Lenovo intros four IdeaCentre all-in-ones, including a super-wide 29-inch model

Lenovo intros four new allinones, including a superwide 29inch model

Lenovo is known for all-in-one PCs that stand out, and that’s certainly true of a new four-model update to the company’s IdeaCentre line. The headlining B750 is reportedly the first PC to include a 29-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio display; its 2,560 x 1,080 panel is potentially ideal for both movie aficionados and multitaskers. Lenovo appropriately equips the B750 with a 2.1-channel JBL audio system, and gamers may like the combination of Haswell-based processors with standard GeForce GTX 760A graphics. The system ships in October with a $1,199 base price.

Don’t need an extra-wide screen? Don’t worry — Lenovo’s other three introductions may catch your eye. The A530, B350 and B550 improve on their predecessors with both Haswell chips and options for 1TB hybrid hard drives that combine speed with capacity. These smaller IdeaCentres should arrive alongside the B750 in October, with prices ranging from $799 for the 21.5-inch B350 to $1,199 for the 23-inch B550. %Gallery-slideshow99551%

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iFixit tears down Apple’s Haswell-based iMacs, finds room for extra storage

iFixit tears down Apple's Haswellbased iMacs

As is its custom, iFixit has torn down the new Haswell-based iMacs to gauge their repairability — and the company has found a few surprises despite the iterative design. In addition to new processors, graphics and WiFi, the updated all-in-ones now have unoccupied PCI Express slots in their base configurations. DIY enthusiasts willing to pry open their systems can add PCIe-based SSD if they like, iFixit says. Not every change is good news, however. The 21.5-inch iMac’s processor is now soldered to the motherboard; while earlier models weren’t all that upgradable, the move prevents even determined hobbyists from using their own CPUs. Whether or not you plan to tinker with Apple’s desktops, you’ll find quite a lot to explore at the source links.

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Hands-on with HP’s Recline 27 all-in-one, whose touchscreen sits close to your lap

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We admittedly didn’t initially get the point of HP’s new “Recline” family of all-in-ones. Sure, we understood the concept well enough; these machines use a patent-pending hinge allowing the touchscreen to hang off the table, close to your lap. But we couldn’t understand why HP would opt for such a funky design, other than the fact that its research team concluded a good deal of people would prefer to use their desktops this way. (We’re skeptical of marketing departments, can’t you tell?) It turns out, a lap-screen is the sort of feature you really do want, even if you don’t know it yet.

Setting aside that onscreen piano example in the above photo — now that’s a gimmick — we found we had a much easier time interacting with IE and Maps app than we would have if the screen were upright. In part, that’s because having the 1080p display sitting lower and at that particular angle makes it easier to type on the onscreen keyboard, which in turn takes the pain out of entering URLs and search terms. Also, though, the lower the screen is, the more you’re likely to interact with it like a tablet — a very big tablet, but a tablet nonetheless. That means you might even find yourself using two hands at once, as opposed to reaching up occasionally to swipe with your finger. Our only gripe? There’s no physical Start button, so you’ll have to either swipe the Charms bar or pause to hit the shortcut on your keyboard. Not a big deal, but it does mean the tablet experience might not feel as seamless as what you’d expect from a proper slate. If we’ve convinced you to take a closer look, the Recline 23 and 27 are both available today, though if you’d rather have it with a red hinge (and even more Beats branding than usual) you’ll have to wait until November. %Gallery-slideshow83364%

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MSI AG2712A 27-inch gaming all-in-one hitting Europe this month

MSI AG2712A 27inch gaming allinone hitting Europe this month

MSI showed off its Wind Top AG2712 back in March, and, being the 27-inch gaming all-in-one that it is, the thing was hard to miss. The company’s European wing is getting ready to launch the system this month, albeit with a slightly different name and some newish specs. The 27-incher is now called the AG2712A, sporting AMD Radeon HD9870M graphics, true to its gaming classification. There’s still a Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor on-board — the quad-core 3630QM — plus two optimized SSDs and, the company is happy to report, “a brand new designed bezel.” Because without a fancy new bezel, what’s it all worth, really?

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Acer’s 23-inch Z3-605 all-in-one ships to the US, starting at $700

Acer Z3 all-in-one launches in the US for $800 with touch, $700 without

Want a straightforward Windows 8 all-in-one that won’t cost a pretty penny? Acer has you covered with the launch of its Z3-605 Series in the US. The 23-inch desktop isn’t a performance champ when it carries up to a Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and a DVD burner. Don’t dismiss it out of hand, however — the 1080p IPS-based LCD should deliver a good-looking picture, and a touchscreen variant supports air gestures. If there’s enough here to leave you intrigued, you can pick up the Z3-605 today for a modest $700 in base trim, or with touch for $800.

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LG launches TV set and all-in-one PC with 29-inch 21:9 ultra-widescreen

LG launches TV set and allinone PC with 29inch 219 ultrawidescreen

Remember LG’s EA93, that eye-catching 29-inch 21:9 “ultrawidescreen” monitor we played with at IFA last year? Well, it’s just spawned a couple offspring. Today in Korea, the company launched a TV set and an all-in-one PC which use the same 29-inch IPS panel with the same 21:9 aspect ratio, 2,560 x 1,080-pixel (WQHD) resolution and 178-degree viewing angles.

LG’s new all-in-one PC boasts a standalone TV tuner with instant-on (no booting required) and simultaneous PC and TV operation (PiP and several split screen modes). Details are few, but we know it features an Intel Core i5 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GT640M GPU (3D capable) and HDMI / MHL inputs (to use the display as a monitor). The PC comes pre-loaded with an instant messaging app (and matching mobile version) which lets users watch television while chatting.

The TV set supports PiP and split screen, including a 16:9 plus 5:9 mode (HD broadcast plus connected smartphone), and offers a comprehensive set of inputs (DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI and MHL). Pricing is 1.49 to 2.29 million won ($1,315 to $2,021) for the PC (based on configuration) and 690,000 won ($609) for the TV.

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ASUS’ ET2702 all-in-one is its first with a 2,560 x 1,440 screen

Even if you just skim our Computex coverage, you’ll quickly see there’s a theme tying it all together: displays. Super-high-resolution displays. It’s true of every company we’ve seen, really, but moving beyond 1080p seems especially important to ASUS. So far, the firm has shown off a pair of 4K displays, along with its first 2,560 x 1,600 tablet. Now, it’s unveiling its first all-in-one desktop with QHD resolution. That would be the ET2702, which comes standard with a 27-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 IPS screen. Though we admittedly only spent a few moments with it, we noticed the colors held up even under the glare of the harsh lighting in Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center. We were also taken with the design, which includes an edge-to-edge glass display layered over a long speaker grille. There are some other modern touches, too, like white LED lights, a matte aluminum pedestal and a metal mouse to match. Speaking of that mouse, it’s one of the nicer ones we’ve seen tossed in with an all-in-one: aside from the quality build materials, it has a touch strip providing haptic feedback. The included keyboard is well-spaced and easy to type on as well.

In the US, at least, there will be just one configuration to start, with key specs including: a Core i7-4770 processor, a 2GB AMD Radeon HD 8890A GPU, 16GB of RAM, a 2TB hard drive, 802.11ac and a Blu-ray drive. It’ll arrive in either late July or early August, we’re told, with a price around $2,000, if not slightly less. For a closer look, we’ve got hands-on photos below and a short walkthrough video after the break.

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CNET: Acer will release a $400 Android AiO PC running Intel’s Haswell CPU

CNET Acer will release an Androidpowered Intel Core I5 AIO PC

Acer will soon release an Intel Haswell 3GHz, Core-i5-powered all-in-one that cuts Windows out of the PC picture altogether by running Android, according to an un-sourced rumor from CNET. The PC maker has already dipped its toes into the Android AiO waters with the 21.5-inch ARM-powered Smart Display DA220HQL (shown above), but if the rumor pans out, it would mark the first Intel powered AiO we’ve seen from anyone packing Google’s mobile OS. The lack of a license fee to Microsoft means the unit would cost around $400, and thanks to Android’s lower hardware needs, would come with a mere 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM at a minimum. If true — and that’s a huge “if” — it makes some sense considering Acer’s desire to avoid Microsoft’s Windows RT OS at all costs, but we’re not sure how an Android-based tablet with pricier Intel underpinnings would go down with the public.

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ASUS Transformer AiO goes on sale in the US, unites desktop and tablet for $1,299

ASUS Transformer AiO in Android mode

ASUS’ distinctive Transformer AiO has been a long time in coming, having first reached our paws last June. For Americans, it’s at last more than just a fantastical idea: Amazon, J&R, Rakuten and other US-friendly online retailers now list the oddest of odd PCs as on sale, and usually in stock. For a typical $1,299, more adventurous buyers get a Windows 8 base desktop with a 3.1GHz Core i5, 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, a DVD drive and a GeForce GT 730M. The real fun, of course, rests in its display. Remove that 18.4-inch LCD from its dock and it suddenly becomes a gigantic Tegra 3-based Android tablet running Jelly Bean. We’re not sure if we’ll ever completely wrap our heads around the concept, but those who understand ASUS’ expanded definition of an all-in-one can shop at the source links.

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Source: Amazon, J&R, Rakuten

Medion Akoya P2004 gives the UK an understated 24-inch all-in-one for £500

Medion Akoya P2004 24inch allinone hits the UK for a cheapandcheerful 500

Medion isn’t the best-known PC badge outside of Europe, but it does have an occasional eye for sleek design. We’d say the Lenovo-backed company’s new Akoya P2004 offers that kind of style UK crowd. The all-in-one fits a 23.6-inch, 1080p display into a minimalist design that’s oddly charming for what’s ultimately a budget machine. No one would call the P2004 feature-loaded when it’s carrying a dual-core 3.2GHz Core i3, 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and a DVD burner, but the price is right at a frugal £500 ($770). The catch? If you like what’s on offer, you’re going to have to swing by ASDA, which has the UK exclusive. Still, we wouldn’t object too much to picking up a fairly tasteful Windows 8 PC alongside the groceries.

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