Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Desktop Boasts Ultra-Compact Design
Computer maker Lenovo announced the IdeaCentre Q180, a consumer desktop PC no larger than a paperback book designed to turn a digital TV into a multimedia hub for accessing multimedia content, Web browsing and more. The IdeaCentre Q180 is available via the companys Website, and will also be sold through select retailers, starting at $349.
Light weight and similar in size to a paperback novel--just 22mm thickthe PC comes with an Intel Atom dual core processor, up to 4GB DDR3 memory, 750GB HDD storage or 128GB SSD storage and 802.11bgn WiFi. The Q180 also comes equipped with a VESA Mount that allows flexible fitting anywhere in the home including the back of most HDTVs and monitors.
With the IdeaCentre Q180, we upped our game in the compact PC category, said Nick Reynolds, executive director of product group marketing for Lenovo. Featuring the latest HD Graphics and Blu-ray 3D playback, the Q180 enables consumers to change the way they enjoy multimedia and the Web in their living room at an affordable price point.
Featuring multimedia support, the Q180 comes with full HD 1080p output, including a Blu-ray, drive, 7.1 channel surround sound, Blu-ray 3D and DirectX11 support to help create an authentic movie ambiance and state-of-the-art home-theater experience. It also features USB 3.0 file transfer support, VGA and HDMI out ports, and S/PDIF connectivity for an HDTV and sound system.
The IdeaCentre Q180 also comes with a latest generation Lenovo wireless backlit handheld keyboard, which can fit in the palm of a users hand. The multimedia control allows users to make commands wirelessly, including adjusting surround sound settings, selecting HD movies or surfing the Web on the Q180.
In October, Lenovo surpassed technology giant Dell in worldwide PC shipments, leaping into the No. 2 spot behind Hewlett-Packard, according to the latest data from IT analytics firm Gartner. The Gartner report noted Lenovos expansion was boosted in part by the joint venture with NEC in Japan and the companys aggressive marketing to both the professional and consumer PC markets.
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The IdeaCentre Q180 also comes with a latest generation Lenovo wireless backlit handheld keyboard, which can fit in the palm of a user's hand. The multimedia control allows users to make commands wirelessly, including adjusting surround sound settings,
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Thanks pjsss, did want to mention i found an hp with an i7930 2.8gig quadcore/950 3.0gig and i975 3.33gig .will the performance difference between the 930/950/975 be noticeable enough to warrant spending to go up to the 975 3.3gig extreme, or will one of the other 2 be pretty much the same. i would pay the xtra if i knew it made a difference . to go to the biggest is an additional 750.00. I would instead maybe use it on extra media storage, bigger powersupply and a great graphicscard and as already mentioned, dual monitors. Edius automatic detect dual monitors and I think there is a big difference in having only one and having two. With two monitors you will probably get some "extra performance" because you can work faster with more things directly at hand.