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Forgive me guys, I wasn't sure where to post this.

This exerpt was taking from http://www.techpowerup.com

Lenovo Launches 22-inch WUXGA ThinkVision L220x
Lenovo launched today what it claims to be the industry's first 22-inch widescreen WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array) monitor with 1920 x 1200 resolution. Aside from its unique resolution, the Lenovo ThinkVision L220x features an integrated USB hub, HDCP support, VGA / DVI inputs, 6ms (GtG) response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 178-degree viewing angles, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. The ThinkVision will start at around $550 when it launches in November 2007.

WoW... thats a nice screen...

Sorry, I don't know if the specs. are decent, I was more impressed with the fact that it is a 22" with 1920x1200 resolution.

I personally don't care for the huge displays that are out now, so something smaller like this that can output higher res. is just great.

So, same price as the 23-24in current models with 2in cut off? I fail to see the attraction. And also, 15.4in laptops have had that res. for a while.

Oh and according to a chart I saw once (can't find the link atm :( ) your eyes would need to be at about 2.5feet from the screen for you to tell the difference for such a res.

At that price I say save a couple months more and get a 32-37in lcd tv. Lower res. maybe, but darn better seating options to use it.

You are very right. I've been waiting for LCD widescreens to have 1920x1200 res. on the smaller units for awhile now. I never understood how a CRT could reach that, yet a 20inch. LCD couldn't. I'm very finiky about that stuff.

Given, the company claims it's the first model to run at such resolution, I can see where the high price comes to play. I don't even think Lenovo is a top notch panel maker to begin with.

However, I do see the door opening up for other manufactures to produce such units with comparable resolutions. Ah hell, I'm just bitter because a 24inch display doesn't fit on my desktop the proper way. I envy you guys! :lol:

I agree with Mesh, if it was the same price as a 24" why would you go for the smaller one?

If it was significanlty cheaper it would be worth considering.

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Just like 1080p native res. plasma panels it's not because it can't be done, it's because manufacturer's don't put it in production.

I've had a 23in with 1920x1200 since 2004, plenty of time to 'tweak' it's panel to market more mainstream 20-22in models.

It's also the same why we have color from heck 6-bit panels everywhere. With nothing of course to force makers to list it up-front when you buy one.

I found out with a Samsung 941BW. It's got near-0 view angles, major backlit problems and very visible 6-bit dithering. And it's claimed 5ms response time doesn't show any improvement over the 8ms and 16ms I have next to it.

mxandrews1, I'm curious what's keeping you from fitting a 24in or larger? is there a shelf in the way or what? heck take a sledge hammer if you must but make some room and get a 40+ tv/monitor, you won't regret it :).