The current goal of new technologies, among other things is as much as possible to reduce the equipment and keep the performance. An increasing number of workstations that come in mini sizes and today we can say that they are quite common. Lenovo has launched its advantages in this market segment in mind the IdeaCentre Q180, under the slogan "The world's smallest fully functional desktop PC" (the smallest fully functional desktop in the world).
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This miniature computer is available in several different configurations, and weighs only 742 grams -the size of the connected two external DVD optical devices. In the meantime, he got a newer model Q190, but it is not yet available on the market.
Advantages:
- Excellent solution for keyboard / mouse / remote
- Small and lovable
- Excellent connectivity with other devices
- Optional BlueRay
- Functional
Disadvantages:
- Glossy coating (this is slightly less annoying than when the laptop in question, but still remain fingerprints on it)
- Average appearance
- Atom processor
- A slow hard disk
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In this machine is placed AMD D2550 processor and ATI Radeon 7450th A specific model has 4 GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB HDD. Better solution would certainly be that instead of processor they used some of Intel's 4 – core solutions, but later we will see what kind of performance they offer with this dwarf.
For look we can say that the average, that is not something overly good, nor bad. Small size makes it more attractive than I look (19.2 cm x 15.5 cm x 2.2 cm). Can be putted vertically on base which comes in a package with them or horizontally on rubber legs. Build quality is pretty good. Silver band around it seems a little cheap, but combined with the rest of the black body looks fine. Great final black fleeing less annoying than when laptops concerned because this is not a device that will often wriggle through the hands.
Connecting DVD cutter (optional BllueRay) is solved quite elegantly with the help of USB bridge, which also powers the device. Of course then we lose one free USB slot, but the DVD RW is especially nowadays not often used, so that it cannot be taken as a flaw.
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Linkage
As far as connectivity with other cell phone, Q180 has no flaws. In it are integrated Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI and VGA for video, four USB 2.0 (three if the optical device attached). In addition, there is an optical output for digital audio signal. On the front side there are two USB3.0 and jack for speakers and microphone and SDXD card reader. All this is located under the hood which state plastic hinges and which, when open, a little shaky. Wireless module is also integrated, and there is no support for Bluetooth, which can be easily overcome with the help of USB port. Power is not only integrated into the housings.
At the end of this chapter is going and the icing on the cake in the form of wireless keyboard / mouse. It is ergonomic, "all in one" device that provides a very cozy atmosphere. Build quality is superb. The keyboard buttons are small, but thanks to its convex shape for easy typing. The shape and size of the device can allow thumbs anywhere to come, without stretching. Best of all, this keyboard has a back-light illumination.
Mouse is built in the form of an optical sensor that is located at the bottom of the keyboard and has an excellent location that falls directly below the thumb. Although you will need to change the manner in which you used when you knock. Maybe not quite as functional solution for touch-pad but good enough. Sensor itself is the button, but you also have the classic push button hidden in chrome mask around the keyboard.
Performance
This pc has no options for playing. Once the average Atom processor is in this case is not helping either Raden 7450 card, so some older 3D titles will not just be able to run smoothly. On the other hand the use of office applications, video playback, listening to music, surfing the internet goes without a hitch. At this performance significantly influenced by the fact there 4 GB of memory that can be expanded to 8, but in our opinion, without any excessive use, because none of it will not be able to compensate for the limitations of Atom processors. Another criticism is addressed to the speed of the hard drive, which runs at 5400 rpm.
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Conclusion IdeaCentre Q180 is a small charming PC, decent system performance. It comes in several different configurations and of course since it depends on its price. Is this a good solution for you depends primarily on your If necessary. This device is used as a HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer) or office pc where small dimensions of this device are coming to the fore when it occupies the space in question. It can also be used in a variety of conference rooms, as well as a device that is connected to a projector, TV.... If you are planning for home use and will serve you for watching HD movies then it is better to buy a PlayStation 3, but if tic serve as the computer that something you can do then this is a good solution.
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