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Friday, September 15, 2023

ASUS ZenScreen Portable USB Monitor Reviewed

I recently had the misfortune of accidentally breaking my laptop computer screen. My laptop was open and only the screen was hit, therefore the laptop had no other issues.

After the monitor screen was hit, I couldn't see anything except colored lines on the screen, which you can see in the image on the right. Restarting the laptop did not restore the display.

The phrase "broken computer screen" brings to mind images of shattered or cracked glass, which was not the case with my screen. In fact, it would be more accurate to say the computer display was broken.

Therefore, the LCD monitor screen on my laptop needs to be replaced. Until that can be done, I purchased a separate monitor so I would be able to access my files and keep working. I set the Zenscreen Portable Monitor in front of the original screen to replicate normal working, writing and viewing directly in front of me.

When my laptop screen is replaced, I will continue to use my new portable monitor separately. It will be great to have two separate screens. Often, I am working on separate projects or viewing a movie while I work. The second monitor will make that much easier than using separate windows or tabs on the same screen. Until this accident, I had never considered a separate monitor, but I am certain I will love having it.

The ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor (MB16AC) - Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Smart Case, External Screen for Laptop, 3-Year Warranty,BlackCheck Price This portable monitor is an easy "plug and play" solution when you need a second monitor. It comes with a connection cable that plugs into a USB-C port. The monitor is powered by your computer and does not require a separate power plug or receptacle.

I will note that my laptop is an Asus laptop and I had no trouble simply plugging the monitor in. It worked perfectly! I have read that it will also work with other computers with a USB-C port, but I have not tried any other brands personally. According to ASUS, " it only needs a single USB connector cable to be fully compatible with almost any laptop".