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The editors liked
Tiny form factor
Reasonable build quality
Breathtakingly cheap
Low power consumption
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
Versatile design
Excellent connection options
Plenty of RAM
Capacious hard drive
VESA mountable
The editors didn't like
Lack of power
Little versatility
Few business features
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
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...
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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Published: 2013-07-31, Author: Alan , review by: techradar.com
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...
Published: 2013-05-21, Author: Mike , review by: itpro.co.uk
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....
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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Published: 2014-11-21, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
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....
Published: 2014-06-30, Author: Mark , review by: about.com
Jun 30 2014 - With people using their home theater systems for more than just watching TV, computers like the Lenovo Q190 are probably going to become more popular. This tiny system runs nearly silent and provides more than enough performance to match a s...
Compact and quiet, Good selection of ports, given its size, Monitor mounting kit included, Inexpensive
Configuration differences between retailers can be confusing, No DVI port
This top-value mini-PC is like a cheap, reliable compact car: It’s not super-fast or flashy, but it’s inexpensive and has the performance you need for everyday tasks, such as productivity work and media playback....
Although it isn't the strongest performer, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 desktop gives users a good way to jazz up their home theatre, provided they don't stray too far from its intended media purposes....
