Lenovo Windows 8-based home theater PC 'IdeaCentre Q190

Lenovo has announced the release of its new range of Windows 8-based home entertainment desktop PC Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190. According to Lenovo, the Q190 desktop PC is the world’s “smallest full-function” PC that measures just 22mm in width.Lenovo’s mini IdeaCentre Q190 is a spec-bumped version of the PC maker’s previous Q180 home entertainment system. Announced on Thursday, the Q190 comes complete with a third-generation Intel Core i3 processor, a terabyte-large hard drive, a 24GB SSD cache, and up to 8GB of memory. It is also compatible with Windows 8.

“Lenovo is committed to making PC innovation accessible to all, and the IdeaCentre Q190 and latest C-Series AIOs deliver just that,” said Ouyang Jun, Executive Director and General Manager, IdeaCentre Business Unit. “Whether it’s the subtle, space-saving design of the Q190 that transforms your living room TV or monitor into a home theater, or the sleek look, powerful performance and family friendly features of the C-Series AIOs, Lenovo’s latest desktop PCs are designed to meet the entertainment needs of any household.”
  Lenovo's new home entertainment system brings full HD graphics to TV screens along with 7.1 channel surround sound via HDMI, and comes with a compact multimedia remote. Other than HDMI, the Q190 comes with an Ethernet port, VGA, S/PDIF, and USB 3.0 connectivity.
The compact PC is specifically designed to take care of the users’ home entertainment needs. For multimedia needs, there is an optional Blu-ray disc player and wireless multimedia remote with built-in mini backlit keyboard and mouse to control the system from a distance. The Lenovo IdeaCenter Q190 is available in January at a starting price of US$ 349.