Lenovo intros multi-touch LCD, other widescreens
Lenovo has introduced three LCD monitors, the 21.5-inch L2261, 23-inch L2361p, and 23.6-inch L2461x. All have 1080p resolution, and the 23.6-inch model is one of Lenovo’s first with multi-touch capability. This high-end model also has built-in speakers, a microphone, four USB ports and a 2-megapixel webcam. The panel is fast with a 120Hz refresh and musters 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast and a 5ms pixel response time.
There are also two HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 ports along with a VGA connection.
The L2261 only gets VGA and DVI inputs, while its panel has a 250 cd/m2 brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms response time.
The L2361p while a conventional screen is is more functional, with an HDCP-compliant HDMI input, a VGA connection and a stand that mimics those found on TVs. It carries are integrated speakers and a microphone, along with three USB ports and a VGA camera. Push buttons are absent, replaced with capacitive touch buttons instead.
While pricing and ship dates for North America are absent so far, a pair of vendor sites hint the L2461x may cost under $600 despite an equivalent suggested retail price of $1,145 in the Netherlands. The three should begin shipping in North America before the end of March, although Lenovo has not confirmed this