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May 19, 2008
Lenovo ThinkVision L220X 22in Wide Digital/Analog LCD Monitor
A big name for a Feature Filled Monitor
 When I opened and setup the Lenovo L220X 22 inch monitor I thought “Boy this is way too big for my needs.” After using it for more than a month I find there are reasons for most of us to want one connected to our computer. The expansion of viewable work area is well worth the loss of desk space.
The L220x arrived in a very heavy box.
Shipping contents
The product package should include the following items:
· Setup Poster
· Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide
· Reference and Driver CD
· ThinkVision L220x Wide Flat Panel Monitor
· Power Cord
· Digital Cable - Attached to monitor
· Analog Signal Cable
· USB Cable
The L220X has many moves to make you happy.
  
Quoting the Lenovo website:
The Lenovo ThinkVision L220x Wide monitor is the highest performing, large panel monitor engineered for customers who simply want the best for their business. It is the perfect complement for all ThinkCentre and ThinkPad systems, delivering the highest resolution of any 22in LCD monitor available today with support for WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200) and full high definition 1080p.
With a MSRP of $499.00 the L220X is a little pricey but I think it has all the features you will ever need.
- Features and Benefits:
- 22.0-inch (559.0 mm) viewable image size
- Native resolution of 1920 x 1200
- High definition 1080p video content (Full HDD) support
- Wide viewing angles enlarge users workspace for comfortable viewing
- Supports High Definition Content Protection (HDCP) 92% color gamut
- ThinkVantage design
- Tilt, swivel, and height adjustable stand for optimum viewing comfort
- Pivot for portrait or landscape viewing (graphics card dependent)
- Automatic landscape to portrait mode (image rotation software included) - Stand rear cover and clip to keep cables from view
- Direct access button for automatic image setup and brightness enables quick and easy monitor setup
- Direct access for input selection allows easy movement between applications when attached to two systems simultaneously
- Design matches ThinkPad and ThinkCentre systems
- Compliance with ENERGY STAR 4.0 requirements
- The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) rates in the Silver category
- Four USB ports
- Analog and digital connectors for attachment flexibility
- Dual input allows attachment to two systems simultaneously
- Windows Vista Premium certified
- Internal power with 90 watts power consumption (typical)
- Meets 100 mm VESA standard for mounting
- Detachable base for wall or arm mounting (sold separately)
- Available in business black
- Kensington Lock slot for security
More technical details can be found on the Lenovo site.
A good Video card is very important in order to get clear reproduction of photos and text at such high resolution. I found I had to tinker with the font size and other settings. I also needed to change the fonts to ClearType to improve the dotty appearance of text. These changes are easily accessed in Display Properties under Appearance and Effects and will need to be changes for most any new LCD monitor with high mega pixel numbers.
I found the ability to have as many as three screens open and viewable at once was great. Being able to proof or just confirm copies is very useful in my work. Viewing an Excel sheet while writing backup material in Word is another helpful option. I could go on and on but you can get the idea by using one of these larger screens yourself. I was most happy when I found I could see all 110 thumbnail pages of the reviews4you website at one time. It made navigation between pages much easier. That easy access alone makes this a good buy in my book.
The L220X connected to the Lenovo ThinkPad
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