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Brand | ASUS |
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Model | MB168B+ |
Cabinet Color | Silver / Black |
Screen Size | 15.6" |
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LED Backlight | WLED |
Widescreen | Yes |
Recommended Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Viewing Angle | 140° (H) / 120° (V) |
Pixel Pitch | 0.179mm |
Brightness | 250 cd/m2 |
Contrast Ratio | 600:1 |
Response Time | 11 ms |
Panel | TN |
Display Type | Full HD |
Connectors | USB |
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DVI | No |
HDMI | No |
DisplayPort | No |
USB 3.0 | 1 |
Power Consumption | Power Consumption(Typical):<5W Power Saving Mode:0W Power Off Mode:0W |
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Regulatory Approvals | BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, C-Tick, CU, FCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 7) |
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Built-in Speakers | No |
Features | 15.6-inch Full HD portable USB-powered monitor with a single USB 3.0 cable for power and data transmission World's slimmest and lightest USB monitor with a sleek and metallic finish Auto-rotating display bundled with the ASUS Smart Case - a two-way adjustable stand and protective sleeve Note: Minimum System Requirement : Windows 7 with 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, Mac OS X 10.8.3 Recommended Requirement : Windows 7 with 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo or above, 2GB RAM Video Playback Recommendations : Windows Media Player, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Core WinDVD Ezlink Utility software supports Window based operation system only |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 14.92" x 9.29" x 0.31" (W x H x D) |
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Weight | 1.76 lbs. |
Package Contents | ASUS Smart Case USB 3.0 cable Quick start guide Support CD |
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Date First Available | January 15, 2014 |
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Pros: Lightweight. Good color. Works with Surface Pro 1, with or without external power. Now that I've been using it, I can't live without it. A Surface Pro tablet, attachable keyboard, bluetooth mouse, and this USB monitor creates a total on-the-road workstation. There's virtually nothing I can't do with it.
Cons: The color isn't quite as good as on a high-resolution laptop, but it's close enough. There is a bit of lag time, which is understandable given the USB 3.0 connection, so it may discourage its use for gaming, but for coding and word processing, it works great. The cable is connected tenuously, and sometimes comes loose if the monitor is moved. It's not a big problem, but it's something that requires attention when you move the monitor.
Overall Review: Another reviewer has commented that the monitor doesn't work without external power with their Surface Pro 2, but I've been using it with a Surface Pro 1 for approximately a year and have had no problems when it's just running on the battery. I'm wondering if the other user is experiencing a driver problem rather than a power problem. I've been using a foldable compact travel stand like Item#: 9SIA4GW1F30505 to hold it up. I started out using two of them, but found out that just one is all that's needed.
Pros: A good value. 1920x1080 in a small form factor. Single cable.
Cons: If you are sensitive to input lag, go with a HDMI interface instead. Even on 3.0, the USB driver lags mouse and keyboard input slightly. I found that it slowed me down enough to not want to use this panel for primary activities, using it more as a reference material monitor.
Pros: The screen has great color, a good refresh rate for work type activities (I haven't tried using it for gaming). Also has functionality that allows you to view it both width or length wise, similar to a smartphone, and is far more useful than I thought it would be. Only needs a regular micro-USB to connect with your computer if your computer has USB 3.0. So my android phone charger (with detachable micro USB) doubles as my monitor cable. Very awesome. 1080P, etc. etc.,
Cons: The stand, that also doubles as a case, is very large and requires a lot of space to set up. Maybe not ideal for a screen that is meant for travelers.
Overall Review: I'd recommend this screen. It's my first portable screen, I can't compare it to cheaper alternatives, but because my job takes me around the city, it's useful to have this screen everywhere I go. I don't know what I'd do without it at this point.
Pros: Does what its supposed to - ads screen space to my zenbook. Great resolution. Gyro sensor is a nice touch - when you flip the monitor - the move is detected automatically
Cons: none. monitor performs exactly as expected.
Overall Review: - make sure to download the latest displaylink driver. otherwise, windows 8.1. 64bit doesn't detect the monitor most of the time. - hopefully one day, it will be as thin as the zenbook laptop's screen. - screen could be a tad brighter to match zenbook's screen. - This was 199$ in april 2015.
Pros: Full 1080, matches my Asus N56VZ really well. USB 3.0 and super thing and usb powered
Cons: The stand case isnt all that great. I just bought a metal iphone stand for five bucks and works great!
Pros: Lightweight Good crisp display (sharpness) Easy to install on Windows (not used on Linux when I am traveling)
Cons: Not as bright as my laptop display. Colors seem somewhat muted
Overall Review: Overall a good panel. Display is bright enough and lightweight. Easy to carry inside of my laptop bag. Really useful when traveling since I miss the dual display I have on my desktop. Videos play well on the panel. Much better than I expected from a USB3 port monitor.
Pros: This monitor is the best purchase a road warrior can make. Plug and play with windows 8.1. The HD resolution is BEAUTIFUL. Love it, love it, love it. Great build quality. While other people claim the stand is insufficient, I find it to be quite perfect. After I wore it in a bit, I found it to be quite sturdy and adjustable.
Cons: None thus far. The screen is too good for my eyes to appreciate?
Pros: Light 1920x1080 [don't even bother with non + version in my opinion] Nice case included Works well in Win8 & Win7
Cons: Has been cheaper in the past [picked mine up for $140] Doesn't clean itself
Overall Review: A bit tired of Mac users complaining about compatibility issues with a companies that design for the PC market. It would be like me freaking out that after I bootcamped my MacBook and boot directly to windows on my Mac that I can no longer daisy-chain thunderbolt displays. Why would you expect behavior to be identical between the OS it was specifically designed for vs one that it wasn't? Do some research.