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Acer UM.WD1AA.B02 Chromebase DC221HQ 21.5
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Acer UM.WD1AA.B02 Chromebase DC221HQ 21.5" All-in-One PC

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Streamlined Productivity with Chrome OSIntroducing the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ, an all-in-one desktop designed for simplicity and efficiency. Perfect for everyday tasks, this Chromebase offers a seamless computing experience with its integrated features and user-friendly Chrome OS. Operatin...

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Overview

Streamlined Productivity with Chrome OS

Introducing the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ, an all-in-one desktop designed for simplicity and efficiency. Perfect for everyday tasks, this Chromebase offers a seamless computing experience with its integrated features and user-friendly Chrome OS.

  • Operating System: Chrome OS
  • Processor: NVIDIA Tegra K1 Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A15 (2.10GHz)
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • Storage: 16GB SSD, Micro SD Card Reader
  • Graphics: Integrated Tegra K1 - NVIDIA Kepler with 192 CUDA Cores
  • Communications: 10/100 LAN, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, Webcam
  • Display: 21.5" Non-Touchscreen VA
  • Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1
  • Viewing Angles: 178° Horizontal / 178° Vertical
  • Integrated Speakers: 2 x 3.0W
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m2
  • Response Time: 20ms
  • Power Adapter: External 65W
  • Tilt Adjustment: 15° to 75°
  • VESA Wall Mount: Supported

Key Features

CPU: Tegra K1 - NVIDIA 4-Plus-1 quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 (2.10GHz)

Memory: 4GB(4)DDR3 SDRAM / Storage: 16GB SSD; Micro SD

Graphics: Integrated Tegra K1 - NVIDIA Kepler with 192 NVIDIA CUDA cores

OS: Chrome OS

Display: Integrated 21.5" Wide VA (1920x1080)-16:9 non-Touchscreen

Specifications

CPU
NVIDIA Tegra K1 (4-Plus-1 quad-core ARM Cortex-A15)
CPU Speed
2.10GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage
16GB SSD; Micro SD
Graphics
Integrated Tegra K1 - NVIDIA Kepler with 192 NVIDIA CUDA cores
Operating System
Chrome OS
Display Size
21.5 inches
Display Resolution
1920x1080
Display Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Type
Wide VA non-Touchscreen

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an NVIDIA Tegra K1 quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 CPU for power-efficient performance in a compact form factor
  • Equipped with 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, providing sufficient memory for Chrome OS and typical web-based applications
  • The 16GB SSD combined with Micro SD support offers quick access to the operating system and expandable storage
  • Includes NVIDIA Kepler graphics with 192 CUDA cores, enhancing visual processing capabilities for its class
  • The 21.5-inch Wide VA (1920x1080) display offers a Full HD resolution for clear and crisp visuals

👎 Cons

  • The 16GB SSD storage is relatively small for users who might need to store many local files or applications
  • The VA panel technology, while offering good contrast, typically has narrower viewing angles than IPS displays
  • The display is non-touchscreen, limiting interaction methods common in some all-in-one designs
  • The NVIDIA Tegra K1 CPU, while efficient, may not match the raw processing power of desktop-grade Intel or AMD processors
  • The 4GB DDR3 memory is not upgradeable based on the single "4GB(4)DDR3 SDRAM" feature, potentially limiting future performance

Frequently Asked Questions

The Acer Chromebase DC221HQ runs on Chrome OS, designed for web-centric tasks and cloud-based applications.
This All-in-One PC is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra K1 CPU, which is a 4-Plus-1 quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor running at 2.10GHz.
The Acer Chromebase DC221HQ includes 16GB of SSD storage and also supports Micro SD for expanded storage options.
No, the integrated 21.5-inch Wide VA display on the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ is explicitly noted as a non-touchscreen.
The provided specification indicates "4GB(4)DDR3 SDRAM," which typically suggests the memory is fixed at 4GB and not designed for user upgrades.

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