AOC I1659FWUX 15.6" USB-Powered Portable Monitor, Full HD 1920x1080 IPS, Built-in Stand, VESA

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I purchased this monitor on December 10, 2016 and it worked great for a few months. But on April 10, 2017 it stopped working. When I plug it in the logo appears and then the screen goes blank. It will not do anything. I tried removing the driver and reinstalling it, but that didnt help. When I went to my order on Amazon to return it or get support, I got a message that said the return window closed on January 30, 2017 and support window closed on February 10, 2017. I guess you get what you pay for. I am not stopping here, I am going to Amazon to see what they can do to help me get my money back.

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Have owned two AOC monitors. This monitor and the previous model. Very much "babied" both monitors. Both broke within 8 months. Both monitors broke where the wire connects to the monitor. If you buy one of these monitors and do not travel with it then it is a nice monitor. One feature that it does have is that when you move it from the landscape to the portrait position the content also assumes that configuration. This a nice feature when you are working on something like an XL spreadsheet. If you want a monitor to use for travel or if you are going to plug unplug this monitor on a frequent basis then my guess your monitor will break in 8 months.

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I was super excited about this monitor from the looks of it online, but was extremely disappointed upon receiving it. The monitor would simply turn on and say "no signal." After about 3 hours of troubleshooting and searching online forums for solutions, I finally found the explanation. Someone in one of the forums where they were having this very problem said that they called into to AOC technical support and they were told that the monitor was meant more to be used with MACs, and was only usable for usb-c ports that are thunderbolt enabled (which virtually no windows laptops under $1000 are). And that was only the first issue. They really havent updated the drivers for this these monitors since windows 8, and if you search online you can see that most people who had these have had nightmares with them after switching to windows 10. I wasnt able to find a single one of them who got the usb-c connector one to work. If you have a MAC, you might get it to work (cant guarantee it though), but if you have a windows 10 laptop of any price or quality you are better off not spending your time or money on this one, cuz you will be returning it after 1 day of frustration as I have. I think AOC is guilty of some deceptive advertising here to be quite frank. Their website is a nonsensical jumble two, and I had to jump through hoops for 10 minutes on there just to find where to download it. On top of that, they compressed the drivers as .rar files, which meant that I had to find and download another program to even get the files downloaded, and even when I finished all that, they didnt work. Their website, support, and promises have all been garbage so far. I would recommend a portable monitor that actually has an hdmi or display port input. These usb monitors always have issues with drivers and updates. Even if it means one more cord, at least it actually works simply.

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I was really happy with this purchase for about a week. After a week, white spots started forming all over the screen. At first it wasnt bad and barely noticeable. They have now gotten much bigger. I really did enjoy the extra screen real-estate this provided. I definitely got more done and was able to complete my work faster. Working from a laptop as my main workstation has been a pain until I came across this. I tried to take some pictures but the camera doesnt show it right. They are way more viable than what is shown.

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I purchased this item and the first monitor came and it would constantly flicker and make a strange sound and both screens would go black and everything on this new 2nd monitor would move back to my primary laptop monitor. It was very frustrating and annoying and would happen once every 10 minutes at least. I reached out to AOC customer support and they said it could be the USB cord. Cord came and still had same issues. I then had to pay $99 for a new one to be shipped out (they did pay for the return shipping). Once I received it, I would ship back the broken one and get my $99 refunded. Well, the "new" replacement monitor came and was already broken! The screen looked cracked so I called them and they shipped out ANOTHER replacement monitor. Meanwhile, I sent back the 2nd broken monitor that arrived. Waited for my 3rd new replacement monitor. This one showed up and had some issues still (would be plugged it and it would be a black screen and have an icon telling me to plug it into the monitor). Would also do the same flickering, but it was once a day instead of once every 10 minutes. I figured I would just deal with it to avoid the hassle of returning it. So this morning, I wake up and it looks like the attached pictures. I emailed AOC and they said that it looks like it was damaged, etc. and that isnt covered by their warranty. I havent even traveled or moved this monitor once since Ive had the replacement. Not to mention, the monitor is lightweight and really isnt very protected. I could see how traveling with this monitor could easily cause it to have damage. I would suggest getting a warranty that provides damage protection as AOC could care less. I need to purchase a 2nd monitor now again after wasting all of my time and $100 and I am looking to go with another brand if anyone has any suggestions. I usually do not write product reviews, but I am not happy with AOC or this purchase.

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Update: this does not work at all with my work computer. I couldn’t get it to work with anything so I ended up trashing it. I needed a smaller monitor for working at home. I have an actual dell monitor and it was just too big and bulky for my desk, and I like being able to move around so I got this. Its good for what I need. I dont need anything fancy so for me this works. I have had it for about 4 days and used it 2 days working from home. This is being used with a dell latitude e5470. Here is how it earned 3 stars: 1. Its light and very easy to pick up with my laptop and move rooms 2. The screen is clear enough for my needs (email, excel, general business support needs.) 3. The size is just right for my space. 3. It works with my newer MacBook which I could never find any monitor to work with it. Here are the reasons I wont give 5 stars 1. The kickstand wont allow you to let it stand up completely straight up and down, its always at an angle. (I Rigged up a piece of foam to rest the stand in to make it mostly straight). 2. I started noticing when I go to drag and drop emails the slight flicker (not horribly visible/distracting, but it makes it feel like the mouse/pointer is cutting in and out). I had to move my email app to my laptop monitor (which sucks because we use lotus notes and it takes a lot of screen space).

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Ive twice the made the mistake of buying from this company but NEVER AGAIN! The first one pixilated to uselessness after a few months of use, and the manufacturer blamed user error for the problem, claiming I must have dropped it. Because I urgently need an external for my work, I bought another newer model. It came in a nice travel case which I used when I took it out with me in my briefcase. This time I treated it with TLC. But the second one also went dead. When I filed a warranty claim and sent it back tech again claimed "user physical damage." I explained how Id use it with great care, and they simply didnt give a $#%*%. Asked to escalate the claim and the clerk who did intake emailed back "This is the highest level of escalation to process your case. Based on the evidence provided through the pictures, the pattern given by the LED panel can only indicate that it was caused by damage done by impact." This is simply not a portable product. Buy from a different company.

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I have the older model of the AOC portable monitor, but the USB 3.0 connector is always disconnecting. I thought this was the perfect replacement since the USB-C connectors are so much more robust. I was a bit hesitant because the description seemed to hint at (but not be explicit about) this monitor not working with USB 3.0 connectors like the older model does. Got the item, downloaded and installed all drivers including the latest DisplayPort drivers. Nothing seemed to work. The monitor would light up, but then say "No Signal". Called the manufacturer, and they affirmed that this monitor will not work unless your laptop actually has a USP-C connector. Im only slightly disappointerd, since I took the chance and it doesnt work, but the description should have been much clearer regarding laptops that have no USB-C connector. I just wanted everyone to know so that they dont make the same mistake. Thanks to Amazons excellent return policy, Im returning the item *UPDTATE* This is my first return to Amazon. The process was easy - printed the label and took the item to the Amazon Location, only 20 minutes away from the house. Stopped at the grocery store on the way home, and by the time I got home, the return was acknowledged and my refund had posted. - Thanks, Amazon!

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product works great on my laptop but I wanted to use also with a desktop. so I bought a type c pci express card. actually bought 2 different type with pcie x4 and pcie x1 port. both didnt work. I called AOC asked why and they have no idea. I asked about what type of type c is used but they have no idea. I asked about what voltage does it take or at lease what amp. their answer was no ideal. Now, i got stuck with the monitor because it has pasted return date. So i bought a XPS 8920 which have type c built into the motherboard. I crossed my fingers but didnt work. i have no idea how this monitor works. i plugged into Samsung galaxy s8 and worked which i dont need. i bought many different type c cables from amazon. Tried them and all didnt work. so whoever has this monitor dont lose the cable you cant find it anywhere. Everything I like but cant make it work with other computers. so far worked on Dell XPS 15 Laptop -worked Dell XPS 8920 Desktop- dont work Apple Macbook Pro - Worked Samsung Galaxy s8 - worked Dell Optiplex 780 MT with pci e card didnt work except for above problem, rest is good.

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Ive purchased about eight of these monitors so far to replace an earlier model for users who frequently travel to customer sites and need a second monitor. So far everyone has been very happy with the performance and image quality. Its very light weight, has a solid metal stand and is thin so portability isnt a problem. Three things to note: 1. The neoprene sleeve that is included in the box is pretty thin so while it keeps the monitor frame from minor scratches and bumps it does nothing to protect the actual LCD. It wouldve been nice if the sleeve was firm on one side to shield objects from applying pressure directly to the LCD panel. Best to add a rigid card or other cover to protect the panel while in the sleeve or buy a laptop bag to give it a little more protection. 2. The USB jack is in a better location than the previous version but is still extremely prone to damage. In fact, I just bought one last week where a user accidentally pulled the USB cord out (possibly dropped it while it was connected) and it has damaged the micro USB 3.0 port on the back of the display causing the display to flicker on and off; essentially e-waste. I might try to solder on a new jack if I can find the right part. The jack itself seems shallow so any micro USB 3.0 cable you plug into it doesnt seem to go all the way in and as a result makes for a loose connection to begin with. To improve the longevity and durability of these monitors, I take a few extra steps to adhere the usb cable with zip ties and tie mounts (need to notch out the tie mounts so the cable sits flush) to the back of the display to minimize the change of the USB port snapping off. Tie mount part number is Startech HC102, under $6 for 100 3. Its better to get the original USB display driver direct from DisplayLink http://www.displaylink.com/ I just bought some 6 inch micro USB cables to permanently affix it to the back of the panel so that users wont need to plug and unplug cables directly into the jack itself. Hopefully, this will keep the LCDs working longer.

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