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Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by fotad »

hmottestad wrote: post #123
eloisant wrote: post #112

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Or just buy a portable monitor (i.e. Asus Zenscreen). It's bigger (15 inch), cheaper (less than $150), easier to use (just one USB-C cable). And if we compare it to the Zenbook Duo, when your laptop becomes obsolete you can just buy any new laptop and still use your portable monitor.

I would also go with a portable monitor. Just keep in mind that a lot of them have quite low resolution, low brightness, poor colour accuracy and that some of them still need a power brick (if they require more than 15 watts).

ViewSonic VX1655-4K-OLED, I don't have it yet, but it's not very expensive and should better than those not well-known brand.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by keenmaster »

csdvrx wrote: post #165
hmottestad wrote: post #123

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I would also go with a portable monitor. Just keep in mind that a lot of them have quite low resolution, low brightness, poor colour accuracy and that some of them still need a power brick (if they require more than 15 watts).

My portable InnoCN 4k OLED disagrees.

I have the InnoCN OLED and I love it. I had to do a double take when I saw the price on Amazon and bought it immediately.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by humanlion87 »

quickthrower2 wrote: post #146
blagie wrote: post #134

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Every non-Thinkpad Lenovo I've had, or a relative has had, has the build quality of a cheap toy, and eventually, some part of the plastic case would crack, a hinge would fail, or similar. I'd absolutely never buy another one ever. I'm not looking to buy a new laptop for many years, and I hope a Thinkpad version comes out before then. This is very much a design I appreciate. For now, from the photos, I think Asus did…

I find all laptops suck. (Not tried Apple though) and so gone for the Dell option (knowing it’ll fuck up like any other laptop) and then going hard on the accident damage, extended warranty, home service etc. Well worth it, had em out 4 times in first 4 months :-)

I agree. I have used HP, Dell and Lenovo laptops and all of them suck in terms of build quality. I use a Macbook for work and even though I hate macOS the build quality of the laptop is exceptional. There is obviously a huge price difference in Windows vs Mac laptops. I am willing to fork additional money to the Windows laptop companies if they can guarantee a well built laptop. But looking at their track record it doesn't seem worth it to pay thousands to get a crappy laptop anyway.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by LegitShady »

seb1204 wrote: post #138
LegitShady wrote: post #50

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My laptop lets me connect my $100 external portable monitor to my computer via usb-c. I can't fold it in crazy ways like this but I have an IPS panel and dual monitors and it only cost me $100. And when I don't need to have dual monitors I just put the second one in my bag, or leave it home.

Can you please share a link/name of your monitor? I'm curious

the brand is Arzopa and they make a bunch of different models, my guess is based on different panels and their prices.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by csdvrx »

keenmaster wrote: post #172
csdvrx wrote: post #165

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My portable InnoCN 4k OLED disagrees.

I have the InnoCN OLED and I love it. I had to do a double take when I saw the price on Amazon and bought it immediately.

Same: it has touchscreen, EMR pen, it's portable, and comes with an easy to carry case- that's a steal at this price!

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by windowsrookie »

kyriakos wrote: post #71
nolongerthere wrote: post #61

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A regular 15.6” 1080p monitor from a no name brand costs 1/3 the price, crazy that touch adds so much to the price. Also you should ID affiliate links.

Honest question, if someone genuinely recommends a product, why is an affiliate link a bad thing?

Because somebody placing an affiliate link and not acknowledging it means it can't be trusted.

Also, why does absolutely everything have to be monetized these days? I come here to read people's honest opinions. I certainly don't expect people to be monetizing their posts.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by JeffSnazz »

maximus-decimus wrote: post #160
JeffSnazz wrote: post #22

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I don't see apple making something like this but maybe I'm just not seeing the demand.

You're not seeing the demand for a portable dual screen? At the very least I see a demand for business users.

No, not at all. What's the use case outside of graphic design?

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by exabrial »

I wish there was a commercially backed [L]Unix based OS that had a UI as nice as OSX. I would jump ship in a heartbeat. Apple's hardware is just full of whiz bang useless crap that drive prices through the roof.

The closet to fulling my dream is: https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-the-road-to-alpha And I truly hope it works out.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by vitiral »

drcode wrote: post #87
vitiral wrote: post #51

Just a service announcement: you can get an external monitor that is charged and driven by a single USB-C for about $100 which weighs about a pound. Feels like it would get 90% of what I want out of a setup like this.

Agreed, though having two identical panels with similar lighting and zero fiddling or cables has advantages.

Those advantages are the remaining 10% I was talking about :)

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by vitiral »

mirsadm wrote: post #107
vitiral wrote: post #51

Just a service announcement: you can get an external monitor that is charged and driven by a single USB-C for about $100 which weighs about a pound. Feels like it would get 90% of what I want out of a setup like this.

You can buy an OLED touchscreen monitor for $100? People that are happy with Frankenstein setups will always find a cheap way to replicate a product while ignoring all the downsides of a home grown replica.

Sorry, not touch -- but touch isn't something I want on even my laptop
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