Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : IdeaCentre
  • Product name : IdeaCentre B500
  • Product code : 57-115271
  • Category : All-in-One PCs/Workstations
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  • Warranty: : 1 year
  • Long product name Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey :

    Intel Core2 Quad Q8400(2.66GHz), 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium 64

  • Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey :

    Space-savers with an attitude.
    Nimble processing, hard drive disc space and memory a-plenty, hard core graphics and more multimedia features than you ever dreamed possible packed into such a thin PC. And these no-nonsense PCs won't take over your desk.

    Full HD in one simply brilliant, space-saving design. If you're into gaming, you'll revel in lightning-fast, smooth playback. Into video? You'll love effortlessly editing video and photos, downloading movies, streaming and enjoying your music library.

    - Gorgeous 21" and 23" cinema-quality widescreen options;
    - 4-in-1 and 3-in-1 gaming remotes/air mouse options;
    - Optional multi-touch screen;
    - Fast and simple box-to-boot set up;
    - Simply plug this handy, discrete device in any room;
    - Wall-mountable options to create your own home theater;
    - Cool. contemporary designs you won't find anywhere else.

    B500. Leaner, faster and way more fun.
    You have all these cool games, movies, music and videos. A small screen won't create the ultimate cinematic experience you crave. If an edgy, bold and modern look with a spacious screen are more your style, take a gander at B500.

    Choose B500 and venture into an entirely new, HD entertainment zone. It's slim and discrete so you aren't limited on where to put it. Display like a TV in your family or living room or turn your room or dorm into a sweet multimedia haven. Share it with family, friends or keep it all to yourself, we won't tell.

    - Brilliant HD LED 23" widescreen panels;
    - Not big enough? Connect it to your TV and output to a larger screen;
    - Stream music, videos and music all day long;
    - Life-like, theater-style picture quality;
    - High-end, discrete/switchable graphics available;
    - Superior audio-Dolby® surround sound and JBL speakers;
    - Zippy, stutter-free wireless connectivity.

    B305. Budget-friendly family fun.
    Looking for a PC to share (or hide away in your room)? You probably have a list as long as your arm of must-haves.But then there's that niggling budget that keeps entering the equation.

    If you're looking for a multimedia PC for just yourself or an entire family to use, B305 might be the answer. It's so slim you can put it in place that's easily accessible and its clean design makes it functional, fun and stylish. You won't have to worry about messy wires or a bulky PC in the middle of your living room. Sound good? Check out the other options and features that make this one so popular.

    - Probably the most cost-effective all-in-one 21" display available;
    - Some models come with wall mount and multitouch options;
    - Sturdy enough to stand up to all that family fun you're planning;
    - Cool and modern without a tangle of wires to limit where you put it;
    - A handy, discrete device with easy set up is perfect for any room;
    - Full HD theatre-style audio and video. Need we say more;
    - Easy set up;
    - Ideal for Internet streaming and downloading.

  • Short summary description Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey :

    Lenovo IdeaCentre B500, 58.4 cm (23"), Full HD, Intel® Core™2 Quad, 4 GB, 500 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium

  • Long summary description Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey :

    Lenovo IdeaCentre B500. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 58.4 cm (23"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Quad, Processor frequency: 2.66 GHz. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Storage media: HDD. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M. Built-in camera. Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi DL. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Home Premium. Product colour: Grey

Specs
Display
Display diagonal 58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD
HD type Full HD
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor model Q8400
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 4
Processor frequency 2.66 GHz
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type L2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 W
Processor front side bus 1333 MHz
Processor socket LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor lithography 45 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Stepping R0
Bus type FSB
Processor codename Yorkfield
Processor series Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000 Series
FSB Parity
Processor code SLGT6
Tcase 71.4 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors 456 M
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 8
Processing Die size 164 mm²
Conflict-Free processor
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Storage
Total storage capacity 500 GB
Storage media HDD
Number of storage drives installed 1
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD speed 7200 RPM
HDD interface SATA
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M
Audio
Built-in speaker(s)
Built-in microphone
Camera
Built-in camera
Network
Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard 802.11g
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 6
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI port
Headphone outputs 1

Ports & interfaces
Microphone in
DC-in jack
PS/2 ports quantity 1
Design
Product colour Grey
Performance
Product type All-in-One PC
Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Operating system installed Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 37.5 x 37.5 mm
Embedded options available
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 38512
Power
AC adapter frequency 50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
Packaging content
Mouse included
Keyboard included
Remote control included
Other features
Storage drive interface Serial ATA
Reviews
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:79
Uk has collected 12 expert reviews for Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 58.4 cm (23") 1920 x 1080 pixels All-in-One PC 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M Windows 7 Home Premium 802.11g Grey and the average expert rating is 79 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
T3.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:08
Average rating:80
Lenovo’s Ideacentre B500 (0887-4AG) will split the all-in-one fanboys right down the middle. The robust angular brushed metal and orange grille feel a touch gauche compare to the cool sleek minimalism of the others. It doesn’t look or feel like a...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:08
Average rating:80
Lenovo describes the IdeaCentre B500 as a “Gaming all-in-one”. Sadly, this means it’s been cursed with the sort of styling that manufacturers believe appeals to gamers: lots of angular bits, some brushed-metal-effect plastic and rather more orange than...
  • The B500 works as a TV, gaming PC, multimedia centre and standard desktop; it's compact and effective but painfully expensive for its specification...
hardwarebistro.com
Updated:
2016-12-28 19:05:44
Average rating:90
Lenovo is a Chinese-based MNC computer vendor which produces desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, storages, IT software and other IT related hardware/software. In year 2005 Lenovo completed the acquisition of IBM's Personal Computing Division, m...
  • Super slim AllOneIn desktop, Decent hardware, Stylish design, Wellbuilt machine, Large 23" wide HD LED display, Bluetooth keyboard & mouse, Dual TV turner (Digital/Analog), Unique feature like addon lamp...
  • Not as cheaper as other, Not a touch screen machine...
hardwarebistro.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:90
Lenovo is a Chinese-based MNC computer vendor which produces desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, storages, IT software and other IT related hardware/software. In year 2005 Lenovo completed the acquisition of IBM's Personal Computing Division, m...
  • Super slim AllOneIn desktop, Decent hardware, Stylish design, Wellbuilt machine, Large 23" wide HD LED display, Bluetooth keyboard & mouse, Dual TV turner (Digital/Analog), Unique feature like addon lamp...
  • Not as cheaper as other, Not a touch screen machine...
maximumpc.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:80
Great price/performance ratio, but no touch screen If you don’t like highly reflective displays and don’t care about a touch-screen user interface, Lenovo’s IdeaCentre B500 is the all-in-one to buy. It’s the fastest machine in the bunch, and it’s attra...
  • Best speakers and benchmark performance; strong price point.
  • No touchscreen; 100Mb/s Ethernet; no wallmount option.
pcmag.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:80
The Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 ($1,399 direct) eschews trendy features like a touchscreen and HDMI inputs in favor of rock solid 3D, HD, and multimedia performance. You won't miss the touchscreen once you put this entertainment-oriented system on your d...
  • Bright beautiful 1080p HD screen. Less screen/bezel reflections than competitor. Discrete 3D graphics. Blu-ray player. TV tuner. Analog A/V in. Wireless everything (keyboard, mouse, Wi-Fi). Minimal bloatware. Ambient lighting. Motion control remote.
  • No HDMI. No eSATA. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse slow to wake. No 5GHz 802.11a or 802.11n networking. A little pricier than rivals.
  • If you're looking for HD enjoyment, multimedia processing, and 3D power, the Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 is the all-in-one PC to get. The addition of Blu-ray, Internet, and even an HDTV tuner, all provide you with the HD sources you want...
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:70
Lenovo generally means business. The company's ThinkPad laptop line (introduced by IBM in 1992) is an industry standard, outfitting countless road warriors with characteristically somber black boxes. But the IdeaCentre B500 ($1400, as configured) is an...
  • Attractive chassis, Strong performance...
  • Lacks a touchscreen, Finicky wireless keyboard connectivity...
  • It doesn't have a touchscreen, but Lenovo's IdeaCentre B500 offers a striking design, great performance, and an integrated TV tuner. Shop for the IdeaCentre B500 MerchantPriceMerchant RatingLENOVO (PC World) $1399.00 Learn More » See more from 1 vendo...
computershopper.com
Updated:
2014-04-18 01:22:11
Average rating:84
when we reviewed the Gateway One ZX6810-01, we tagged it as the most powerful all-in-one (AIO) PC we'd ever seen. Since then, comparable models from competing brands have made their way through our testing labs, thoug...
  • Powerful components for an all-in-one PC, Good productivity performance, Blu-ray drive...
  • No HDMI port, Not-for-everybody aesthetics...
  • Its design may be polarizing, but the gamer-centric B500 is one of the most powerful, feature-packed all-in-one PCs we've seen. (And it's priced less than some of its competition.)...