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The Acer Veriton N260G is an ultra-compact, diamond-shaped nettop computer offered by Acer. This compact computer can either a stand alone or snap onto the back of an LCD display that supports the VESA Mounting Interface Standard (MIS) making it ideal for small offices, education facilities, showrooms, exhibit halls, hotel reception desks or airline check-in kiosks. It is powered by a 1.66Ghz Intel Atom N280 Processor and has a Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Ggaphics card for smooth video performance and enhanced graphics. It has an HDMI and VGA output to enjoy high-definition video on your HDTV or LCD display. There is built in 802.11 b/g/Draft-N wireless and Gigabit LAN connectivity and a multi-in-1 card reader for xD-Picture, SD, MMC and MS cards. The Acer Veriton N260G comes with a Genuine Windows XP Professional operating system and has other features such as a Kensington lock slot, headphone and microphone ports and six USB ports.
MSRP $300.00
Release date August, 2009
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Specifications
- Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Professional
- Processor: Intel Atom Processor N280 (512KB L2 cache, 1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB)
- Chipset: Intel GN40 Express
- Memory: 2GB (1/1) DDR2 SDRAM installed in two of two memory slots
- Storage:
- 160GB SATA hard drive, 5400RPM
- Multi-in-one card reader supports optional Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital or xD-Picture Card
- Video:
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- Microsoft DirectX
- VGA and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ports
- Audio:
- Embedded high-definition audio with two-channel support
- Headphones and microphone ports
- Interface Ports:
- RJ-45 LAN
- VGA
- Headphones
- Microphone
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
- Two PS/2
- Six USB 2.0 (four front, two back)
- Card Slot
- Multi-in-one card reader supports optional Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital or xD-Picture Card
- Communications:
- Gigabit LAN
- 802.11b/g/Draft-N WLAN
- Included Software:
- Acer eRecovery Management, Client Manager
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- CyberLink PowerDVD
- Google Desktop
- Google Toolbar
- McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60-day trial)
- Veriton ControlCenter (Acer eSettings and eLock Management, PowerSaver, QuickMigration, SmartBoot)
- Expansion Slot: One PCI Express Mini 1.1
- Dimensions: 7.6" (192.0mm) W x 7.6" (192.0mm) D x 1.4" (36.0mm) H
- User Interface: PS/2-style keyboard and USB optical mouse
- Power: 65W AC adapter
- Compliance:
- Security Feature: Kensington lock slot
- Limited Warranty: One-year limited warranty
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Competitors
MSRP $349.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Small, sleek form factor
- Wireless 802.11n connectivity
Cons
- Fairly expensive for it's specs
- impossible to upgrade
- 1080p playback can be spotty
Acer Veriton N260G
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Asus Eee Box
MSRP $599.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- ION chipset - enhanced Nvidia graphics are vastly superior to the extremely old Intel GMA supplied with most nettops
- comes with Windows 7 - much better than XP, not slower
- superior power to most nettops, dual core Atom processor, ample RAM and drive space
- HDMI output
Acer Veriton N260G
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Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
MSRP --
Released September, 2009
Pros
- can be mounted to the back of a VESA compatible monitor
- lightweight and compact
- ample RAM and disk space compared to most netbooks and nettops
- Nvidia ION graphics - capable of full 1080p media playback
Cons
- underpowered single core Atom processor - chokes on specific HD media, flash, games and other processing heavy applications
- late to the show - not even out yet / undisclosed price and connectivity
Acer Veriton N260G
vs.
LG XPION X30
MSRP $770.00
Releases March, 2010
Pros
- Nvidia ION platform - includes a quality dedicated graphics chip for enhanced media and 3D rendering
- compact size
- includes 2GB of memory standard - vast improvement over the usual 1GB
Cons
- ridiculously expensive for what it is
- poor performance due to single core Intel Atom processor - not capable of gaming, HD flash, 1080p content, etc...
- modularity of the design doesn't really matter with something already that small
Acer Veriton N260G
vs.
Onkyo P3
MSRP $189.00
Released September, 2008
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Acer Veriton N260G
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Shuttle X27
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- designed specifically to be mounted - slimmer and more attractive on a monitor than an Eee Box
- passively cooled - no fan, no noise
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- saves desk space
Cons
- less featured than an Eee Box
Acer Veriton N260G
vs.
MSI WindBOX
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact and light
- energy efficient
Cons
- cannot display high definition media
- not fast enough for power users - only good enough for light browsing, e-mail and basic office and communication applications
- similar cost and usability of a netbook device without the mobility or built in peripherals (screen, webcam and mic, keyboard, mouse, etc...)
Acer Veriton N260G
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MSi CS120
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- quiet and cool
- affordable price
- powerful enough for the majority of people
- includes an optical drive
Cons
- misleading claims about standard PC energy consumption (50-80W idle, not 250W+)
- only has VGA video/monitor output
Acer Veriton N260G
vs.
MSI Wind NetTop D130
MSRP $399.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- dual monitor output - including a DVI digital monitor output
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- extremely compact and designed to be mounted on a VESA capable monitor
Cons
- not as pretty as the Cappuccino PC or Apple's Mac mini
Acer Veriton N260G
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ViewSonic LinkPC
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Pros
- affordable price
- latest single core Atom (N280)
- HDMI output
- wireless N standard
- the latest GN40 chipset with Intel GMA 4500M - 720p high definition capable
- low power consumption
- powerful enough for basic everyday use such as e-mail, web browsing and productivity software
- slick aesthetic - especially mounted on an LCD display
Cons
- not powerful enough for 1080p media
- limited for power users due to slower single core Atom processor
- cheaper and more powerful options from Acer exist (AspireRevo)
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