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The Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 is an all-in-one desktop PC that incorporates the meat of the machine into a contained monitor shape. It features a nice 21.5 inch frameless screen that comes with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio and a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080p. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and a full terabyte of hard drive space. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 comes with a 512 MB ATI video card and Blue-Ray. It also includes a TV tuner making it a great personal device for surfing the internet and watching shows. It is only an inch thick throughout most of its height making it one of the more slender devices on the market.
MSRP $999.00
Release date April, 2009
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- CPU/chipset/RAM: Intel Pentium Dual Core & Core 2 Duo Mobile processors, Intel G45M, 1-4 GB DDR3 (1066MHz)
- Display: 21.5", 1920x1080px (1080p capable), optionally powered by ATI Radeon video cards
- Storage: up to 1TB of standard drive space
- Connectivity: Ethernet, Intel a/b/g, wireless n optional
- Optical: DVD drive, optional Blu-ray drive
- Extras & Expansion: 6-in-1 card reader, touch sensitive controls, Dolby Home Theatre sound system, VeriFace 3.5 facial recognition, 1.3 or 2MP camera, optional 4-in-1 remote control, optional hybrid analog/digital TV tuner, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x FireWire
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MSRP $1,199.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Sleek glass and aluminum aesthetic
- Very clean aesthetic with very few cables and components
- Thinner profile than previous generation iMac
Cons
- Poorer viewing angle than previous generation
- Not the best display quality on the market
- Glossy screen too much reflective
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
25%
vs.
Apple iMac (2007-2008)
75%
MSRP $1,800 - $2,100
Released September, 2008
Pros
- good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive)
- awesomely large touchscreen
- good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
Cons
- such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)
- the cost of a Mac without the superior design, finesse, or high end software
- Copying a mac hardly makes it a "fresh take"
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
33%
vs.
HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series
67%
MSRP $1,099.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- saves space and looks neater than a regular PC
- not skimpy on RAM or drivespace
- good PC alternative to a Mac at a similar price
Cons
- can't display full 1080p
(the main reason for buying the enhanced Blu-ray model)
- no video out for a second monitor
- still comes with Windows
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
50%
vs.
Sony VAIO JS Series
50%
MSRP $1,699.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- fully 1080p capable
- HDMI input allows you to use the computer monitor as a TV for gaming consoles and DVD/Blu-ray players
- stylish design is ideal for those who remain uninterested in getting a Mac
Cons
- HDMI in only
- discrete video cards are still less powerful than models found on Macs or HP TouchSmart models
- most expensive model is a complete ripoff ($900 for 500GB of storage and the ability to write to
Blu-ray discs)
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
100%
vs.
Sony VAIO LV Series
0%
MSRP $1,199.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- includes some quality added technological touches: TV tuner, wireless n and bluetooth, 2MP webcam and microphone, 7200rpm drive
- a good alternative to the Apple iMac - includes similar specifications at a competitive price
- sleek and compact with enough performance for the majority of consumers
Cons
- difficult to upgrade or service yourself
- 20" model can only display 720p
- Dell's design/engineering is still inferior to Apple
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
100%
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Dell XPS One 20
0%
MSRP $799.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- comes with everything required for a full PC setup
- 720p high definition touchscreen display
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
- comes with Windows 7
Cons
- 16:9 aspect ratio is not ideal (too wide) for web browsing, productivity software
- all-in-one design makes replacing, upgrading or re-using components difficult or impossible
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
vs.
HP TouchSmart 300
MSRP $768.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- includes everything required for a fully functional system
- capable full-power dual core processors, ample RAM and disk space
- space saving all-in-one design
Cons
- glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
- all-in-one design makes replacing parts, upgrading or re-using old components for a new build difficult or impossible
- Intel GMA graphics - worst of the worst, not capable of complex gaming / 3D rendering
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
vs.
Dell Inspiron One 19
MSRP $899.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- powerful components - not a nettop - Intel Core 2 Duos, ATI Radeon 4570 graphics, ample RAM and storage space
- includes wireless peripherals
- option for Blu-ray drive
Cons
- processors and RAM are older and slower
- high price
- all-in-one construction hampers upgrades, repairs, re-using components, etc..
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Asus Eee Top ET2203T
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Pros
- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
- highly customizable - many high end addon features are available
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- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
- highly customizable - many high end addon features are available
Cons
- no HDMI inputs for use as a TV
- most of the innovative/advanced features do not come standard
- single screen size is somewhat small
- poor air mouse control - far from even a Wii level
- poor attempt at making it look sleek - large jutting out base is not attractive
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January 8, 2009
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Pros
- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
- highly customizable - many high end addon features are available
Cons
- no HDMI inputs for use as a TV
- most of the innovative/advanced features do not come standard
- single screen size is somewhat small
- poor air mouse control - far from even a Wii level
- Comes with Windows Vista
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October 3, 2009
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Pros
- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
- highly customizable - many high end addon features are available
Cons
- no HDMI inputs for use as a TV
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April 6, 2009
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Pros
- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
Cons
- no HDMI inputs for use as a TV
- most of the innovative/advanced features do not come standard
- single screen size is somewhat small
- poor air mouse control - far from even a Wii level
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