Lenovo has released the latest additions to its ThinkCentre desktop PC line designed for business users. The ThinkCentre E63z boasts a blend of essential features and affordable performance into a thin all-in-one form factor. Lenovo also introduced a new member of its “Tiny” series with the M53 desktop PC. The M53 features Intel Pentium power, wireless connectivity, and the USB keyboard power-on technology allowing the user to power up from a keyboard. In addition, Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre M79, available in mini tower or small form factor, includes Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 for enhanced security and enhanced remote management capability.
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Designed with businesses in mind, these desktops now feature Smart USB Protection, giving users or IT managers the ability to control access and usage of USB ports, and Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) support to boost system performance.
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ThinkCentre E63z
The E63z features Smart USB Protection, CompuTrace support, †a Kensington slot that doubles as a chassis lock, and 19.5- inch HD+ WLED screen, also available with touch and includes an integrated camera optimized for voice over IP. Models powered by Intel Core i3 processors also include HDMI out port, a card reader, and a Rapid Charge USB port to keep mobile devices powered up.
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ThinkCentre M53
The M73 and M93p include a remote power up option with a supported keyboard and flexible mounting solutions. It also shares accessories and power connectors with other “Tiny” desktops. A free system management tool (PC Cloud Manager 3.0) is included and Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 optimizes system cooling and fan acoustics to help maximize reliability.
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ThinkCentre M79
Equipped with the latest AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), the ThinkCentre M79 features SSD or SSHD options to help further boost system performance, and both small form factor and mini tower models can support three independent displays with the optional second DisplayPort connector.
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The M79 features the same Smart USB Protection of the other models, but also includes TPM 1.2 for enhanced data protection. Users can remotely manage their desktop through the enhanced management capability of DASH (Desktop and Mobile Architecture for System Hardware) 1.1. ThinkCentre M79 also features the same ICE 3.0 cooling system of the M53.
The ThinkCentre E63z and M79 are available now with prices starting at $479 and $449, respectively. The ThinkCentre E63z with Intel Core i3 models will be available later in the year. Lenovo has not set a release date for the ThinkCentre M53, but prices for the tiny desktop start at $439.
