5 Ways to Use a Portable Monitor - #2 Will Shock You (Not Really)

[@YounesLayachi]

I've wanted one of these for a while. The tech seems to be maturing quickly which is promising

[@petermainwaringsx]

Damn you Gary. That's another thing I never realised I just had to have, until I saw your video. 😁

[@GaryExplains]

😂

[@exxonrcg]

I use these small external monitors to troubleshoot headless servers when even Remote Desktop fails. Very useful and clutch. THat’s the reason I bought them for, but most days I bring it at work when I need a second portable monitor. I wish the USB -C with Display support was more common though. Only a few laptops and phones have it.

[@RoyRope]

Thats a nice purpose.

[@tilu3303]

A headless server with video output, of course...

[@adrgri]

I'd REALLY LOVE to see more smartphone manufacturers supporting audio/video output via USB-C and google adding the same keyboard/touchpad feature natively to Android itself or maybe something like we see on PCs: to duplicate, extend or just use one of the screens instead. For me at least it'd completely eliminate the need to carry a laptop. Hope it will become a reality soon, do you feel the same?

[@faziolifairmont8125]

windows mobile 10 had it build in years ago. and it did run all the windows 10 apps. including mail, outlook, office.. Edge.. so sad to see it go :C people really buy an phone based on the amount of apps, and not on the quality of the apps :C

[@nasserdhaghriri6345]

Maaaaaan, I never thought of #4!!! using it with a camera! you shocked me with that. you earned yourself loyal subscriber.

[@JonHuhnMedical]

#6 A replacement monitor for a laptop. I'm using a Cocopar 17" monitor in combination with a foldable monitor stand, to replace my laptop screen which is too dim and lacking in color gamut to do proper graphics work (but it has 8 Ryzen cores so it's great for rendering 3d quickly). I have the laptop closed with the stand, monitor, and an external keyboard sitting on top of it, emulating an all-in-one computer setup. This way I'm not limited to the awkward ergonomics of a monitor and keyboard that are attached to each other, nor do I have to take into account the specs of the laptop screen when buying a new laptop, since the modular design allows me to buy the best components for the job. When I'm done working, everything collapses down into a (rather heavy!) 17" laptop bag.

[@vasarmilan]

Wow I DEFINITELY didn't expect #2!

[@GaryExplains]

🤣

[@ahmedfadzil3744]

Great review Gary. I just received my Nexdock Touch though, and I"ve been thinking and maybe you can highlight this to some of the manufacturers, if we have a portable monitor with a touchscreen and a universal dock built in the back -> instant tablet (android or otherwise). This would be truly awesome as many of use don't need 2 devices. We either use our smartphones or our tablets. Having the smartphone plug directly into a universal tablet dock and have the necessary interface (like DeX or just the standard android display but larger) would be fine for many and especially for media consumption. Dumb tablet would last a long time as everytime we upgrade the phone, it still works with the tablet.

[@0x007A]

I use a portable monitor as a second screen with my desktop computer due to space constraints. My primary use is watching tutorial videos or reading tutorials or documentation on the portable monitor, while carrying out actual work on the all-in-one desktop monitor.

[@goodeggproductions]

A word about being able to use these with a camera. I bought one of these, a mid ranged model, hoping to use it as a video monitor for my cameras for director or an assistant camera person to pull focus from as an alternative to the 7" monitors I currently provide them, and without spending $700 on a proper director's monitor. And while the monitor WILL work, it will ONLY work when the source is outputting 60Hz. So any time I choose a frame rate of 23.97, 24, 29.97 or 30, the monitor reports that it's "not supported" and displays nothing. I have tried this on a BlackMagic PCC4K, a Panasonic GH5, and Nikon D810. All three cameras display fine at 60p, but at less than 59.94, I get nothing. When I hooked up my Sony Handycam though, even if I told the handycam to record in 24p, I still got signal. I assume it has a lot to do with how it "fakes" 24p and the signal coming out of the device is still 60Hz (60p) Curiously, when I set my frame rate at higher than 60p, even 90 or 120p, I still get signal. But at normal video rates (24 for "film" and 30 for "video") these portable screens likely won't work. Ultimately, it's up to the decoders inside of them, and I've run into this problem with some computer monitors as well. But I don't get this problem with television monitors. I'm assuming that they have different video encoders and hardware inside that can handle the slower framerates of cameras. So beware if you really like the #4 reason and you might be buying it specifically for that. I did research on them and didn't see a single one where people reported being able to display 24p or 30p. I'm not saying that NONE of them do. I'm saying mine doesn't and I didn't see any that did. My unit is the UPERFECT 15.6" 1080p 500nit unit, definitely not the cheapest one available.

[@ontrada]

Really useful input. Thanks!

[@Zengo38]

bought exactly the one you have. I use it as a replacement for my laptop with my S10+ as a Dex PC as it can draw power directly from USB C from it or through power bank greatly extending use time cause my old laptop had pretty crappy battery life

[@philosophyze]

I've used one for years as a laptop second monitor when I travel for work. It's worth mentioning that usually they don't require external power besides the USB cable. If you're using HDMI you'll need USB for power too.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Only for USB-C monitors that use DisplayPort alternate mode. The USB-C port on your laptop, tablet or phone also has to support minimum 6 watts output. Some of the larger screens need 8 W or more.

[@LucasHartmann]

Waiting for the release of a touch version, with battery, and a raspberry pi cm4 socket.

[@bala2harry4]

We can also it as a display for PS or Xbox

[@christianserrano8024]

Here you go gents 1) Normal Stand w/ Pc 2) Xtend Laptop 3) TV with chrome stick 4) Monitor 4 video camera 5) Use with phone

[@LiviuDragon]

i ordered a 15,6 arzopa lcd monitor portable

[@condorX2]

0:45 How to use a Foldable Stand (note 2 self)

[@harrytrueman4216]

Omg I sometimes struggle with my 15.6 inch laptop, training videos are difficult having to flick between apps

[@popokatapetl6995]

Imagine I still work full 8 hrs with 14 inch.. am I an idiot or what

[@BalkanBiker]

I got a portable monitor specifically for #4 and #5! #4 mostly to see bigger photos while scrolling through the camera. There are couple reasons why I bought a portable screen instead of a larger tablet like Galaxy Tab S7+ or a laptop. 1) The price. For $250 I was able to buy a 350cd/m2 1500:1 contrast 14" 4k touchscreen monitor, which is on par with top end laptops (and more often than not surprassing them). A laptop with comparable screen costs $1500 and upwards. 2) I upgrade my phone every 2 or so years. I'm currently using Note 10+ which supports Dex. So basically I get upgraded performance every couple of years at no cost. Note 10+ performance is better than S7+ and also has 12gb of ram. Tablets have pretty much always last gen/2 gen or mid performance hardware, unless your company is called Apple (but while new M1 iPad is awesome, I hate the ecosystem). And since it's a high quality screen, I will probably keep it until it dies.

[@visualskills6656]

I’m bout to buy a mini pc do you think this would work as main monitor because I travel a lot

[@fernz_shawn]

Hi sir can you tell me a cheep portable monitor

[@bob_smite]

I would be cool if portable monitors had a huge slim battery attached like a battery bank or slim it down more so that the monitor + ultra thin laptop will take up the same space as a regular laptop.

[@jyvben1520]

so then you have a dual screen setup ... but you can not have it slimmer and a battery in it

[@bob_smite]

@@jyvben1520 I meant either/or

[@omarguerrero6417]

i saw someone with one of those in a travel case with a wii plug into a av to hdmi adapter with the wii plug into a wall outlet

[@skyarsenallll]

Yes

[@mcodes5214]

100k+ subs but still not that much likes and views that's bad. You deserver some likes also.

[@marcello4258]

Would be great to have iOS supporting it like dex

[@SteveMorton]

Thanks Garry for this, going on my Christmas wish list. Too early? Never!!!

[@mattiod]

It’s going to be handy in the UK with the expected power outages this winter. Just pair it up with a portable battery bank.

[@Alexander-iq5yq]

Im considering getting one to put on my digital piano where you would normally put the sheet music. I can then access software like VST instruments, recording software, PDF sheet music etc.

[@lohikarhu734]

Hey, cool, my 10-year old Nokia N8 would drive this perfectly through its mini-HDMI, and, I found, you can even use a Bluetooth mouse with the N8, so this gives a truly tiny video solution!

[@kid1412621]

6. Switch companion 😂

[@GaryExplains]

Good one! 👍

[@AlexandruLuchita]

Hi thanks for the information. Can you use this monitor as a main monitor while the laptop is closed?

[@psilocybin-]

Sure why not

[@shohan09jasim]

Does it need a separate driver installed? My work laptop won't let me install any driver or software.

[@MrAnwar22]

I brought one and I don't regret it it's a live saver my son spends most of his time in hospital and some department don't have tv so I take this monitor along with fire stick and power bank a good one last us all day also he can conect Nintendo switch and we play two player 😀

[@jonathanrussell1981]

u can use a portable monitor for xbox an playstation on the go like if you go to a friends house and they don't have a extra tv for u to use.

[@keluargaindowakian693]

I have an old 2013 Windows tablet, Asus Vivotab Smart ME400C, with only micro USB and micro HDMI ports available. Sadly the screen is cracked and the touch function is inoperable. Can I use this portable display as the mirroring device to restore the touch function of my windows tablet?

[@ForeverTemplar]

Hell, I use one as a main monitor for my PC. It's pretty nice, really.

[@jaydeep-p]

I too have a K20 pro/ 9T pro, which custom rom do you use?

[@taidee]

This one makes a good case for Dex as it could be a small portable traveling bag.

[@Spinal33]

Surprised you didn’t include wireless/miracast portable monitors...

[@qwertyzxaszc6323]

Damaged my MacBook screen, costs about $800 to replace, plus the downtime taking it over and waiting for the repair, Allowed me to kick the can until I was ready to have the laptop repaired.

[@WhitneyBissell]

I got a portable monitor for Christmas. My smartphone is not compatible for the monitor. I'm using a Chromecast. I'm not always satisfied with the volume. I would like to add speakers for movie night or headphones for work but it seems impossible. Is there a way around this?

[@ministryoftruth8588]

Will this Monitor work with a Samsung A50 Smartphone?

[@android199ios25]

Have one with touchscreen use it in bed as a surface alternative, surface with 3600x :]

[@deadlymove4083]

Can this connect to two pc and just switch input, so Connect to desktop and laptop at same time and just switch in between as required?

[@cliffordgenobiagon1872]

is and roid netflix and disney will work in this portable monitors? or it will be blocked?

[@RoryVanucchi]

have one. but prefer large table on wifi or hotspot. less cables and stand alone device.

[@1MarkKeller]

*GARY!!!* *Good morning Professor and good morning fellow classmates!* Stay Safe Out There Everyone!

[@GaryExplains]

MARK!!!

[@nagi603]

I'm still using a Motorola lapdock as this. Added bonus: has battery. Minus: male(!) micro hdmi input. Battery still works fine (couple hours, low self-discharge) but the usb that has the keyboard/touchpad part does not. Shame anything like that costs an arm and a leg nowadays.

[@airviewscreen1586]

Many years the laptop didn't change, only some performances improved. Now the APC2 changed world's computer future: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noa4fX2JqKqYbKs

[@wisdomt00th]

#2 will really shock you, if you put your finger in it. I'll show myself out of here😅

[@finminder2928]

How does this compare to something like the NexDock touch?

[@kensalazar9202]

I've been searching for portable display yesterday lol

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Recently bought a very similar monitor( forhelp 15.6”) it works great with my iPhone,iPad,Steamdeck and my Nintendo switch WITHOUT A DOCK(usb-c to usb-c) it’s an amazing little monitor for less than £100

[@thisisjoshy]

Or just buy or use your android tablet like the beautiful Tab S7/S 7+ and install SuperDisplay or a free option!

[@GaryExplains]

Hmmm, hard to see the boot messages from a computer using your setup.

[@thisisjoshy]

@@GaryExplains True, but covers most other scenarios mentioned with added convenience IMO.

[@GaryExplains]

@@thisisjoshy So you can't use your solution for #1, #3, #4 or #5 from my list. Doesn't seem to be much of an alternative.

[@lifewisemedia_01]

I just purchased an Element Electronics Portable Monitor and wondering if I could use with a streaming device such as Roku or FireTvStick, I happened upon your KZbin channel and got the answer! Thanks for posting this helpful video!

[@OWK000]

I do have a question about how well this would work with a smart phone streaming from cellular when say, you were camping or VanLife or off-grid in a place with no other wifi. Would you be able to happily stream movies off KZbin, Netfllix, Prime etc. or will the licensing monster in the closet trip you up? Would this be considered tethering?-- which cell providers limit? or will it just not work that good? I noticed you mentioned the streaming sticks for tv and to stream from a cell phone to say Chromecast directly involves tethering. Apple requires you buy the upgraded iPads with the M1 chip or they throttle this kind of porting to a monitor What about Samsung, etc? Do you know?

[@mohammadrezasadeghi1723]

Thx for this integrated video. Gary, if we want to use the 5th usage - connecting a type c phone - and we would like to add KB and mouse to this setting. which options do we have? should we use BT keyboard-mouse or using a type c hub with PD type c extended and connect the type c cable to hub's type c port and use other hub's port(s) to connect KB & mouse?

[@Aminamo]

Can it go in portrait mode as extended screen from a P.C.? Looking for something I can read stream messages/chat in portrait mode.

[@RaymondHng]

One of the pictures in the link in the description of this video shows it in portrait mode.

[@aidleschmaidles2211]

Did you manage to get it to stand up in portrait mode?

[@wilsont1010]

Have you tried connecting from a usb c hub instead of direct from Samsung Dex? Will it work?

[@senthilkumar-nq6tp]

Can u show detail video how to connect/use my Samsung m31s mobile with viewsonic touch monitor with accessories required.

[@Flankymanga]

I never even knew these portable monitors existed? I mean i knew OEM LCDs exist and that they are used as HMI panels in many industrial applications but portable LCDs for end consumer market?

[@nanfoodles]

6th reason to get one, portable gaming for systems like the Switch or Xbox Series S. Be that for traveling (hotels dont enable ports on their TVs) or camping.

[@violian5]

I have a cool use-case. I play the piano and I have one right on the music stand - so it looks like it's a part of the piano. I have piano and music-recording software hooked to my piano - and it's super nice to have the screen right there in front of me 2-ft from my face. Piano sheet stands are usually super flimsy as they're usually designed to hold lightweight music sheets- so no way would I put a heavy computer on it (e.g. such as a Lenovo Yoga PC) and risk having it fall. My portable monitor (Viewsonic VA1655) is extremely light allowing me to put it directly on the music stand. Yes, 99.9% of people simply use their 32" PC monitor for such activities, but it looks "bad" when your piano + 32" monitors is just sitting right smack in the middle of your living room.

[@taranagnew436]

are there portable monitors that can charge/tranfer data with 1 usb c connector and with usb alt mode (future-proofing)?

[@borg386]

I need a couple of these for karaoke gigs. It would be nice to have light weight monitors instead of heavy little tvs.

[@dee6816]

BIOS??? Able to display bootup phase or BIOS or only AFTER booting up to OS?

[@Fruitarian.]

Is there a 43" portable monitor?

[@skyarsenallll]

😆

[@Danstf]

Gary, good video. Broke the screen in my Huawei Mate 20 X. Everything else works on it, ie you can ring it. If I plug the phone into this monitor will it come straight up or do you need to enable USB debugging (which I obviously can't). Many thanks

[@grimer1805]

Can you use a usb a port on your desktop to usb C on the portable monitor to get a second screen?

[@GaryExplains]

Only if the USB-C port on the desktop supports video, which is unlikely. For laptops like the MaBooks, then sure.

[@despertarestelar7753]

Thank you ! Help me a lot. I was wondering how I could use it.

[@AmitVerma-ej9mt]

What about consoles like PS4 ? Compatible or not ?

[@donnalynnnagel4422]

Hi, will you do a video connecting a these 3 devices. That monitor, dslr camera and laptops?

[@garyclements318]

Can you make it hook up wireless with your phone, i have a Samsung

[@mohammadnoori9157]

is there a monitor with battery, qled tech and with 17 inch size?

[@macdee7019]

does this work from a pc usb slot (the pc does not need to be usbc as well) and if the pc does need to be usbc can it work with usb to usbc adapter?

[@anuraag0811]

what is the HDMI connector used in #1. Please help

[@MrJaz8088]

Portable not so much as No Battery unless you go Asus or expensive brands Everything done today is not different than using a normal monitor

[@JeffKraschinski1969]

As a question related to #1, can you use it on a PC to go into BIOS before installing or going into your OS?

[@cjohnny8010]

Good video, I use an INNOCN portable monitor with my MacBook for my daily works, it's powered by USB Type-C , impressive

[@adnanedarbi2699]

For gamers does it have input lag compare to a normal monitor?

[@BrucesWorldofStuff]

Thanks Gary, (insert sarcasm) just what I don't need and now I know about it and now I need it! Awesome! Your a peach! Thanks for the video! LLAP

[@ZeroSteel45]

I am so out of touch with the technology, I didn't even know portable monitors were even the thing

[@dontknow4195]

can u use it alone? like with no cables or anything? can it power without a device connected to it?

[@ayie393]

Can o connect portable monitor directly to cpu ?

[@GaryExplains]

Directly to the CPU?

[@azerko]

Damn...no USB 3.0 in my computer

[@TJ-cg8mq]

Can I connect one to a VHS player - what would the connections be..??

[@jikriyaahamed818]

Awesome video is to watch and know.

[@GaryExplains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shupan8720]

I wish such products were available in India

[@skyarsenallll]

Alibaba Ali express have them

[@tabaghdissar]

I'm also considering that, but probably gonna get nexdock touch or phonebook. I have a lot of different use cases.

[@chudq]

I am planing to use it for a macMini.

[@jtiddy11]

Boy...that is not the voice I expected

[@Monxinful]

where did you get the bidirectional adapter for the firestick?

[@ilvichingo1844]

can i use this for a desktop pc?

[@suds8079]

Thanks, that was a great review Gary! I just ordered a Lepow screen (2022 C2 series) and have a question. I work remotely and the place has frequent power cuts and therefore the USB C port on the laptop is occupied with power bank. Can I get the screen to work using the standard HDMI cable plugged into my laptop HDMI output and the other port going into the mini HDMI port of the Lepow screen using a HDMI female to mini HDMI male adapter. I think I see something similar in your video at 2:29 on the left.

[@christopherdedeck]

You can get an adapter that can split usbc so you can use a power bank and plug in another device

[@smile768]

Mom finds weird old trick to use another monitor. Monitor manufacturers are baffled and hate this Mom for the following reasons... #3 will surprise you!!!

[@GaryExplains]

😂

[@stormsurge9953]

Does it come with a flight/flyte cover and and stand?

[@RaymondHng]

0:06 "Portable moy-tuh"? Is this Scouse?

[@majesticgothitelle1802]

Do the control of a digital camera & camcorder also appeared when I connect to a portable monitor?

[@MonirulIslam-fc5lv]

If i had no pc n if it was cheaper..i would use it to study

[@dcphillips1991]

Seems like it would be good for traveling and working/watching films, if what you are wanting to do can be done on a connected phone.