Pros

  • Category-leading storage capacity
  • Built-in Wireless-N connectivity

Cons

  • Less-than-impressive general performance
  • Lacks diversity (and number) of connections

At A Glance

A small frame and low price tag aren't quite enough to help Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q150 pull away from the compact-PC pack.

Manufacturer’s Description

Q150 nettop is a simple, fun and affordable way to bring entertainment and basic computing anywhere in your home. It's ideal for families that need a second PC, a PC to fit in an easily accessible place or even on the kitchen counter. It's innovation that changes how we think and use our PCs.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 40814AU
Processor
Processor type Intel Atom
Processor speed 1.66 MHz
Cache size 1.024 KB
Bus speed 166.3 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory size 2048.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 2048.0 GB
Display
Included monitor No
Graphics
Number of Graphic Cards included 1.0
Storage
Drive size 500.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 5400.0 RPM
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces HDMI
Dimensions
Width 6.0 inches
Height 6.8 inches
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Other Features
Devices
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
Case
Chassis style Compact

Performance

Overall Rating
WorldBench 6 Score 40.0
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 925.0   seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 671.0   seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 605.0   seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking 1055.0
Content Creation
Image Editing 1219.0   seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 913.0   seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 685.0   seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 530.0   seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 495.0   seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 25.7   Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 21.3   Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 18.5   Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 14.7   Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 15.5   Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 14.0   Frames per second (higher is better)