Lenovo IdeaCentre B520

• alaTest.co.uk

  10 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Lenovo Ideacentre B520 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 8/10. Comparing these reviews to 117844 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 95/100 (or 9.5 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.

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• expertreviews.co.uk

  10 out of 10

Summary: Lenovo's IdeaCentre B520 is one of the most feature-packed all-in-one PCs we've seen. It has a 23in 1,920x1,080 LCD touchscreen, which is fairly standard, but this one is also 3D-ready. The PC has a mobile 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT555M graphics processor...

Conclusion: This impressive all-in-one entertainment PC can handle everything from games to 3D movies

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• pcworld.com

  9 out of 10

Summary: It is rare to find an all-in-one desktop that can be compared to a gaming machine, but Lenovo took on the challenge with the IdeaCentre B520 (listed, as configured, at $1799, as of 10/13/2011). Is it possible to deliver a smooth gaming performance with...

Conclusion: The Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 is a nice step forward for All-in-Ones, but it lacks some high-end features while retaining a high-end price.

Pro : Powerful machine with a slim design ; Great media center functionality

Cons : Pricey ; Lackluster port selection

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• cnet.com

  7 out of 10

Summary: Lenovo's IdeaCentre B520 is one of the first all-in-one desktops we've seen with a built-in 3D display. While we're not crazy about the idea of 3D viewing in general, building the technology into an all-in-one makes a lot of sense. A lower-midrange...

Conclusion: Lenovo's IdeaCentre B520 is an amazingly well-equipped all-in-one for its price. You'll come for the 3D feature, but you should stay for the sheer value.

Pro : The fully featured Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 offers an impressive assortment of digital entertainment for its price, including 3D viewing capability

Cons : We wouldn't recommend this system for hard-core gamers due to its only adequate gaming performance

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• pcmag.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: The B520 has a bunch of external ports for expansion, including six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI in, HDMI out, composite video AV in, and the usual audio and Ethernet ports. The system lacks newer ports like USB 3.0 and eSATA, but the two HDMI ports and...

Conclusion: HD video enthusiasts will totally "get" the Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 all-in-one desktop. It can hook up to any video source from the past 30 years, from the latest 3D Blu-ray player to that old VCR you have in the closet.

Pro : Built-in 3D (with glasses). Blu-ray player. Seamless touch screen. Built-in 5.1 surround simulation. Very good multimedia benchmark scores. HDMI in and HDMI out. Easy to open chassis for hard drive and memory upgrades. Comes with Angry Birds

Cons : External IR receiver for remote takes up USB port. Expensive. Glossy screen. Not a lot of 3D programming yet. Motion mouse and Kinect-like Camera Fun Zone are technologies waiting for developers to create games for them. No USB 3.0 or eSATA. Extra...

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