AOC Updates 16" Portable Display With USB 3, Slim Design

[exfileme]

AOC has launched an updated version of its USB-powered monitor.

AOC Updates 16" Portable Display With USB 3, Slim Design : Read more

 

[BringMeAnother]

Why not upgrade the resolution too? There are currently no USB screen with 1080p except for the 22in AOC which is too large to fit in my bag.

 

[Estix]

While I would love one of these in 1080p, for the price I really can't complain

And good on them for listening to what the customers wanted!

 

[InvalidError]

Why not upgrade the resolution too?

Considering the relatively low cost and size, I'm guessing there are two key factors:
1- high availability of screens with that somewhat bastardy resolution at that size
2- falling demand for that resolution on laptops due to more people demanding full-HD (if you can have 1080p on 4-7" screen for as little as $200, why settle for any less on a 16" one?)

If you have a large supply or inventory of cheap panels that are becoming more difficult to sell, you need new products to stimulate sales and keep inventory rolling.

 

[eodeo]

can it connect to the likes of nexus 7? and if so... i still dont see why I'd want this when I'm on the go...

 

[InvalidError]

can it connect to the likes of nexus 7? and if so...

No MHL or HDMI support listed on that display so no.

The display is also USB-powered with up to 7W so you need a high-current (2A) USB3 port to feed it. This may also be part of the reason for the low definition - refreshing more pixels takes a little more power and you also need a brighter backlight to offset the higher proportion of obstructions and losses.