14 DAY TRIAL // Deciding against releasing just one or two all-in-one computers, Lenovo has launched an entire lineup of computers for the business sector, only one of which is an AiO, the other three being full-fledged desktops.
That's not to say they are full-tower computers though. Instead, there is a small mini-tower, called ThinkCentre M93p and equipped with an Intel Core i7 central processing unit, and variable storage and memory capabilities (SSHD/SSD/HDD).
It has a starting price of $749 / €749 and the patented "Smart Power On" feature (can power/recharge peripherals/gadgets through an always-on USB port).
RapidCharge technology is included as well, even in sleep mode, as are dual graphics and dual hard disk drive configurations.
The second system, ThinkCentre M93z, is the all-in-one. It also has a 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and SSHD2 storage, but gets a Trusted Platform Module security chip as well, among other things.
Its screen measures 23 inches, has a LED backlighting system, and 10-point multitouch support, plus data encryption and decryption via Intel vPro Technology, as above. It sells for $1,269 / $1,269 and $1,029 / €1,269 and $1,029 / €1,029 with and without touch.
That leaves the ThinkCentre M83 enterprise desktop, which is similar to the ThinkCentre M93p but has a small form factor pro case. Its price is, or will be once sales start at the end of July, of $699 / €699.
"While the world believed that desktop PCs would become extinct, Lenovo believed in the desktop's evolution. This is how the original Tiny came into being," said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager of Think desktop, workstation, visuals.
"The new Tiny takes this evolution to the next level. We are leading the industry trend of desktop miniaturization, offering new and innovative form factors, like Tiny and the new M93z all-in-one, that are still among the most powerful and energy efficient in the commercial space."