X220 vs T430 screen

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X220 vs T430 screen

#1 Post by ccondor » Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:56 am

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a newer model Thinkpad. My past couple have been in the X series and like the portability. For my next one, I wanted a nice bright hi resolution screen. I've been considering the X220 or the T430. Which has the better screen (objectively and subjectively)? Should I be looking at other models also (in the same price range)?

Thanks. :)

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Re: X220 vs T430 screen

#2 Post by dr_st » Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:28 am

In terms of screen options X220 is the same as X230 and T420 is the same as T430.

X220/X230 have only HD (1366x768) screens, which can be in TN (standard) or IPS (high contrast, wide viewing angles) variants.

T420/T430 can have HD (1366x768) or HD+ (1600x900) screens, but only TN.

So X-series may have better quality screens, but T-series offer higher resolutions.
Current: X220 4291-4BG, T410 2537-R46, T60 1952-F76, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G
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Re: X220 vs T430 screen

#3 Post by ccondor » Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:36 pm

Thank you very much. That is very helpful. So I'm leaning towards the X220 with the IPS.
I have seen a few for sale listings locally (craigslist of course) and these models are similar in price (don't know which screen on the X220).
I wish I could do a side by side comparison.
Does anyone have both and would post a picture?

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Re: X220 vs T430 screen

#4 Post by EOMtp » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:24 pm

ccondor wrote:... X220 with the IPS ... Does anyone have both and would post a picture?
See below:
https://www.google.com/search?q=x220+ip ... 1023&dpr=1

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Re: X220 vs T430 screen

#5 Post by ZaZ » Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:38 pm

Depending on your budget you might want to look at the T440s or T440p, which offer a 1080p IPS LCD, though have the trackpoint setup.
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#6 Post by jcvjcvjcvjcv » Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:30 pm

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