Lenovo IdeaCentre B520

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Pros:

Powerful machine with a slim design.
Great media center functionality.
Built-in 3D (with glasses).

Cons:

Pricey.
Lackluster port selection.

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Last revision on October 30, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Powerful machine with a slim design
Great media center functionality
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

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey
Lackluster port selection
External IR receiver for remote takes up USB port
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

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By Expert Reviews on March 11, 2012

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....

By PC Mag on August 29, 2011

Ideal para los amantes de los videos en alta resolución y que busquen un equipo "All-in-one", es decir, que no tenga un CPU como tal sino que todo esté en el monitor. Además, sus opciones de conectividad permiten enchufarle casi cualquier...

By Parentesis on March 28, 2012