• Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 and ThinkCentre E63z Desktop PCs announced

This post is about the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 and Lenovo E63z Desktop PCs. First the press release is available below, followed by the features and specifications of Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop PCs.

New Lenovo Desktop PCs Power Up for Business

Latest generation ThinkCentre Tiny M-Series and E63z All-in-One desktops offer users increased power and productivity 

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – October 15, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced updates to its ThinkCentre line designed for business users. The ThinkCentre M83 desktop PC is the newest member of the M Series “Tiny” space-saving desktops and the stylish and slim ThinkCentre E63z all-in-one is now available with Intel® Core™ i3 processors for an even more responsive PC experience.

“Lenovo remains focused on expanding and improving upon its existing Think product lines to power businesses of all sizes,” said Ouyang Jun, vice president and general manager, Desktop and Visuals, Lenovo.   “Our new ThinkCentre M83 ‘Tiny’, along with the update to our E63z, are the latest in our ongoing efforts to meet user demands for optimal performance, reliability and manageability.”

The portfolio of ThinkCentre products are designed for business user productivity with increased processing power and space saving designs. Additionally, the products feature Lenovo's Smart USB Protection, allowing users and IT managers controlled access to USB ports in addition to Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) support to boost system performance. The products all meet industry energy use standards with solid Energy Star 6.0 ratings, contributing to a smart, green environment.


ThinkCentre M83

New to the family of Lenovo “Tiny” form factor desktop PCs, the ThinkCentre M83 is a full featured micro desktop taking productivity and efficiency to the next level for large enterprises. Small in size with a flexible mounting solution to make best use of desk space, the system features forward-looking technology, including 4th Intel Core processors and support for up to three independent displays. The M83 also comes equipped with manageability tools including PC Cloud Manager 3.0, a free system management tool and Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 that optimizes system cooling and fan acoustics to help maximize reliability.

ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One

The ThinkCentre E63z, announced in August, is getting a performance boost with an Intel Core i3 Processor, providing the latest Intel technology at a competitive price with stability, manageability and green environment capabilities. Ideal for cost-conscious small businesses, the ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 packs the same essential features - with even better performance - into the same slim and stylish all-in-one form factor at just 37.5mm thick.  The Core i3 processor also supports an HDMI out port, card reader, and a Rapid Charge USB port not available in the previous model.


Pricing and Availability
 

• The ThinkCentre M83 Tiny will be available in October, starting at approximately $599.
• The ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One will be available from December, starting at approximately $699.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop Features and Specifications

ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop | Features

Small Form Factor Pro

The new small form factor (SFF) pro design features the compactness of the SFF with the expansion ability of a tower. The SFF desktops weigh in at 16.5 lbs and support both horizontal and vertical orientations.

Platform Stability

The M83 desktop features Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) and a 27-month life cycle with no planned hardware changes that affect the preloaded software image. Image stability for long-term deployments helps to reduce transition, qualification, and testing costs to ensure savings for your business.

Multiple Monitor Display

Maximize productivity with independent display support for up to three monitors – or four via Mosaic Mode. The expanded work area and easier navigation between applications helps reduce errors and improve productivity as you extend your desktop across multiple monitors. (Requires second optional DisplayPort connectors.)

Solid Security & Manageability

M83 desktops include some of the best security tools available in the industry, including USB ports disablement to help prevent data theft and network security risks against unauthorized use of storage devices. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) encrypts data and key information like passwords and digital certificates, further securing applications, electronic transactions, and online communication. Plus the M83 desktop includes a chassis intrusion switch, which alerts against any unauthorized access attempts. Physical security through cable lock and Absolute® Computrace Support.

Tool-Less Expandability

Upgrades are a cinch for IT staff, with convenient tool-free access to hardware. Especially beneficial when working with multiple desktops. And the M83 includes optional second HDD (2.5 inches) and dual graphic card support. Up to three hard drives and one slim ODD supported.

Advanced Thermal Design

Our Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 is designed to provide a balance between thermals and acoustics resulting in long desktop life. With two optimized settings, you choose the performance mode that best suits your work environment, prioritizing temperature or sound. Plus, ICE 3.0 allows for working in hotter temperatures and enables system monitoring with thermal alerts that preempt overheating possibilities. 

Green Leadership

Cisco® EnergyWise certification enables enterprise-level power monitoring and Lenovo Desktop Power Manager puts you in control of saving energy and keeping costs down. Plus, with ratings like ENERGY STAR 5.2, ULE Gold, and 92% efficiency with 80+ Platinum power supply unit (PSU), you can feel good about helping the planet and your bottom line.

Priority Technical Support

You demand a lot from your system and Lenovo Services help you stay productive. Bypass basic troubleshooting support with direct access to advanced-level technicians to resolve issues quickly. Add Priority Technical Support to your purchase.

Description	ThinkCentre M83 Desktop
Processor	4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4770 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4570 / 4670 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-4130 / 4330
Operating System	Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Windows 8.1 64 Windows 7 Professional 64
Memory	DIMM Slots: 4 Type: DDR3 (UDIMM) Speed: 1600 Mhz Module Type Supported: 2GB / 4GB / 8GB Max Memory: Up to 32GB
Hard Drive (Serial-ATA)	Mini Tower: 3.5" 7200rpm HDD 250GB / 500GB / 1TB / 2TB Mini Tower: 128GB / 180GB SSD, 2.5" Mini Tower: 2.5" 500GB / 8GB SSHD, 3.5" 1TB / 8GB SSHD SFF: 3.5" 7200rpm HDD 250GB / 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SFF: 128GB / 180GB SSD, 2.5" SFF: 2.5" 500GB / 8GB SSHD, 3.5" 1TB / 8GB SSHD SFF: 2.5" 5400rpm HDD 320GB / 500GB / 1TB
Graphics	Integrated: Intel® Integrated Discrete: ATI Radeon HD8470, ATI Radeon HD8570 Discrete: NVIDIA GeForce GT620
Optical Drive	Supported Types: Serial-ATA Available Drives: DVD-ROM / DVD Recordable
PORTS AND SLOTS	Front - USB: (2) USB 3.0, Microphone: 1, Headphone: 1 Rear - Microphone: 1, Headphone: 1 Rear - USB: (4) USB 2.0, (2) USB 3.0 Rear - Display (Output): (1) VGA, (2) DP Rear - PS/2: 2 (1 for Keyboard, 1 for Mouse) x Optional Rear - Serial: (1) Standard, (1) Optional Rear - Parallel: (1) Optional, LAN (RJ45): 1 Rear - Audio: 3 (Line in / Line out / Mic)
DIimensions (H x W x D)	Mini Tower: 16.3" x 6.9" x 17.4" SFF: 13.3" x 4.0" x 14.8"
PSU	Mini Tower: 450W 92% Single output Mini Tower: 280W 85% Single output Mini Tower: 280W Standard Single output SFF: 240W 92% Single output SFF: 240W 85% Single output SFF: 240W Standard Single output
Weight	Mini Tower: 24.7 lbs SFF : 17.2 lbs
Chipset	Intel® Q85
Ethernet	Integrated 10M / 100M / 1000M Gigabit Ethernet
Physical Security	Cable Lock / Padlock Loop / Chassis Intrusion Switch / Computrace® Support
WiFi Card	(2x2) 802.11 a/b/g/n Combo (WLAN+BT) (2x2) 802.11 ac (WLAN) (2x2) 802.11 b/g/n Combo (WLAN+BT) (1x1) 802.11 b/g/n

Software Offerings

Offerings	Description
Windows 7 Preloads	CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create Desktop Power Manager, Evernote® Intel® Small Business Advantage Lenovo® Message Center Plus Microsoft Office 2013 Trial, Nitro PDF Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial RapidBoot HDD Accelerator, Skype™ ThinkVantage® System Update ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery®(Ready to Install) ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Ready to Install)
Windows 8 Preloads	AccuWeather, PC Device Stage CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create Desktop Power Manager, Evernote® Intel® Small Business Advantage Lenovo® Companion Lenovo® Cloud Shield by SugarSync Lenovo® Quick Launch, Lenovo® Support Lenovo® Solution Center, Nitro Pro 7 Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Web install)

Sources:
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1853
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/thinkcentre/m-series-sff/m83-sff/index.html

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