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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of ThinkCentre A60 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 65046 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 71
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Desktops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of desktop.
Desktops computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and the best test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as undescriptive as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core i7 | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Phenom | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
| AMD | Opteron | Very high | Server |
| Intel | Xeon | Very high | Server |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 9631 (Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro) is an Athlon 64 X2-based, budget desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is midpriced at around $770.This PC comes with 512 MB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.
Pros: None noted, given available product data.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.However, this computer also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.
Value: In general, this PC's features are in line with its price.
Suggestions: (1) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
