Neowin Giveaway: Lenovo A70Z - Winner Selected


Recommended Posts

"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.

  • Like 1
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Microsoft announces the return of Xbox exclusives with Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Microsoft had plenty of announcements to make today at the Xbox Games Showcase celebrating 25 years of the gaming brand. Now, under the leadership of the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Xbox games are going back to their original release methods. She appeared in the livestream itself to announce the return of Xbox console exclusives. This means two major upcoming games from first-party studios won't be coming to PlayStation or Nintendo consoles: Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition and Clockwork Revolution from InExile. Both titles will only be coming out on Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows PCs, ditching any plans they had for PlayStation. "These are not timed exclusives," confirmed Microsoft. "We’re committed to investing in and growing XBOX both on console and beyond." The company confirmed that any already announced Xbox titles for PlayStation, under previous leadership, will continue to arrive for the rival platform. This means games like the new Halo remake, Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and State of Decay 3 will still be available on PlayStation, either at launch or later. It sounds like any new projects announced by the company will avoid other consoles in the same way. Microsoft first opened the floodgates by bringing titles like Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Pentiment to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles back in 2024. Since then, almost every new game release from Xbox Game Studios has arrived for rival consoles alongside Xbox and PC. This decision follows Sony's plans to ditch its own multiplatform releases too. Outside of multiplatform live service titles, the PlayStation maker is even abandoning its PC porting endeavors that started years ago.
    • I'm missing the beginning part of this equation... but for the sake of the convo, you don't get to take a $250(?) set of normally priced RAM, jack it up to over $500/600/800 just because of a market shift, then lower it back down to more than what it was originally and call that a "sale". Not the author of this post... the manufacturer/seller.
    • SpaceX has secured a significant cloud-services deal with Google, agreeing to a monthly payment of $920 million for computing power.  This agreement, covers approximately 110,000 NVIDIA GPUs and other components.... https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/investments/google-to-buy-computing-from-spacex-at-920-million-per-month/131543026    
    • no thanks is overpriced and its not the fastest ram neither.
    • It is, but it also has a bad performance reputation even on high-end gaming PCs. Some people say it's the engine's fault, others say it's the games developers' fault, who knows... At the end of the day, for the average gamer, the take is this: PC game with Unreal Engine 5? Be affraid and cross your fingers, it's a 50/50 chance.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Proficient
      Eric Biran went up a rank
      Proficient
    • Dedicated
      Conjor earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Week One Done
      Windows Guy earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Dedicated
      Mark Spruce earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Collaborator
      conkir earned a badge
      Collaborator
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      479
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      243
    3. 3
      Steven P.
      72
    4. 4
      +Edouard
      66
    5. 5
      FloatingFatMan
      65
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!