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Lenovo releases a “Mac mini” that is greener than Apple’s on one point

Lenovo is also gearing up for its CES 2023 and has planned to mark the occasion by announcing many products just 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 liter. 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 M1, we have been treated to the PC under ARM from Microsoft, the NUC 13 Extreme from Intel (although it doesn’t have much of a mini PC anymore) as well as the Xiaomi mini a few days ago . It’s Lenovo’s turn to update its mini PC, the IdeaCentre Mini, as CES 2023 approaches, where it will be unveiled to the world. In addition to this computer, Lenovo is updating its ThinkPad X1 range with two new references and the screens of its PCs 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 latest 12th generation Intel Core processors to date. A processor accompanied by the Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics chip.

But its IdeaCentre Mini is also entitled to 8 or 16 GB of DDR4 memory in SO-DIMM format that can be upgraded unlike the new Mac mini. To extend its life. It also has 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 desktop PC has Wi-Fi 6 for optimal speeds and Bluetooth 5.2. It will ship 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 low as it is 1.81kg. It can be installed both horizontally and vertically, thanks to the supplied metal support.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini // Source: Lenovo

On the back of the machine are an RJ45 Ethernet port, three USB-A ports (two USB 3.2 Gen 2 and one USB 2.0), one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port, one HDMI 2.1 port, and one 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 starting at 599 euros for the lowest configuration.


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