Monday, January 24, 2011
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M75e + Two L1951P 19" Monitors: Enterprise Computing Bliss?
Posted by Jason Dunn in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 09:00 AM
Product Category: Desktop PC, LCD monitor
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Where to Buy: Lenovo
Price: starts at $484 USD; as configured, $763 USD for desktop, $239.99 USD per L1951P monitor (19"), $1242.98 total with both monitors.
Specifications: See below.
Pros:
- 3 Ghz of quad-core power and 4 GB of RAM for under $800;
- Fairly quick boot time of 36 seconds;
- Dual monitor support right out of the box.
Cons:
- If you put it up on your desk, you might find it a bit loud if you have a quiet work environment;
- 19" monitors seem a bit small in this age of 20"+ monitors;
- Internal speaker rattles frequently.
Summary: Lenovo sent me a small form factor ThinkCentre M75e desktop computer along with two Lenovo L1951P 19" monitors to check out. After looking at two of their all-in-one systems recently (the A70z and the M90z), it was a big change to look at a corporate desktop system paired with twin 19" monitors. How does the M75e measure up with two 19" monitors in tow? Is it a cost effective enterprise computer that doesn't make too many compromises? Read more...
