2019 UPDATE: 7 years later, I still have and use this portable monitor. Actually, I don't get to use it much because my husband stole if from me. He loves it! Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase one. While the awesome Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 is no longer available, there are still some other great portable monitors available.
I was recently given the opportunity to review a very cool new portable monitor from Lenovo. The ThinkVision LT1421 is a 14″ ultra-portable LCD monitor that weighs less than 2 lbs. It's only about 1/4″ thick. The size is perfect for travel. It arrived just in time for my trip to San Jose, CA, so I packed it up. I was able to fit it right in my backpack along with my 15.6″ laptop, and a bunch of other gadgets.
Since the monitor is powered by USB, there were no huge power adapters to carry, so it did not add much weight or bulk to my bag. I set it up in my hotel room so that I could be uber-productive. 🙂
The monitor comes with a lightweight plastic cover that protects the screen while traveling. It also serves as a base stand to stabilize it. It was super easy to use. Although it comes with a CD of drivers and software, I did not need to install it at all. Windows 7 picked up on it right away and it just started working.
Of course, this monitor is not just for travel. I have been using it in my home office as well, or when I work at the kitchen table. It makes getting things done a lot easier!
Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 Specifications
- 14-inch (355.6 mm) viewable image size
- Display resolution of 1366 x 768 matching mainstream Notebook resolution
- Slim (21.5mm, as slim as 9.3mm)
- Light weight (monitor: 0.84kg/1.8lbs; with Screen Cover: 1.02kg/2.25lbs)
- Photo frame tilt stand adjustments for viewing comfort (12 degree~40 degree)
- Brightness adjustment button for 16 level brightness
- USB 2.0 connection
- USB powered
- Kensington lock slot
The Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 (part #1452DS6) costs $199.99. But, act fast and you can get 10% off with the promotional code “LENOVOTECHIES“.
Disclosure: This post is brought to you as part of a compensated campaign on behalf of Lenovo and Izea. All opinions are my own.
wonder if, I can use it as the only primary display for my PC.?
Wow. a cool monitor for watching movies on the move as well in office.