The IdeaCentre A520 57315329 Multi‎-Touch 23‎"‎ All‎-in‎-One Desktop Computer from Lenovo features a 23‎"‎ LED‎-backlit touchscreen with 10‎-point touch support‎.‎ You‎'‎ll be able to utilize the multi‎-touch gestures integrated into Windows 8 to get the full touch experience‎.‎ The screen has a 16‎:‎9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution so you‎'‎ll be able to watch 1080p HD content without upscaling‎.‎ The IdeaCentre A520 has an HDMI‎-out port so you‎'‎ll be able to display video on an external screen‎.‎ It also has an HDMI‎-in port‎,‎ which allows you to use the IdeaCentre A520 as a monitor if needed‎.‎

The system is powered by a dual‎-core Ivy Bridge 2.6GHz Intel Core i5‎-3230M processor‎.‎ It also has 6GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM‎,‎ a 1TB 5400rpm hard drive‎,‎ a SuperMulti DVD burner‎,‎ a 6‎-in‎-1 media card reader‎,‎ 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet‎,‎ 802.11b/g/n Wi‎-Fi‎,‎ an integrated webcam and microphone‎.‎ There are also built‎-in stereo speakers‎.‎ A wireless keyboard and mouse are included‎.‎

Windows 8 ‎(‎64‎-bit‎)‎ is the installed operating system‎.‎ Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen‎.‎ The Start screen features tiles‎,‎ which provide notifications in real‎-time‎.‎ Windows 8 also focuses more on cloud storage as well as apps‎,‎ which can be downloaded from the Windows Store‎.‎ Windows 8 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows‎.‎

IdeaCentre A520

Dual‎-Core Ivy Bridge Intel i5 Performance

The Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 houses an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5‎-3230M processor‎.‎ Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 2.6GHz‎.‎ The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.2GHz‎,‎ thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology‎.‎ With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache‎,‎ 6GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM and Intel Hyper‎-Threading technology‎,‎ you‎'‎ll be able to multitask between applications quickly and efficiently

23‎"‎ Full HD IPS LED‎-Backlit Touchscreen

The Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 has a 23‎"‎ widescreen display backlit with LED lights and uses an in‎-plane switching ‎(‎IPS‎)‎ panel for better viewing angles‎.‎ The display is also a touchscreen with 10‎-point touch support so you‎'‎ll be able to utilize the multi‎-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8‎.‎ The screen has a 16‎:‎9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution‎.‎ The native resolution allows you to play 1080p HD content natively without upscaling‎.‎ You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI‎-out port‎.‎ The IdeaCentre a520 can also display video from an external source with its HDMI‎-in port‎,‎ turning it into a monitor

Wireless Connectivity

If you want the most reliable Internet connection‎,‎ you‎'‎ll want to utilize the 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN RJ‎-45 jack on the Lenovo IdeaCentre A520‎.‎ If you would rather go wireless‎,‎ then the 802.11b/g/n Wi‎-Fi will more than suffice‎.‎ Bluetooth is also available so you can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth‎-compatible devices‎,‎ such as a wireless mouse

USB 3.0

With dual USB 3.0 ports‎,‎ the Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 can reach data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps‎,‎ which is up to 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 standard‎.‎ USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 so while you may not get the highest speeds that USB 3.0 can offer‎,‎ you can still use USB 2.0 devices with the USB 3.0 ports if required

Get Started Right Out of the Box

The Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 is an all‎-in‎-one desktop computer that comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard‎.‎ This allows you to start using your computer right out of the box without having to purchase additional accessories

Windows 8

The Redesigned Start Screen

Windows 8 introduces a new Start screen‎,‎ which has all the information you need in one place‎.‎ The traditional Windows desktop screen has been replaced with a tablet style design featuring tiles‎.‎ Tiles are customizable as well as update in real time‎.‎ News‎,‎ weather forecasts‎,‎ sports‎,‎ contacts‎,‎ apps and more are available for you to use‎.‎ It‎'‎s all right there on the Start screen

Seamless Integration Between Touch‎,‎ Keyboard & Mouse

Windows 8 supports multi‎-touch gestures‎.‎ Now‎,‎ you can use your keyboard‎,‎ mouse or the touchscreen using simple gestures‎.‎ Whether you‎'‎re browsing apps‎,‎ reading a book or typing on the go with touch‎,‎ you‎'‎ll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components‎.‎ With the touchscreen‎,‎ Windows 8 allows you to use multi‎-touch gestures‎,‎ such as swipe‎,‎ drag‎,‎ tap‎,‎ slide‎,‎ pinch‎-to‎-zoom and more

To the Cloud

With Windows 8‎,‎ when signed in using your Microsoft account‎,‎ you‎'‎ll have instant access to your personal Start screen‎,‎ themes‎,‎ language preferences‎,‎ browsing history and browser favorites‎.‎ You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook‎,‎ Facebook‎,‎ Linkedin‎,‎ Twitter and more

Windows Store

In the Windows Store‎,‎ you can search for or browse thousands of apps‎.‎ Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about‎.‎ You can also see how other people rate apps‎.‎ For certain apps‎,‎ you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard‎-earned money on it

Technical Specs

Performance

• Processor  ‎:‎  2.6 GHz Intel Core i5‎-3230M Dual‎-Core Ivy Bridge
• Cache‎:‎    L3‎:‎ 3 MB
• Memory  ‎:‎  Type‎:‎ 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Installed‎:‎ 6 GB
• Graphics Card  ‎:‎  Type‎:‎ Integrated
• Installed‎:‎ Intel HD Graphics 4000

Display

• Type‎:‎  Touchscreen
• Size ‎:‎   23‎"‎
• Backlight  ‎:‎  LED
• Aspect Ratio ‎:‎   16‎:‎9
• Finish‎:‎    Not Specified By Manufacturer
• Native Resolution ‎:‎   1920 x 1080

Storage

• Hard Drive‎:‎  Installed‎:‎ 1 TB 5400 rpm
• Type‎:‎ SATA
• Optical Drive‎:‎   SuperMulti DVD Burner

Inputs/Outputs

• Ports  ‎:‎  2x USB 3.0 ‎(‎A‎)‎
• 2x USB 2.0 ‎(‎A‎)‎
• Display  ‎:‎  1x HDMI‎-in
• 1x HDMI‎-out
• Audio ‎:‎   Integrated Stereo Speakers
• Integrated Microphone
• 1x 1/8‎"‎ ‎(‎3.5 mm‎)‎ Headphone Output
• 1x 1/8‎"‎ ‎(‎3.5 mm‎)‎ Microphone Input
• Flash Media Slot  ‎:‎  1x SD
• 1x SDHC
• 1x SDXC
• 1x MMC
• 1x Memory Stick
• 1x Memory Stick PRO

Communications

• Network ‎:‎   10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ‎(‎RJ‎-45‎)‎
• Wi‎-Fi ‎:‎   802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth‎:‎    Yes
• Webcam ‎:‎   Front
• Keyboard & Mouse
• Keyboard‎:‎    Type‎:‎ Full‎-Size
• Mouse ‎:‎   Wireless

General

• Operating System ‎:‎   Windows 8 
• Power Supply  ‎:‎  120 W
• Dimensions ‎(‎WxHxD‎)‎  ‎:‎  22.1 x 0.8 x 13.6‎"‎ / 56.1 x 2.0 x 34.5 cm
• Weight ‎:‎   21.6 lb / 9.80 kg

Packaging Info

• Box Dimensions ‎(‎LxWxH‎)‎ ‎:‎   28.0 x 20.0 x 7.5‎"‎