Asus 15.6" ZenScreen Portable USB-C Monitor MB16ACE

This thing is excellent! I wasn’t expecting much tbh but it turned out that this slim and lightweight monitor was such a game changer for me and allowed me to finally work in coffee shops and fully remote. It has 2 adjustable viewing angles. The case serves as a cover when transporting as well as an adjustable stand when you fold it the right way. Easy to plug in to computer. Cable is usb-c and comes with an adapter for usb if you don’t have usb-c. Make sure you download the drivers from the web first if you don’t have them already in your machine. I use this screen in conjunction with my laptop screen and it’s equivalent to having dual screens like you’d have in the office. I always get asked about it when ppl see me in coffee shops. Power for the screen comes from ... MoreThis thing is excellent! I wasn’t expecting much tbh but it turned out that this slim and lightweight monitor was such a game changer for me and allowed me to finally work in coffee shops and fully remote. It has 2 adjustable viewing angles. The case serves as a cover when transporting as well as an adjustable stand when you fold it the right way. Easy to plug in to computer. Cable is usb-c and comes with an adapter for usb if you don’t have usb-c. Make sure you download the drivers from the web first if you don’t have them already in your machine. I use this screen in conjunction with my laptop screen and it’s equivalent to having dual screens like you’d have in the office. I always get asked about it when ppl see me in coffee shops. Power for the screen comes from the laptop via the same usb cable. You may want to adjust the screen/text size on your computer to make this monitor look better and show more text on the screen.

I’ve used other portable monitors in the past and while this one is NOT perfect, it beats the others. I use it mostly for my work-issued laptop but lately I have been using it more for my phone and other devices. I have an older Samsung Galaxy phone and this thing was literally plug and play. I've tried it on multiple different devices using both the USB -C cable by itself and with the USB converter and came out with good results. Only device i had problems with was my Lenovo Surface knockoff from about 4 years ago. It refused to work with the USB-C cable by itself but worked fine when used with the USB converter. (Important: If you plan on using the USB converter, make sure to download and install the Displaylink drivers beforehand) The best part about this monitor ... MoreI’ve used other portable monitors in the past and while this one is NOT perfect, it beats the others. I use it mostly for my work-issued laptop but lately I have been using it more for my phone and other devices. I have an older Samsung Galaxy phone and this thing was literally plug and play. I've tried it on multiple different devices using both the USB -C cable by itself and with the USB converter and came out with good results. Only device i had problems with was my Lenovo Surface knockoff from about 4 years ago. It refused to work with the USB-C cable by itself but worked fine when used with the USB converter. (Important: If you plan on using the USB converter, make sure to download and install the Displaylink drivers beforehand) The best part about this monitor is the fact that it doesn't need a separate power cord. All it takes is just one USB cable. Again it's not the cheapest portable monitor available but this one uses a USB-C connector on both ends and it's not some unknown generic brand you find flooding other major retail sites. Also the cheaper portable monitors out there typically use cheap and/or outdated connectors and tend to lose connectivity with the slightest bump or touch. They can be very delicate if you ask anyone who has used one. This one is not. It’s been over a month and the connectors still feel good and most of all, not loose. I thought about returning it for a cheaper model but after experiencing virtually no issues for over a month, I decided I’m not only going to keep it but start recommending it to all my colleagues and friends.

I now have a third monitor which helps my productivity. My only tip is to make sure your laptop or desktop monitor settings allows external monitors to have a vertical view. I didn't know initially so i was wondering why the monitor would not shift the display when it was mounted vertically. Once I made the adjustment, the vertical feature worked immediately. The cover that also serves as the monitor stand is awesome. To add the necessary height, I placed the monitor on top of a yoga block. To use the monitor stand properly, place the stand flat with the illustrations facing up. Fold the cover/stand towards the two dotted parallel lines. The key is to fold the narrow flap that has the round peg at the end. Fold it so the flat black smooth plastic is showing. That ... MoreI now have a third monitor which helps my productivity. My only tip is to make sure your laptop or desktop monitor settings allows external monitors to have a vertical view. I didn't know initially so i was wondering why the monitor would not shift the display when it was mounted vertically. Once I made the adjustment, the vertical feature worked immediately. The cover that also serves as the monitor stand is awesome. To add the necessary height, I placed the monitor on top of a yoga block. To use the monitor stand properly, place the stand flat with the illustrations facing up. Fold the cover/stand towards the two dotted parallel lines. The key is to fold the narrow flap that has the round peg at the end. Fold it so the flat black smooth plastic is showing. That narrow strip contains magnet. Align the flap within the two parallel lines. Once done a narrow space is created to securely slide in/insert the monitor. The monitor is fairly easy to figure out. The right button is the Power button. The two left buttons are used to set the display features. I do like the round hole where one can insert a pen to act as a stand. I don't think a stylus comes with the monitor but any sturdy pen that fits the hole should work. My only complaint is that it took nearly 3 weeks to have the monitor delivered to the store for pick up. I complained and I appreciate Best Buy Customer Service for resolving the issue.