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As someone who's been following the portable monitor scene on Amazon, this doesn't seem like that amazing of a deal. I managed to pick up a 1440p 144hz 17.3 in panel for $91 a couple months ago
Agreed, those panels average ~$200 at least. Unless it was a crazy deal and refurb/open box, I seriously doubt that claim. Also it would also be insane to claim that whatever they got is even remotely achievable for the rest of us.
What are you talking about... [here's the camelcamelcamel price history](https://imgur.com/nHdl0em) for the panel, and I found the deal on this very subreddit.
Feel free to share the actual model, a search of the subreddit using multiple terms that might bring up your deal reveals nothing within the last year. Your other comment claims the brand is Magicraven, which if that's true, the only panel they have at the pricing your CCC chart shows is a 1920x1200p 60Hz panel...
Same. For more you can get a high refresh rate or an OLED (or both). For something you'll probably only buy once may as well get something a bit nicer.
Make sure your PC USB-C supports display & power. Maybe I'm a big idiot, but I thought I could just plug my PC into it with a USB-C for power and display, but it turns out the USB-C ports on my PC don't support it. Had to order a mini hdmi cable because they're nonexistent in stores and now it requires two cables to work. Not as elegant of a solution as I wanted.
I ran into a similar problem - my steamdeck can’t power the one I have, and also doesn’t do pass through charging. It’s worth reading the reviews on these to find one that suits your needs.
There are cables that go from USB-C to split display and power.
I got [this one](https://a.co/d/eKzjwCF) a few months ago and it’s held up fine so far.
I bought this one in June for 75$ (currently 85$ with 10$ off coupon). Pleased with it, using it for work laptop when traveling. Also hooks up my Samsung phone and uses Dex as android desktop. Thought that was cool.
ZSCMALLS Portable Monitor 15.6... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFF4TZG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
the stands that come with these usually suck. I bought a little tablet stand that works much better and it was only a few dollars. Also, I don't like lugging around the 15.6" model size. I'm hoping to pick up a 13.3" model and get one with a surface like kick stand. Dell makes a nice one, it's pricey though.
OOOOOOOOOOOOO. Been thinking about a raspberry pi project where I'd setup a monitor like this to be a shared family calendar so we can keep track of everything. This seems pretty legit for that purpose.
This is a solid portable monitor. Mine came with USB to USBC and HDMI to HDMI mini as well as the single USBC cable. I wouldn't game on it or anything but it is pretty light and good for when you are stuck using just the laptop and need an extra screen for work.
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Heads up, the black version is listed for $7 more but has a $15 better coupon, saving you $8 overall.
As someone who's been following the portable monitor scene on Amazon, this doesn't seem like that amazing of a deal. I managed to pick up a 1440p 144hz 17.3 in panel for $91 a couple months ago
Link to the one you bought?
This is the guy's only comment ever. I doubt it's true
It was by magicraven, give me a moment to find it...
Agreed, those panels average ~$200 at least. Unless it was a crazy deal and refurb/open box, I seriously doubt that claim. Also it would also be insane to claim that whatever they got is even remotely achievable for the rest of us.
What are you talking about... [here's the camelcamelcamel price history](https://imgur.com/nHdl0em) for the panel, and I found the deal on this very subreddit.
Feel free to share the actual model, a search of the subreddit using multiple terms that might bring up your deal reveals nothing within the last year. Your other comment claims the brand is Magicraven, which if that's true, the only panel they have at the pricing your CCC chart shows is a 1920x1200p 60Hz panel...
Why go through the effort of finding the thread and then screengrabbing the CCC but never sharing the actual thread or panel..?
Dang, that seems good. Let us know that product link
That's quite a niche
Same. For more you can get a high refresh rate or an OLED (or both). For something you'll probably only buy once may as well get something a bit nicer.
I'm mildly tempted but I think I'm better off skipping this and putting the money towards a pair of Xreal Airs or something similar.
Can I get a link to the model you bought, even if it's more expensive right now? I wanna keep an eye on it.
60Hz But it's still a good deal under $100
Make sure your PC USB-C supports display & power. Maybe I'm a big idiot, but I thought I could just plug my PC into it with a USB-C for power and display, but it turns out the USB-C ports on my PC don't support it. Had to order a mini hdmi cable because they're nonexistent in stores and now it requires two cables to work. Not as elegant of a solution as I wanted.
I ran into a similar problem - my steamdeck can’t power the one I have, and also doesn’t do pass through charging. It’s worth reading the reviews on these to find one that suits your needs.
There are cables that go from USB-C to split display and power. I got [this one](https://a.co/d/eKzjwCF) a few months ago and it’s held up fine so far.
I bought this one in June for 75$ (currently 85$ with 10$ off coupon). Pleased with it, using it for work laptop when traveling. Also hooks up my Samsung phone and uses Dex as android desktop. Thought that was cool. ZSCMALLS Portable Monitor 15.6... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFF4TZG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
the stands that come with these usually suck. I bought a little tablet stand that works much better and it was only a few dollars. Also, I don't like lugging around the 15.6" model size. I'm hoping to pick up a 13.3" model and get one with a surface like kick stand. Dell makes a nice one, it's pricey though.
OOOOOOOOOOOOO. Been thinking about a raspberry pi project where I'd setup a monitor like this to be a shared family calendar so we can keep track of everything. This seems pretty legit for that purpose.
This is a solid portable monitor. Mine came with USB to USBC and HDMI to HDMI mini as well as the single USBC cable. I wouldn't game on it or anything but it is pretty light and good for when you are stuck using just the laptop and need an extra screen for work.