ACER UNVEILS BUILDING BLOCK REVO COMPUTER

Acer has unveiled a desktop PC whose parts are designed to be fitted together like building blocks.

The idea behind the Revo Build is to make it easy to customise a computer without having to unscrew parts of its body to install new components or connect it to other kit via cables.

A series of pins at the top and bottom of each part allows them to be stacked and connected together.
The concept echoes an approach others are taking to mobiles.
"Various companies have modular phones in the works that will allow you to snap on extra features," commented Chris Green, at tech consultant at Davies Murphy Group.