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Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

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Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#1 Post by Jason404 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:27 am

Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

Do the X220i models have IPS screens?

I'm probably going to go for a Core i5 one, but I want to make sure I do not end up with one without an IPS screen.

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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#2 Post by dr_st » Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:38 am

No, and no. You have to specifically select it if configuring a custom machine from Lenovo's site, and if buying a preconfigured model, you have to make sure to take one that has it (consult the tabook).
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#3 Post by Jason404 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:03 am

Ah okay, thanks.

That would explain why the X220 I saw on the train the other day did not have a particularly good looking screen.

I fear I am going to end up paying an extra couple of hundred quid for an IPS screen.
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#4 Post by ZaZ » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:29 am

I don't know about the UK, but the IPS upgrade is relatively cheap.
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#5 Post by kevincaus » Tue May 22, 2012 7:31 pm

Help please, which of these screens offered by lenovo USA on the x220T is the ips? if any, I am getting conflicting advice. Why can't manufacturers call an IPS screen an IPS screen instead of vague terms like 'premium color', dreamcolor' ????

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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#6 Post by Jason404 » Tue May 22, 2012 9:01 pm

As far as I understand it, they are all IPS screens on the tablet versions, but only the Multitouch ones have touch and stylus.

The HD Outdoor ones have stylus only input (no touch), brighter screens for outdoor use, and gorilla glass.

I'd get the Multitouch if you want to use it with Windows 8's Metro interface.

But you better get this confirmed by someone who knows for sure before you order, as I don't want to be responsible for you getting the wrong screen.
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#7 Post by dr_st » Wed May 23, 2012 1:50 am

I believe Jason404 is right.
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#8 Post by Tsunade » Wed May 23, 2012 11:11 am

I'm over on NBR, yes ALL X220 tablet versions are IPS, ALL of them, x220i tablet, x220 tablet. Only normal X220/X220i/X230 offer IPS as an OPTION.
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Re: Do all X220 models have IPS screens?

#9 Post by kevincaus » Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:44 pm

Ok thanks for quelling my fears everyone. Re multi touch vs outdoor gorilla glass: is there a guide as to which you should choose? Are they both matte screens? Gorilla glass is just stronger right or is it the easier to see outdoors?

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