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Lenovo IdeaCentre B500: 23″ All-in-One PC

The other night, Lenovo introduced their new All -in-One PC and their first ever Core i7 powered gaming notebook. They’ve got the A600 and C300 series and it’s now complete with the IdeaCentre B500.

The B500’s design is inspired by the Transformers, according to Lenovo executives (saw some hints of it). This model will have a 23-inch display with full 1080p resolution (1920×1080 pixels).

ideacentre b500

The IdeaCentre B500 will have Core 2 Quad processors, up to 8GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, a DVD or Blu-Ray drive with option for a built-in TV tuner. The graphics card is an NVidia GeForce GTS 250 with 1GB RAM and similar flavors. The built-in speakers are powered by JBL. Comes with Windows 7 pre-installed.

b500
Accessories includes wireless keyboard and mouse, remote control that also acts as a motion-drive games controller and a VOIP handset.

The rig will be available starting January 2010 and will have a suggested retail price of Php49,000USD 835INR 70,785EUR 795CNY 6,081+ and up (depending on specs). Windows Experience Index gives the low-end model a score of 5.9 (c/o the HDD).

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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20 Comments

Pedro says:

15 years ago

OMG… Nice looking…would like one… Hope…
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Beeps says:

15 years ago

I would still prefer a laptop over this.
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berkano says:

15 years ago

looks like it could transform and become a decepticon hehe
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Pusang Kulog says:

15 years ago

Although not really a gaming rig, this thing is still hot and will make your PC home entertainment system rise to a new level.
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Edgar says:

15 years ago

The 1080p resolution is a big come-on. But if the SRP of Php49+k doesn’t include the Blu-Ray drive, then I’d rather get one of those 32″ LCD-TVs instead, for that 1080p reso. The Blu-Ray can wait.
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Darren says:

15 years ago

the ID design is kool!! damn it, like a sci-fi movie
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daddy joey says:

15 years ago

not bad for the price. :)
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marvin says:

15 years ago

parang ayoko nyan. baka kc bigla magtrasform tapos mamaril. nakakatakot.
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daddy joey says:

15 years ago

@marvin: lol!
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John Ray Cabrera says:

15 years ago

cool design factor. it looks like a building of alienware laptops.
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Drew says:

15 years ago

It looks like transformers… hehe i like it..
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hubes says:

15 years ago

is this touch screen?
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Jesus says:

15 years ago

Malaki nga ang probability na Decepticon ito. lol
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Reel Advice says:

15 years ago

Hm…i’m actually thinking this is worth the price considering the design plus the components inside! Awesome, just awesome!
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chris says:

15 years ago

Baka kasama niya ung radio na decepticon.
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Arun kumar says:

15 years ago

Feature rich ,super stylish design,best price…are you still on wait?
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tetchie says:

15 years ago

wish it could transform into a suit case…..then you could bring it anywhere.
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Jhay says:

15 years ago

It’s a good bargain. Though for the same price tag you could a MacBook, but hey, it’s a Lenovo so it’ll do.
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Robert says:

15 years ago

Oh myy. Seriously, I regret paying for my Core 2 Quad PC HP Pavilion that cost Php64,000 to me.

Arghhh! I’m craving for this one! I only wish if I could turn back time.

LOL. Seriously, the price is just right for those features, in fact it’s kinda has a *cheap* price.

I love to have this one!
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violet says:

15 years ago

where can i buy b500 (here in the phils.)… any ideas guys? la p ko nakikita sa mall nyan? san kya meron? help me plz? tnx
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