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Powerful desktop computing in a small form factor

12th May 2010 Print

Sleek and sophisticated the new Acer Aspire X5400 and X3400 desktops are powerful entertainment centers in a small form factor taking up just a third of the space of a standard desktop.

The Aspire X5400 and X3400 are targeted towards multimedia home-users and entertainment enthusiasts looking for a feature-rich system that satisfies their entertainment and computing needs. Ample room for upgrades and a host of ports offer great connectivity and expansion options.

Top of the line graphics solutions take mainstream system to a new level of performance ensuring faster gaming and full HD experience with breathtaking Blue-ray playback. In addition, full support of Microsoft DirectX 11 enhances multimedia and gaming performance for stunning realism.

Perfect for home computing and entertainment the Aspire X5400 and X3400 are sleek and stylish, with audio jacks, an USB ports and a multi-in-one card reader located in the lower front of the machine for easy access and protected from dust and damages by a door. Both the brushed aluminium cover of the Aspire X5400 and the textured finish of the X3400 add a touch of elegance and sophistication to these powerful desktops.

Despite their compact size, the Aspire X5400 and X3400 are powerful performers able to handle anything you need. AMD Phenom II processors, with quad-core technology, can run power demanding applications and multimedia with ease. Creating advanced graphics, engaging in intense gaming, doing serious multitasking or dealing with critical productivity tasks has never been so easy. NVIDIA GeForce 9200 chipset ensures faster graphics performance and breathtaking Blu-ray playback. On top of it, up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory provides a reduction of power consumption while ensuring peak performance.

Designed to handle any digital entertainment need, from simple multimedia enjoyment to intense gaming, the Acer Aspire X5400 and X3400 offer the latest technology for an excellent experience. With high-definition sound support, an optional Blu-ray Disc drive and outstanding graphic solutions, you can enjoy awesome entertainment and watch the latest movies with true theater-like imagery. What’s more an HDMI port conveniently connects to the latest high-definition systems via a single cable link providing extraordinary audio and video quality. And add the optional digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner that lets you catch you favourite shows and you are ready for a superb entertainment experience.

The new desktops come with Acer Arcade Deluxe 4.0 preloaded, a tool that gives you a whole new approach to digital media and offers an easy way to manage your digital library. Bundled in a cool and simple interface you can find:

Arcade Photo: an intuitive tool for easily and quickly managing and showing your favourite pictures
Arcade Videos: view your videos, convert them to other formats or store them online
Arcade Music: the hub where to keep and play all your music files

As much as 2 TB of hard disk capacity provides plenty of room for your multimedia file. In addition, an eSATA port offers a high-performance storage expansion solution with data transfer rates up to six times faster than traditional USB based external storage options. A multi-in-one card reader and 9 easily accessible USB 2.0 ports provide fast data transfer and convenient connection of printers, flash drives, VOIP phones and other peripherals.
 
The Aspire X5400 and X3400 desktops come pre-loaded with Acer eRecovery Management, a handy utility that simplifies data recovery process with full or incremental backups and driver or application reinstallation through an intuitive interface. To further protect your important data, the new Aspires include MyWinLocker, a digital safe that stores you critical files on a secure virtual disk.