Lenovo releases a “Mac mini” more ecological than that of Apple on one point

Lenovo is also preparing for its CES 2023 and has planned to mark the occasion by announcing many products a few weeks before the show. Among others, a mini PC was presented: the IdeaCentre Mini, with an elegant design, which fits in a volume of one litre. Above all, it is possible to change the RAM.

The mini PC market is doing well, with several new models in recent months. If the reference remains the Mac Mini M1we were entitled to Microsoft ARM PCau NUC 13 Extreme d’Intel (although it doesn’t have much of a mini PC anymore) as well as at Xiaomi mini a few days ago. It’s the turn of Lenovo to update his mini PC, the IdeaCentre Mini, as the CES 2023 where it will be presented to the whole world. In addition to this computer, Lenovo is updating its ThinkPad X1 line with two new SKUs as well as its PC screens with some technological innovations.

The latest generation of Intel Core processors and more

Lenovo made the logical choice to equip its new desktop computer with the twelfth generation Intel Core processors, the latest. A processor accompanied by the Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics chip.

But his IdeaCentre Mini is also entitled to 8 or 16 GB of DDR4 memory in SO-DIMM format which can be upgraded unlike the new Mac mini. To extend its lifespan. It is also equipped with a SSD storage with a capacity of 256, 512 or 1 TB.

The rear connector of the Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini // Source: Lenovo

In terms of connectivity, this fixed PC has the Wi-Fi 6 for optimal throughput speeds, as well as Bluetooth 5.2. It will be delivered with Windows 11 Pro in some markets, or Windows 11 Home.

A versatile and elegant design

With its small size, this mini PC can be installed anywhere, even on a corner of the desk, the proof: it fits in one hand. Its weight is also quite reduced since it is 1.81 kg. It can be installed both horizontally and vertically, thanks to the metal support provided.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini // Source: Lenovo

On the back of the machine are an RJ45 Ethernet port, three ports USB-A (two USB 3.2 Gen 2 and one USB 2.0), one port USB-C Thunderbolt 4, un port HDMI 2.1 and a DisplayPort port. On the front are a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB-C port and a headphone jack.

This mini PC from Lenovo will be available in July 2023 from 599 euros for the lowest configuration.


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