There are times when your work just can’t be contained on one little laptop monitor, and there are most definitely times you want a bigger screen if you’re a Nintendo Switch gamer. And when you’re on the road, you’re not exactly going to be lugging around a full-sized monitor in your carry-on. The KYY Portable Monitor — all of 1.7 pounds and 0.3 inches thick — is the ideal solution. Amazon has it on sale right now for just $100, 23% off, but it’s only $70, 46% off, for prime member – if not, join prime membership and start your free 30-day trial.
Lean, Mean, and Full HD
The KYY Portable Monitor isn’t just crazy-thin and amazingly light. It’s also a darn good monitor, with a 1080p full-HD ultra-wide picture, rapid rendering, and two built-in speakers. It’s an ideal companion monitor for gaming, streaming, or when you need another reliable screen for all of those spreadsheets and windows you need open at the same time for work.
But the KYY Portable Monitor is, above all, a great gaming monitor. It’s compatible with PC and Mac laptops, XBox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo’s Switch and Wii platforms. It has ports for Mini-HDMI and two USB-C connections, and a 3.5mm audio jack. You can even duplicate or extend your phone screen to the KYY Portable Monitor for playing games or watching videos. There are no apps or drivers to download, either — it’s the simplest plug-and-play connection imaginable. And it’s powered by connection to your device via a USB-C or HDMI cable, so you also don’t have to be near an electrical outlet or worry about a battery that runs out at an inopportune time.
Since it’s a portable monitor made for travel, it’s good to have protection from the dings and scratches and other residual damage that can trash a monitor in one fell swoop. The KYY comes with a scratch-proof smart cover made of imitation leather, which also doubles as a built-in stand so you’re not stuck propping your monitor against something flimsy, only to see it slide and fall. It’s the perfect size to give you an outstanding extra or extended monitor, yet still be able to fit into your duffle, briefcase, or carry-on.
KYY has been at the forefront of the portable monitor sector since its founding in 2015. This monitor normally sells for $130, but thanks to Amazon’s 46% off sale, it’s a total steal at just $70.
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