IdeaCentre
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The first IdeaCentre desktop
, the IdeaCentre K210, was announced by Lenovo on June 30, 2008. While IdeaCentre was designed to be purely desktop models, influences of the IdeaPad
line were observed. One such feature was Veriface facial recognition technology.
and the D Series.
The first desktops in the Q Series were the Q700, Q100, and Q110. The Q700 was Lenovo’s first home theatre PC, with high definition 1080p playback, digital surround sound and compatibility with an HDTV. The Q100 and Q110 were extremely thin desktops, dubbed ‘nettops’ by Lenovo, with dimensions of 6”x6.3”x0.7”. These desktops were slim enough to be mounted on the back of a monitor. The Q100 was also energy efficient, using only 14 watts of power when idle and 40 watts when in full use.
The first desktop in the D Series was the D400. The D400 desktop was designed as a home server
, offering up to 8TB of storage space, support for multiple external storage devices with five USB ports. An eSATA port allowed high speed data transfer. Additional features of the desktop included the ability to duplicate data on multiple hard disks and remote access to the server.
In October 2009, three IdeaCentre desktops were announced: the B500, K300, and H230. The B500 desktop was equipped with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM
, up to 1TB
hard disk drive, a 23” full HD screen, and JBL
integrated speakers. The desktop also included a 4-in-1 remote control that could be used as a motion controller
for games, a VoIP handset, an air mouse, and a media remote. A feature that was described as unique by Lenovo was the CamSuite software, designed to keep users in the center of the web camera’s focus area.
The IdeaCentre K300 desktop was described by Lenovo as a “performance desktop”. The desktop included an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and hard disk drives configured for RAID
. Another feature on the desktop was the Lenovo Power Control Switch, allowing users to adjust power utilization between energy efficiency and superior performance.
The IdeaCentre H230 desktop was described by Lenovo as “the perfect mix of performance and value”. The desktop offered the Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, up to 8GB RAM
, and a 500GB SATA
hard disk drive. The desktop was also equipped with Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery.
, up to Intel Core 2 Duo processors, an integrated web camera, HDMI
in/out, integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi
, and a wireless Bluetooth
mouse and keyboard. Software on the desktop included Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery and CamSuite.
The IdeaCentre C310 was Lenovo’s first multitouch all-in-one desktop. The 20” HD 16:9 widescreen included the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel for touch screen technology. A collection of applications optimized for touch use was also included called Lenovo’s IdeaTouch, with an interactive user login through VeriTouch software. The desktop included Intel Atom
330 Dual Core processors, up to 4GB RAM, and the ATI
Mobility Radeon
HD 4530 512MB discrete graphics card.
The IdeaCentre K320 was described as a “performance gaming desktop” by Daily Connect. The desktop was equipped with up to Intel Core i7 processors, up to ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB discrete graphics, up to 8GB DDR3
memory, and up to 1TB hard disk drive. The desktop also included the front mounted Lenovo Power Control Switch found on the K300 desktop. This allowed users to choose between energy efficiency and greater CPU power. Bright Vision Technology was available, automatically adjusting brightness according to the user’s distance from the screen and the intensity of surrounding light.
Desktop
Desktop refers to the surface of a desk.The term has been adopted as an adjective to distinguish office appliances which can be fitted on top of a desk, from larger equipment covering its own area on the floor....
, the IdeaCentre K210, was announced by Lenovo on June 30, 2008. While IdeaCentre was designed to be purely desktop models, influences of the IdeaPad
IdeaPad
-History:The IdeaPad laptops were announced in January 2008. The first three models in the product line were the Y710, the Y510, and the U110. Some of the features that defined these first three models were widescreens, VeriFace facial recognition, frameless screens, touch controls, and Dolby...
line were observed. One such feature was Veriface facial recognition technology.
2009
In August 2009, two new series of IdeaCentre desktops were announced: the Q SeriesIdeaCentre Q Series
The IdeaCentre Q Series PCs from Lenovo are a series of nettops meant primarily for home and personal use. These nettops are designed to be extremely compact processing units. A nettop is a desktop computer that uses the same components found in netbook PCs...
and the D Series.
The first desktops in the Q Series were the Q700, Q100, and Q110. The Q700 was Lenovo’s first home theatre PC, with high definition 1080p playback, digital surround sound and compatibility with an HDTV. The Q100 and Q110 were extremely thin desktops, dubbed ‘nettops’ by Lenovo, with dimensions of 6”x6.3”x0.7”. These desktops were slim enough to be mounted on the back of a monitor. The Q100 was also energy efficient, using only 14 watts of power when idle and 40 watts when in full use.
The first desktop in the D Series was the D400. The D400 desktop was designed as a home server
Server (computing)
In the context of client-server architecture, a server is a computer program running to serve the requests of other programs, the "clients". Thus, the "server" performs some computational task on behalf of "clients"...
, offering up to 8TB of storage space, support for multiple external storage devices with five USB ports. An eSATA port allowed high speed data transfer. Additional features of the desktop included the ability to duplicate data on multiple hard disks and remote access to the server.
In October 2009, three IdeaCentre desktops were announced: the B500, K300, and H230. The B500 desktop was equipped with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM
DDR3 SDRAM
In computing, DDR3 SDRAM, an abbreviation for double data rate type three synchronous dynamic random access memory, is a modern kind of dynamic random access memory with a high bandwidth interface. It is one of several variants of DRAM and associated interface techniques used since the early 1970s...
, up to 1TB
Terabyte
The terabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information. The prefix tera means 1012 in the International System of Units , and therefore 1 terabyte is , or 1 trillion bytes, or 1000 gigabytes. 1 terabyte in binary prefixes is 0.9095 tebibytes, or 931.32 gibibytes...
hard disk drive, a 23” full HD screen, and JBL
JBL
JBL is an American audio electronics company currently owned by Harman International. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing. Their primary products are loudspeakers and associated electronics. There are two independent divisions within the company — JBL Consumer and JBL Professional...
integrated speakers. The desktop also included a 4-in-1 remote control that could be used as a motion controller
Motion Controller
A motion controller controls the motion of some object. Frequently motion controllers are implemented using digital computers, but motion controllers can also be implemented with only analog components as well.-Implementation:...
for games, a VoIP handset, an air mouse, and a media remote. A feature that was described as unique by Lenovo was the CamSuite software, designed to keep users in the center of the web camera’s focus area.
The IdeaCentre K300 desktop was described by Lenovo as a “performance desktop”. The desktop included an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and hard disk drives configured for RAID
RAID
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit...
. Another feature on the desktop was the Lenovo Power Control Switch, allowing users to adjust power utilization between energy efficiency and superior performance.
The IdeaCentre H230 desktop was described by Lenovo as “the perfect mix of performance and value”. The desktop offered the Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, up to 8GB RAM
Random-access memory
Random access memory is a form of computer data storage. Today, it takes the form of integrated circuits that allow stored data to be accessed in any order with a worst case performance of constant time. Strictly speaking, modern types of DRAM are therefore not random access, as data is read in...
, and a 500GB SATA
Sata
Sata is a traditional dish from the Malaysian state of Terengganu, consisting of spiced fish meat wrapped in banana leaves and cooked on a grill.It is a type of Malaysian fish cake, or otak-otak...
hard disk drive. The desktop was also equipped with Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery.
2010
Lenovo announced three IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010: the A300, C310, and K320. The A300 was the industry’s thinnest desktop at the time – only 1.85 cm thick. The desktop was designed to be asymmetrical, with the processor in the base as opposed to AIO conventions, in which the processor was located behind the screen. The desktop had a 21.5” full HD LED screenLED display
An LED display is a flat panel display, which uses light-emitting diodes as a video display. An LED panel is a small display, or a component of a larger display. They are typically used outdoors in store signs and billboards, and in recent years have also become commonly used in destination signs...
, up to Intel Core 2 Duo processors, an integrated web camera, HDMI
HDMI
HDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
in/out, integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
, and a wireless Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
mouse and keyboard. Software on the desktop included Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery and CamSuite.
The IdeaCentre C310 was Lenovo’s first multitouch all-in-one desktop. The 20” HD 16:9 widescreen included the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel for touch screen technology. A collection of applications optimized for touch use was also included called Lenovo’s IdeaTouch, with an interactive user login through VeriTouch software. The desktop included Intel Atom
Intel Atom
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
330 Dual Core processors, up to 4GB RAM, and the ATI
Ati
As a word, Ati may refer to:* Ati, a town in Chad* Ati, a Negrito ethnic group in the Philippines* Ati-Atihan Festival, an annual celebration held in the Philippines* Ati, a queen of the fabled Land of Punt in Africa...
Mobility Radeon
Radeon
Radeon is a brand of graphics processing units and random access memory produced by Advanced Micro Devices , first launched in 2000 by ATI Technologies, which was acquired by AMD in 2006. Radeon is the successor to the Rage line. There are four different groups, which can be differentiated by...
HD 4530 512MB discrete graphics card.
The IdeaCentre K320 was described as a “performance gaming desktop” by Daily Connect. The desktop was equipped with up to Intel Core i7 processors, up to ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB discrete graphics, up to 8GB DDR3
DDR3 SDRAM
In computing, DDR3 SDRAM, an abbreviation for double data rate type three synchronous dynamic random access memory, is a modern kind of dynamic random access memory with a high bandwidth interface. It is one of several variants of DRAM and associated interface techniques used since the early 1970s...
memory, and up to 1TB hard disk drive. The desktop also included the front mounted Lenovo Power Control Switch found on the K300 desktop. This allowed users to choose between energy efficiency and greater CPU power. Bright Vision Technology was available, automatically adjusting brightness according to the user’s distance from the screen and the intensity of surrounding light.