline s3720f. The system features a 2.6GHz AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor, a 320GB SATA hard drive, and 3GB of DDR2 RAM making it suitable for personal and multimedia use. It includes an integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 128MB of...
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
HP Pavilion Slimline S3700F
MSRP $449.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- utilizes the latest DDR3 memory
- significant performance edge on previous generation
Cons
- not the most powerful CPUs, lower-end in their respective lines
- not configurable
- poor dedicated video card option
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre K220
MSRP $449.99
Released July, 2009
The eMachines ET1300-02 is an entry-level desktop PC with budget pricing. It uses an AMD Athlon X2 4850e Dual-Core Processor, which operates at 2.5GHz and has 1MB of L2 cache, and has 3GB of DDR2 SDRAM, with expansion slots for up to 8GB total RAM. It has a 160GB SATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce G100...
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
eMachines ET1300-02
MSRP $450.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- sufficient power for the large majority of consumers
- attractive enclosure
- affordable price
Cons
- utilizes an older CPU, poorer performance Pentium Dual Core is far from the latest CPU architecture
- Intel GMA graphics, only sufficient for the most basic 2D applications (web browsing, office productivity)
- basic desktop PC, not sufficient for power users
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
HP Pavilion a6750t Series
MSRP $450.00
Released May, 2009
The EL1310-02 is a budget desktop computer package from eMachines. Unlike many of eMachines' systems, it includes a screen, a 20-inch, widescreen LCD display with built-in speakers. Despite a price point under $450, the system's components and specs, as well as the included display, are not low-end. The EL1310-02 is powered by a 2.0GHz...
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
eMachines EL1310-02
MSRP $480.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
- user configurable directly from the manufacturer
Cons
- older Pentium Dual-Core, not the latest Core / Core 2 CPU architecture
- unattractive enclosure
- takes all the fun out of building your own
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
HP Pavilion Slimline s3750t Series
MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- higher end processors and memory
- affordable prices
Cons
- nothing innovative from Lenovo
- last generation onboard graphics
- poor dedicated graphic option
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre K230
MSRP $530.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- built in WiFi
- onboard Nvidia graphics - superior to the more common Intel offerings
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
Cons
- slow Intel Pentium dual core, based on an outdated architecture
- takes the fun out of building your own
- a better machine can be constructed for the price
Acer Aspire X1300
vs.
HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
Reviews
August 10, 2009
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Pros
- affordable prices
- slick aesthetic
- digital HDMI output for use with the latest monitors or HDTVs
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers - ample processing power, storage capacity and RAM
- onboard Nvidia graphics - better than onboard Intel options, easily capable of full high definition playback
- comes bundled with widescreen monitor
Cons
- comes bundled with lots of crapware
- not powerful enough for power users or gamers
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August 13, 2009
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Pros
- affordable prices
- slick aesthetic
- digital HDMI output for use with the latest monitors or HDTVs
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers - ample processing power, storage capacity and RAM
- onboard Nvidia graphics - better than onboard Intel options, easily capable of full high definition playback
- 9 USB 2.0 ports and front card reader. PCI-e 16X 2.0 port.
Cons
- comes bundled with lots of crapware
- Tight spacing inside to upgrade components.
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July 22, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Cons
- newly purchased and onboard ethernet doesn't work on power on. have to physically disconnect/reconnect cable to reset after power on. also, windows update (Vista Home Premium) identifies a newer driver, but keeps failing to install it
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