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expiredJollyDragon posted Apr 27, 2021 01:54 PM

15.6" Acer PM161Q BU FHD 60Hz 15ms Portable IPS Monitor

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Amazon also has 15.6" Acer PM161Q BU Portable Monitor (UM.ZP1AA.001) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member JollyDragon for finding this deal.

Specs (supplied by the acer website):
  • Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Response Time: 15ms (GtG)
  • Viewing Angles: 170° H / 170° V
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m²
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty
  • Ports
    • 1x USB Type-C Input
    • 1x Micro-USB
  • Weight: 2.1lb / 953g

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal matches previous Front Page deals here and here
    • B&H Photo Video offer ends May 01 at 11:59 PM EDT
  • About this product:
    • To display video signal via Type-C, the source device needs to support DP-Alt mode. USB Type-C video is only compatible with devices like smart phones and laptops that support USB Type-C video output.
    • USB Type-C Cable & Micro USB Cable Included
    • 3- Year Limited Warranty information here
  • About this store:
No Longer Available:
B&H Photo Video has 15.6" Acer PM161Q BU Portable Monitor (UM.ZP1AA.001) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

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Written by JollyDragon
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Amazon also has 15.6" Acer PM161Q BU Portable Monitor (UM.ZP1AA.001) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member JollyDragon for finding this deal.

Specs (supplied by the acer website):
  • Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Response Time: 15ms (GtG)
  • Viewing Angles: 170° H / 170° V
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m²
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty
  • Ports
    • 1x USB Type-C Input
    • 1x Micro-USB
  • Weight: 2.1lb / 953g

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal matches previous Front Page deals here and here
    • B&H Photo Video offer ends May 01 at 11:59 PM EDT
  • About this product:
    • To display video signal via Type-C, the source device needs to support DP-Alt mode. USB Type-C video is only compatible with devices like smart phones and laptops that support USB Type-C video output.
    • USB Type-C Cable & Micro USB Cable Included
    • 3- Year Limited Warranty information here
  • About this store:
No Longer Available:
B&H Photo Video has 15.6" Acer PM161Q BU Portable Monitor (UM.ZP1AA.001) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

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hans007
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Theyve had this refurbish before for under $100 sometimes and I picked it up last time. Works great and I've been using it as a second monitor with a MacBook pro for wfh since this year started.

You don't need a thunderbolt port exactly. Just a USB c that has displayport alt mode.
Carlucci
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Lots of warnings in the Amazon ratings that this will only work directly connected to a ThunderBolt port. Adapters apparently do not work.
TWO515TY
646 Posts
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And now, for a Slickdeals throwback:

"No HDMI"

This seems like a good price in general, but the fact that there is no HDMI means you have to get an adapter if you want to use it with the Switch dock or other devices.

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Apr 28, 2021 07:26 PM
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discordApr 28, 2021 07:26 PM
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Is it me or did the external monitors that shipped maybe 2-5 years ago come with a battery built in? That seems like it would be a worthwhile feature for a portable monitor.
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Apr 28, 2021 07:35 PM
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CorrosiveApr 28, 2021 07:35 PM
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Quote from discord :
Is it me or did the external monitors that shipped maybe 2-5 years ago come with a battery built in? That seems like it would be a worthwhile feature for a portable monitor.
Nah, most don't have that. Many including this one pull it from the source (USB c) or you can plug it in. I have this one and it'd handy in a pinch.
Apr 28, 2021 11:31 PM
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CarlucciApr 28, 2021 11:31 PM
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Lots of warnings in the Amazon ratings that this will only work directly connected to a ThunderBolt port. Adapters apparently do not work.
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Apr 29, 2021 01:08 AM
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hans007Apr 29, 2021 01:08 AM
397 Posts
Theyve had this refurbish before for under $100 sometimes and I picked it up last time. Works great and I've been using it as a second monitor with a MacBook pro for wfh since this year started.

You don't need a thunderbolt port exactly. Just a USB c that has displayport alt mode.
Apr 29, 2021 06:33 AM
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TaylorCCApr 29, 2021 06:33 AM
156 Posts
Pity, I just bought one a while ago
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Apr 29, 2021 12:18 PM
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TWO515TYApr 29, 2021 12:18 PM
646 Posts
And now, for a Slickdeals throwback:

"No HDMI"

This seems like a good price in general, but the fact that there is no HDMI means you have to get an adapter if you want to use it with the Switch dock or other devices.
Last edited by TWO515TY April 29, 2021 at 05:20 AM.
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Apr 29, 2021 12:39 PM
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tebasakiApr 29, 2021 12:39 PM
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Quote from hans007 :
Theyve had this refurbish before for under $100 sometimes and I picked it up last time. Works great and I've been using it as a second monitor with a MacBook pro for wfh since this year started.

You don't need a thunderbolt port exactly. Just a USB c that has displayport alt mode.
Yeah, too bad my work PC used to work on USB C but after a win 10 update I need to install drivers for alt mode and they're very strict on software.

BTW, where did you pick it up for 100?

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Apr 29, 2021 01:13 PM
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tcatz24Apr 29, 2021 01:13 PM
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I would love for the Asus to go back to $99 ... mad I didn't jump on that one months ago ... feel like this deal happens more commonly though?
Apr 29, 2021 01:34 PM
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danstansonApr 29, 2021 01:34 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank danstanson

FYI the Pixio PX160 is the same price (w/ $10 coupon). Dual C instead of C/micro.
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Apr 29, 2021 01:51 PM
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NotquiteclaptonApr 29, 2021 01:51 PM
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I don't suppose anyone could recommend a hub that could duplicate(actually triplicate) both video and power to three of these monitors for use in the van?
Apr 29, 2021 01:56 PM
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IndigoLinen1873Apr 29, 2021 01:56 PM
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Is it my post COVID brain or you can't really call something portable if it requires a supplemental power source?
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Apr 29, 2021 02:16 PM
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ben54Apr 29, 2021 02:16 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ben54

I've owned this since work from home March 2020. It's been working great with my Lenovo Thinkpad. The only issue is it won't wake on its own after the laptop goes to sleep. A simple plug out/in from USBC wakes the monitor. It's rare my laptop goes to sleep but when it does I do have to do this to turn the monitor back on.
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Apr 29, 2021 02:20 PM
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HotShotAznApr 29, 2021 02:20 PM
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Quote from IndigoLinen1873 :
Is it my post COVID brain or you can't really call something portable if it requires a supplemental power source?
The "supplemental power" part for sure. I've tried out a portable monitors with a variety of devices:
  • Surface Pro 7/X1 Carbon: USB-C 3.1 cable required that supports video but the monitor will draw power from source device
  • Samsung S21+: Only mirror mode with USB-C cable. If I want DEX, I need a separate power supply. Although the LePow brand will also power the monitor and charge phone
  • Nintendo Switch: I've gotten it to work BUT it needs a separate power supply
I don't have a power bank that has decent output to try but there are a few on Reddit that have gotten it to work. Built in battery would be nice but then price and size/weight increase with it. But then you have a whole mess of cables to deal with.
Apr 29, 2021 02:58 PM
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jeecayApr 29, 2021 02:58 PM
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I have this and, while it's been great for MacBooks, I get annoyed that I can't plug my spare raspberry pi's or other random hdmi devices to it.

Worth it, as long as you know what you're getting.

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Apr 29, 2021 03:09 PM
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fireonallcylindersApr 29, 2021 03:09 PM
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Quote from icraveattn :
I get annoyed that I can't plug my spare raspberry pi's or other random hdmi devices to it.
Any recommendations for a cheap option that would work with pis?

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