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Setting Up The AOC E1659FWI And GeChic On-Lap 1502I

AOC E1659FWU And GeChic On-Lap 1502I: Portable Monitors, To Go
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AOC E1659FWU

AOC’s portable monitor is super-simple to operate, and can be quickly and easily hooked up to any PC desktop or laptop. It’s compatible with Windows versions as far back as XP, and no matter what flavor you’re running, there are only a couple of steps involved.

Everything happens through a USB cable; there are no other inputs. This includes power as well as video. The second-generation standard is supported with some limitations, especially when it comes to the throughput needed for playing back DVDs on the screen. A USB 3.0 cable is included, and the E1659FWU works best when you attached it to a USB 3.0 port.

Regardless of your Windows version, you need to install drivers from the included CD before connecting the monitor. After agreeing to the license terms, the install takes a minute or so. Then you should re-boot. Once you’re back up and the monitor is connected, it automatically sets itself to extend mode. Since your desktop resolution is probably higher than 1366x768, you'll probably want to specify which area of your main display will act as the transition area. If you open your display control dialog box and change the monitor configuration to duplicate (as we had to for some of our tests), your main screen will be forced to the E1659FWU's lower 1366x768 resolution.

Once you have it up and running, you’re done. There is no OSD available. The only adjustments are brightness and contrast, which can be accessed through a system tray icon. The sliders themselves are controlled with your mouse pointer. There are no buttons to manipulate on the panel.

GeChic On-Lap 1502I

Installing the On-Lap 1502I is a matter of connecting the USB port to either a computer or power outlet, and hooking up a VGA or HDMI video signal source. The screen automatically comes up in Windows 7 or 8 in an extended desktop configuration. The touchscreen functions work right out of the box with no additional driver installation. Windows 7 only supports touch for basic mouse operations. In Windows 8, it’s 10-point multi-touch-compatible.

Since GeChic includes calibration controls, we dialed the On-Lap in for our tests. The Brightness control, as in most monitors, modulates the backlight rather than actually changing the black level. Our only caution is to leave it set above 12. Any lower and visible flickering results. That shouldn't be a problem though, since you have to set the screen to at least 21 if you want more than 50 cd/m2. The RGB sliders allowed us to generate decent grayscale numbers, which you’ll see on page six.

GeChic On-Lap 1502I Calibration Settings
Contrast
70
Brightness
90
Color Temp
User
RGB
Red 43, Green 40, Blue 43

Moving on to the benchmarks, we were able to test both panels exactly like their desktop counterparts.

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    g-unit1111 , January 2, 2014 12:58 AM
    Interesting, I'm interested in getting one of the USB displays but the resolution is keeping me from purchasing one. I'd like to see how the AOC monitor compares to the ones being offered from Asus, HP, Dell, and so on and so forth.
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    mathew7 , January 2, 2014 3:47 AM
    So....I am looking for a few years for a small (15" would be limit) portable VGA+HDMI monitor (as in not a bulky stand). I don't need FullHD resolution, but it should accept it.

    In a related note, I have been thinking about a laptop-styled monitor+keyboard (and maybe mouse/touchpad) but to be plugged into a desktop PC. You know...when you receive a PC case (or go to someone) and have to debug it. But again, 15" is already big (I'm using a 12.5" thinkpad when not at my gaming/workstation PC).
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    Amdlova , January 2, 2014 4:45 AM
    can connect to smart phone!???
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    ceberle , January 2, 2014 9:16 AM
    You can connect the On-Lap to a phone or tablet via its HDMI/MHL port. The AOC will only work via USB.

    -Christian-
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    Nicolai8086 , January 2, 2014 10:47 PM
    When can we expect a Miracast (or WiDi) version of these screens?
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    CrisCrossed , January 3, 2014 7:19 AM
    Two words:
    Able HD
    http://www.able-hd.com
    One of the most funded projects on kickstarter. These guys make portable monitors that are HD and really cheap. Unfortunately, they still have their flaws (the circuit board is exposed and not attached to the screen) but you cannot beat the price/performance.
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    Nicolai8086 , January 3, 2014 7:23 AM
    The weight is impressive, but i wouldn't call 17" portable.
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    g-unit1111 , January 3, 2014 10:00 AM
    Quote:
    Two words:
    Able HD
    http://www.able-hd.com
    One of the most funded projects on kickstarter. These guys make portable monitors that are HD and really cheap. Unfortunately, they still have their flaws (the circuit board is exposed and not attached to the screen) but you cannot beat the price/performance.


    I have to say after reading about these that I do want one. When my laptop's primary display is 1920 x 1080, why would I want to add a second monitor that's 1366 x 720?
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    egaskill , January 3, 2014 11:12 AM
    Portable display for Raspberry Pi?
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    CrisCrossed , January 3, 2014 12:15 PM
    Quote:
    I have to say after reading about these that I do want one. When my laptop's primary display is 1920 x 1080, why would I want to add a second monitor that's 1366 x 720?

    I'm sorry, I mistyped. The monitor is actually a FHD (1080p) display, and it comes in 15.6 and 17 inch screens. I hope this helps. I'm ordering mine soon to use with a LAN box.
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    CrisCrossed , January 3, 2014 12:15 PM
    Quote:
    I have to say after reading about these that I do want one. When my laptop's primary display is 1920 x 1080, why would I want to add a second monitor that's 1366 x 720?

    I'm sorry, I mistyped. The monitor is actually a FHD (1080p) display, and it comes in 15.6 and 17 inch screens. I hope this helps. I'm ordering mine soon to use with a LAN box.
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    CrisCrossed , January 3, 2014 12:16 PM
    I apologize for the double (now triple) post - toms hardware keeps reloading on me.
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    gondor , January 3, 2014 12:49 PM
    Too expensive (that damn thing costs more than a Nexus 5 with better specs ?!), too weak hardware (why go for Snapdragon 600 when 800 can easily fit into desktop form factor, given that it works just fine in mobile phones ?).

    Hopefully this thing has (micro)SD card support and unlocked bootloader. Wired networking support woudl be a big plus too.

    If folks at Acer come to their senses regarding the pricing and the SoC.and sort out the feature set they might just be able to start the new PC revolution IT analysts have been predicting for 2015(-ish), one without x86 and Microsoft's Windows. With Ubuntu working on their mobile touch-enabled OS I can see them clinching a piece of the pie too.
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    rwinches , January 4, 2014 2:01 AM
    1080p
    ASUS $219
    http://www.amazon.com/MB168B-15-6-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00H0FK2A6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1388829044&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+usb+monitor
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    waynesjw , February 27, 2014 4:52 PM
    Quote:
    So....I am looking for a few years for a small (15" would be limit) portable VGA+HDMI monitor (as in not a bulky stand). I don't need FullHD resolution, but it should accept it.In a related note, I have been thinking about a laptop-styled monitor+keyboard (and maybe mouse/touchpad) but to be plugged into a desktop PC. You know...when you receive a PC case (or go to someone) and have to debug it. But again, 15" is already big (I'm using a 12.5" thinkpad when not at my gaming/workstation PC).
    Check out Gechic's other products on Amazon and www.Icitouchtech.com
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    waynesjw , February 27, 2014 4:53 PM
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    Portable display for Raspberry Pi?
    Ya, Gechic 13.3" 1302 would be perfect for that. VGA or HDMI input
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    Viviian , March 20, 2014 3:13 PM
    found this amazon link helpfulhttp://www.amazon.com/Projected-Capacitive-Touchscreen-Compatible-thickness/dp/B00DS18ZTG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395338266&sr=8-2&keywords=gechic