ThinkCentre M57p

ThinkCentre M57p
alaScore 83

35 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the value for money. The usability also gets good feedback. Some have doubts about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the ThinkCentre M57p is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Lenovo ThinkCentre m57p ECO

 

The ThinkCentre M57p's compact black metal case measures just 3.2 by 10.8 by 9.2 inches (HWD). It could even sit in a bracket mount (available from Lenovo) behind a standard LCD monitor, effectively turning it into an all-in-one PC. The system's...

Green PC with energy usage to match. ThinkCentre utilities and IT support. Small form factor. Easy to service. 45-watt processor. Intel vPro. EPEAT Gold. Energy Star 4.0. ThinkVantage Client Security (TPM). Three-year warranty

No expansion room. Bloatware. Limited to integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics ; Watch the Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p eco Video Review

The ThinkCentre M57p is a green corporate PC with power saving and powerful computing.

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Great Value for the Price

 

I can think of a dozen uses for this, but here are some ideas: - Lightweight web server - Workstation for entry level user - Workstation for a startup, non-for-profit, or other lean organization - Single purpose workstation for basic office users...

Inexpensive ; Green/low power consumption ; Solid build, typical ThinkCentre ; Surprisingly quick ; Runs Win7 just fine

Small drive ; Takes forever to boot

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great cheap computers

 

you might need to add an additional 2gb of DDR2 ram as it only has 2gb installed power supply gets kinda hot, air out the pc and power supply with some compressed air perfect solution for adding new pc's for new hires that are just doing run of the...

good deal for what you're getting, these lenovo's are built sturdy with unique case design making everything quick and easy to access

if you want to drop in a video card make sure you get one with low profile bracket and low heat sink height

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967

 

Product details General Platform Technology Intel vPro Technology Type Personal computer Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready Product Form Factor Small form factor Built-in Devices Speaker Embedded Security Trusted Platform...

Well this computer

none

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967

 

This is the most amazing technology, with its speed and efficiency and power. This product, lenovo ThinkCentre M57p ecological 6395 trendy, powerful, very effective. Embedded (core 2 duo E8200 sheep is to be an ephah, 160GB 2.66 GHz, 2gb HDD, Vis, will...

No

No

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967

 

This product adopts the membrane technology transfer (provide lenovo 3000 - like marble) has been designed and not tectum texture and easy to open and close, whether indicator open or closed, the computer screen clearly state, At the same time, 8CC...

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No

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967

 

The system provides a powerful functions. Also applied the newest technology. Lenovo (association) ThinkCentre M57p 9088ANC tower system adopts the Intel cool wisdom binuclear 233 GHz E6550 (2) processor, memory, 160GB 1024MB hard disk, GMA3100 sets,...

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Excellent

 

I originally bought the Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967 PC for a good friend, basically as an "upgraded thumb drive with a screen" capable of web browsing. Needless to say, with Linux, a 4 gb "drive..." wi-fi, web cam and not much else, it was pretty sad...

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9967

 

It adopted Core 2 Duo E8400 / 3 GHz processor, contian 1024 MB DDRII memory, 160 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive. Its design continued simple style of the ThinkCentre series, the whole machine use whole black designs, seriously generous. The machine box bottom...

ensuring the high operating speed

low Cost - effective

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9979 - Core 2 duo

 

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 9979 - Core 2 Duo E8400 3 GHz is a Core 2 Duo-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $900.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive....

160GB hard drive.

Intel GMA 3100 graphics chip

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Product Specifications

ThinkCentre M57p desktops are engineered exclusively for the way you work. Equipped with the latest Intel Dual Core technology, desktop performance is truly maximized. With the latest Intel vPro technology and long-term platform stability, the M57p provides outstanding manageability. Superior security features like USB ports that can be disabled individually, TPM capability across all platforms and ThinkVantage Client Security Solution make the M57p the most secure ThinkCentre desktops. In addition, features like complete hard drive back-up and immediate System Recovery safeguard your data at all times.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop slimline/Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Eco ultra small form factor/Small form factor/Tower/Ultra small form factor

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop slimline/Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Eco ultra small form factor/Small form factor/Tower/Ultra small form factor

Cache Memory

Installed Size:4MB/6MB
Per Processor Size:4MB/6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.7in/13.4in/17.3in/17in/9.5in
Height:15.7in/15.8in/3.2in/3.5in/3.9in
Weight:14.1lbs/16.3lbs/22.5lbs/7.3lbs/8.2lbs
Width:10.8in/10.9in/12.5in/6.9in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Level:EPEAT Gold

Header

Compatibility:PC
Localization:English/French
Manufacturer:Lenovo
Model:6073/6078/6088/6395/6397/9071/9088/9089/9160/9162/9164/9194/9196/9303/9326/9330/9967/9979
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p

Mainboard

Chipset Type:Intel Q35 Express
Data Bus Speed:1333MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Business black
Manufacturer Selling Program:Global Models Plus/TopSeller

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Type: None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Type:Network adapter

Optical Storage

Read Speed:16x/24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)/40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)/40x (CD) / 16x (DVD) / 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)/48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x/32x/32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Type:CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo/DVD/DVD / DVD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD-Writer/None
Write Speed:24x/40x (CD) / 16x (DVD/48x

OS Provided

Edition:Windows Vista Business
Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:2.33GHz/2.5GHz/2.66GHz/3.16GHz/3GHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core/Quad-Core
Processor Number:E6550/E6750/E8200/E8400/E8500/Q9300
Type:Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad/No CPU
Upgradability:Upgradable

RAM

Installed Size:0MB/1GB/2GB
Max Supported Size:4GB/8GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

On-Site Warranty:On-site
Type:3 years warranty /4 years warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

Storage Controller

RAID Level:RAID 0 / RAID 1/RAID 0 / RAID 1/RAID 1 / RAID 0

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type:IDE/None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:Serial ATA-300

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:0GB/160GB/250GB/320GB/500GB/80GB
OS Certified:Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) / Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Microsoft Windows Vista Business / Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate / Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits)/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate / Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits)/Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Platform Technology:Intel vPro Technology
Type:Personal computer

Video Memory

Installed Size:256MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Radeon HD 2400XT/Intel GMA 3100
HDCP compatible: Yes
Interface Type:PCI Express x16
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