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    Is the X200(s) the last 1440x900 ultraportable thinkpad?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by flynn337, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. flynn337

    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    I can't find any X-series notebooks, not even the upcoming X220, that have 1440x900 or higher resolution.

    Was the X200 and x200s the last chance to have that high resolution?
     
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    Regnad Kcin Notebook Evangelist

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  3. flynn337

    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    Max resolutions:

    X220 - 12.5" @ 1366x768 = ~122 PPI
    X201 - 12.1" @ 1280x800 = ~124 PPI
    X120e - 11.6" @ 1366x768 = ~131 PPI
    X200/s - 12.1" @ 1440x900 = ~140 PPI
    X300/1 - 13.3" @ 1440x900 = ~127 PPI
     
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  4. flynn337

    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    No, it won't.
     
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    lemovo Newbie

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    No. There allegedly are X201s' available from distributors with that resolution ... for a price.

    The pending X220s is said to have a 1600x900 12.5" option. I'd wait and see if that's usable, and for an Amex 1-day sale.

    And I agree, the Sony won't do. I'd take a chance on their eh, quality, if they made a decent keyboard, trackpoint, and removed the touch-pad, but they seem to be more concerned with "style".
     
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    Is there even a pending X220s?
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Mar 31, 2011
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  7. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    The new 12.5in x220s is supposed to have a 1600x900 screen option apparently. So its slightly bigger but offers a bit more horizontal resolution.

    edit: Currently youre stuck with the horrible 1366x768 for this segment. You could get a sony z with a 1080p screen in a 13in, but that will set you back $2k+
     
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  8. filmbuff

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    and this is how mis-information is spread on the internet. :(

    there were some speculation (seemingly founded on largely dubious and circumstantial pieces of information) that there was a 1600x display panel that Lenovo might have been 'thinking about' and that is the extent of it.

    be careful of what you mean you mean 'said'. lenovo has not said anything about such an option.
     
    filmbuff, Mar 31, 2011
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    I don't think so. As I've said before, the X220s makes little sense now, particularly with the thinner and reduced-weight X220. If anything, Lenovo may make an IPS 1600x900 display available on the X220... but don't hold your breath waiting.
     
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  10. Thaenatos

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    I guess I should have read the thread about it. Shame they killed the higher res ultraportable segment as it is pretty much perfect for on the go. Makes me that much happier about my x200s. :)
     
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    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    same. but what will I do when i have to upgrade...?
     
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    Absolutely correct. I think I made the right decision to opt for the 1280x800 x201. I am not sure the 1366x768 res would work on a 12" screen. I just love the x201!
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you would have to live with HD screen from now on.
     
    lead_org, Mar 31, 2011
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    When it is time for you to upgrade, the industry will get it's sense back and offer a higher resolution. Hopefully that is not too far away, since I am getting fond of the high density screen on my x120e.
     
    k2001, Mar 31, 2011
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