The Verge

Announced at CES 2012 and released in May, Lenovo's IdeaCentre A720 is an all-in-one with a 27-inch 1080p touchscreen display, powered by an Ivy Bridge processor, Nvidia GeForce graphics, and an optional hybrid hard drive/SSD set up.

Description

The updated version of Dell's XPS One 27 is a 27-inch all-in-one desktop for Windows 8. It now features an integrated touchscreen, as well as a 2560 x 1440 quad-HD resolution powered by Ivy Bridge processors and up to 16GB of RAM. The graphics card can be upgraded to a Nvidia GeForce 640M for the gaming crowd.

Otherwise the same as Vizio's debut all-in-one, the 27-inch model has been updated with a touchscreen for Windows 8. It features the same sharp design as its predecessor, Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, and storage upgradeable to include a 32 GB SSD.

• Width: 25.6 inches
• Height : 18.9 inches
• Depth: 8.66 inches
• Weight: 25.57 pounds
• Color: Silver / Black

Hardware

• Width: 26.14 inches
• Height : 19.32 inches
• Depth: 2.82 inches
• Weight: 35.16 pounds
• Color: Black

• Width: 25.98 inches
• Height : 20.20 inches
• Depth: 9.06 inches
• Weight: 16.6 pounds
• Color: Silver / Black

• Screen size (diagonal): 27 inches
• Backlight: LED
• Resolution (X): 1920 px
• Resolution (Y): 1080 px
• Touch technology: Capacitive
• Multitouch: Yes

Display (base)

• Screen size (diagonal): 27 inches
• Technology: LCD
• Resolution (X): 2560 px
• Resolution (Y): 1440 px
• Multitouch: Yes

• Screen size (diagonal): 27 inches
• Display surface: Glossy
• Technology: LCD
• Backlight: LED
• Resolution (X): 1920 px
• Resolution (Y): 1080 px
• PPI: 81.59
• Touch technology: Capacitive
• Multitouch: Yes

Processor (max)

• Brand: Intel
• Family: Ivy Bridge
• Model: Core i7 3770S
• Cores: 4
• Clockspeed: 3.1 GHz
• Turbo clockspeed: 3.9 GHz

• Brand: Intel
• Family: Ivy Bridge
• Model: Core i7-3610QM
• Cores: 4
• Clockspeed: 2.3 GHz
• Turbo clockspeed: 3.3 GHz

GPU (max)

• Discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
• Discrete GPU model: GeForce GT 640M
• Dedicated VRAM: 2 GB

• Discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
• Discrete GPU model: GeForce GT 640M LE
• Dedicated VRAM: 1 GB

• Options: HDD (5400RPM), Flash Memory (SSD)
• Base storage type: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base storage capacity: 1 TB
• Max. config HDD: 1 TB
• Max. config SSD: 64 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Memory card support: SD, Memory Stick, MMC

Storage

• Options: HDD (7200RPM), Hybrid Drive
• Base storage type: HDD (7200RPM)
• Base storage capacity: 1 TB
• Max. config HDD: 2 TB
• Max. config SSD: 32 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Memory card support: SD, Memory Stick, xD, MMC

• Options: HDD (5400RPM), Flash Memory (SSD)
• Base storage type: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base storage capacity: 1 TB
• Max. config SSD: 32 GB
• Max config hybrid: 1056 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Memory card support: SD

• Audio brand: Dolby Home Theater

Audio

• Audio brand: Waves MaxxAudio 4, Infinity Premium

• Speakers: 2
• Subwoofer: Yes
• Audio brand: SRS Premium Sound HD

• USB: 2
• USB 3.0: 2
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• HDMI: 1
• HDMI input(s): 1
• TV Tuner: Optional
• 3.5mm headphone: 1
• 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1

Ports

• USB 3.0: 6
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• HDMI: 1
• HDMI input(s): 1
• 3.5mm headphone: 1
• 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1

• USB 3.0: 4
• eSATA: 1
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• HDMI: 2
• 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1

Power

• PSU wattage: 235 W