Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e
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CNET Review
The Good: Small, power-conscious design; strong suite of recovery and system management software.
The Bad: Power-savings sacrifices too much performance; spare features compared to other, less expensive desktops; limited expandability options.
The Bottom Line: Any business interested in cutting its power bills generated by its work-a-day desktop fleet might be interested in the ThinkCentre A61e, but home office workers or anyone interested in a smaller PC should stay far away from this system that has a major performance and features deficit compared to other small desktops.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 65/100. Comparing these reviews to 35118 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: No speed demon but a small, quiet and understated desktop PC
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: If you looking for a no-frills home-office PC and don't have much desk space, then Lenovo's Thinkcentre A61e might be just what you need.
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No Rating
pcmag.com
Review Summary: Lenovo's ThinkCentre a61e shows that energy efficiency is good for two kinds of green: the kind that saves your business and the kind that saves the planet.
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No Rating
iloveindia.com
Review Summary: Lenovo India has launched the ThinkCentre A61e Ultra SFF Desktop PC. The computer is an irresistible combination of small size, light weight and low energy consumption.
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 644912U
General
- Type Personal computer
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Product Form Factor Ultra small form factor
- Built-in Devices Speaker
- Width 10.8 in
- Depth 9.5 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 7.3 lbs
- Color Business black
- Localization English
- Desktop type Budget desktop system, Vista certified system, Small-form-factor PC
Processor
- Type AMD Athlon X2 BE-2350 / 2.1 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 1 MB
- Cache Per Processor 1 MB ( 2 x 512 KB )
Mainboard
- Chipset type AMD 690V
- Data bus speed 1000 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
- Min operating temperature 50 ?F
- Max operating temperature 95 ?F
- Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
- Sound emission 27 dBA
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Storage controller interface channel qty 2
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
- (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-133
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1200
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio, SoundMAX
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard name Preferred Pro USB
- Keyboard interface USB
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - PCI Express x1 - Integrated
- Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5786
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
- Features ACPI support, Wake on LAN (WoL)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Power-on password, Hard drive I/O control, Unattended start mode, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Administrator password, USB port control, Boot sequence control
- Compliant Standards CUL, C-Tick, UL, JEITA, CE, 80 PLUS, GOST, CB, IRAM, NOM, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B, ACA, SABS, SASO, FCC Part 15 B, TUV GS
Power
- Power device type Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 130 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage System Update, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Windows Live Search, InterVideo WinDVD, Sonic RecordNow!, Google Picasa, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license
Environmental Standards
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Antimony, beryllium, phthalates free no
- Antimony, beryllium, phthalates free (in Greenpeace points) 0
- BFR free product no
- BFR free product (in Greenpeace points) 0
- Components availability (years) 5
- Components availability (years) (in Greenpeace points) 5
- Energy during production analysis no
- Energy during production analysis (in Greenpeace points) 0
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
- Idle power/External adapter exceeding Energy Star (%) 14 %
- Idle power/External adapter exceeding Energy Star (%) (in Greenpeace points) 3
- Number of RoHS excemptions used 3
- Number of RoHS excemptions used (in Greenpeace points) 8
- Number of upgradeable parts 4
- Number of upgradeable parts (in Greenpeace points) 5.6
- PVC free product no
- PVC free product (in Greenpeace points) 0
- Power saving criteria fulfilled 1
- Power saving criteria fulfilled (in Greenpeace points) 1
- Power saving information provided yes
- Power saving information provided (in Greenpeace points) 2
- Recyclability rate (%) 83 %
- Recyclability rate (%) (in Greenpeace points) 4
- Shipped with power saving enabled yes
- Shipped with power saving enabled (in Greenpeace points) 2
- Special innovation points no
- Special innovation points (in Greenpeace points) 0
- Stand-by mode better than Energy Star (%) 1 %
- Stand-by mode better than Energy Star (%) (in Greenpeace points) 1
- Total Adjusted Greenpeace points 3.66
- Upgradeable product yes
- Upgradeable product (in Greenpeace points) 2
- Visibility (amount of website navigation required) 4
- Visibility (amount of website navigation required) (in Greenpeace points) 2
- Warranty given (years) 1
- Warranty given (years) (in Greenpeace points) 1
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