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Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p Tiny
9/5/2012 By: MaryAnn Karre
www.lenovo.com Retail Price: M92p Tiny, $580
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p Tiny is a full-featured mini
PC with an Intel Core vPro processor, integrated graphics,
and a hard drive or SSD, all packed into a durable package
about the size of a classic novel.
Quality and Effectiveness: With its unique design,
the M92p Tiny is a good choice for schools that need
outstanding computing power in a small, energy-efficient package.
Roughly 7 x 7 x 1.4” high, the M92p Tiny can be mounted behind a
monitor, under a desk, or in practically any space. Yet it packs a choice
of Intel 3rd Generation Core Ivy Bridge processors, a 4 GB memory,
a choice of traditional or SSD storage, Windows Professional 64-
bit operating system, and integrated graphics, along with Lenovo’s
RapidBoot technology.
There are some drawbacks to such a Tiny form factor. For those
who need a DVD/ CD drive, a VESA-mounted optical drive almost
doubles the thickness of the Tiny. External speakers or headphones
are needed, but this should not inconvenience school computer labs,
where headphones are the norm. WiFi is available on some models;
on others, an Ethernet connection is provided, and there is an optional
port to install a WiFi card module antenna. There are also five handy
USB ports.
Ease of Use: Because of its small size,
low energy consumption and Intel
Virtualization Technologies, the M92p
Tiny gives school districts that are
considering desktop virtualization or
virtual desktop infrastructure a new and
more efficient option, because it enables
them to support desktop virtualization
or to function as a traditional desktop
like a thin client.
Creative Use of Technology: Lenovo’s
SimpleTap program provides a quick
way to customize some basic computer
settings, such as muting the speakers or locking the computer operating
system. With the energy-efficient performance of the the 3rd Generation
Intel Core vPro Processor, the M92p Tiny is also the most energyefficient
ThinkCentre to date. Because the M92p Tiny is based on 3rd
Generation Intel Core vPro Processor, it has the latest hardware-based
management and security capabilities and ample performance to
support video, Flash, and collaboration-based applications.
Suitability for Use in a School Environment: Since it is energyefficient,
quiet, cool and can fit in very small spaces, the M92p
is ideal for school situations
where space, acoustics,
or heat are important
considerations. The
metal chassis is designed
to take a bit of abuse in
public environments, and
the system can be easily
mounted to the back
of a monitor or under
a desk. IT departments
will appreciate that the
M92p Tiny includes Intel
vPro with Intel Active
Management Technology
(AMT) for effective
remote maintenance and
management.
TOP FEATURES
• The ThinkCentre M92p Tiny’s one-liter, ultra-compact footprint, highly
energy-efficient design, and nearly silent operation make it ideal for the
school environment.
• The Lenovo Think Centre M92p Tiny combines the energy-efficiency and
remote management benefits of a thin state client device, but with more
power to effectively deliver video and other graphic-intensive applications.
• Durability of the M92p Tiny is boosted by its metal case and Intelligent Cooling
Engine that can increase the life span of the system.