Lenovo IdeaCentre B540

Lenovo IdeaCentre B540

The B540 comes in a newly redesigned chassis, which is more svelte than older Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 series systems. Like many all-in-one desktops, the B540's components are built into the screen, which follows the easel style: The screen rests on two removable feet, with an easel-like stand in the rear propping up the screen. The hinge and screen support are much less complex than Lenovo's other new all-in-one form factor on the Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 . A benefit to the easel style is that you can easily slide the keyboard underneath the system when you're not using it, another is the optional VESA mount, which lets you bolt the B540 to the wall or an articulating arm. The IdeaCentre B540 comes with a seamless glass panel over its touch screen, which allows the user to use the whole touch sensitive surface: older indented touch screens are a little less precise at the edges of the screen. The IdeaCentre B540 is designed to be a video enthusiast desktop. It includes instant-on TV viewing using a built-in HDTV tuner. You don't even need to turn the Windows 7 system on to watch TV. Other video enthusiast features include 3D (with glasses), true 1080p HD (1,920 by 1,080 resolution) screen, and Blu-ray option, so you can use the B540 as a 23-inch desktop theater.