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If you want a portable touchscreen monitor, Desklab's is $411 off
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The touchscreen has probably been the biggest UI innovation in the last 50 years, so much so that we often take it for granted. And yet, when it comes time to work, many of us resign ourselves to the same old non-interactive monitor screens. Desklab plans to change that with a portable monitor with an external touchscreen that's responsive, clear, and adaptive to changing light conditions.
If you've never used a touchscreen for work, this one makes the transition easy. It's slim enough to stow in most laptop bags and weighs in at just under a pound and a half, which means you can take it nearly anywhere.
In addition, the monitor comes with 3.5 mm auxiliary ports and USB-C and HDMI connectors, so you can easily hook it up to your tablet, laptop, desktop, or even your phone. There's no software setup required, either — simply plug it in and enjoy the view. Verified customer Gary E. shared, "I found this product to be functional and fantastic with more than enough inputs to connect to virtually any laptop, tablet or other device."
That view is impressive, even if you're just using the monitor as a bonus screen or watching movies. The 4K resolution is crystal clear, and the screen has anti-glare capabilities that keep that clarity consistent outdoors or in. The built-in speakers deliver impressive sound, and if you paair the monitor with a kickstand, you can prop it up in seconds. Finally, the touchscreen's compatibility could be a gamechanger for presentations, multitasking at work, or even gaming with the Nintendo Switch.
Both Apple and Windows gave the Desklab solid reviews, and it's even more attractive at its current price point. ZDNet readers can get the Desklab 4K Portable Touchscreen Monitor for $289.99, down from $700.