Portable monitors are a cheat code for boosting on-the-go productivity, giving you a multi-monitor setup you can fit in a laptop bag.
And while there are plenty of budget options out there, right now you can get this Asus ZenScreen portable monitor for just $99 on Amazon. That’s a 29 percent discount off its $139 retail price.
This monitor isn’t especially amazing, but it packs everything you need to give just about any laptop (or even a phone or tablet) a second screen. A single USB-C provides both power and video, with the 1080p IPS panel offering enough quality for video or photo editing on the go. With standard Windows drivers, you can either mirror your laptop’s primary screen or extend your desktop into a dual display.
I dig the integrated kickstand, which can hold the monitor in standard landscape or portrait positions, or even hang from a wall hook if you’re in a tight space. The only downer is that the USB-C port is on just one side.
Still, this is a great price for a portable screen from a name brand, and it comes with a three-year warranty — a rare find for any kind of mobile tech. Amazon says this is a “limited time deal,” so get an order in quickly to snag this monitor with a nice discount.
Get an Asus USB-C portable monitor for just $99Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.