14 DAY TRIAL // Desktops have certainly seen better days, when computer users were actually more interested in buying a desktop computer system than one of the latest portable or ultraportable PCs. However, leading players in the PC market continue to adapt their product lines to the latest requirements of consumers, releasing new desktop systems that address those specific requirements. On that note, Lenovo seems to believe that there's increasing demand for HTPCs, which is why it has just introduced the new IdeaCentre Q series, a line of desktop PCs designed to provide users with a rich multimedia experience in the comfort of their own home.
In a market that has certainly seen its share of Atom-based systems, Lenovo comes with the new IdeaCentre Q series, which has been designed to take advantage of a faster Intel processor, namely the Pentium E5200 CPU, clocked at a cool speed of 2.5GHz. In addition, the system can be equipped with up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM and provides users with a choice for a 320GB or 640GB hard drive. In addition, unlike some low-power nettops available on the market, the Q700, one of the first systems to debut with the new series, has been packed with an integrated DVD burner.
There's no included display, but the system's graphics will be handled by Intel's own GMA X4500 integrated graphics chip, ready to provide users with support for a true HD graphics solution. In addition, it has been equipped with a stylish and slim chassis that can effectively cool down the internal components, while also making Lenovo's HTPC fit for almost every working environment.
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q700 HTPC is backed by a one-year warranty and is scheduled to arrive with a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. Price wise, you are looking at a PC that starts at US$449, close to the price tag of many nettops on the market.
