14 DAY TRIAL // In addition to its IdeaPad S10-3s slim netbook PC, Lenovo has also made the formal introduction of its soon-to-start-selling C200 All-in-One desktop PC. As opposed to certain other AiO solutions, this PC doesn't pack top-tier features like multi-touch and advanced video, but means to reach as low a price point as possible while providing decent multimedia capabilities. As such, the configuration merges an Intel Atom CPU with a solid amount of memory and storage space, but forgoes advanced graphics in favor of compactness and affordability.
The Lenovo C200 has a screen size of 18.5 inches with optional single-touch input and a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768. It can operate on either the single-core Intel Atom N410 CPU, or the Atom D510 dual-core chip. The chosen processor will be accompanied by up to 4GB of RAM and a storage space of up to 500GB.
In addition, the AiO boasts built-in stereo speakers, a DVD drive and a Lenovo high-Sense Webcam, which has a larger lens and finer color and shading sensitivity, enabling clearer images and high contrast, especially in conditions of low lighting. Finally, graphics capabilities can either be integrated or provided by the next-generation NVIDIA ION.
"The Lenovo C200 with NVIDIA ION is an ideal way to meet the 'info-tainment' needs of today's digital family. Its snappy graphics and big screen are perfect for accessing the Internet, sharing family photos, playing casual games together, or enjoying the latest online videos in high definition," David Ragones, director of ION and GeForce product marketing, NVIDIA, said.
For extra convenience and reliability, the C200 comes with the Lenovo rescue System, which can quickly and easily back up and restore data files at a touch of a single button. The all-in-one desktop will start shipping later this month and will have a starting price of $499, or $399 without ION.