Thinkpad T420 Owner's Thread

unfortunately the T470 screens are very dim too. around 260 nits or so.

the touchscreen version is a bit better.

 

Can you get a wqhd screen on the T470?

 

good question not sure. i would say probably yes.

 

can't, only t470s and t470p


the S version is pointless anyways, so the best option is to get t470p

 

ok. thanks for that update. T470p should be a better option overall than the T470

 

USB 3.0 for T420,

upon my own research, it seems the express-card 2 port USB 3.0 is a hit or miss option.

I think the most simple option is you need faster than USB 2.0 speeds is a eSata to USB 3.0 cable.

this way, you utilize the native eSata port on the T420, get 6 mbps speeds from USB 3.0 devices

 

Update on my LCD screen upgrade.

I decided to not go the FHD route. The price / benefit ratio was not compelling. also, the risk of the flickering wasn't worth it to me.

i compared 1600 x 900 to 1920 x 1080 on a 14" screen and i feel 1600 x 900 is perfect screen resolution. FHD is far too small at 100% scale.

I upgraded to the Alienware glossy 300 nits screen

• LG lp140wd2-tlg1 (TL)(G1)

It is a huge upgrade. clarity is greatly improved. viewing angles are great. 300 nits. i can use this T420 outdoors with no issue.

The upgrade cost me $40 and 10 min.of time swapping out the stock 1600 x 900 screen.

I hightly recommend this upgrade.

 

Just put my T420 next to my buddy's T470 FHD touchscreen and my T420 is brighter.

Its unreal how Thinkpad just can not get their panels right.

 

hello t420 owners,

i would like to upgrade to windows 10 pro.

I am on the lenovo site. there are some drivers for windows 10 for the T420, but there are missing some.

Does all hardware work for T420 even with windows 7 drivers?

thank you t420 owners.

 

I believe W8 drivers may work on W10

 

thank you mobius. you are probably correct on this/