Portable USB-C monitor gives MacBook a second screen

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A second screen that’s as portable as your MacBook.
A second screen that’s as portable as your MacBook.
Photo: AOC

Adding an additional screen to your setup can result in a huge boost to productivity. And now it’s even easier for those who work on the go, thanks to AOC’s portable USB-C monitor.

This 15.6-inch screen is slim and light enough to take anywhere, and it can be hooked up to your MacBook or MacBook Pro using a single cable.

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If you’re already used to using two screens, or your new to mobile working on a smaller display, then it can be difficult to adjust to using a laptop alone. But you can’t lug a monitor with you wherever you go — unless it’s just as portable as your notebook.

That’s why the AOC I1601FWUX is ideal for MacBook and MacBook Pro users.

Add more screen space to your MacBook

The I1601FWUX packs a 1080p (Full HD) IPS display with wide viewing angles that requires just one USB-C cable for power and video input. Its included cover keeps its screen protected when you’re moving, and doubles as a stand that supports both landscape and portrait display orientations.

A blue light filter lets you use the I1601FWUX comfortably at night, while its 5ms response time ensures movement is ultra-smooth.

AOC I1601FWUX portable monitor
A second screen without the drawbacks.
Photo: AOC

The monitor is 8.5mm thin — just 1mm thicker than an iPhone 8 Plus — and weighs just 800 grams. It’ll slip comfortably into a laptop bag designed to hold 15.6-inch machines, and you’ll hardly even notice it’s there.

You can order your I1601FWUX from Amazon now by using the button below. Its recommended retail price is $199.99, but Amazon has knocked a few dollars off.

Buy from: Amazon

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