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Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308

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$899.99

Summary: An all-in-one desktop computer with a 23-inch touchscreen tested with Windows 8, an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor, 6GB of memory, a 1TB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, a DVD burner, and 2-piece speakers.

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Type: All-in-one desktops

About - Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308
The Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308 is an all-in-one desktop computer. It has 6GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It is suitable for high-performance gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. The Aspire A5600U-UB308 has a built-in memory-card reader for digital photography, a touch screen, and 5 free USB ports. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. It also has a webcam for videoconferencing. The Aspire A5600U-UB308 measures 22.6 inches wide by 16.3 inches high by 7 inches deep. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About - Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308

The Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308 is an all-in-one desktop computer. It has 6GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It is suitable for high-performance gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed.

The Aspire A5600U-UB308 has a built-in memory-card reader for digital photography, a touch screen, and 5 free USB ports. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. It also has a webcam for videoconferencing.

The Aspire A5600U-UB308 measures 22.6 inches wide by 16.3 inches high by 7 inches deep. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

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Acer Aspire products run the gamut of computers from budget to high end, including a full line of ultrabooks. Among its other lines are all-in-one desktops, and Revo entertainment computers. The Aspire One line is Acer's netbook offering. Acer also produces a Chromebook that runs Google's Chrome operating system. The companies do not sell their products direct to consumers, unlike most other computer makers. Gateway and eMachines are also owned by Acer.
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Acer Aspire products run the gamut of computers from budget to high end, including a full line of ultrabooks. Among its other lines are all-in-one desktops, and Revo entertainment computers. The Aspire One line is Acer's netbook offering. Acer also produces a Chromebook that runs Google's Chrome operating system. The companies do not sell their products direct to consumers, unlike most other computer makers. Gateway and eMachines are also owned by Acer.

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Features & Specs - Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. Display size (in.)	23
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. Processor	Core i5-3210M
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time. Memory (GB)	6
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive. Storage (GB)	1000
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games. Video memory (MB)	0
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas. Wi-Fi type (802.11)	n
Suitable for gaming These systems are capable of playing intensive 3D video games with a frame rate that does not make the game stop or stutter. Suitable for gaming	Yes
Wireless mouse A mouse that is wireless. Wireless mouse	Yes
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.). Memory-card reader	Yes
Digital video out Has a DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort video output for sending a digital video signal to a computer monitor or HDTV. Digital video out	Yes
TV tuner TV tuner for watching and recording TV shows. TV tuner	No
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive. eSATA port	No
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