Neowin Giveaway: Lenovo A70Z - Winner Selected


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"Space-saving, simple set up and clutter-free"

I love my main desktop system.. but the thing is a behemoth. About the size of a mini-refrigerator, and enough cabling to make even the most masochistic nerd cry. Something that has near zero cables? I think my brain would implode.

Product Line: Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z

Processor 64-bit Computing: Yes

Clock Speed: 2.93 GHz

Installed Qty: 1

Manufacturer: Intel

Max Supported Qty: 1

Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core

Processor Main Features: Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit , Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

Processor Number: E7500

Type: Core 2 Duo

Optical Storage

Interface Type: Serial ATA

Type: DVD-Writer

Bay Provided

Form Factor: 5.25" x 1/6H (Slim Line)

Form Factor (metric): 13.3 cm x 1/6H (Slim Line)

Free Qty: 0

Total Qty: 1

Type: Front accessible

Form Factor: 3.5" x 1/3H

Form Factor (metric): 8.9 cm x 1/3H

Type: Internal

Service & Support Details

Response Time: Next business day

Storage Hard Drive

Capacity: 320 GB

Installed Qty: 1

Interface Type: Serial ATA-300

Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm

Type: Standard

Audio Input

Type: Microphone

Audio Output

Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

Form Factor: Integrated

Type: Sound card

RAM

Data Integrity Check: Non-ECC

Features: Dual channel memory architecture

Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin

Installed Size: 4 GB

Input Device

Type: Keyboard , Mouse

Interface Provided

Connector Type: 4 pin USB Type A

Location (AA): 3 front, 3 rear

Qty: 6

Type: Hi-Speed USB

Connector Type: 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)

Qty: 1

Type: Serial

Connector Type: RJ-45

Interface: Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Type: Network

Connector Type: Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Interface: Input

Type: Microphone

Interface: Output

Type: Headphones

Mainboard

Chipset Type: Intel G41 Express

Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz

Modem

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color: Business black

Networking

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n , IEEE 802.3

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n

Ethernet Controller(s): Realtek RTL8111DL

Features (AA): ACPI support

Form Factor: Integrated

Remote Management Protocol: DMI 2.0

Type: Network adapter

Wireless Protocol: 802.11b/g/n

Optical Storage (2nd)

Type: None

OS Provided

Edition: Windows 7 Professional

Family: Windows 7

Type: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

Support Details Full Contract Period: 1 year

Support Details Location: On-site

Support Details Service Included: Parts and labor

Support Details Type: Limited warranty

Support Details Service Included: Phone consulting

Support Details Type: Technical support

Service & Support

On-Site Warranty: On-site

Type: 1 year warranty

Slot Provided

Free Qty: 0

Total Qty: 1

Type: PCI Express Mini Card

Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin

Free Qty: 1

Total Qty: 2

Type: Memory

Form Factor: LGA775 Socket

Type: Processor

Software

Microsoft Office Ready: Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

Type: Adobe Flash Player , Adobe Reader , Lenovo Online Data Backup , Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial) , Norton Internet Security 2009 (30 days subscription) , Roxio Creator Business Edition , Roxio My DVD , Skype , ThinkVantage Power Manager , ThinkVantage Product Recovery , ThinkVantage System Update , ThinkVantage Toolbox

Storage Controller

Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-300

Form Factor: Integrated

Installed Qty: 1

Type: Serial ATA

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity: 320 GB

Type: Personal computer

Video Output

Form Factor: Integrated

Graphics Processor Vendor: Intel GMA X4500

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor: All-in-one

Manufacturer Form Factor: All-in-one

Cache Memory

Installed Size: 3 MB

Per Processor Size: 3 MB

Type: L2 cache

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes

Keyboard

Interface: USB

Keyboard Name: Preferred Pro USB

Mouse

Features: Scroll

Interface: USB

Technology: Optical

Storage Hard Drive (3rd)

Type: None

Video Memory

Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

I like that the Lenovo A70z is easy to upgrade. The page claims that it is one of the most easily-upgradeable AIO PCs out there. It seems to have all the features I require right now, but I like knowing that this PC can still handle the latest technological advancements 2,3, or even 5 years from now!

To Enter:

?To enter, visit this thread and

?Paste your favorite feature from Lenovo?s A70Z website found here and

?One entry per day and

?Must be a US or Canadian resident.

Update: To enter, paste your favorite feature from the website, those who have pasted configurations will have their entries counted too.

Here's my favorite feature:

"Easy hard-drive access

Avoid squandering IT resources on time-consuming maintenance. Unlike most all-in-one PCs on the market, A70z is simple to upgrade. It's less strain on IT resources and your budget. "

It's annoying when the hardest part of upgrading your system is getting the case or access panel back on.

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