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Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

Model #: ACA   AM1640U1401A


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• Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160
• 250GB hard drive
• 1GB of DDR2 memory
• Burns DVDs and CDs
• Memory card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Monitor not included

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Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

Features

Enhance productivity: The Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A includes essential features for helping you get the job done with less effort. With a powerful dual-core Intel processor and premium features including Windows Vista Home Premium and a DVD SuperMulti drive, this desktop will help you perform complex tasks quickly and easily.

Dual-core processing: The 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 processor has two processing engines that work in tandem, providing much more power than traditional 1.6GHz single-core models.

  • This desktop features 1GB of DDR2 system memory—enough to handle everyday computing needs. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory.
  • Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This fast 800MHz frontside bus will enhance the speed of this desktop.
  • Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 1MB L2 cache gives the processor a little boost.

Hard drive: This hard drive features a 250GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 7200rpm, providing faster-than-average access to your files.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit): Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your desktop more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Audio/video: This desktop features the NVIDIA GeForce 7050 with 256MB of shared graphics memory, which is drawn from the main system memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like casual movie watching or gaming. The high-definition audio speakers give your multimedia some extra kick.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder. This reader is compatible with Secure Digital, SmartMedia card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and CompactFlash I/II card.

Software bundle:
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 ( 60-day trial), Works 8.5
Norton Internet Security (90-day trial)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
Acer Arcade Live
NTI CD-Maker Gold
Acer Empowering Technology: Acer eRecovery Management, Acer ePerformance Management, Acer eDataSecurity Management

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Specifications

Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

Processor

Processor brand ? Intel®
Processor type ? Pentium Dual Core
Processor speed ? 1.80GHz
Bus speed ? 800MHz
Level 2 cache 1MB
Level 3 cache N/A

Memory

RAM 1GB
RAM expandable to: 2GB
Memory type (RAM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)

Storage/Drives

Hard drive size ? 250GB
Hard drive speed 7200RPM
Burns DVDs Yes
Lightscribe No

Expansion

Available PCI-E x1 slots 0
Available 3.5" bays 4
Available 5.25" bays 1
Available PCI-E x16 slots 0
Available PCI slots 1

Ports

USB 2.0 ? 8
Firewire ? 1
DVI (Digital Video Interface) ? 0
TV tuner ? No

Internet/networking

Ethernet No
Built-in wireless No
Dial-up modem Not included

Graphics/video

Video memory 256MB
Video memory type Shared

Software

Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium

General features

Additional Features Video card: Nvidia GeForce 7050
UPC 099802477097
Manufacturer's part number AM1640U1401A

Dimensions

Height 14.5 inches
Width 7.0 inches
Depth 18.0 inches
Weight 25.0 lbs

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Customer ratings and reviews

Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

Average customer ratings
Based on 7 ratings

Features
4.1
Performance
3.6
Reliability
3.7
Cost-Benefit
3.9
Overall rating
3.8

Most helpful review (based on customer feedback)

Features
1
Performance
1
Reliability
1
Cost-Benefit
1
Overall rating
1.0

Innsufficent RAM, unimpressive software bundle, NO modem
Reviewer: Hammer from State of Jefferson on Apr 22, 2008
14 out of 20 found this review helpful

This is the Chrysler of the computer world - built to sell parts, not to get you where your going. With only one gigabyte of ram and Vista it will only barely chug along, you will need two you will be just walking fast, 4 gigabytes would be a better minimum - the processor is wasted on this mother board. The PC5200 ram used is outdated, but cheap, so your sure to buy a stick - but better buy a few because when their burned out and not on the shelves they may cost more that the computers worth. No dial upmodem thats an extra purchase you usually don't need to make, and the software bundle being limited in life will cost $100's more to replace with new software. New software?, yes Vista does not support most existing software. I would not recommend buyingthis box with Vista, maybe with XP - but don't even think about it the manufacturers and Microsoft are not supporting the 'downgrade' to XP so you can't get easily get the necessary drivers.

Recent reviews

Features
5
Performance
5
Reliability
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

Surprisingly impressive for the value
Reviewer: dvp from Downer's Grove on Apr 28, 2008
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

I hurriedly bought this Acer desktop computer last week when mine crashed with a research paper due in two days and a low budget to work with.
I was very happy with the Premium Vista and despite the fact that the specs say there is no internal ethernetthere IS.
My ratings are high in all aspects but I have only used it for a week.

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Also in the box

Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

• Speakers
• Power cord
• PS/2 wheel mouse
• Quick setup poster

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Accessories

Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

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Warranty information

Acer Aspire AM1640-U1401A Desktop PC

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Labor 12 months

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