Workstation computers are strange beasts: it's rare that someone more used to a traditional laptop or desktop will need them, or indeed, will be able to justify the extra expense. But for those who need massive amounts of performance for specific tasks, there's no way to beat them.

In a never ending effort to always improve, HP has released a new version of their Z workstations. These new workstations are the Z1, Z210, Z420, Z620, and Z820. HP was good enough to send me the Z420, which is their Price/Performance Leader, and I am going to put it though its paces

The shuttle on the other hand has two things wrong ... BIOS issues and Quality control issues. The first unit had to be flashed to the latest BIOS. Done easy enough but the BIOS began flacking out after two days.

Small form factor; New Z77 Chipset; Solid build for pressed aluminum; Accepts Sandy and Ivy Bridge CPU; Up to 16 Gb Memory, Room for EVGA GTX 570 or 680, 80 Pluz Bronze 500W PSU.

I normally dont write reviews, but I had to for this one; This is my second unit; The first was RMA'ed; NewEgg as always was fast and professional with returns and rma's, its a pleasure doing business with them

For businesses that don't harbor plans to migrate quickly to Windows 8, and particularly those that engage in frequent Web conferencing, the ThinkCentre M92z all-in-one offers ample performance for the daily grind.

Competitive performance; Quiet operation; Stellar Webcam performance; Bundled keyboard and mouse are pleasant surprises; Three-year warranty

Two-point touch support insufficient for Windows 8; Display cannot be laid completely flat; Drab design

The ThinkCentre M92z is a good-quality business-grade 23in. all-in-one computer. To get the most out of it, though, you may need a better-specified model than the entry-level system reviewed here.

23in; matte IPS screen with good viewing angles, DisplayPort in and out, Power-frugal, Quiet in operation

Non-vPro Core i3 CPU; Integrated graphics; Moderate performance

In today's business world, the keys to getting the most out of your computer are productivity, space, and power - and the Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z all-in-one desktop PC epitomizes efficiency. Its 23-inch screen and compact dimensions take up little desk space in today's crowded office environments.

October 29, 2012 by Lawrence Lee Product Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z (3311B3U) All-in-one Desktop PC Manufacturer Lenovo Street Price US$799 (20 inch base model) US$949 (23 inch base model) US$1099 (23 inch touchscreen base model) US$1717 (sample configuration) The advantages of the all-in-one PC are

Very quick and easy to set up using the ThinPro configuration in administrative mode. My only wish would be an upgrade to rdesktop 1.7 instead of 1.6.

In today's business world, the keys to getting the most out of your computer are productivity, space, and power - and the Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z all-in-one desktop PC epitomizes efficiency.

Sales of PCs may be falling, but there is still a place in many businesses for a desktop computer, especially a compact design such as Lenovo's ThinkCentre M92 which can sit discretely on the side of a desk or even attach to the back of a monitor.

Compact desktop chassis; internal access for maintenance; can drive multiple displays

No vPro support in M92 version