Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27-in Table PC for Computing and Gaming

Subject: Systems | January 6, 2013 - 06:00 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, table pc, Lenovo, ideacentre, horizon, ces 2013, CES

Lenovo claims to be ushering in "an entirely new PC category" at CES this year with the IdeaCentre Horizon table PC.  That's right a table; though not a very large one with a 27-in display.  The hardware specifications aren't particularly interesting and include a 1080p display, Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, discrete graphics options topping out at the GeForce GT 620M, optional SSD, Bluetooth, 802.11n, etc.

We stopped by the Lenovo suite earlier in the week and got some hands-on time with the unit as well as a walk through of its features.  Check out the video here:

The 27-in display is actually capable of 10 point multi-touch capability and allows for "interpersonal" computing which simply means it is intended for more than one user at a time.  Lenovo claims that this makes it a family PC and for some unique cases including game nights and various kids-based applications.  Of course, you can tilt up to 90 degrees and use the machine for standard computing circumstances.

The Horizon is pretty thin at just over 1-in when looking at the profile.  It weighs almost 18 pounds and that wouldn't normally matter except that Lenovo has put a battery in this machine capable of keeping it running for up to 2 hours without a power connection.  The idea of a portable 27-in monitor with a 2 hour battery life is humorous to say the least but would still be useful for taking to the couch to use as a dinner table while watching TV and reading on your incredibly close 1080p screen.  Seriously though, the intention is to allow consumers to take the Horizon to the coffee table and play a game with the family without having to run a cable to the wall.

Lenovo is even going to have some gaming accessories included with the IdeaCentre Horizon including a striker, joystick and the coolest thing I've ever seen, an e-dice.  It will come preloaded with games from EA, Ubisoft and more importantly, Monopoly.  SOLD!

Pricing will start at $1699 and availability is schedule for early summer.  Check out the full press release after the break!

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