Lenovo IdeaCentre A310 slips into something a little more Corefortable

We never felt like the thing holding the IdeaCentre A300 back was its CPU, but that hasn't stopped Lenovo from tacking an extra 10 onto the product number and a modern Core i3-350M inside. The 2.26GHz chip is a dual-core mobile affair, built on Intel's famed 32nm process, and offers an integrated 45nm graphics processor just for kicks as well. For this newfound privilege, Japanese buyers will be expected to pony up ¥109,000 ($1,243) when the A310 becomes available on July 17. Bear in mind that includes a bundled external DVD rewriter, the lack of which was one of our bigger disappointments with this otherwise gorgeous 21.5-inch all-in-one family -- now if Lenovo could only offer a version with a matte screen, we might even care enough to buy one.

[kpenning Posted Jul 7th 2010 5:51AM]

That's definitely one of the sexier AIO's I've seen in my day.

[dreamerkm Posted Jul 7th 2010 5:51AM]

looks like an imac

[mex Posted Jul 7th 2010 6:10AM]

@dreamerkm even if they tried to don't think so with such an original background ;)

[cashclientel Posted Jul 7th 2010 6:28AM]

@mex yeah, the wallpaper and styling (white, curves) really make it look like ein Apfel.

If you can't regulate you imitate.

[NextGen Posted Jul 7th 2010 11:02AM]

http://static.macgeneration.com/img/2009/11/a300-handsa-20100108-125243.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/0/07/20090605213654!IMac_aluminium.png

this doesn't look like any iMac, this looks like a well designed AIO. :)
it even looks nicer than the iMac.

[aznipredroid Posted Jul 7th 2010 4:16PM]

@NextGen The Backround looks like an iMac, IMO. Don't care for either (iMac or Lenovo A310), I'd rather build my own PC, don't like all-in-one desktops.

[Songoku Posted Jul 7th 2010 5:53AM]

Really cool!!!

[Carniphage Posted Jul 7th 2010 5:53AM]

The sincerest form of flattery.
C.

[Threlly Posted Jul 7th 2010 5:54AM]

Hmmm, one sided support.
There's always one component being worn in a non-continuous fashion.
They always start to sag and lean after a period of time.
Bad design.

[NextGen Posted Jul 7th 2010 11:13AM]

@Threlly Actually, when you read the review, they say it's really sturdy (great built quality).

[NextGen Posted Jul 7th 2010 1:19PM]

@NextGen "…The asymmetric stand adds a smidgen of sophistication, and we can happily report that it handles the screen's weight with aplomb, keeping it upright in an extremely stable and reliable fashion. Considering how far off-center the chrome-covered base is, Lenovo's done a fine job to keep functionality in tact while diversifying form.…" —Engadget.

[NextGen Posted Jul 7th 2010 1:23PM]

@NextGen And the asymetric stand gives the impression that the screen is floating over the desk and the base. Nice touch I'll say.

[Chris Leither Posted Jul 7th 2010 6:08AM]

I just want this wallpaper. Anyone care to upload it or something?!

[mex Posted Jul 7th 2010 6:10AM]

@Chris Leither www.apple.com/osx

[Chris Leither Posted Jul 7th 2010 7:02AM]

@mex haha yeah I know... Thing is I actually AM a Mac user... and it reminds me of the Leopard/Snow Leopard Wallpaper. But still... this would be nice to have (after having shopped the IdeaCentre out).

[Dale P Posted Jul 7th 2010 10:11AM]

@Chris Leither If you want the original, get it fast:

http://enbien.com/club/image/logo/mac_osx_snow_leopard_wallpaper_by_envoyzero.jpg

[Chris Leither Posted Jul 7th 2010 12:38PM]

@Dale P thx... but... you know... as stated above, I AM a Mac user... I got the original already ^^... I want the KIRFy rip off =)

[chromeo Posted Jul 7th 2010 6:21AM]

all i can help to see is an uglier version of an imac.

[aemengo Posted Jul 7th 2010 7:08AM]

looks like it would always be falling over. why is the rod thing, all the way at the corner.

[NextGen Posted Jul 7th 2010 1:18PM]

@aemengo Engadget review "…The asymmetric stand adds a smidgen of sophistication, and we can happily report that it handles the screen's weight with aplomb, keeping it upright in an extremely stable and reliable fashion. Considering how far off-center the chrome-covered base is, Lenovo's done a fine job to keep functionality in tact while diversifying form.…"

[Smurf Posted Jul 7th 2010 11:17AM]

That is a very, very attractive computer. But for $1,300, they'd have to throw in an NVIDIA GT 330m, too, to make it a truly capable rig.

[movies Posted Jul 8th 2010 12:08AM]

" no way! an all-in-one computer with flat screen, impossible. who came up with this? although, the colors on those screen savers does look familiar... "

[weinerschnitzelboy Posted Jul 8th 2010 12:42AM]

It just looks as if it's going to fall over. Or the neck is just going to snap.

[jeframster Posted Jul 26th 2010 11:10AM]

i bought this computer but i tried to connect my PS3 to it but it wont work and the bad thing is not all of them comes with HDMI out, you could be fooled by the screen saver in the show room. am still struggling to get my PS3 to work with the HDMI slot at the back.