2009-12-14, 17:45
I just spoke with an Acer representative who acknowledged that there has been definite shortage of the product. His answer was that ACER realized they wanted to include VESA mounting brackets in the box (presumably to sell these to SMBs and for use at PoS).
He said that the computer did just come out, and is not being discontinued - however they have to create a new SKU number because they are changing the parts list (to include the VESA bracket). He gave me the number of units on order as 650 - and said he'd expect to see distributors see shipment later this week, and hopefully resellers by early next.
So looks like this item has not been discontinued - but is being replaced with a slightly different SKU. I asked about price increase, and he did not have any definitive information, but thought that would probably not happen.
I have been trying to buy this computer since Black Friday - so I took it upon myself to just call...
(p.s., nice to see another AV123/TCA forum member around these parts, Mavinwow)
(p.p.s., I want to buy an AspireRevo to use an XBMC based HTPC - I've been lurking for months and felt compelled to finally register and share with you what I know)
He said that the computer did just come out, and is not being discontinued - however they have to create a new SKU number because they are changing the parts list (to include the VESA bracket). He gave me the number of units on order as 650 - and said he'd expect to see distributors see shipment later this week, and hopefully resellers by early next.
So looks like this item has not been discontinued - but is being replaced with a slightly different SKU. I asked about price increase, and he did not have any definitive information, but thought that would probably not happen.
I have been trying to buy this computer since Black Friday - so I took it upon myself to just call...
(p.s., nice to see another AV123/TCA forum member around these parts, Mavinwow)
(p.p.s., I want to buy an AspireRevo to use an XBMC based HTPC - I've been lurking for months and felt compelled to finally register and share with you what I know)
