Acer Aspire M5201 9550 4GB PC Base Unit PC Reviews: Windows Vista Home Premium Computer

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+ This desktop computer scores high on performance. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Very fast pc well made many usb ports i must say this computer beats all that i…” joseph, nottingham View all 223 real customer reviews

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Quad Core Processor with 4GB of Memory and 1280GB Storage on Windows Vista Home Premium. More »

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93% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality	8.6
Design	8.1
Performance	9.1
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.4
Overall rating	8.9

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Design or photo editing (3)

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john, Newquay, Cornwall , “Business user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Great Spec for the Price.

- Acer always clutter their computers up with programs nobody wants. it then takes ages to get rid of them. It would be nice to have an option for a clean Windows install. It would also have been nice to be offered XP instead of vista.

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purchased 05 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Business user”

Score 8.0/10

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- power switch is too easy to touch when connecting usb or headphones

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purchased 09 May 2009

Alan, Liverpool , “Business user”

Score 10.0/10

+ Brilliant slick design that fits nicely with most rooms because of it's shiny gloss / modern look. Very fast at multi-tasking and very quiet due to lots of ventillation. Last but not least this machine is an absolute bargain for the brilliant spec.

- Gathers and shows dust

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purchased 20 May 2009

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Product Features

RAM in GB	4

Number of Cores	Quad
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	1280
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Dimensions (mm)	455x370x183
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Processor Brand	AMD
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Phenom X4
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	9550
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2200
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Software on which the device runs
Brand of Graphic Chip	ATI
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	RADEON HD3850
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Graphics Memory (MB)	1024

Colour	Grey
The main colour of the product.
DVD Writer	Yes
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	Yes
CD Rom	Yes
Blu-ray Drive	No
USB Port	8
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

Manufacturer's Description

The M5201 styling and enhanced ergonomic implementation combines performance with fantastic looks that would satisfy the most demanding of users. Bundled with ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™-capable technology and the AMD Phenom™ quad-core processor, the Aspire M5201 is your true multimedia powerhouse. The new Aspire M5201 comes with Dolby Home Theatre Virtual Surround sound which offers a superior audio experience it will provide an unsurpassable entertainment experience.