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Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 25643FU
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- Bottom Line:
- The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost.
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CNET editors' review
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 price range: $1,469.95
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 08/08/2012
The good: The big-screen Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 all-in-one boasts 10-point touch input and one of the most adjustable displays around.
The bad: With too few touch applications and weak core PC components, this system feels overpriced.
The bottom line: The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost.
User reviews
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Nice idea, plagued w/ problems: 2nd one same issues!
by Biotechy on November 23, 2012
Pros: Gorgeous machine, great setup, good price for specs and looks
Cons: Fancy features that put it above the rest just don't work. Consistent problems on 2 new machines with barely any software -only Adobe Design & Office, w/ Windows 7.
Even bigger bummer: Replacement model has lesser specs & is chained to WindowsSummary: Sorry Lenovo. Great design, nice try, but 3 strikes and you're out. My Sony machines have performed better for much longer (and that's not a compliment).
* Touch screen ...Summary: Sorry Lenovo. Great design, nice try, but 3 strikes and you're out. My Sony machines have performed better for much longer (and that's not a compliment).
* Touch screen stopped working in both machines
* Lagoon Screensaver no longer working
* WLAN driver is apparently disappearing
The details: We are now on our second Lenovo Ideacentre A720. The first one started having problems after one month, it was replaced with a new unit (thank you Microsoft Store!) and now it has the exact same issues less than one month later. The sad thing is that this computer has a very cool touch screen, which is the first thing to stop working. After power-up and mild use (simple email check via webmail, etc) if left alone for about 15 - 30 minutes the touch screen no longer responds. Next, it has this gorgeous live screensaver, called, "Lagoon" where the fish swim around in shallow water, etc., which also stops working with a message, "Your computer does not have the necessary system requirements or resources available for the Lagoon screen saver". Are you kidding me? Have you read the specs on this thing? Next comes the amnesiac episodes, where it suddenly discovers it's own WLAN hardware and starts searching for drivers to install. Very sad. Great specs, lovely machine, decent speed, space and size with fantastic ergonomic set-up, but poor quality. The very features that enticed us into buying are the very features that do not function. This one's going back, albeit, not on Black Friday. -
Great All-in-One PC for the average joe.
by sbuxreg on August 10, 2012
Pros: Great Design, Great Materials Used, and Nice set of preloaded touch screen
Cons: Speakers insufficient and no built in support for surround sound, Screen resolution is lacking, and a Lack of USB ports.
Summary: While the Lenovo ideacentre a720 has its strengths and weaknesses, it should be noted that the lack of surround sound support and lack of USB ports can both be remedied ...
Summary: While the Lenovo ideacentre a720 has its strengths and weaknesses, it should be noted that the lack of surround sound support and lack of USB ports can both be remedied by using 3rd party devices such as the Sabrent USB Soundcard and a USB hub. This machine may not be good for enterprise use or the power user but for the every day average joe it's a great machine.
under Pros it should have said Nice set of preloaded touch screen APPS AND GAMES. sorry for the typo!
Updated on Aug 11, 2012
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part number: 25643FU
- Description: Get the most out of your entertainment system with this beautiful, multimedia-optimized system, but do more than admire it from a safe distance - roll up your sleeves and make things happen with its useful, innovative touch technology.
General
- Desktop type Gaming system ,
Monitor included,
All-in-one desktop system - Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Color Silver
- Localization English
Processor / Chipset
- Type Intel Core i5 3 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- CPU Qty 1
- Max CPU Qty 1
- Processor Main Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2,
Hyper-Threading Technology - Chipset Type Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Cache Memory
- Installed Size 3 MB
- Cache Per Processor 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 6 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC
- Memory Speed 1600 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC3-12800
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Features Dual channel memory architecture,
Unbuffered - Configuration Features 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 2 GB
Hard Drive
- Type HDD
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Interface Type Serial ATA-300 Serial ATA
- Spindle Speed 5400 rpm
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-600
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Hard Drive (3rd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer / BD-ROM - Serial ATA
Floppy Drive
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Card Reader
- Type 6 in 1 card reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick,
SDXC Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LED - Yes
- Diagonal Size 27 in
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 5000:1
- Monitor Features VibrantView,
Frameless Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type Digital and analog TV
- Digital TV Reception ATSC
Graphics Controller
- Type Plug-in card
- Interface Type PCI Express x16
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
- Video Memory 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Video Interfaces HDMI
Camera
- Form Factor Integrated
Input Device
- Type Mouse,
Keyboard Audio Output
- Type Integrated
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Compliant Standards Dolby Home Theater
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Keyboard Name Lenovo Ultraslim Wireless Keyboard
- Connectivity Wireless
Audio Input
- Type Stereo microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Mouse
- Connectivity Wireless
- Technology Laser
Networking
- Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111F
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 2.1,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.3,
IEEE 802.11b Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately),
Administrator password,
Power-on password - Compliant Standards RoHS
Expansion / Connectivity
- Bays 1 (total) / 0 (free) x External 5.25" x 1/6H (Slim Line),
1 (total) / 0 (free) x Internal 2.5" x 1/8H - Slots 2 (total) / 0 (free) x PCIe Mini Card,
2 (total) / 0 (free) x SO DIMM 204-pin,
1 (total) / 0 (free) x CPU - Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0,
2 x USB 3.0 ( 1 in front ),
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet),
1 x Microphone,
1 x Headphones,
1 x HDMI input,
1 x HDMI output Power
- Device Type Power adapter
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Provided 150 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
- Software Cyberlink PowerDVD,
CyberLink Power2Go,
Fruit Ninja,
CyberLink Youcam,
Lenovo Camera Fun Zone,
Angry Birds,
Skype,
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery,
Dolby Home Theater,
Lenovo OneKey Recovery,
Windows Live Essentials,
McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days trial),
Lenovo IdeaTouch Dimensions & Weight
- Width 25.9 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 19.3 in
- Weight 25.6 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site - response time: Next business day
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 3.8
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 3.9
Manufacturer info
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