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I got a big portable monitor (22 inches, https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen/zenscreen-mb229cf/ https://www.asus.com/us/displays-deskto

I got a big portable monitor (22 inches, https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen/zenscreen-mb229cf/ https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen...) that was just a bit over $200 on sale. They make a more expensive 24 in version too. Love it. It can take USB C power from the laptop or plugged in to AC power for additional brightness. Comes with both a built in kickstand and a desk and cubicle mount.

jjice 2y ago
Big plus to this one. I carry a 15” from Amazon for something absurd like $80 whenever I’m working while visiting family. Doubling your screen real estate in the go is a massive win.
mdaniel 2y ago
I am a fan of more monitor more better, but $200 for 1080p is crazypants to me. I think the 24" you're referring to is https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen/asus-zenscreen-mb249c/ https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen... but is also regrettably 1080p just in a bigger form factor. In contrast, QHD ones in 14", 16", or 18.5" seem to go for about $150 (although I'm cognizant this is an "improved your life" thread not "I dunno, try it" :-) )
- solardev 2y ago
  I'd prefer slightly higher resolution too, but for coding work (especially for my aging eyes) 1080p is actually fine. It's actually really hard to find portable monitors of this size. Maybe there just isn't a market for an even more expensive non-1080p one...? If you do find one, please let me know.
  - seanmcdirmid 2y ago
    They exist: https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx1655-4k-oled-15-6-uhd-oled-portable-monitor-with-60w-usb-c-and-mini-hdmi.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Consumer_PerformanceMax_PortableMonitors_Purchases&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1Yibg4e_ywkE53osQDm5qTdU-VN29px844Bge5T86qvgP4eqnEW6ZgogaAvopEALw_wcB https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx1655-4k-oled-15-6-uhd-oled-po... But there are so many off brands, and ViewSonic is sort of a step below what I usually go for. Here is one from LG that is not quite 4K but still better than 1080P: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766952-REG/lg_16mr70_adsu1_16_gram_view_ips.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&store=420&lsft=BI%3A514&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiaVdBrgk71sd_Q07rUF4nWtfU6dVvPcnGFHOXvqsepQgLMEP7g-fkQaAuIsEALw_wcB https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766952-REG/lg_16mr70...
    - solardev 2y ago
      Sorry, I mean in a larger form factor (20 plus inches). It's easy to find smaller high res ones. But I specifically needed something bigger so I can see the text.

jjice 2y ago

Big plus to this one. I carry a 15” from Amazon for something absurd like $80 whenever I’m working while visiting family. Doubling your screen real estate in the go is a massive win.

mdaniel 2y ago

I am a fan of more monitor more better, but $200 for 1080p is crazypants to me. I think the 24" you're referring to is https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen/asus-zenscreen-mb249c/ https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/zenscreen... but is also regrettably 1080p just in a bigger form factor. In contrast, QHD ones in 14", 16", or 18.5" seem to go for about $150 (although I'm cognizant this is an "improved your life" thread not "I dunno, try it" :-) )

solardev 2y ago
I'd prefer slightly higher resolution too, but for coding work (especially for my aging eyes) 1080p is actually fine. It's actually really hard to find portable monitors of this size. Maybe there just isn't a market for an even more expensive non-1080p one...? If you do find one, please let me know.
- seanmcdirmid 2y ago
  They exist: https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx1655-4k-oled-15-6-uhd-oled-portable-monitor-with-60w-usb-c-and-mini-hdmi.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Consumer_PerformanceMax_PortableMonitors_Purchases&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1Yibg4e_ywkE53osQDm5qTdU-VN29px844Bge5T86qvgP4eqnEW6ZgogaAvopEALw_wcB https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx1655-4k-oled-15-6-uhd-oled-po... But there are so many off brands, and ViewSonic is sort of a step below what I usually go for. Here is one from LG that is not quite 4K but still better than 1080P: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766952-REG/lg_16mr70_adsu1_16_gram_view_ips.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&store=420&lsft=BI%3A514&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiaVdBrgk71sd_Q07rUF4nWtfU6dVvPcnGFHOXvqsepQgLMEP7g-fkQaAuIsEALw_wcB https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766952-REG/lg_16mr70...
  - solardev 2y ago
    Sorry, I mean in a larger form factor (20 plus inches). It's easy to find smaller high res ones. But I specifically needed something bigger so I can see the text.