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'{{Short description|Series of personal computers}} {{update|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox computer | name = Lenovo IdeaCentre | logo = IdeaCentre.png | photo = Lenovo IdeaCentre (5372579704).jpg | caption = IdeaCentre Computers | developer = [[Lenovo]] | manufacturer = Lenovo | type = [[Desktop computer|Desktop]]/[[All-in-One PC]] | Processor = [[AMD Accelerated Processing Unit|AMD APU]], [[Intel Core i3]], [[Intel Core i5]], [[Intel Core i7]], [[Ryzen|AMD Ryzen]] | os = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] | first_release_date = {{start date and age|January 2008}} | predecessor = [[Lenovo 3000]] | graphics = [[AMD Radeon]], [[NVIDIA GeForce]] | marketing_target = [[Consumer]] / [[Home]] purpose | related = [[IdeaPad]] | website = | logo caption = Wordmark used in marketing since 2023 }} The '''Lenovo IdeaCentre''' is a line of consumer-oriented [[desktop computer]]s designed, developed and marketed by [[Lenovo]]. The first IdeaCentre desktop, the IdeaCentre K210, was announced by Lenovo on June 30, 2008<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre K210 - TechCrunch">{{cite web|title=Lenovo announces its first desktop, IdeaCentre K210|url=https://techcrunch.com/2008/06/30/lenovo-announces-its-first-desktop-ideacentre-k210/|access-date=22 September 2011|date=30 June 2008}}</ref> as a consumer-focussed alternative to the business-oriented [[ThinkCentre]] and [[ThinkStation]] brandnames acquired from [[IBM]]. While the IdeaCentre line consists entirely of desktops, they share a common [[design language]] with the [[IdeaPad]] line of laptops and hybrids.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre K210 - TechCrunch"/> One such feature is Veriface facial recognition technology.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre K210 - TechCrunch"/> ==Product series== ===A Series=== {{main | IdeaCentre A Series}} [[Lenovo|Lenovo's]] IdeaCentre A Series is a line of [[All-in-One PC#All-in-one|all-in-one]] [[desktop computer|desktops]] designed primarily for home use. ===B Series=== {{main | IdeaCentre B Series}} The IdeaCentre B Series [[All-in-One PC#All-in-one|all-in-one]] [[desktop computer|desktops]] from [[Lenovo]] were first launched in 2010. Like other desktops in the IdeaCentre product line, the B Series desktops were designed for home users. The first model in the series was the B500. BOBBIT TIRES!!! ===K Series=== {{main | IdeaCentre K Series}} The 'IdeaCentre K Series [[desktop computer|desktops]] from [[Lenovo]] are described by the manufacturer as being gaming-oriented desktops.<ref name="IdeaCentre K Series on Lenovo">{{cite web|title=IdeaCentre K Series|url=http://shop.lenovo.com/us/desktops/ideacentre/k-series|access-date=24 February 2012}}</ref> Typical features on the desktops include mid-range to high-end processors, discrete graphics cards, multiple hard disk drives, multiple [[RAM]] [[DIMM|DIMMS]], multiple [[USB]] ports, and multiple [[optical disk drive]]s. The K Series desktops also come with a physical switch on the CPU that allows users to shift between different levels of processing power.<ref name="IdeaCentre K Series on Lenovo"/> For example, the K330 offered red for high performance, blue for moderate performance, and green for less processing- and resource-intensive tasks. The IdeaCentre K Series desktops were originally part of the [[Lenovo 3000]] line of products.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaCentre K Series Launch">{{cite web|title=Lenovo kills off 3000 line, folds Y Series into IdeaPad family, K Series into IdeaCentre|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/06/20/lenovo-kills-off-3000-line-folds-y-series-into-ideapad-family/|access-date=10 November 2011|author=Paul Miller|date=20 June 2008}}</ref> This series consisted of budget-friendly computers – both [[laptop]]s and desktops.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaCentre K Series Launch"/> In 2008, the Lenovo 3000 series was moved by [[Lenovo]] into its ‘Idea’ line of products.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaCentre K Series Launch"/> The Lenovo 3000 K100 desktop was replaced by the IdeaCentre K210. The IdeaCentre line was described as having improved in term of design, while retaining the low price that was characteristic of the Lenovo 3000 line. ===Q Series=== {{main | IdeaCentre Q Series}} The IdeaCentre Q Series PCs from [[Lenovo]] are a series of [[nettops]] meant primarily for home and personal use.<ref name="Lenovo - IdeaCentre Q Series">{{cite web|title=IdeaCentre Q Series|url=http://shop.lenovo.com/us/desktops/ideacentre/q-series|access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref> The Q Series nettops are described by the manufacturer as being multimedia-oriented nettops.<ref name="Lenovo - IdeaCentre Q Series"/> Comparing the size to a typical paperback book, Lenovo describes the Q Series nettops as the smallest desktops in production.<ref name="Lenovo - IdeaCentre Q Series"/> The general features of the Q Series desktops are the small size, low energy requirements, ability to play HD video, and low noise levels.<ref name="Lenovo - IdeaCentre Q Series"/> These nettops are designed to be extremely compact processing units. A nettop is a desktop computer that uses the same (or similar) components found in [[netbook]] PCs.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 Review - PCWorld">{{cite web|title=Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 Nettop PC|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/184644/lenovo_ideacentre_q100_is_impressively_smalland_thats_about_it.html|access-date=22 September 2011|author=David Murphy|date=21 December 2009}}</ref> The first nettop in the IdeaCentre Q series was the Q100, launched in 2009. ===Y Series=== ====Y900 Razer Edition==== Lenovo's Y900 Razer Edition gaming PC is the result of a partnership announced with Razer in November 2015. Lenovo equipped its existing IdeaCenter Y900 model with Razer's Chroma Full Spectrum lighting. The two companies say it is the first of many planned joint projects. This version of the Y900 is also bundled with Razer's Blackwidow Chroma mechanical keyboard and Mamba Chroma mouse. Lenovo says future products will include Razer software such as Comms, Synapse, and Cortex.<ref name="Razer1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/4/10712884/lenovo-ideacenter-y900-re-ces-2016|title = Lenovo's Razer collaboration lights up its new gaming PC|date = 4 January 2016}}</ref> ===Gaming Series=== IdeaCentre Gaming 5i was announced in April, 2020. ===Horizon=== {{main | Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon}} The IdeaCentre Horizon is a table pc released at the 2013 [[International CES]]. The Horizon features a 27-inch screen and is designed for multiple simultaneous users. It was designed specifically with gaming in mind but can also serve as a desktop computer<ref name="MSN">{{cite web |url=http://now.msn.com/lenovo-debuts-giant-ideacentre-horizon-table-pc |title=Lenovo debuts giant IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC |access-date=2013-02-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217032039/http://now.msn.com/lenovo-debuts-giant-ideacentre-horizon-table-pc |archive-date=2013-02-17 }}</ref> The Horizon is Lenovo's initial entry into nascent [[table computer]] market. Peter Hortensius, a senior Lenovo executive said, "We've seen technology shifts across the four screens, from the desktop to the laptop, tablet and smartphone, and yet … there is still room for technologies like Horizon that bring people together." The Horizon was announced at the International CES in Las Vegas. Lenovo will start selling the Horizon early in the summer of 2013 at a starting price of US$1,699.<ref name="SCMP">{{Cite web|url=http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1122499/lenovo-unveils-multi-user-table-pc|title = Lenovo unveils multi-user 'table PC'| date=8 January 2013 }}</ref> ===Stick=== Lenovo started shipping the ideacentre Stick 300 in July 2015. The Stick 300 plugs into any computer display or television with HDMI. It is based on the Intel Atom Z3735 processor, has 32 gigabytes of storage, 2 gigabytes of RAM, a MicroSD card slot, a full-sized USB 2.0 port, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0. It was released with Windows 8.1 with a free upgrade to Windows 10.<ref name="Stick">{{cite news |last=Newman |first=Jared |date=23 June 2015 |title=Lenovo's $130 ideacentre Stick 300 tiny PC is cheaper than the Intel version |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2939007/lenovos-130-ideacentre-stick-300-tiny-pc-is-cheaper-than-the-intel-version.html |newspaper=PC World |location=United States |access-date=5 August 2015}}</ref> ==2016== ===IdeaCentre 610S=== The IdeaCentre 610S is a small-chassis desktop computer that uses both a monitor and an included detachable projector. The 610S has a pyramid-shaped case. The projector is designed to fit on top but can also be placed in other positions. The projector has 720p resolution and a brightness rating of 220 lumens. The 610S comes standard with an Intel Core i7 processor, supports up to 16 gigabytes of RAM, and has an Nvidia GeForce 750Ti graphics card. A choice of a 2-terabyte hard drive or a 128-gigabyte SSD is standard.<ref name="Projector1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-ideacentre-610s/|title=Lenovo Ideacentre 610S review: A living room media PC, with its own projector}}</ref> ===IdeaCentre 700=== The IdeaCentre 700 can be purchased as an All-in-one computer or a desktop. The All-in-one computer has a 23.8-inch touchscreen with 1080p resolution. It comes standard with an Intel "Skylake" Core i5-6400 central processor with 2.8-gigahertz base clock speed, 8 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM, and a 2-terabyte hard drive, an Nvidia GeForce GT 930A graphics processor with 2 gigabytes of VRAM, and an optical drive. An Intel RealSense camera is included for logging in via facial recognition and video chat. The desktop has Intel Core i7 6th Gen 6700 (3.4&nbsp;GHz) [Gigahertz], 12 GigaBytes of DDR4, 1 Terabyte Hard Drive, 120 GB Solid State Drive, an NVidia Geforce GTX 960 dedicated graphics card, and generally is installed with Windows 10 Home. However the desktop does include a touchscreen monitor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/pcs/pc-systems/1404373/lenovo-ideacentre-aio-700-review|title = Lenovo Ideacentre AIO 700 review|newspaper = Expert Reviews}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/ideacentre/700/ |title=Ideacentre 700 &#124; Easy-to-Upgrade Powerhouse &#124; Lenovo US |website=shop.lenovo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203060921/http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/ideacentre/700 |archive-date=2015-12-03}} </ref> ==2011== At CES 2011, Lenovo announced the launch of four IdeaCentre desktops: the A320, B520, B320, and C205.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops at CES">{{cite web|title=Lenovo Introduces New Line Of IdeaCentre Desktops / All-In-One PCs At CES|url=http://hothardware.com/News/Lenovo-Introduces-New-Line-Of-IdeaCentre-Desktops--AllInOne-PCs-At-CES/|access-date=22 September 2011|author=Ray Willington|date=4 January 2011}}</ref> All desktops were designed as All-in-ones, combining processor and monitor into a single unit.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops at CES"/> The desktops were described by HotHardware as being "uniquely designed," with users needing to "gaze on each one to see which design would look best in your place."<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops at CES"/> ==2010== Lenovo announced three IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010: the A300, C310, and K320.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010">{{cite web|title=Lenovo unveils 11 new IdeaPad laptops and IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010|url=http://dailyconnect.in/2010/01/06/lenovo-unveils-11-new-ideapad-laptops-and-ideacentre-desktops-at-ces-2010/|date=6 January 2010}}</ref> The A300 was the industry's thinnest desktop at the time – only 1.85&nbsp;cm thick.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> 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.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The desktop had a 21.5” full HD [[LED display|LED screen]], 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.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> Software on the desktop included Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery and CamSuite.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The IdeaCentre C310 was Lenovo's first multitouch all-in-one desktop.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The 20” HD 16:9 widescreen included the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel for touch screen technology.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> A collection of applications optimized for touch use was also included called Lenovo's IdeaTouch, with an interactive user login through VeriTouch software.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The desktop included [[Intel Atom]] 330 Dual Core processors, up to 4GB RAM, and the ATI [[Mobility Radeon]] HD 4530 512MB discrete graphics card.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The IdeaCentre K320 was described as a “performance gaming desktop” by Daily Connect.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The desktop was equipped with up to Intel Core i7 processors, up to ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB discrete graphics, up to 8GB [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3]] memory, and up to 1TB hard disk drive.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> The desktop also included the front-mounted Lenovo Power Control Switch found on the K300 desktop.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> This allowed users to choose between energy efficiency and greater CPU power.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> Bright Vision Technology was available, automatically adjusting brightness according to the user's distance from the screen and the intensity of surrounding light.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre desktops at CES 2010"/> ==2009== In August 2009, two new series of IdeaCentre desktops were announced: the [[IdeaCentre Q Series|Q Series]] and the D Series.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products">{{cite web|title=Lenovo Expands "Idea" Consumer PC Line with Its First Digital Home Products|url=http://www.lenovo.com/news/us/en/2009/08/home-server.html|access-date=22 September 2011|date=19 August 2009}}</ref> The first desktops in the Q Series were the Q700, Q100, and Q110.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> The Q700 was Lenovo's first home theatre PC, with high definition 1080p playback, digital surround sound and compatibility with an [[HDTV]].<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> The Q100 and Q110 were extremely thin desktops, dubbed ‘[[nettops]]’ by Lenovo, with dimensions of 6”x6.3”x0.7”.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> These desktops were slim enough to be mounted on the back of a monitor.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> The Q100 was also energy efficient, using only 14 watts of power when idle and 40 watts when in full use.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> The first desktop in the D Series was the D400.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> The D400 desktop was designed as a home [[Server (computing)|server]], offering up to 8TB of storage space, support for multiple external storage devices with five [[USB]] ports.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> An [[ESATA#eSATA|eSATA]] port allowed high speed data transfer.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> Additional features of the desktop included the ability to duplicate data on multiple hard disks and remote access to the server.<ref name="Lenovo First Digital Home Products"/> In October 2009, three IdeaCentre desktops were announced: the B500, K300, and H230.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009">{{cite web|title=New Lenovo IdeaPad Laptops and IdeaCentre Desktops Deliver Style and Multimedia Features|url=http://www.lenovo.com/news/us/en/2009/10/consumer-PCs.html|access-date=22 September 2011|date=26 October 2009}}</ref> The B500 desktop was equipped with an [[Intel]] [[Core 2 Quad#Core 2 Quad|Core 2 Quad]] processor, up to 8GB of [[DDR3 SDRAM|DDR3 RAM]], up to 1[[Terabyte|TB]] [[hard disk drive]], a 23” full HD screen, and [[JBL (company)|JBL]] integrated speakers.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The desktop also included a 4-in-1 remote control that could be used as a [[motion controller]] for games, a [[Voip|VoIP]] handset, an air mouse, and a media remote.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> 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.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The IdeaCentre K300 desktop was described by Lenovo as a “performance desktop”.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The desktop included an [[Intel Core 2 Quad#Core 2 Quad|Intel Core 2 Quad]] processor and [[hard disk drive]]s configured for [[RAID]].<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> Another feature on the desktop was the Lenovo Power Control Switch, allowing users to adjust power utilization between energy efficiency and superior performance.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The IdeaCentre H230 desktop was described by Lenovo as “the perfect mix of performance and value”.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The desktop offered the Intel [[Core 2 duo#Core 2 Duo|Core 2 Duo]] E7500 processor, up to 8GB [[Random-access memory|RAM]], and a 500GB [[SATA]] hard disk drive.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> The desktop was also equipped with Lenovo Rescue System for data recovery.<ref name="Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktops - 2009"/> == References == <!--- See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Footnotes on how to create references using <ref></ref> tags which will then appear here automatically --> {{Reflist}} == External links == * [http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/index.html IdeaCentre Desktops on Lenovo.com] {{Lenovo}} <!--- Categories ---> [[Category:Computer-related introductions in 2008]] [[Category:Lenovo personal computers]]'