Having bought a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 recently for travels I quickly realised I miss my 2x 27" desktop setup, so waiting for my ThinkVision M14d to arrive tomorrow. I'll be a 2 x 14" travel setup.
I've been considering it since I also run a laptop+monitor setup at home, but I can't really justify disassembling a bringing a 27 inch monitor everywhere. However, I wouldn't want to spend more than $80-100 on a portable monitor. Also, I do have a spare iPad lying around but i don't know if there's a good enough integration with a PC. Anyway, thanks for the video, rooting for your channel to grow even more.
Understandable! I was in the same boat; I really didn’t want to lug around an extra full monitor. It’s rough because in order to hit all the features needed, you’ll usually have to spend a bit more. Thanks for the kind words!
Got this, but never thought about only having usb-a on my computer. Figured I could use a cable with usb-a and usb-c, but that does not seem to work, the portable screen will start, but go into standy mode after a few seconds. Is a computer with only usb-a useless for this?
I am not totally sure; I can't seem to find a good answer on Lenovo's website. If I were to speculate, I would say your computer needs a USB-C port for this monitor to function, as the port provides both power AND display capabilities. Not sure if you could split up the two (1 USB-C to power, 1 USB-C to USB-A). Again, not 100% sure; I would potentially try Lenovo support to get a professional answer from the source.
I’m honestly not 100% sure. I would check the portable monitor’s capability to connect to various devices depending on what you want to use it for (if by “lapdock” you mean connecting to a smartphone/tablet)
Good video, I don't have a laptop but I've been thinking about it and a 2nd portable monitor is something that I would probably get as well. I have a little bit of feedback on the your video though, the music was a little too loud in my opinion. When the music got to it's loudest I could barely hear and make out what you were saying and I am wearing headphones. But overall I still got the jist of what you were saying.
Very true, if you happen to find a monitor to use for both permanent and travel purposes, you may as well! I actually used to do this - I had a 19" monitor in school, and would throw it in a pillowcase when I needed to take it elsewhere. Now, my permanent monitors are pretty large and have too many cables to travel with, and I like to travel with as little as possible. So, a separate monitor for "travel" is a nice thing to have.
This particular monitor is much lighter than I expected, I have no issues with weight. You can certainly pack this in your personal luggage if it fits, but I would ensure to keep it flat and protected as much as possible.
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Having bought a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 recently for travels I quickly realised I miss my 2x 27" desktop setup, so waiting for my ThinkVision M14d to arrive tomorrow. I'll be a 2 x 14" travel setup.
Hi there, can I plug the charger to the M15 so that the monitor charge my laptop instead of doing the reverse way?
Thank you fir the information, but the music was too loud and distracting to listen.
Understood! Still learning proper mixing techniques, thank you for the kind critique.
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I've been considering it since I also run a laptop+monitor setup at home, but I can't really justify disassembling a bringing a 27 inch monitor everywhere. However, I wouldn't want to spend more than $80-100 on a portable monitor. Also, I do have a spare iPad lying around but i don't know if there's a good enough integration with a PC.
Anyway, thanks for the video, rooting for your channel to grow even more.
Understandable! I was in the same boat; I really didn’t want to lug around an extra full monitor. It’s rough because in order to hit all the features needed, you’ll usually have to spend a bit more.
Thanks for the kind words!
Got this, but never thought about only having usb-a on my computer. Figured I could use a cable with usb-a and usb-c, but that does not seem to work, the portable screen will start, but go into standy mode after a few seconds.
Is a computer with only usb-a useless for this?
I am not totally sure; I can't seem to find a good answer on Lenovo's website. If I were to speculate, I would say your computer needs a USB-C port for this monitor to function, as the port provides both power AND display capabilities. Not sure if you could split up the two (1 USB-C to power, 1 USB-C to USB-A).
Again, not 100% sure; I would potentially try Lenovo support to get a professional answer from the source.
Is there a difference between these kind of portable monitors and "lapdocks"?
I’m honestly not 100% sure. I would check the portable monitor’s capability to connect to various devices depending on what you want to use it for (if by “lapdock” you mean connecting to a smartphone/tablet)
Good video, I don't have a laptop but I've been thinking about it and a 2nd portable monitor is something that I would probably get as well. I have a little bit of feedback on the your video though, the music was a little too loud in my opinion. When the music got to it's loudest I could barely hear and make out what you were saying and I am wearing headphones. But overall I still got the jist of what you were saying.
Thanks for the feedback! I should have thrown a limiter on the music and used a compressor on vocals, and given the quiet parts a boost.
Too bad the background music is so loud.
Totally agree! Definitely will be changing this moving forward.
what your desktop monitor name?
Hi! The desktop monitors shown in this video are the Acer B277s.
Does it work witha tri fold keyboard and Samsung mobile phone?, please
Hi, I'm not totally sure, as I don't currently have a Samsung - you'll have to check for compatibility with your device manufacturers.
Yes. I use this monitor with my S23.
Trouble is a portable monitor costs the same as a 24"- the lightest is around 2Kg
Very true, if you happen to find a monitor to use for both permanent and travel purposes, you may as well! I actually used to do this - I had a 19" monitor in school, and would throw it in a pillowcase when I needed to take it elsewhere.
Now, my permanent monitors are pretty large and have too many cables to travel with, and I like to travel with as little as possible. So, a separate monitor for "travel" is a nice thing to have.
what is your laptop
I am currently using a 16” Dell.
I'm concerned about weight. Can you pack this into your hand luggage?
This particular monitor is much lighter than I expected, I have no issues with weight. You can certainly pack this in your personal luggage if it fits, but I would ensure to keep it flat and protected as much as possible.