L2440P/X vs L220X

Hi All,

After doing much research, I've finally settled down on getting a W500. However, I have an issue regarding which monitor to purchase - For those in question, I will need a monitor that can pretty much do it all (must have 1920 x 1200 resolution, photoshop/illustrator, gaming, cad, movies.) however, I haven't found much reviews on the L2440P/X but found many spectacular reviews on the L220X. Any help would be appreciated.

- J

Soon to be mine:

W500
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600 (2.8GHz 1066MHz 6MBL2)
Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Business 64 US English
Recovery DVD: Microsoft Windows XP Professional US English RDVD
Display type: 15.4" WUXGA TFT
System graphics: ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 with 512MB VRAM
Total memory: 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
Keyboard: Keyboard US English
Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Integrated Camera
Hard drive: 200 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm with Disk Encryption
Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
Card Reader: 7 in 1 Media Card Reader
System expansion slots: Express Card Slot & PC Card Slot
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel WiFi Link 5300 (AGN)
Mobile Broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
Power cord: Country Pack North America with Line cord & 90W AC adapter
Language pack: Language Pack US English
3 Year Depot Upgrade with 3 Year ThinkPad Protection
ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock with US/Canada/LA Line Cord

L2440P vs L220X ???

 

Depends on the dot pitch you want. The L2440P is a TN panel though.

 

I just received a l220x for my new x200 w/base. Great monitor - I was not impressed when connected via VGA, but DVI (Displayport) looks amazing!
-Quick note - it does NOT work well with the Lenovo convertible monitor stand. The monitor nearly covers the opening for the notebook & dock.

 

i have W500 and was planning to get L220x , the only difference is TN panel ?

 

found a nice review @ http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/lenovo-thinkvision-l2440p/4505-3174_7-33343693.html for the L2440P if you're interested

 

As jaredy mentioned, the L2440P is a TN panel. One of the main reasons that the L220X has such rave reviews is because it uses a superior S-PVA panel. Don't let the fact that the L220X is CCFL and the L2440P is LED fool you into thinking that the latter will have equal or better image quality.

I have an L220X and it is by far the best monitor I've used. Normal LCD monitors that use TN panels don't come close. The L220X is also very reasonably priced IMO. If you purchase it as an accessory when building your W500 then I think you may get a better price.

 

cnet doesn't have very good reviews fyi...If you aren't really sure what the panel technologies are then you most likely do not have the NEED to get the better monitor (image wise). So in that case look at the dot pitch as I mentioned since the 22" is 1920x1200 (rare at this point) and will be considerably denser than a 24" at that resolution. I agree with jackboot that the l220x is pretty reasonably priced. I'd go for that panel if you don't mind the dot pitch and the size of the monitor's built in stand (and sort of bulkiness in general).

 

anyone knows how much the L220x weights ?

 

nevermind found it 10.7KG

btw the L220x supports connecting two laptops in the same time and switching between each laptop using a mouse click?

Thanks.

 

i got the L220X

 

Awesome! how do you like it?

I haven't purchased mine yet due to some financial issues right now but will be buying it later this month.

 

its amazing man i had thinkvision 19" earlier non-wide screen and i used to love it and now with this i ADORE it even more.

fits perfectly with my W500 resolution

the only thing annoying me is the difference in colors/brightness between laptop monitor and the L220X its so bright and clear and i tried to make it match the laptop screen but its JUST hard hehe

its not a bug biy maybe annoying me when switching back and forth

now looking for DVI or HDMI (the second connection) converter to connect two VGA laptops in the same time and start switching between them

[edit] btw im a linux user so maye a linux issue, not sure just wanted to mention it[/edit]

 

My L220x arrived a couple of weeks ago.

I have to say that I'm disappointed because there's lots of text shadow, giving very unsharp text. I don't know if DVI will correct my issue, and cannot tell until my desktop PC gets here.

I found this review where that flaw is covered.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/monitors/display/lenovo-thinkvision-l220x_5.html

Can You guys tell me if You have the same problem? My screen looks like the first picture.

That's the only issue I have with this monitor. The Resolution is awesome, but the sharpness is bad.

 

the text and windows shadows i had it with my previous 19" thinkvision and i sent it for maintenance

not sure how to identify the sharpness on linux as i dont use windows

 

I don't know either, but I looked real close at the LCD and noticed the shadowing.

 

I noticed a marked improvement with the DVI connection (x200 base)