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Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Athlon 64 X2 BE 2350
Clock speed: 2.1 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
Interfaces & networking
USB: 6
Ethernet: integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Radeon X1200
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics memory technology: HyperMemory
Graphics card: integrated
Video outputs: VGA
Audio
Sound card: ADI 1984 A
Audio outputs: microphone, headphone
Speakers: internal
Number of speakers: 1
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: small desktop
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.5x8.1x24.2 cm
Weight: 3.72 kg
Colour: black
Tool-free access: yes
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: parts and labour
Miscellaneous
Accessories: USB Optical Wheel Mouse, Preferred Pro USB Keyboard
Other: security slot in rear for optional Kensington Microsaver cable
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e

Editors rating
Rating: 6.0
Verdict

Businesses interested in cutting the power bills generated by their desktop PCs will be interested in Lenovo's ThinkCentre A61e. However, home office workers should avoid this system as it is short on performance and features compared to other small desktops.

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