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Discover how portable monitors enhance your travel experience and boost productivity, making work easier from anywhere.
Nothing is worse than trying to conduct my work—editing a magazine, publishing a digital magazine, even doing the budget—on my laptop screen. Since I live and work in my RV, I’m always on the road. And, if I’m flying off somewhere, I miss my big monitor with its split screen. Everything seems to take longer, and I miss my drag-and-drop abilities. But now, there is a solution. New portable monitors have changed my on-the-go work style, letting me multitask from a cruise ship, café, or campground, just as I would at home in front of my desktop computer. Portable monitors have enhanced my productivity and given me some cool entertainment options.
Is your single screen also becoming a barrier in your traveling? Then, grab the Mobile Pixels DUEX Lite portable laptop to monitor and make things easier. Read on for details about how portable monitors can change the way you travel.
My DUEX Lite portable monitor has made it easier to work wherever my travels take me. Photo courtesy Mobile Pixels
Work on the Go
Whether you’re on the road full-time like I am or work remotely a couple of days a week, the beauty is being able to work from anywhere. Even when I’m not off on a grand adventure, I like to take my laptop to a coffee shop and work for a change of scenery. I can pop the portable monitor on my laptop and am ready for the day. Here are ways the portable monitors make work on the go easier.
I snapped on my DUEX Lite portable monitor by Mobile Pixels and headed off for a day at the coffee shop to work. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham
Elevates Productivity
Single screens limit your efficiency by compelling you to juggle between several tabs simultaneously. In this switching, you tend to make many mistakes, too. But, when you work on a portable monitor, the extra screen lets you handle intricate tasks. For instance, you can open your work on one screen and edit the assignments through spreadsheets, documents, or video content. It’s super easy to simply drag and drop from one screen to another. You will notice the difference in your efficiency and pace of work.
Multitasking Re-Defined
Portable monitors allow you to multitask on the go. There’s no need to compromise on your work even while traveling, and one of the best parts is that they allow you to connect multiple devices to them, further opening the ground for multitasking. Could you expect to complete several projects simultaneously using a solo screen? Probably not. Hence, the portable monitor receives votes for boosting productivity and efficiency wherever you are.
DUEX Lite portable monitor makes reviewing the content on one screen and working on the other easy. Photo courtesy Mobile Pixels
Remote Work Made More Comfortable
A portable monitor can transform your career and workspace if you are a digital nomad or remote worker. You won’t have to live with the fear of missing deadlines as the compact device has your back, and you can submit projects from anywhere.
Create Content
Nothing is impossible for a portable monitor. Whether you are an influencer, photographer, videographer, or designer, the technology permits you to create and edit content. Furthermore, you can use the extended screen to coordinate with your clients and ask for their feedback.
DUEX portable monitors let you work more comfortably and efficiently from anywhere. Photo courtesy Mobile Pixels
Enhances Entertainment Options
I work a lot, but I also love to relax. I’m all about binge-watching something streaming, especially when I’m trying to occupy my time while traveling.
If you get bored during a long flight or want to entertain yourself in your hotel room, a portable monitor can help you binge-watch your favorite movies and shows. You can also create a mini cinema and enjoy munching snacks.
The Ideal Travel Partner
A portable monitor can prove to be your ideal travel partner. Recall those days when you had to sit and view the small screen for extended hours, which resulted in sore eyes and muscles. The story is different with larger screens. Extended screens reduce eye strain and improve posture compared to laptops or mobiles. I adjusted the font size on the portable monitor, and now it’s easy for me to work on both screens simultaneously—no more switching between tabs or accidentally closing the wrong tab.
You’ll discover that your DUEX portable monitor is a necessity when traveling. Photo courtesy Mobile Pixels
Some Points to Consider
As with any new technology, you should consider how the system will work with your systems. Here are a few things to remember before you purchase your new portable monitor.
Compatibility Check
Yes, a portable monitor can improve productivity. However, you must consider whether your monitor is compatible with your existing devices and operating systems.
I have the DUEX Lite, which fits 13″ monitors. It is compatible with MacOS and Windows and paired quickly with my MacBook Air. It has a USB-C and a mini HDMI port adapter. The DUEX Plus DX fits 13″ and 14″ laptops, while the DUEX Max DS is for 14″ and larger laptops. The DUEX Plus and DUEX Max are compatible with MacOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Samsung DeX.
The Lite weighs 1.3 lbs, while the other models weigh 1.8 lbs.
Charging Requirements
Before purchasing, check the portable monitor’s charging requirements. See if it has a long-lasting power supply, so you don’t need extra batteries or an adaptor. Otherwise, you may regret taking it along with you. I noticed that the portable monitor uses my laptop battery quickly, so I had to plug it in while using it.
Viewing Options
The DUEX portable monitors have a sliding lid, so you can keep the monitor attached to your laptop, and the closed monitor serves as a cover. You can slide it out to the side to use the DUEX as a second monitor in Landscape Mode. You can also flip it into Presentation Mode to share items with someone across from you. This would be ideal when making a sales presentation. Finally, a vertical Portrait Mode option lets you remove the magnetic stand from your laptop and sit the portable monitor alongside you in vertical mode.
DUEX portable monitor in Portrait Mode. Photo courtesy Mobile Pixels
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Conclusion
Portable monitors let you work efficiently from anywhere. Editing a document or reviewing a spreadsheet no longer takes twice as long on your laptop. You can work efficiently and effectively—so you have more free time to get out and enjoy the world around you. If you have your portable monitor and are ready to hit the road, we welcome you to check out some of our favorite road trips on Wander With Wonder.
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