Around the back of the desktop you’

Around the back of the desktop you’ll be able to locate two USB 3.0 ports and six more USB 2.0 ports, making for a grand total of twelve (counting those on the top of the case). That’s not a bad number for an affordable desktop computer.

Acer-Aspire-M3970-review-rear-inputsAlso included is a pair of old-fashioned PS/2 ports, an Ethernet jack, a wireless antenna, DVI and three audio outputs. HDMI and VGA are technically included, but are disabled by default. They’re connected to the IGP, which is overridden by the Radeon discrete graphics card.

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Software And Extras

The bloatware installed on the Acer is typical. There’s a number of icons on the desktop, some of which are nothing more than promotional links to partners. In addition to this, you’ll find an anti-virus install that loves to display pop-ups telling you that your computer is not protected. Annoying, but if you don’t want to deal with pre-installed software you’re going to have to go to a boutique like Maingear, Falcon Northwest or Origin.

A keyboard and mouse are included, but you’ll probably want to replace them. The keyboard, though perfectly usable, has an odd aesthetic design that features a glossy plastic base with matte plastic keys. There are significant gaps between each key, so you can easily see between them. As anyone who has ever used a desktop for more than a few months knows, a keyboard can trap a lot of dirt. While I suppose this one might be easier to clean than most, it will also be much easier to see what has been trapped.

What about the mouse? It’s a cheap, small two-button unit with a scroll wheel. Both the keyboard and mouse are wired, as well. You’ll probably want to replace them shortly after you receive the desktop.

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