![]() But more importantly, particularly regarding the ThinkVision M14t Monitor, is what other functionality is supported – especially when it comes to video signals. Speeds can range anywhere from 5Gbps to 20Gbps. At a high level, the generation of USB that the USB-C port support determines both the functionality and the speed. It’s important to note that not all USB-C ports are the same (this PCmag article has many good details). I tested this out, and it seems to work quite well. So, depending on your devices, you could plug power into the ThinkVision and then connect the ThinkVision to your laptop or Chromebook. The beauty also about USB-C is that it has pass-through charging capabilities. So, conceivably, if you have a USB-C plug, you could plug it into the monitor to power it, but the better way to do this is to use a device that can provide power over USB-C. The ThinkVision M14t Portable Monitor does NOT have a power supply! How is this possible? Well, obviously, it uses one of the USB-C ports for power. So what is missing? A port for a power supply. On the left side are another USB-C port, a Brightness rocker switch, and a Low blue light button (which also activates the on-screen touch-enabled menu). On the right side are the Power Button, a lock slot, and a USB-C port. On the sides of the adjustable base/foot are ports and buttons. But as I started thinking about other use cases, I did find some scenarios which worked and a couple that surprisingly did not.īut first, let’s talk about the available ports and the one port that is missing (on purpose). The ThinkVision seems to be a match made specifically for the Chromebook Duet. Earlier, I reviewed the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, I nice little 2-in-1 Chromebook/Tablet. The ThinkVision M14t Monitor has been carefully designed to support multiple use cases. In fact, you can fold it up and easily travel with it with your laptop – perfect for business travel or sharing a display at a family gathering. Lastly, when you fold up the base/foot into the monitor’s body, it is quite flat. It also has a Low Blue Light mode to allow you to reduce eyestrain. It supports 16.7 million colors, a typical 300 nit, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. I truly found the display to be exceptionally crisp with good color balance. What does that mean? Well, in simple terms, you get great high-definition resolution for videos or other on-screen work. This is an FHD (Full High Definition) IPS monitor that supports 1920 x 1080 resolution. The adjustable foot will not allow for it to be seated in a stable way in a portrait mode. Importantly, however, is the fact that this portable monitor is designed primarily to be seated in a landscape manner. In the base is a tilt-adjustable foot that allows you to adjust the angle of the display between -5° and 90°. The design of the ThinkVision M14t Portable Touch Screen Monitor is truly aligned with portability as well. The ThinkVision M14t weighs a mere 1.54 lbs! That is definitely lighter than most laptops and even some ultra-portables. If it weighs too much, it isn’t portable in my mind. That is thinner than many tablets and much thinner than most desktop monitors.Īnd, when you talk about something being portable, you must talk about how much something weighs. The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Portable Touch Screen Monitor, in my opinion, truly defines portability. And there are some things you should know about in terms of compatibility as well. There are some really nifty features built into the Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Portable Touch Screen Monitor that I will go into later on in this review. At the dining room table, I quickly attached the 14″ ThinkVision monitor and instantly I had two monitors (my laptop and the ThinkVision) extending me desktop – and I’m using it as I write this review. But, my regular monitor remained seated on my desk. So for me, mobility means moving from my usual desk to the dining room table. I got my hands on the ThinkVision M14t Portable Touch Screen Monitor several weeks ago and incorporated it into my “mobile lifestyle” – which actually isn’t that mobile since we are all still quarantining at home. This ultra-portable touchscreen monitor extends your viewable desktop with just ONE cable! (*Disclosure below.) That is where the Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Portable Touch Screen Monitor comes to save the day. But I can’t just pick up my desk monitor and move around with my laptop. My work desk has a minimum of two monitors (more if they would fit). For me, though, I enjoy having multiple screens and monitors. ![]() A larger screen and a keyboard make writing much easier. ![]() But sometimes, having a laptop (or a Chromebook) can be quite beneficial. These ultra-portable devices let us be productive and connected in places we never dreamed we could before. We now have supercomputers like smartphones and tablets that we carry in our pockets, purses, bags, and backpacks.
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