We have huge computers, hybrids, laptops, slim and compact ones, but we can't forget modular ones. The idea of upgrading a computer like connecting Lego bricks has already been featured on this site, but now a relatively well-known brand is willing to explore such a design. As part of IFA 2015, Acer announced its Revo Build Mini PC, based on Celeron and Pentium processors.
Upgrading hardware can be intimidating. I have done it for years, and the faces of some users facing the challenge of installing an additional hard drive transmit terror. After explaining the "step by step" process, they discover that it really wasn't that complicated, but the general aversion persists. The rise of laptops and mobile devices certainly changed the situation, and it's not unusual to see users who feel much more comfortable replacing an entire system before changing a single part... which is very sad from a certain point of view. Personally, I believe that upgrading hardware is a right we should never lose. Now, can it be simpler? I have no doubt about that, and the latest demonstration comes thanks to Acer.
Meet the Revo Build Mini PC
Here you see the Revo Build Mini PC, a modular computer unveiled at IFA 2015, which opens its doors to the public tomorrow. The main module is very similar to an Intel NUC, but the difference is that users can add components via dedicated blocks with magnetic alignment. The core system packs a Celeron or Pentium processor, up to 8 GB of RAM, 32 GB of solid-state storage, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, gigabit Ethernet, a DisplayPort, an SD card slot, and a 3.5 mm audio output.
Planned Expansion Modules
Acer has planned several modules for the Revo Build, including an audio block with speakers and a microphone, hard drives of 500 GB and 1 TB, a block that acts as a battery, and even an external AMD graphics card. The key to all these designs is that modules should be as easy to get as the computer itself. We honestly don't know how far Acer will take this concept, but if they manage to sort out distribution details, it'll be great to see it in action. Its debut in the European market is set for October, with a price of 249 euros for the most accessible model.
Source: Geek.com
