Pros

  • Tool-free internal access
  • Strong general performance for the category

Cons

  • Display appears a bit dim

At A Glance

Lenovo’s business-ready all-in-one brings the ThinkPad feel to the world of multitouch desktops--and it doesn’t disappoint.

Manufacturer’s Description

ThinkCentre M Series continues to expand cost- and management-control capabilities, providing enterprise users and IT managers with smarter ways to be more productive. Our latest models offer improved overall system performance, optimized for the most demanding applications, from video editing to 2D/3D image design and more. Expanded power management compatibilities help you achieve new levels of energy efficiency, while Dual Independent Display (DID) support enables you to view up to four screens simultaneously. Lower costs while improving productivity across your enterprise.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 0870A3U
Processor
Processor type Intel Core i5-650
Processor speed 3.2 MHz
Cache size 4.096 KB
Bus speed 133.0 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory size 4096.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 4096.0 GB
Display
Included monitor Yes
Display size 23.0 inches
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Storage
Drive size 500.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Ports and Connections
Slots
  • SD Card
  • SDHC Card
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Other Features
Devices
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
Case
Chassis style All-in-one

Performance

Overall Rating
WorldBench 6 Score 117
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 241  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 330  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 163  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking 284
Content Creation
Image Editing 373  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 454  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 361  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 228  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 289  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 172  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 25.05  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 18.12  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 12.92  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 2560x1600 12.92  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 19.02  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 13.71  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 9.97  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 2560x1600 9.47  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 20.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1680x1050 25.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1920x1200 25.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 20.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1680x1050 25.4  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1920x1200 25.4  Frames per second (higher is better)