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GadgetsLab: LENOVO THINKVISION M14T

from 2021 v21n7 - HEALTH + TECH

from 2021 v21n7 - HEALTH + TECH, page 128

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REVIEWED BY GABRIEL PE

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I was skeptical about portable monitors. But everything changed when I got a chance to hook my laptop onto a monitor. Ever since then, I found myself to be much more productive when having two or more screens in front of me. This has become a dilemma, what could my setup be when I have to work outside? Enter the Lenovo ThinkVision M14t, Lenovo’s new portable monitor.

DESIGN 4.5 / 5

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t has a sleek design that makes it fit in any office or conference room. Aside from its great looks, the ThinkVision M14t is super portable, weighing a mere 0.7kg. The included carrying case also gives you peace of mind against unnecessary bumps and knocks when you take it outside the office. Unlike other devices, the Lenovo ThinkBook M14t also is powered by your main device rather than needing its own power brick, which is a plus in portability.

HARDWARE 4 / 5

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t features a 14-inch IPS FHD touchscreen display. It’s powered via either of the two USB Type-C ports on its base. These USB ports can also daisy chain, meaning you can charge your phone while the monitor is connected to your laptop, or insert an OTG for your phone while it’s connected to the monitor.

The touchscreen display has a 10-point touch which means it can recognize all ten fingers if you’re placing them onscreen. Aside from the 10-point touch, the M14t also has an included stylus on the box that performed great, almost as if I was using a tablet instead of a portable monitor.

USER EXPERIENCE 4.5 / 5

I had the opportunity to test out the M14t with the Lenovo ThinkBook T14 and to be honest, it was quite the experience.

Setup was a breeze. All I needed to was connect the included USB Type-C to my device and the display would automatically turn on. Adjusting the display is also easy, thanks to the digital menu.

The 300-nits bright screen on the portable monitor was a blessing when I tried working outdoors. It was brighter compared to the laptop’s own display when outside. The extra USB Type-C on the Monitor was also great for leaving space for me to charge my other devices without taking much-needed USB port space from the laptop.

The ThinkVision M14t filled the much need productivity itch I needed on laptops. The touchscreen made scrolling through webpages faster and easier. As a student, the ThinkVision M14t’s stylus and touchscreen saved me a couple of times during recitations and note-taking. Having a second screen also gave me the luxury of watching live streams on the ThinkVision M14t while writing on the main device.

If there is one thing that Lenovo could improve upon in their next portable monitor, they could include different display inputs such as HDMI/ miniHDMI or mini-Display ports. While I had the Lenovo ThinkBook T14 to use the monitor, my older daily driver could not be displayed due to its lack of Type-C.

VALUE

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t will set you back PHP 19,995 a little on the expensive side. But for professionals who are always on the road and need a secondary monitor on the road, the ThinkVision M14t will not be disappointed. Its features is more than enough for most people and the different modes turn it into something more than just a secondary monitor.