Quite frankly, it's immensely challenging to find desktops more apt to make computer users fall asleep at the keys than Lenovo's
ThinkCentre line, but thankfully, they're not exactly aimed at the "1337 gaming crowd." In an effort to continue shrinking the size of towers and blasting us all with the company's profound green vibes, the ThinkCentre A58 and M58e have been introduced, bringing with 'em Intel Core 2 Duo / Core 2 Quad CPUs, onboard graphics, up to 1TB of HDD space, upwards of 4GB of RAM, optional Blu-ray drives for the really productive employees and all sorts of bloatware that keeps corporate machines from booting up a second before the coffee's ready. For those of you still awake, you can buy either of these joyous boxes next month starting at $399.
posted Mar 10th 2009 2:01PM
If you are really concerned with being "green," wouldn't one of Dell's smaller, cheaper, and already existing Optiplex line computers be a better bet with their optional "85% efficient" PSUs or whatever? Not to sound like a Dell marketing machine here, but Lenovo is bringing absolutely nothing new to the table. Why bother?!
The reason is the if you slap green on some products, a bunch of idiots will run out and buy thinking they are saving the world some how.
so to clarify, the M58e is the one on the left, and the two form factors of the A58 are center, and right.
Somebody give inno8sky a paper bag.
This stupid write-up should have EVERYONE wanting a paper bag to barf in.
Isnt there some sort of staff editor that reads this stuff, decides that the writer obviously has no real interest in doing their job, and then gives it to a person with a maturity level above your average 16 year-old?
Can you imagine this guy making this the write-up for that iMac that just came out?
While i wouldn't put it that way I do agree. Lenovo typically does the best job of keeping the crap off their systems in the factory state. And even better their restore utility actually allows you to selectively choose what gets installed. So if you just want Windows and drivers their restore utility allows it.
I agree, but not to the extreme. Lenovo "bloatware" (I'm assuming he's referring to the ThinkVantage suite) is the most useful software I've ever used. Rescue & Recovery has saved my ass multiple times, and Access Connections makes switching APs super easy, especially in locations where you have wired and wireless (shuts off wifi if you're plugged in via Cat5) (something Windows 7 didn't do all that well for me). My Thinkpad is the best laptop I've ever used, and I'd recommend a Thinkpad or ThinkCentre for ANYONE. They're amazing machines, and ThinkVantage is useful as can be.
Nice looking desktops, would look great in a cubicle.
Darren, go edit artsy fartsy, lousily focused photos on your "new" iMac.
I honestly think those computers look nice. Clean sharp edges, decent usage of angles, all without over the top size. I find these better looking than most dells.
I really enjoy Apple's design, however, just because the box isn't white (or silver aluminum, or gun metal gray... whatever they like to call it) that doesn't make it boring.
I would be really interested to see how efficient these are compared to other products in real-world testing.
Yea I want whoever designs IBM's hardware to make me a house.
Indulge yourself with awesome floppy disk drive extravaganza...
Old skool awesomeness.
Go maxi and indulge yourself with awesome floppy disk drive extravaganza...
Go super ultra maxi and indulge yourself with awesome floppy disk drive extravaganza...
I think those look pretty nice and I'm in the market for a new PC desktop... hoping not to spend more than $500.
I still really dislike those periwinkle 'enter' keys. So gross.
I'm a big fan of Lenovo's computers. They are powerful, efficient, and came with much less bloatware than other new computers that I have been exposed to. My laptop had few, if any, "special offers" and other crap that they load on at the beginning. I've also had very good experiences with the company's customer service and support. All around, I think that these are good options for someone looking for a good, small desktop.
PS-- Slap Linux on it and you won't have to worry about "bloatware."
Though I agree that Lenovo doesn't have much bloatware at all (this SL400 was configured very nicely), I don't think anyone mentioned Apple before you. Just saying...
And though I've asked before, where is the IdeaCentre A600? I want some deets!
I love the look of these computers. Very industrial-looking with the sharp edges and ventilation holes. What's up with the negative vibes of the article? Bloatware? Is the author referring to the Thinkvantage software? That is the most useful set of manufacturer-installed tools I've used on any computer.
i have just rolled out 7 of the m58p's the ultra small form factor model - they are an unreal bit of kit for the price!
Another blog about this product here:
http://lenovoblogs.com/designmatters/