The Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC (and yes, we do mean Table PC rather than tablet PC) is yet another innovative product to come out of Lenovo’s Labs – and who knows, perhaps this really is a device of the future.

The idea is deceptively simple. This 27in all-in-one PC has been designed so the stand folds away, leaving a flat back. All you need to convert it into a “Table PC” is to lie it on a flat surface, be that a floor, a sofa or a real table.

Its two key components are a touchscreen that supports up to ten simultaneous finger inputs and an Intel Core i7 processor to power things along. But it also relies on an extra layer of software designed by Lenovo, which acts as the launchpad for all the apps it bundles.

For instance, you can see Monopoly in action below. It appears a neat integration from this early demo, and we can certainly see kids gathering round on a rainy day.

But perhaps even more engaging are more action-style games, especially when Lenovo spices things up with accessories.

First, take a look at our quick video of an air hockey game in progress. You’ll notice the player on the left fluffs a few shots because he doesn’t keep the striker on the computer’s surface.

We’re also fans of the mini joysticks that suck into place and then work in combination with finger inputs to control your characters.

There are educational apps too – a colouring one for young children, for instance – and this strikes me as a great family system. Don’t forget it’s also an all-in-one PC, after all.

This 27in version is due for release in the US in June for a princely $1,699; we still await confirmation of its UK release date and price.