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4.5
Update on 11/4/2024Just want to provide an update after about 3 years of usage. This monitor had been my primary monitor as part of my desktop setup and occasional traveling use with a Mac mini (now I use a macbook pro, so it's less useful).In the past 3 years, I've used the monitor as the primary window mini PC (on board USB c connection and eGPU HDMI), secondary screen for macbook pro (M1 max), 2 different iPad pros (M2 and M4), temporary test screens of some off brand mini PCs and raspberry Pis. Everything worked nicely and flawlessly. Of course, the touch functions only works properly for windows, not for Mac, due to likely a driver side implementation. Linux might, but I just don't know.At this point, I'd say the price tag is still the thing that bothers me even at 375USD, let alone, at 550USD back then. The reflective screen is no longer all that noticeable for me anymore.Original review on 11/24/2021I purchased this monitor when there was one 1 review, so I have been using mine for a few month now.2 things that I feel somewhat mediocre1) the price. The cost of this monitor can buy a good desktop monitor. Over the past few months, I have not seen any deal/discount on this unit.2) the touchscreen. Not to say it does work or something wrong with the monitor. It's just not as useful as I thought it would have been. I think this is due to my particular use case and the way Macs are programmed to utilize the touch functionality.3) ok, I lied. Maybe there is a third thing can be annoying. The screen is reflective, not matt finish. I didn't like it at first, but I think it's needed for the touchscreen.Now to point out what I like about this monitor and respond to some of the negative aspects1) The picture quality is definitely the best comparing to many cheaper ones that I have tried, even some the slightly more expensive ones. The color accuracy is much better and coming close to MacBook Pro's monitor.2) 17in size with 1080P resolution seems to be a good combination for everything I do, movies and light gaming. Most of time, I use it for news, technical data display, and some web browsing.3) The USB C port can be used for both power and data at the same time. Just as a general information, only 1 out of 2 USB C ports can be used for data, the HDMI port is regular sized not the mini or micro HDMI on some of the other monitors4) touch screen does work with my Macs (2019 MBP13 with intel i5 and 2020 m1 Mac Mini) out of box without any need for driver installation. However, I've never tried using a stylus or trying to write on the screen.Additionally, there is no VESA mount like others have said. Not an issue for me, but can be a factor depending on the use case.Finally, I really do like this monitor and wish to put in a good word along with some hopefully useful info for those who's on the fence. No regrets on the purchase, but I did hope it could cost a little less.
