Product Summary: Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 World's Smallest Fully-Functional Desktop PC Review

Computer maker Lenovo announced the IdeaCentre Q180, a consumer desktop PC no larger than a paperback book designed to turn a digital TV into a multimedia hub for accessing multimedia content, Web browsing and the IdeaCentre Q180 is world's smallest fully-functional desktop PC. The Q180 is also outfitted with 500GB HDD storage, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and an 8-in-1 card reader with SDXC format support and the wired connectivity is provided by HDMI, VGA, 4x USB 2.0 and 2x USB 3.0 ports. The Q180 starts at $349 for the base model with with prices escalating accordingly if you start adding options like a hand-held keyboard.

World Smallest Fully Functional Desktop PC

Lenovo announced the IdeaCentre Q180, a consumer desktop PC no larger than a paperback book, yet powerful enough to turn a digital TV into a multimedia hub for enjoying music, videos, games, web browsing and more. "With the IdeaCentre Q180, we upped our game in the compact PC category," said Nick Reynolds, executive director, Product Group Marketing, Lenovo. "Featuring the latest HD Graphics and Blu-ray 3D playback, the Q180 enables consumers to change the way they enjoy multimedia and the Web in their living room at an affordable price point." Light weight and similar in size to a paperback novel just 22 mm thick the world's smallest production PC still packs a punch and comes with the latest technology. Along with an Intel Atom dual core processor, up to 4GB DDR3 memory, 750GB HDD storage or 128GB SSD storage and 802.11bgn Wi-Fi, the Q180 also comes equipped with a VESA Mount that allows flexible fitting anywhere in the home including the back of most HDTVs and monitors. Featuring great multi-media support, the Q180 comes with Full HD 1080p output, including a Blu-ray drive, 7.1 channel surround sound, Blu-ray 3D and DirectX11 support to help create an authentic movie ambiance and state-of-the-art home-theater experience right in the living room. It also features fast USB 3.0 file transfer support, VGA and HDMI out ports and S/PDIF connectivity for your HDTV and sound system. The IdeaCentre Q180 also comes with a latest generation Lenovo wireless backlit handheld keyboard1, which can fit snuggly in the palm of your hand. From the comfort of a sofa, users can do just about anything via this multimedia control wirelessly, including adjusting surround sound settings, selecting HD movies or simply surfing the Web on the Q180. The IdeaCentre Q180 will be available November 22 on Lenovo.com starting at $349.