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    X220 lid too flexible?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zadam, May 20, 2011.

  1. zadam

    zadam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I recently bought X220. Previously, my only Thinkpad was Z61t with titanium lid.

    I was quite disappointed with perceived durability of lid in X220, it seems to be quite flexible and doesn't seem to protect the screen properly. It doesn't seem to be able to withstand almost any kind of impact. Only slight pressure on the lid flexes it.

    I bought this Thinkpad because I thought it can take some abuse but what I can see does not really convinces me.

    The only other Thinkpad I have experience with is the aforementioned Z61t whose titanium lid is naturally very solid and durable. I thought that this is more or less a "fancy" feature, thinkpads are long known for durability and that lids of X and T lines are equally good.

    Well, am I wrong? Is the top lid flexible but still solid. Is flexibility not a problem?

    Thanks for comments.
     
    zadam, May 20, 2011
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  2. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    flexibility can be beneficial as it absorbs impacts, as long as you dont see distortions on the screen when the flex occurs, its all good.
     
    afhstingray, May 20, 2011
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    It is flexible but it will stand to impact, as long as you don't try bend the screen casing with excessive force, then you won't have problem.
     
    lead_org, May 20, 2011
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  4. erik

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    in the past, lids had to be stiff due to needing to protect fragile CCFL tubes from breaking.   now that LED backlights allow panels to flex more, there's absolutely no need to create a stiff lid.   now they can be made to give a bit and flex without any damage to the lid, computer, or LCD panel itself.

    it is designed that way on purpose.

    having recently transported my personal X220 in a backpack stuffed with a 30-pound loadout, i'm happy to report that it came back with zero signs of damage.   i've broken stiff lids before under the same conditions.   it's fair to say that lid flex is an absolute non-issue.

    welcome to the forum, btw. ;)
     
    erik, May 20, 2011
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  5. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    This might be a stupid thing to compare to, but I think it might get the point across. I recently saw a documentary about skyscrapers, and one thing that was mentioned was that with the extremely tall ones, many are designed to flex in case of extreme weather or wind or earthquakes, to help prevent damage to the superstructure.
    So as one other said, as long as the screen doesn't ripple when you press the lid then it should be ok.
     
    talin, May 20, 2011
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