Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Review Discussion

[Indrek]

That's one of the negatives of a going with a latchless design. Of course, some people will also argue that a latchless design is beneficial because you can open the notebook with one hand while multitasking during travel.

Having screen latches is not an obstacle to opening the lid with one hand. Having more than one button/slider to operate the latches is, but haven't the X-series always had just one of those?

Anyway, an IPS screen is indeed good news. Here's hoping Dell and HP will follow suit.

[rootheday]

In the review, it states: "but real-world gaming tests were a combination of hit and miss since many games still won't run on Intel graphics"

Do you have any data available on which games were tested and which ones worked vs. which ones didn't?

[Hearst]

Lenovo is back on form with the X220, especially where the screen quality is concerned. Too long Lenovo had been churning out systems with mediocre screens so it's refreshing to see them bringing back the IPS option on a non-tablet ThinkPad again.

I actually may consider this one over the T420, there's not a lot to dislike about this machine at all!

[tony487]

Any news about an x220t (or whatever the numbering actually is).
I am looking for a tablet that is actually a computer as well.

I love my T400.

[MidnightSun]

Any news about an x220t (or whatever the numbering actually is).
I am looking for a tablet that is actually a computer as well.

The X220t was officially announced yesterday as well, and will be available beginning in April, I believe. I haven't seen official pictures for the X220t yet, though. The X220t will have two display options, both with a glass overlay and rated at 300 nits. The multitouch version will have a normal glass overlay, while the pen-only version will have a Gorilla Glass overlay.

[vēer]

You can make extremely faint ripples on the screen if you open the screen, hold it in place with one hand, and press with all your might using your free hand. Given how much force is required to make the slightest ripple I wouldn't be too concerned about the screen protection.

The fan in our review sample definitely generates weak low-frequency noise rather than the high-pitched whir or whine of some fans/electronics.

Thanks!
Lets see what are the user reviews regarding the latchless design!
Not that my gf's 12" TravelMate ever had some problems with having latchless lid So this might not be the miss for Lenovo's X220.

[Smellycant]

Nice review. THis machine looks good. I'd like to hear what the build quality is like, especially compared to the X201.

Is it possible (if you still have the unit and an X201 lying around) to take a picture of the X220 next to the X201 and compare size differences?

[kingp1ng]

8 hrs on the 6 cell!!! 18 hours with the slice!!! O_O

[User Retired 2]

In the review, it states: "but real-world gaming tests were a combination of hit and miss since many games still won't run on Intel graphics"

Do you have any data available on which games were tested and which ones worked vs. which ones didn't?

Can a X220 reviewer attach a US$171 GTX460 DIY ViDock and let us know how it performs? Could even update the How to Upgrade Your Notebook Graphics Card Using DIY ViDOCK article with this setup instead.

The combination of pci-e 2.0 (5GT/s) ports and Optimus capability, plus very fast CPU should give some crazy fast gaming performance.

I'd happily connect up my GTX460-1GB DIY ViDock to a Lenovo X220 if I had one to play with

[NUTSH3LL]

This will be one tough act to follow for HP
Any word on how much the IPS screen option is? So according to the "price as tested"... for $1299 you get core i5, 4gb, 320gb, 6 cell AND battery slice AND IPS screen option??? If so, that's an amazing deal