Thin LCD cover on the 14.1" T42?

[kevinh]

Has anyone noticed the T42 magnesium cover on the 14.1" LCD being much thinner, and much more prone to flex, than the cover on the 15" LCD? Thanks.

Kevin

[mr_mbuna]

I don't know how the 15" looks, but it would make sense that the 14" is thinner - its engineering! Don't need the thickness when the surface is smaller. Don't worry, I'm sure it will work fine.

[Flightvector]

This is not exactly the whole story, it is general concensus that the 15" has better build quality, and this is not entirely due to the slight increase in thickness, it seems it may just be an improvement in fit and finish as well. Keep in mind I am not trying to sell the 15" and that I am talking about relatively minor things that most are not really bothered by, though those who are more sensitive will notice.

The common observations among 14" owners over the 15" are a bulging in the center of the LCD cover, a misalignment of the right hinge (as viewed from rear), and a more prominent creaking of the left wrist rest. But these are not issues if you really value thinness and lighter weight.

The following thread is a good objective reference to this issue and has photos if you are interested:

Construction problems w/ T42 14" *PICS* 56k=maybe
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=2681