So this is an entirely new panel, right? LG has made something impressive, I wonder what their monitor is going to retail at if their 38" panels are already in monitors ~$1000 I'm guessing there's going to be bandwith limitations on some of the ports (not named thunderbolt)?
I'm having trouble finding any references online for what the "eKVM" features of this monitor mean. It would be amazing if it were to allow two Thunderbolt 4 connections from different computers, and (possibly through an "eject" / unmounting process) switch between them? But the ports shown here don't really seem likely to support that...
ooooh! if they are both directly connected / not network streamed for the second one, this could be super interesting for me.
I currently run two computers (a Mac and a NUC) with 2x 4k monitors and a bunch of peripherals via a Thunderbolt eGPU, and so switching between them requires getting up and physically swapping cables. I'd love to be able to do that swap more seamlessly (admittedly, the eGPU would be unlikely to fit well, but maybe one day)
FYI: the Benq PD3200 32" 4K monitor has a KVM switch that allows you to share USB devices between two PCs (depending which one is selected) and also allows for splitting the monitor (or by PIP) with two different video sources. No need to spend $1600 if those are your needs. It has not Thunderbolt, however.
It seems that you can hook up 2pcs. That supports 2 upstream but one from thunderbolt4 one from USB type-B. eKVM sounds really useful, using one set of keyboard/mouse to quickly switch your cursor between 2pcs.
In the last year or so, it really seems like Lenovo monitors have gone from a bad joke to some serious HW. High quality LG panels certainly helps, and they're bringing good features and build quality in the ThinkVision and Legion lines. Now if they could only get their website to not suck for advanced feature/spec search.
I have a monitor capable of 300nits and I use it at 15/100 (lowering it to 10/100 in the night) not to get a tan while working. I wonder how you can work an entire day with more than 300nits shot in your eyes. You office is clearly not the best environment where to work with a PC.
Why does it include a USB Type B port? I've only ever seen those on printers. If this is used as a hub to a printer, only the printer side would need a Type B connector, not the display, so I'm stumped.
I would assume that's the upstream-port to the host controller, when the USB-hub should be available even though there's no PC connected via Thunerbolt, just HDMI or DP.
I.e. you connect your PC to the Type-B port on the display, to use the Type-A ports for other devices.
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crabperson - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
So this is an entirely new panel, right? LG has made something impressive, I wonder what their monitor is going to retail at if their 38" panels are already in monitors ~$1000I'm guessing there's going to be bandwith limitations on some of the ports (not named thunderbolt)?
SNESChalmers - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
DisplayPort should be fine if this display supports DSC. HDMI is a no go though. Probably will limit refresh rate to 30Hzpt2000 - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
Thru HDMI, it support up to 5K 50hz. Over DisplayPort or Thunderbolt, up to 5K 75hz with DSC.DanNeely - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - link
Displayport 1.4 should be able to to 5k75 (30bit) or 5k90(24bit) without any compression at all.sophaskins - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
I'm having trouble finding any references online for what the "eKVM" features of this monitor mean. It would be amazing if it were to allow two Thunderbolt 4 connections from different computers, and (possibly through an "eject" / unmounting process) switch between them? But the ports shown here don't really seem likely to support that...JayNor - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
cnet article says you can hook up two pcs and split screen display. https://www.cnet.com/news/lenovos-stable-of-thinkp...sophaskins - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
ooooh! if they are both directly connected / not network streamed for the second one, this could be super interesting for me.I currently run two computers (a Mac and a NUC) with 2x 4k monitors and a bunch of peripherals via a Thunderbolt eGPU, and so switching between them requires getting up and physically swapping cables. I'd love to be able to do that swap more seamlessly (admittedly, the eGPU would be unlikely to fit well, but maybe one day)
CiccioB - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
FYI: the Benq PD3200 32" 4K monitor has a KVM switch that allows you to share USB devices between two PCs (depending which one is selected) and also allows for splitting the monitor (or by PIP) with two different video sources. No need to spend $1600 if those are your needs.It has not Thunderbolt, however.
G99765 - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - link
It seems that you can hook up 2pcs. That supports 2 upstream but one from thunderbolt4 one from USB type-B. eKVM sounds really useful, using one set of keyboard/mouse to quickly switch your cursor between 2pcs.FXi - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
Wow.Arsenica - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
Right.We waited too long for a monitor with built-in backdoor (a.k.a Intel AMT).
GreenMeters - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
In the last year or so, it really seems like Lenovo monitors have gone from a bad joke to some serious HW. High quality LG panels certainly helps, and they're bringing good features and build quality in the ThinkVision and Legion lines. Now if they could only get their website to not suck for advanced feature/spec search.akvadrako - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
Everything looks great except the brightness. In a sunny office (which is great) 300 nits is unusable.CiccioB - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
I have a monitor capable of 300nits and I use it at 15/100 (lowering it to 10/100 in the night) not to get a tan while working.I wonder how you can work an entire day with more than 300nits shot in your eyes.
You office is clearly not the best environment where to work with a PC.
akvadrako - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - link
Reflective sunlight can easily be around 1000 nits and people have no problem reading for hours in the sun.It's only an issue for the eyes if the ambient light is dark, otherwise a 600 nit screen is perfectly comfortable.
Sjsharkie19 - Monday, March 1, 2021 - link
I took was worried about 300, bought a monitor with 350.Currently set with a window behind it, during daytime it’s at ~30/100 brightness.
So I guess it didn’t matter at all. It will never get set to 80+.
timecop1818 - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
> 300 nits.Get the fuck out
sorten - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - link
I have zero interest in the 5x2 form factor, but I love the connectivity options. I've been waiting for options like this setup.JoeDuarte - Thursday, February 25, 2021 - link
Why does it include a USB Type B port? I've only ever seen those on printers. If this is used as a hub to a printer, only the printer side would need a Type B connector, not the display, so I'm stumped.thomasg - Saturday, February 27, 2021 - link
I would assume that's the upstream-port to the host controller, when the USB-hub should be available even though there's no PC connected via Thunerbolt, just HDMI or DP.I.e. you connect your PC to the Type-B port on the display, to use the Type-A ports for other devices.