Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 desktop is a new, stylish, and performance-rich PC designed to meet the growing challenges of today's small and medium businesses. Available in both tower and small form factor (SFF) footprints, the ThinkCentre A70 offers an extremely comfortable work environment and can save up to 20% of workspace*. It provides a highly dependable, performance-rich computing experience at a great value.
Lenovo enhances productivity with the Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7. This technology enables faster start-up and shut-down times, allowing users to concentrate on important assignments. Performance is elevated with the latest DDR3 memory, offering faster data transfer and reduced power consumption. A slim keyboard with hot key design and a new-age optical mouse improve end-user comfort and productivity.
A Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 desktop tower and monitor are shown. The tower is a black, rectangular PC case with a front panel featuring USB ports, audio jacks, and an optical drive bay. The monitor is a flat-panel display. A keyboard and mouse are also visible.
A close-up view of the Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 desktop tower, highlighting its compact, vertical design.
Top Reasons to Own
- Higher productivity with the Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7
- Preloaded Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
- Superior performance with the latest DDR3 memory
- 20% workspace savings* with the tower footprint
- Great ease-of-use features with a user-friendly Industrial Design (ID)
- Higher productivity with new slim keyboard with hot key design
- Optimum data security with the ThinkVantage® Technologies suite
The ThinkCentre A70 has undergone rigorous testing, ensuring reliability and minimizing PC downtime. The preloaded ThinkVantage® Technologies suite reduces dependencies on IT support and costs while securing business-sensitive data. The user-friendly ID features easy-access ports and a power button positioned on top of the chassis. A non-slip, easy-carry handle facilitates portability. Enjoy a pleasant ownership experience with Lenovo's award-winning customer support, including leading warranty, ThinkPlus® Priority Support, and ThinkPlus Protection.
The ThinkCentre A70's thoughtful design helps businesses improve work efficiency, reduce operation costs, and achieve stupendous performance.
*Compared to ThinkCentre A58 Tower
Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7: Fast. Secure. Built for Business. Discover a better way of doing business with the new Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7 on Think-branded PCs. These PCs are optimized for Windows® 7 to deliver improved ease of use, enhanced productivity, and foolproof security.
Key Features
Modern Design
- New, stylish and ergonomic ID
- 20% space-saving in a tower design*
- New slim keyboard with hot key design to improve productivity
- New-age optical mouse
Superior Performance
- Supports up to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors
- Lenovo® Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7
- Faster performance with DDR3 memory
- Proven ThinkCentre® quality and service
- Integrated DX10 graphics
Better Savings
- Save costs with the Think exclusive ThinkVantage® Technologies suite
- Save time with faster start-up and shut-down times
- Save on energy costs with built-in power management software
User-Friendly Design
- Easy-access power button on top of the chassis
- Easy-access USB and media ports
- Easy-carry handle
- Non-slip handle design
- ODD button indicator
Service Offerings
ThinkPlus® Support
Lowers overall IT support costs and reduces unbudgeted support and repair expenses.
- Base Warranty Service: Provides Lenovo's standard award-winning service and support.
- ThinkPlus Warranty Extension and Upgrade: Protects investment, saves time and money with enhanced service-level upgrades (e.g., Next Business Day Onsite) and term extensions.
- ThinkPlus Priority Support: Provides technical support for businesses and helps expand IT capabilities with fast access to 24x7 advanced-level technical support.
ThinkPlus® Protection
Protects PCs and data from the unexpected, saving money, reducing hassles, and offering peace-of-mind.
- Hard Disk Drive Retention: Allows you to retain your hard drive if it fails, thus protecting data from falling into the wrong hands.
- Lenovo Online Backup: Provides secure, encrypted, and offsite storage for customer data.
Specifications
A70 Tower vs. A70 SFF
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| Chipset | Intel® G41 + ICH7 | Intel® G41 + ICH7 |
| Machine Type | 7099/7846/0864 | 7844/1746/0889 |
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| Integrated Communications | Realtek® 8111DL Gigabit Ethernet | Realtek® 8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) mm | 392 x 160 x 355 | 334 x 97 x 368 |
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| Mouse | Lenovo Optical USB Mouse | |
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| Limited Warranty | 1-year warranty³ | |
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¹ Available in Emerging countries only
² Available via quick MTM
³ Certain Emerging Markets have 3 year warranty
⁴ Available in North America only
Optional Accessories
Enhance your ThinkCentre A70 experience with these optional accessories:
Monitors
Lenovo ThinkVision® L2250p Monitor (2572HB6): A 22-inch wide display supporting 1680 x 1050 resolution with VGA Analog and DVI digital inputs. Supports ThinkVision Soundbar.
A 22-inch flat-panel monitor with a black bezel, displaying a resolution of 1680 x 1050. It supports VGA and DVI inputs.
Lenovo ThinkVision L1951p Monitor (2572HB6): A 19-inch wide display supporting 1440 x 900 resolution with VGA Analog and DVI digital inputs. Supports ThinkVision Soundbar.
A 19-inch flat-panel monitor with a black bezel, displaying a resolution of 1440 x 900. It supports VGA and DVI inputs.
Audio
ThinkVision Soundbar (45K1263): Adds stereo-audio sound without sacrificing valuable desk space. Supports Dual Speakers (3+3 watts total output) and offers integrated headphone and microphone jacks. Comes with an external AC power adapter. Compatible with various ThinkVision monitors.
A slim, black audio bar designed to attach below a monitor, providing stereo sound with integrated headphone and microphone jacks.
Connectivity Adapters
Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (45K5296): A simple USB connection adapter offering HD resolution and multiple monitor support. It allows attaching up to six analog or digital monitors to a single system, with each monitor requiring an adapter. Supports 1920x1200 or 2048x1152 resolution and includes HD 1080p.
A small black adapter with USB and DVI connectors, used to connect additional monitors.
Lenovo ADD2 DVI-D Monitor Connection Adapter (43R1985): A low-cost method to attach a second monitor for Dual-Independent Display. The first analog monitor attaches to the system VGA port, and the second digital monitor attaches to the ADD2 DVI-D adapter. Visit lenovo.com/support/graphiccards for more information.
A small adapter with DVI connectors, facilitating the connection of a second monitor.
Graphics Card
Lenovo 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310 DMS59 Dual-DVI, Dual-VGA Graphics Card (57Y4167): Boosts graphics performance and allows attachment of two DVI digital or VGA analog monitors.
A component card with NVIDIA branding, featuring DMS59 connectors for dual DVI or VGA outputs.
Security
Kensington® Microsaver Security Cable Lock by Lenovo (73P2582): Secures the ThinkCentre or ThinkVision Flat Panel monitor with a strong, steel-composite cable with a carbon-tempered steel core.
Kensington® Twin Head Security Cable Lock by Lenovo (45K1620): Secures a ThinkCentre and ThinkVision flat panel monitor, with the second lock head moving along the cable for user adjustment and preference.
A security cable with a lock mechanism designed to secure a PC or monitor to a desk.
Input Devices
Lenovo Ultraslim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (57Y4700): A reliable 2.4GHz wireless keyboard and mouse combination offering a contemporary, low-profile design.
Lenovo Fingerprint USB Keyboard (73P4730): Allows replacement of Windows passwords with fast, secure access using a fingerprint.
A sleek, low-profile wireless keyboard and a matching optical mouse. / A standard-layout keyboard with an integrated fingerprint scanner for secure login.
