Lowest Price

: 839.49

Brand

: Acer

Model

: AZ5610-U9072

Reviewer: John Savage| Date:2009-11-06

This computer display is huge. With this sitting on my desk, it is like pulling up a chair to your HDTV. As far as computing power and response, it is technically similar in generational technology to my old system that I bought two years ago, yet it is determinately faster (not high-end fast, but an improvement worth the money). This being said, there is no comparison to Windows 7 smooth feel and the seamless integration of the touchscreen is like what you see on sci-fi shows. The keyboard and mouse that comes with the Acer are kind of on the cheap side. They seem thin and brittle, as if they would break if you dropped them --But the keyboard slides very neatly under the monitor (a bonus for crowded desktops). A very thoughtful design element I enjoyed is the ambient light button on the side that will give you gentle dim illumination downward, right where you keyboard sits (sitting in the dark, you can type!). All the software extras that come with a touchscreen computer will keep me busy for days; some are cheese, but others are addictive to play with. Wait to you browse the net with a touchscreen (the learning curve for the special touch movements to zoom, back up and scroll is steep). The integrated microphone and HD camera are nice to have, although I don't typically use them (fun software comes with the webcam). Not having cords running back and forth through the desk and on the desktop are soooo nice. The all-in-one concept was the first form factor designed 30 years ago, and I have no idea why trends got away from it, but I am glad it is back!

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