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    X220 and wireless display

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Fallcolor, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. Fallcolor

    Fallcolor Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I only have my X220 and my Dell 23" monitor now...I have to plug and unplug the monitor cable a couple of times a day to use the bigger display.

    I am consider using the widi capability. any suggestion or recommendation? like which widi adapter to buy.

    thanks
     
    Fallcolor, Mar 2, 2012
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  2. bananaman

    bananaman Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Fallcolor!

    If the monitor is right next to the laptop, you're better off spending the money on a ThinkPad Dock. You just plug power and monitor cable in to the dock then put your X220 in the dock. I have two and move between them constantly.

    If you want to throw your screen to a monitor or TV the other side of the room without cables, WiDi is appropriate. It's more suited to video and presentation than daily work. It can be laggy, and picky to set up. I use a Netgear PTV2000.

    Hope this helps!
     
    bananaman, Mar 2, 2012
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    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    WiDi is very laggy and not suitable for regular usage. Playing a video works quite well but the mouse lag is enough to drive anyone insane.
     
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    Fallcolor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! this really helps. never heard of Thinkpad Dock before, gotta check it out.
    my monitor is usually right next to my laptop
     
    Fallcolor, Mar 2, 2012
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    Fallcolor Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh, just check...the dock seems not cheap...um guess I will have to stick with plug and unplug :(

    also have to plug and unplug speaker, usb....only bluetooth mouse is nice, no need for all the plug and unplug
     
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    Fallcolor Notebook Enthusiast

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    so WiDi is out then :(
     
    Fallcolor, Mar 2, 2012
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    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    In my personal opinion, yes. I have a WiDi adapter sitting on my desk at work, bought it to consider installing them in all of our conference rooms but it was just... horrid.
     
    bogatyr, Mar 2, 2012
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