IdeaCentre A series
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Products | All-in-one desktop computers |
| Owner | Lenovo |
Lenovo's IdeaCentre A Series represents a collection of all-in-one desktop computers designed primarily for home users and the consumer market. The following summarizes notable models organized by their launch year.
A740
The 2014 release, IdeaCentre A740, comes equipped with a 27-inch multitouch screen supporting 10-point touch input and WQHD resolution (2560x1440). It is driven by an Intel Core i7-4558U quad-core low-voltage CPU alongside an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M GPU, with additional support from integrated Intel HD graphics. Storage features a 1 TB Solid State Hybrid Drive complemented by an 8 GB SSD cache.
A730
Introduced in 2013, the IdeaCentre A730 includes a 27-inch touchscreen display paired with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M graphics card, aimed at delivering improved multimedia capabilities.
A720
The 2012 IdeaCentre A720 maintains Lenovo’s commitment to all-in-one desktops, featuring a 27-inch touchscreen interface.
2011
In 2011, Lenovo’s ThinkCentre A Series lineup comprised models such as the A700 and A320.
A700
Debuting in March 2011, the A700 all-in-one desktop was powered by an Intel i-720QM processor clocked at 1.60 GHz, supported by 8 GB of DDR3 SDRAM. It sported a 23-inch multitouch display with full HD resolution (1920x1080), a 1 TB SATA II hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM, and dedicated AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics. Audio enhancements included Dolby stereo technology paired with JBL speakers. Multimedia flexibility was increased through the inclusion of a TV tuner and HDMI IN port. However, user feedback on the touchscreen and speaker quality was mixed.
A320
Replacing the A310 model, the A320 stood out as Lenovo’s thinnest all-in-one desktop at only 18 mm at its slimmest section. It featured a 21.5-inch display with Full HD (1080p) resolution, Intel Core i3 or Core i5 Sandy Bridge processors, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a 750 GB hard drive. Additionally, it incorporated a built-in TV tuner allowing users to watch television without booting into the operating system.
2010
The IdeaCentre A Series introduced in 2010 consisted of the A300 and A310 models.
A300
Released in June 2010, the IdeaCentre A300 was equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, supported by 4 GB DDR3 memory and a 500 GB hard drive. Graphics were handled by Intel GMA X4500 integrated chipset. While praised for its aesthetic design, it was primarily targeted at digital entertainment rather than advanced 3D gaming experiences. The system lacked an optical drive and did not include a remote control for Media Center or TV features. PCMag awarded the IdeaCentre A310 a rating of four stars out of five.
A310
Launching in November 2010 as an upgrade to the A300, the A310 maintained its slim form factor with internal components housed within the base unit. To compensate for the absence of an internal optical drive, it provided an external unit that did not support Blu-ray playback. Unlike its predecessor, the A310 included a remote control for its ATSC/HDTV tuner; however, this required connecting a USB dongle to receive infrared signals.
2009
The earliest model in Lenovo’s IdeaCentre A Series was the A600 desktop released in 2009.
A600
The A600 marked Lenovo’s inaugural all-in-one desktop within this series, becoming available for pre-order in March and officially launched in May of that year. It delivered considerable value through features such as a TV tuner and a multifunctional remote that also served as a VoIP handset. PCMag noted its 21.5-inch widescreen display with full HD resolution (1920x1080) and chassis thickness varying between approximately one to two and four-tenths inches, housing internal components beneath the screen. The system supported up to Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo processors, included up to 3 GB RAM, and utilized Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics.