Desktop computers were finally outpace by laptops recently showing that most users want a small, portable machine rather than a bulky desktop. Still some users want desktop computers, yet many don’t want a bulky multi-piece traditional PC. For this type of user, Lenovo has announced its new IdeaCenter A600 all-in-one desktop computer. Lenovo claims that the A600 is one of the thinnest all-in-one machines to ever ship at only 1-inch thick at its thinnest point. The machine offers a 21.5-inch frameless screen that has a resolution of 1920×1080 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The integrated sound system offers Dolby Home Theater sound and has a built-in sub-woofer. The high screen resolution is ideal for the available Blu-ray player option and an optional digital TV tuner is available for watching TV.

Lenovo A600

Lenovo includes an interesting remote control that not only controls media functions from across the room, but it doubles as a motion sensitive game controller allowing gamers to play from the couch with the remote only. The remote also functions as a VOIP handset and an air mouse. The machine offers Intel Pentium Dual Core and Core 2 Duo mobile processors and uses DDR 3 RAM form 1GB to 4GB. Storage space is up to 1TB and the integrated graphics support DX10. Buyers can option the machine with discrete ATI graphics cards as well. Lenovo says the machine will start at $999, but if you option the rig with Blu-ray, discrete graphics and lots of storage the price will go north of starting price very quickly.