Acer intros Veriton N260G Nettop in US market

Acer has introduced the Veriton N260G nettop in the US professional market. After its recent contributions to gaming PCs category with the launch of the Predator, Acer seems to have diverted its attention towards the professional market once again. The Veriton N260G is a U2802CP ultra-compact nettop designed specifically for the professional market.

The small and compact frame of this nettop renders it ideal for small offices, reception areas, classrooms, libraries, showrooms, call centers, hotel front desks or airline check-in kiosks. The one-liter chassis of the Veriton N260G can be placed upright on the desk or attached to the back of the display with ease.

“Combining a sleek form factor with power saving technology, the Veriton N260G is a convenient, low-maintenance device for accomplishing basic computing tasks in areas where there is little desk space,” said Leila Axelle Robert, Acer Commercial Systems Business Manager. “Whether the Veriton N260G is leveraged for classrooms, libraries or administrative purposes, this nettop delivers a streamlined solution for a small investment with a low total cost of ownership.”

The nettop includes a low power consuming Intel Atom processor along with the Intel GN40 Express chipset. The combination delivers a platform that provides basic productivity and supports Internet-based applications. The other specifications include Acer’s PowerSaver technology, 2GB of memory, 160GB hard drive and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M. The Veriton N260G complies with the Energy Star specifications.

The VESA mount allows the nettop to be attached anywhere easily. Moreover, the mount ensures that the power button and the memory card reader remain accessible. The OneButton Recovery re-set pinhole restores systems to retrieve documents in case of a power failure. The device comes with a wide array of ports allowing users to connect a host of peripherals and digital devices. The Veriton N260G is pre-loaded with ControlCenter software that helps streamline routine tasks and ultimately save time.

The Acer Veriton N260G nettop is now available in North America via Acer’s authorized resellers. The nettop will be made available for a starting price of $399 (approx. Rs. 19,560).