We Think with an Edge and find it to be a
thoughtful experience
All-in-One PCs are usually marketed as home
entertainment devices that will also function as a screen-sized wonder of a computer.
Which means that, by way of this, you'll less likely find an All-in-One in an
office environment more than you could find beer in the office fridge. But the
Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 91z is going to change all that. You see, it's both a
multimedia device AND something suitable for the offices. Isn't that
thoughtful?
That balancing of roles is evident
immediately in its design. The black, office-suit aesthetics puts it in the
office mood, while the more rugged edges and look makes it both sleek and
stylish. It'll look nice at home; and at work, it'll look like it's for work.
Fundamentally, though, the Edge 91z adheres
to common AIO design senses. You get a healthy amount of USB ports, an optical
drive, VGA and HDMI connectivity and Ethernet and Wireless support all crammed
into a 21.5-inch screen. It's not the slimmest AIO out there, but it's more
space-saving than usual, aided by an easy-to-adjust stand. Too bad that it
doesn't support USB 3.0 connectivity, however, which feels like a shame these
days.
As a multimedia device, the Edge 91z
performs decently. The stereo, while not perfect, is loud enough for music and
movies. The screen itself can display crisply and brightly, and it's great for
HD content. It's just rather unfortunate that the screen is too reflective to
our tastes, and is often a hindrance.
While its more stoic looks might fool you,
the Edge 91z sports an Intel Core i7-2600S processor, which combines well with
its 4GB of RAM to give you some admirable performances. It doesn't matter if
you're plugging it up for work or fun; the Edge 91z can run most things
smoothly and hitch-free. It doesn't have a proper dedicated graphics card,
however, which makes it not so suitable for gaming. But still, the performance
here is bang for buck.
Lenovo
ThinkCentre Edge 91z
Price From $1,205
Info www.lenovo.com
Specifications
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600S @ 2.8GHz
RAM: 4GB
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Display: 21.5-inch full-HD LED display
Storage: 1TB
Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 6 x USB
2.0, VGA, HDMI
Extras: 6-in-1 Card Reader, Webcam
Dimensions : 545.2mm x 414.3mm x 81m
Weight:
8.4kg
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(+) Good performance
Sleek design
(-)Screen reflective
No USB
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