Review on Acer AspireRevo AR3700-U3002: The 💻 Ultimate Slim and Compact Desktop Solution by Kyle Rock

Because this product has been thoroughly reviewed, I'll give a short review. If you're looking for a compact and relatively inexpensive compact PC for light tasks (word processing, web surfing, etc.) then this is a decent machine. Note, however, that it doesn't have an optical drive (CD/DVD) and upgrade options are limited to memory and hard drive. For the main desktop, I usually recommend going with a more traditional tower option rather than a compact PC like this. If you are looking for a multimedia PC/home cinema computer, this is a good choice within limits. As other reviewers point out, it has some difficulties playing Netflix. Using the latest drivers, I've noticed that Netflix tends to stutter when playing games, whether I'm using a browser or Windows Media Center. However, it had no problem playing videos from sites like Comedy Central. If your main goal is to be able to watch Netflix, you should look elsewhere. I use my Xbox 360 as my primary Netflix player, so that wasn't a problem for me. If you're looking for a PC to perform complex tasks (like running new 3D games), you should look elsewhere. Finally, three side notes. First, the keyboard is fairly small (but adequate) and the mouse feels a bit cheap. If you plan to use it for intensive keyboard/mouse tasks, do yourself a favor and get a better keyboard and mouse. If you intend to use it primarily for media, consider one-handed control - using the keyboard and mouse as a remote can be a bit awkward. Secondly, if you plan to increase the amount of memory, be sure to buy the right memory. I only mention this because I've found conflicting information about what works and what doesn't work with a PC. When I upgrade, I usually use Crucial's web-based memory "detector" (of course, you can find out more and buy RAM elsewhere). Of course, the right memory is DDR3 PC3-10600, but it's always a good idea to make sure you have the right stuff before you buy it. Third, like many modern PCs, it is loaded with software. I used the free Revo Uninstaller to clean it and that seems to have improved performance. Overall, this is a decent compact PC that's good value for money.