Lenovo Updates Consumer Lineup with Sleek Aluminum All-in-one and ION-powered Nettop
BY: ch sabir hussain gujjar DesktopReview.com EditorPUBLISHED: 5/11/2010
Lenovo might be much better known for their business products, namely ThinkPads and ThinkCentre desktops, but that hasn't stopped the Chinese powerhouse from taking advantage of all that business savvy and stepping into the consumer market. Today, they bring out updates that span the depth of their offerings, from the tiny Q150 nettop to the stylish A700 all-in-one.
Lenovo IdeaCentre A700
The new Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 is Lenovo's follow-up to the striking A600 all-in-one introduced last year. This model refresh features a body comprised largely of dark aluminum with very slim profile - the all-in-one measures less than an inch wide at its thinnest point and 2.5 inches thick at its thickest.
The A700 has a 23-inch 1920x1080 high-definition widescreen display and doesn't shirk on the CPU - consumers will be able to configure the model with Intel's latest Core i7 processors. It comes with a multi-use remote similar to the A600 as well as up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 2TB of storage. It will be available at the end of June from Lenovo's website with a starting price of $999. A touch-enabled version of the A700 will be available for an additional charge. Unlike most all-in-one PCs, which use optical touch technology, Lenovo boasts that the A700 will be the world's first PC to take advantage of Surface Acoustive Wave touch tech, which is apparently in common use in healthcare industries.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305
The B305 is a slightly smaller addition to the all-in-one family, with a 21.5-inch display replete with a full 1920x1080 resolution. Lenovo chose to go with AMD this time around; the B305 will be configurable with AMD's Athlon II X4 quad-core processors as well as optional discrete graphics.
The panel on the B305 is also LED-backlit and like the A700, will be available in both touch- and non-touch-enabled versions. It comes with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and will be available beginning in June with a starting price of $699.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150
The IdeaCentre Q150 is Lenovo's answer to the swell in ultra-small nettop PCs that rose after the introduction of the netbook. Like most nettops, the Q150 is powered by Intel's Atom processor; Lenovo will be offering two different versions - one with NVIDIA ION discrete graphics and one without.
With the ION-enabled version perfect for fitting into your home theater setup, Lenovo will also be offering an optional multimedia remote control (seen above) with an integrated keyboard and trackball setup. Given the issues inherent with operating a home theater PC with just a remote control, it seems like a reasonable compromise. The IdeaCentre Q150 will be available starting at the end of June for just $249 at its base price.
Lenovo IdeaCentre H320
The IdeaCentre H320 is Lenovo's first ultraslim consumer desktop, designed for users who want all the power offered by a typical mainstream desktop system without any of the bulk. With optional Wi-Fi, TV tuner and Blu-ray optical drives, the H320 stands to pack a lot of power into a pretty small package.
Lenovo's new H320 partners a Core i3, i5 or i7 quad-core CPU with up to ATI Radeon HD 5570 discrete graphics. No strangers to health-conscious OEM software, Lenovo makes a point of including the Lenovo Dynamic Brightness and Eye Distance systems. When paired with a compatible Lenovo display, these two applications monitor local brightness conditions to automatically adjust the monitor's brightness while monitoring how close you get to the screen and warning you to back away if come too near. The IdeaCentre H320 will be available beginning at the end of June with a base configuration price of $549.
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