Tems portable monitors
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Most portable monitors take their power from the USB-C connection to the computer.
I have two, although not as large res as the Tems ones and both just need a USB-C cable.
This one is 2.5k and I use it with just the one cable - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ1XMX24?th=1
I have two, although not as large res as the Tems ones and both just need a USB-C cable.
This one is 2.5k and I use it with just the one cable - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ1XMX24?th=1
I was really just highlighting the fact you don't need separate power for the screen. The Azorpa one is lower res than you are looking for, although I am happy with it.
I double checked, and the Tern screens are the same and they even have an FAQ indicating that they will get their power from the computer if just using USB-C but can do 40W of passthrough power, which would only need one cable going to the computer if it was sufficient for it.
They also include a 30W power brick if you use the HDMI port, however there are HDMI to USB-C cables that have a separate USB-A connection for power delivery that do work with portable monitors - I use one for my ROG Ally with a dock to get an external screen, no extra power needed (this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CM32LFCH) and it works on both my Azorpa and older HP portable screen (to be clear, HDMI on the computer and you plug in to the USB-C on the screen).
I double checked, and the Tern screens are the same and they even have an FAQ indicating that they will get their power from the computer if just using USB-C but can do 40W of passthrough power, which would only need one cable going to the computer if it was sufficient for it.
They also include a 30W power brick if you use the HDMI port, however there are HDMI to USB-C cables that have a separate USB-A connection for power delivery that do work with portable monitors - I use one for my ROG Ally with a dock to get an external screen, no extra power needed (this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CM32LFCH) and it works on both my Azorpa and older HP portable screen (to be clear, HDMI on the computer and you plug in to the USB-C on the screen).
Monsterlime said:
I double checked, and the Tern screens are the same and they even have an FAQ indicating that they will get their power from the computer if just using USB-C but can do 40W of passthrough power, which would only need one cable going to the computer if it was sufficient for it.
Thanks for that. My ideal set up would be to plug the Macbook into the TERN for a couple of hours at a time - otherwise it s on the MagSafe in my home office. So 40W would keep it topped up nicely.Edited by fido on Friday 13th March 23:23
Noting it’s for a Mac, Have you tried Sidecar with an iPad?
Quite a handy method; In my experience it has always performed reasonably well - It’s a slightly opaque protocol in the usual apple sense, in that whilst it functions wirelessly, there seems to be some notion that it can function via a wired connection as well.
For me It’s a slightly better option, as rather than carrying around a ‘dumb’ display, it’s a fully functional companion device as well as a display that has its own battery.
If you have a look at CEX, There’s a few options for earlier M1 / M2 iPad Pro’s at 11" & 13” Which may suit, and come out at a similar budget.
There are aftermarket iPad stands available, but I just use mine with an Apple Magic Keyboard (or previously, a cheap Amazon Keyboard case)
Depending on what you’re working on, it is handy - For document reviews and reading, Airdrop it / open up on the iPad and have a natural read, do any annotations with the pen etc.
If you’re working from home a majority of the time, It can be paired alongside external monitors without impacting your total display count as well - E.g. I have 2x 4K Displays, a 2K Display via DisplayLink, and can still Sidecar the iPad for display overload.
Quite a handy method; In my experience it has always performed reasonably well - It’s a slightly opaque protocol in the usual apple sense, in that whilst it functions wirelessly, there seems to be some notion that it can function via a wired connection as well.
For me It’s a slightly better option, as rather than carrying around a ‘dumb’ display, it’s a fully functional companion device as well as a display that has its own battery.
If you have a look at CEX, There’s a few options for earlier M1 / M2 iPad Pro’s at 11" & 13” Which may suit, and come out at a similar budget.
There are aftermarket iPad stands available, but I just use mine with an Apple Magic Keyboard (or previously, a cheap Amazon Keyboard case)
Depending on what you’re working on, it is handy - For document reviews and reading, Airdrop it / open up on the iPad and have a natural read, do any annotations with the pen etc.
If you’re working from home a majority of the time, It can be paired alongside external monitors without impacting your total display count as well - E.g. I have 2x 4K Displays, a 2K Display via DisplayLink, and can still Sidecar the iPad for display overload.
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