Ion based Nettop appears

By Usman Aziz | April 8th, 2009



Nvidia released its Ion Platform specifications some months ago, and Acer is  the first company to finally release the small form factor Ion-based Nettop. The new system is named AspireRevo and is going to use the reference Ion platform. The package is a complete desktop replacement capable for running 1080p HD Video with full hardware-decode acceleration with Intel Atom processor and Nvidia Geforce 9400M graphics chip.


The new platform is the first nettop to fully offer hardware decoding for HD movies, as well as run the Windows Vista and Windows 7 smoothly. This is a complete PC replacement for those who wish to do casual gaming at the same time use this as HTPC to watch high quality HD movies on a large monitor.

These are its specifications:

  • Nvidia 9400M GPU
  • Intel Atom CPU N230
  • Up to 4GB  DDR2–800 (dual channel)
  • Up to 250GB of storage
  • VGA, HDMI, eSata
  • 6x USB 2.0
  • 4 in 1 Flash card reader
  • Size: 180×1870x30mm

The new platform is expected to grasp the nettop market due to its awesome capabilities and competitive price of around $300. The new system will soon be available for open market.

Click Here to see the complete review of Nvidia’s Ion Platform.



  • Shane McCarrick
    Yes- it does come with Linux- a full version of Ubuntu no less (thank god someone in Acer saw fit to use a proper distro). The word is that the Linux version will have the same disk drive as the Vista versions- as soon as the initial stocks of the 8Gb SSD one run out. I'm so looking forward to this. Aceroutlet.co.uk have the Linux one @ £149!!! Woot!
  • @ Coach

    What's the issue with it?
  • Coach
    The biggest issue with this product is the manufacturer.
  • As it can be a complete desktop replacement, it can run any distribution of Linux. However, initially drivers might not be available.
  • Can it run GNU/Linux? Is it can then which is the best distribution for it?
  • Yes, it does! It's a fully High Definition 1080p capable HDMI port with Surround 7.1 Channel Audio.
  • thewaterballoonist
    Does this thing have an HDMI output?
  • Vince
    The "flash" port is too small for a compact flash card however, and due to size compared to the audio jacks next to it would most likely be an SD card slot
  • DooN
    A DVD-ROM would not go amiss, then you could have the perfect unobtrusive media center PC.
  • AWESOME :D
  • This nettop looks really cool... amazing specs and that too with slim and smart looks... 300 $ .. i would say fair enough
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