I'm looking for a laptop and I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get: the t420, t420s, or x220.
I see the major pros and cons: screen size, graphics card, battery life, and weight.
If I want to get the best out of the three laptop using i5 core cpu and maximize ram, WHICH ONE IS WORTH THE MONEY based on performance?
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If the screen resolution isn't bothering you, you should get the x220 with the IPS panel.
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paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube
t420 starts around 4.9 pounds
t420s starts around 4.3? pounds
x220 starts at 2.9 pounds
you pay for the weight advantages... all of them are roughly the same in build quality/abuse-friendly
you can get a T420 i5 for around $750. T420s i5 around $900. X220 i5 around $800 -
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Just keep in mind the screen on the T series will blow you mind (in a bad way, report of graininess and viewing angle), the screen on the IPS screen option on the X series will also blow you mind (in a good way, in term of color, contrast and viewing angle).
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Well to add to my first post, in terms of weight, I would opt for either the t420s or x220. The starting weight for t420 looks quite high to begin with. With that said, how much more weight can t420s or x220 gain with additional batteries or other hardware added?
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Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast
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Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow
All boils down to, do you care about portability?
If no, then the T420 is going to be the cheapest with the i5 and RAM.
T420s is for people who want the power and available GPU for a T420 but thinner profile. It is obviously going to be more expensive for the s model and finding parts down the road will be more difficult.
x220 is the smallest footprint thus the highest price, but optional IPS (is it really optional? lol) makes it worth it. If you want ultra portability + available 23 hour battery life and don't mind the smaller screen, you can't go wrong with the x220. -
. And returned my faulty Vostro 3350. Cost me about £220 more but I wasn't impressed at all with the quality of the Vostro. It just didn't feel like a £600+ machine.
I was initially interested in the T420 but during the 2 days I spent with the Vostro, I realised that it was a bit too heavy, at 4.50lb/2.04kg with 4-cell battery, for regular traveling. This pushed me towards the X220. The better screen sealed the deal because that was the other thing I really disliked about the Dell. Time will tell whether I like the X220 but if feels like a better deal, judging by the photos and reviews. -
The way I see it, if you must have a high-quality display, the X220 with the IPS panel is the only option. Conversely, if you must have a discrete GPU, you'll have to go with one of the T's. Given those constraints, I think the formula looks something like this:
- If you prioritize big screeen/high resolution and long battery life, go for the T420
- If you prioritize big screen/high resolution and low weight, go for the T420s
- If you prioritize long battery life and low weight, go for the X220
In other words, you can pick any two from the three main deciding factors. Also, be prepared to pay a bit more for the T420s, whereas the two others are more or less in the same ballpark. -
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Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow
t420 vs t420s vs x220
Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nomadenigma, Apr 20, 2011.