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The world of the humble PC has changed. Where once the term 'desktop PC' conjured up images of a certain size and shape, these days the term doesn't necessarily relate to any particular form factor or use, as the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 and its ilk emphas...

Versatile design, Excellent connection options, Plenty of RAM, Capacious hard drive, VESA mountable...

Uninspiring CPU performance, Poor graphics prowess, Initially sluggish, Not upgradeable...

Anyone looking for the fastest PC ever built is going to be sorely disappointed with the performance on offer from the Lenovo IdeaPad Q190, but other than that, there's a lot to like here. It's versatile, well-priced and offers up a good selection of por...
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Small form factor systems are popular in cramped offices because of the tiny footprint, efficiency and low-cost, but the IdeaCentre Q190 pushes the boundaries. The Q190 is just 22mm wide and starts at £250 inc VAT - with Windows 8 operating system include...

Tiny form factor; Reasonable build quality; Breathtakingly cheap; Low power consumption...

Lack of power; Little versatility; Few business features...

A useful machine in a small form factor, but the Q190 is perhaps better suited to be a media entertainment hub rather than a full-blown work machine...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2013-11-16 02:57:24
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The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 ($399.99 list) is a compact Windows 8-equipped PC that can easily be tucked away behind your HDTV or monitor. Although its Intel Celeron 887 processor isn’t the strongest performer, it’s nonetheless a good value thanks to its bu...

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 compact desktop gives users a good way to jazz up their home theatre, provided they don't stray too far from its intended media purposes...
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The IdeaCentre Q190 from Lenovo is a very smart-looking mini PC with a long, slim design which can lay flat on your desk or upright in its supplied stand. It also comes with a VESA bracket for fixing to the back of your monitor. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q19...

The IdeaCentre Q190 looks the part and has decent build quality. The option optical digital output and optional matching Blu-ray drive make it good for home theatre use, but it could really do with a more modern processor as performance is somewhat lackin...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-01-11 01:06:58
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Meet the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190, a miniature PC that gives you full-fat Windows 8 in a compact shell, and can even be mounted on the back of your telly, all for a relatively low price of just £299.99. We put the base-model to the test to see just how w...

For a full-fat Windows 8 PC, Lenovo's managed to cram a lot of computer into a tiny amount of space: it measures up at just 155mm x 192mm, and is a mere 22mm thick. That means you can pretty much place it anywhere - even on the back of your TV, which Lenovo is intending for you to do with a VESA mount that's packed into the box. You won't find any gaudy colours or bright flashing LEDs here, as th...

Unfortunately the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 is not the fastest machine on the block. Lenovo has armed its base-model with only a low voltage 1.90GHz Intel Pentium processor that's paired with 4GB of RAM, meaning you won't be able to blaze through the latest games or utilise demanding applications. It's perfectly adequate for web browsing, typing up documents in Microsoft Office and as a media PC - b...

Lenovo's tiny Q190 is a brilliant little box that can act well both a basic PC and as a media hub - but only if your watching needs are strictly online and streamable. The higher-end model tops out at £429, and comes with a 1TB hard drive and a Blu-Ray...
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Mini PCs all save on space, making them perfect companions for messy desks. But while the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 is comparatively tall compared to other mini PCs we've tested, it's still incredibly slight. Measuring just 155x22x193mm, it's roughly the sam...

This tiny PC has plenty of ports and power for the price, but its lack of upgrade options make it less versatile than other ultra compact systems...
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Despite its diminutive size, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 (57327830) ($249.99 as tested) is a fully functional Windows 8.1 desktop PC that will run your basic everyday computing and home theater PC (HTPC) apps. About the size of a hardcover book, this Celer...

Reasonably priced, Sizable hard drive, Lots of ports...

No room for expansion, Middling performance...

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 is an affordable small-form-factor home theater PC offering plenty of I/O ports and a good amount of hard drive storage...
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