ASUS MB168B 15.6" WXGA 1366x768 USB Portable Monitor

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This is an absolutely fantastic, slim, portable display. Im an app developer and it slips in my bag with ease. Before I plugged it into my MacBook, I downloaded and installed the driver from the Asus website. However, the screen was extremely laggy. Just moving the mouse around the screen was a glitchy nightmare. I read all of the reviews and couldnt find anyone experiencing the same thing. I began to think it was my computer, but everything was up-to-spec. After about an hour of Googling, I came across the DisplayLink driver page. Just so everyone is clear, Asus makes the hardware, but its using DisplayLink as a driver. The one on the Asus site is either outdated or incomplete. I downloaded and installed the driver directly from the DisplayLink website. Amazon wont let me post the link, but just do a quick google search for DisplayLink Mac driver and youll be all set! All of the lag is gone! The display runs perfectly. I love this thing. Im probably going to get another soon. Very glad I found this. I hope the driver tip helps someone else!

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The Asus MB 169N+ was pretty good for the first 10 months. It was quite light and thin and suited my needs of a portable monitor reasonably well. It had issues every once and awhile where I would have to unplug and plug the monitor in again to get stuff to display to it. On the first 10 months Id rate it a 4. However, at that point it quit working. I could tell it was getting power as the power light was on. I thought maybe it was a driver issue and reinstalled the driver on a couple different machines with no luck. Finally I sent sent the monitor back to Asus for warranty repair given it has a three year warranty. They indicated the screen had scratches and sent a few photos which didnt really show much in the way of scratches to me. I thought maybe the screen was scratched during shipping as it didnt have scratches when I sent it. In any case, what the photos showed looked to be trivial at best so I said leave the screen as is and just fix that it doesnt display. Their response was they would only fix it as a whole, to the tune of around $175. For that much I could pretty much by a new one. After a few email exchanges they sent the product back without being repaired. At which point I found it didnt even have any scratches on the screen. This was my first and last purchase of any Asus product. No matter how good your product is, if you dont stand behind it then Im not going to buy it. Having a three year warranty and then making up excuses not to honor it seems borderline fraudulent.

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Exactly what I was looking for. Im a software developer, and work both on and off-site. When working in the office or at home I have a dual-monitor setup to complement my work-supplied laptop. But when Im really on the road, or working in conference rooms or team coding sessions, I really began to feel constrained by the single monitor. Its just nice to be able to spread code out across several screens while working on interconnected code. Or to be able to have API documentation open on one screen while vim is going on the other. So I began to seek a solution that would provide me with dual-monitor luxury even while away from the traditional desk. My requirements were: * Must work with Ubuntu (Linux). * Must not require an external power source. * Should require only a single cable. * Must be close to the same screen dimensions as my laptop (15.6") * Must be close to the same resolution as my laptop (1920x1080) * Must be lightweight. * Must fit into my laptop bag and backpack alongside my laptop. This unit fit all of those needs perfectly. There are several caveats that if understood ahead of time will help potential buyers make a good decision. First, its designed for Windows 7 or newer, or Mac OS-X. But it also works with Ubuntu by downloading the DisplayLink driver from the DisplayLink website. Some Ubuntu systems (particularly those built on 14.04LTS) will require a kernel update too. And under Ubuntu the auto-rotate capability is not functional. In fact, with current drivers, it only works in landscape mode. I havent tried overriding the basic settings with xrandr or xrotate. Its possible that a little more experimentation would enable portrait mode, which may come in handy for coders who like to do horizontal splits. This is a USB 3 device. I tried it with USB 2 as well, but that required being connected through a powered hub. Similarly, even though my other monitors have USB 3 ports in them, they dont supply enough power on their own to power this unit. But driven directly by USB 3 ports on my laptop (AC or battery powered), or the docking station, it works great. If your USB 3 ports arent capable of supplying sufficient power, though, you may need a powered hub. The color is good, though not identical to my laptop. I havent investigated calibration options because its close enough, and good enough for what I need. The brightness setting works as designed, and the screen is plenty bright. My laptops color doesnt match my full size monitors either (dual 27" Dells at work, and dual 24" Asuss at home), and that really doesnt bother me. The screen is crisp and sharp. And it renders 1920x1080 just as I had hoped. I expected to see some lag, but I dont detect any. The mouse moves across the screen smoothly. The carrying case that comes with it is perfect for carrying the monitor and for protecting it. And reasonably good for serving the second purpose of monitor stand. But I ordered a tablet stand to use instead, and like that better. The monitors build quality is nice. it is slender, light, pretty, and sufficiently robust. It doesnt have a "cheap-o" feel. Recently I plugged the monitor into my laptop at the same time that the laptop was docked, driving my dual 27 inch Dell monitors, and I was almost surprised to discover that it all worked fine. Including the laptops own screen, I had four monitors going in all, working as a single extended desktop. Combined with Ubuntus virtual desktops, the space was really liberating. So if you need a 15.6" portable monitor at 1920x1080 to use alongside your laptop, this is great. Be prepared to use USB 3, and to use a compatible operating system. If you prefer dual-monitors, even on the go, this is hard to beat for the price.

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It works amazingly. I can finally travel anywhere and be just as productive as in my office. Please check out the pictures below. I highly recommend this setup using the Sidecar attachment to attach the screen to your laptop. Reasons? 1) The least utilized space is the space right above your laptop screen. 2) This setup has the smallest footprint, as small as your laptop alone. It leaves table space for your notepad, coffee, books, and other things. 3) Its good for posture. The 2nd screen is at eye level so you can look right ahead. If youre interested in this setup, everything you need is right here for a total $220. Please note I am not selling any of this, nor am I connected in any way with any of the sellers. I just wanted to share a setup that is working wonderfully for me. Cheers USB screen: $180 https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-MB169B-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B013XFJKGI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 sidecar to attach screen to any laptop: $25 https://www.amazon.com/SideCar-iPad-Monitor-Mount-Functionality/dp/B00OQHUPG2 hinge to support laptop: $4 https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Hardware-4-Inch-Lifespan-T-Hinge/dp/B000FKEZF6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470325479&sr=8-1&keywords=4+inch+Zinc+Plated+Heavy+Duty+Tee+Hinge velcro strip to attach hinge to laptop: $5 https://www.amazon.com/Command-Damage-Picture-Hanging-Strips/dp/B00404YKZI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1470325681&sr=8-4&keywords=command+strips rubber spray to rubberize hinge tip for extra traction: $6 https://www.amazon.com/Performix-11203-Multi-Purpose-Coating-Aerosol/dp/B0006SU3QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470326032&sr=8-1&keywords=black+rubber+coating+spray

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I have BOTH the USB 3.0 ("B") and USB C ("C")versions of this monitor, and it might be difficult reading through some of the reviews because you will see conflicting information - IMO, these should be three completely separate products on Amazon, each with their own set of reviews, but because they are mixed, it might be hard to figure out when people are talking about what you are interested in. First things first, since its the first thing out of the package, the cases for these ARE DIFFERENT. The C version of the case is a LOT better, more adjustable, and not nearly as flimsy as a stand as the B version. In both cases, however, while they make great covers/protectors, they both make lousy stands. I do not see how it will tip over on its own if you set it up correctly, but with desk space at a premium, the bases take up an awful large amount of space for what they are doing. I travel and often work in a production trailer, and simply do not have the luxury of that kind of space, but even on my desk at home, I can push my laptop back to give me a lot of working room, while this ASUS monitor needs to be much closer, and then my viewing distances to the screens dont match. A separate stand is recommended if you need to use less desk space. The displays on both versions of the monitor are really quite good - probably better than most cheaper laptop screens, but not nearly as good as the best laptop screens. To be fair, the Dell I use has a UHD display, not a fair comparison. The "B" version screen that Im using with my ACER Aspire is probably better than the built in display. Both of my laptops already had the displaylink drivers installed, so the monitors both worked without any additional installs. The "B" version does come with a disk, while the "C" version does not - presumably, if your laptop is good enough to take advantage of the "C" version, its probably not necessary. In both cases Im using Windows 10, and the disc that came with the "B" version complained the driver wouldnt work with my OS, and directed me to go to the displaylink website anyway, so it was rather pointless. Not only are the ports on each monitor different, the controls are, also. The "B" version, as far as I can figure out, has only an on/off switch and brightness settings. The "C" version has menus that give a lot more options, including contrast and other features. Theres no real documentation on how to use it, so it took me a while to figure it out (and I still cant really figure out more than brightness and contrast). The menu button for the "C" version is kind of awkward to use - a rotary push button. So now down to the display - this applies to both. As Ive mentioned, the display is actually pretty good. At its maximum brightness, its probably not as bright as I would like, but its more than acceptable. I played Netflix on it, and didnt notice any lags or tearing. I did not try any games, as I use my main desktop for games and dont really play a lot on the laptop. If I was going to play CSGO, Id use the laptop display anyway. The view angle is decent. Never as wide as youd like, but comparable to most laptop screens (and actually even better than my ACER). Im really glad I got this - I travel a lot for work, and use graphics software that has a separate output window, and trying to work both within the software screens and see the output at the same time really sucks with one monitor. As a programmer, its also quite nice to have more screen real estate while working on the road - but even when Im at home and using the laptop to work on my porch or someplace other than my desk. For the record, the "C" version is going to be very picky about what it works with. It does NOT work with the USB C port on the ACER, it does work with the Dell XPS. The "B" version works with either one, so if youre looking for broader compatibility, the "B" version is a better choice. The "C" version has a better case and controls, and theoretically (although I couldnt tell in my limited use so far) faster refreshes. Like I said, though, I played Netflix on both and they both looked fine to me. If you know the "C" version will work with your laptop (C with alternate modes capable of display port), and you dont plan on using it on anything else, the "C" might be a better option. EDIT: I do notice that the colors are not quite perfect. Red looks more orange on my "B" monitor. As far as I can tell, there is no way to calibrate it, not even a little - the only control is brightness. Not a deal breaker for me.

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Works as a basic extended monitor, but the premium features are not yet supported until a future update is released. ie. The brightness could not be adjusted. Contacted ASUS tech support on CHAT but the support rep was non-responsive for most of the session. The rep could not direct me too the updates page which was not with the product information I then contacted Amazon support who helped me confirm the ASUS software was not current with the product release. The Amazon rep was able to find the update page and ASUS actually announced that their monitor was not fully supported. This product was released too early. Amazon agreed and offered a 1-day shipping on a differen vendor replacement. Amazons technical support was far superior compared to ASUS. Actually there was no comparison. ASUS is usually very good, but today... A premium priced product that does not fully work, poorly supported and not ready for prime time. KUDOS to Amazon ASUS is a disappointment.

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I purchased this monitor August 2016 because I travel consistently and needed a second monitor for work. The quality of the monitor is mediocre, the cover is fine, and the picture is fuzzy and somewhat dim, but I expected that from a "portable monitor". I had it less than a month when the panel fell forward onto the desk on its face once and stopped working. It didnt fall onto the floor, or from any height, it just pitched forward from the cover / stand (which, given the stand is fairly weak is likely a COMMON occurrence). I reckon the force of the fall to be about the same as closing a notebook screen hard. When I picked up the panel to reset it on the stand, the product stopped working completely. A few quick flashes then BLACK screen. I registered an RMA with ASUS (a ridiculously difficult and painful process). They just sent me back an email stating that the product is not covered under warranty AND the repair is the same as it would cost to buy a new one. WHAT A JOKE! A broken "portable monitor" from one average table faceplant? Buyer BEWARE! This monitor is EXTREMELY FRAGILE for a "portable monitor". If you intend to move this *in any way* I would seriously reconsider or refrain as any normal bumps that happen may break the panel, rendering it useless. This isnt my first ASUS product, but I will say it will likely be my LAST.

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Purchased one monitor, and it almost immediately had trouble with the cable connection. I sent in a return, and Amazon gladly replaced. The replacement lasted about 6 months before it quit working. Unfortunately, the return window had expired and now Im out my money. Two units failed out of two orders... very poor quality.

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I replaced a similar AOC portable monitor with this one after I dropped the AOC and the screen broke. I was completely satisfied with that monitor, but I needed a replacement quickly and it was out of stock. The ASUS is the same screen size, but much thinner and seems better constructed. I dont use it as a portable monitor, but for that purpose the ASUS is better than the AOC because it is thinner and lighter. However, it does not have a built-in stand of any kind. The case folds into a stand and it does work OK for that, but it makes the base too big to fit on the side of the desk I am using, so I had to buy a separate stand for it. Also, it doesnt have any way to mount it to an arm or any support devices, which the AOC does have. The driver that came with it and the updated ones on the ASUS site do not work with Windows 10 64-bit. At least they dont for me. Luckily the monitor works with the AOC driver already on the computer. However, I cant adjust the color, brightness or use any of the features of this monitor without that utility. So, the color is slightly off from the other two monitors I use with it. The AOC was brighter and the color was better, but if you can get the driver and utilities to work then it might be adjustable. I have emailed tech support so Ill see if they have any software updates, but from the look of the support site Im not going to count on it. For my purpose this monitor is OK, but I did prefer the AOC. Update: I contacted tech support about the driver and they escalated it to a supervisor. He gave me a link to download the same software I already had, which still does not work. I have continued to go back and forth with support giving me useless, canned answers with the end result of them telling me I need to return the monitor for repair. What? The monitor works fine and I made that clear from the beginning. So Im done with ASUS support and I wont buy their products again.

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Make sure you get the right one for your needs. I purchased a Skull Canyon NUC and wanted a portable monitor. The USB-C variation is the only one to purchase in that case. The regular USB version requires that you have a primary monitor plugged in and have a DisplayLink driver. Not a huge deal if youre using it as a second monitor for a laptop. But USB-C seems brighter and does not require drivers and most importantly it can work by itself. If you have a USB-C port get that one. If you are using a laptop and only need a second monitor then the regular USB will work fine for that purpose.

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