AOC I1659FWUX 15.6" USB-powered portable monitor, Full HD 1920x1080 IPS, Built-in Stand, VESA

This monitor is super convenient and portable. Initially there seemed to be some connectivity issues using the USB-C to USB-C cord, but it somehow went away after a month or two. The display quality and color accuracy are quite good. I use this primarily for work, and don't game or watch videos, so I'm unsure how the refresh rate is.The portability is really nice. It's very thin and lightweight. The magnetic cover doubles as its stand. I haven't tested whether it can survive really rough handling, but over the last year and a half, it has stayed damage-free with only the provided screen cover through ~20 airport trips in my backpack, even with the backpack stuffed.

I am using the AOC e1659Fwu 16-Inch USB-Powered Portable LCD Monitor (Latest Version) monitor with my ACER ASPIRE ONE 722-0427 net book which has an 11.6" screen with a native resolution of 1366X768. This computer has three usb 2.0 ports. I loaded the drivers as recommended in the online manual (I recommend you download this manual from AOC before you make a purchase to familiarize yourself with the features and the download process). During the download and installation of the drivers pauses or apparent "final points" in the installation should not distract you. Just make a cup of tea and listen to a recorded book. I did not time it but I would guess the entire process took about 20 minutes so. Do not become anxious or impatient. Just sip tea for half an hour. When you reach a pause or or apparent end point in the process, wait a couple of minutes before taking action.Through a comprehensive menu I was easily able to set the screen up. I wanted to set my system to blank my net book screen and use the AOC monitor as my primary video output. This was quite easy. There are other options, which may be more suitable to your needs, but I have a small work area and consider myself a minimalist so I wanted the cpu off the desk and out of my way. Now I simply have the 15.6" AOC monitor and a small wireless keyboard and mouse in front of me. For writing this is an absolutely perfect arrangement - No clutter, all workspace.Absolutely everything worked as advertised. One USB 2.0 port did the job. The drivers work perfectly. The image is great and plenty bright for a well-lighted room with an open window next to the desk. According to my research before purchasing the AOC e1659Fwu, some other similar monitors reportedly have less bright/clear screens or seem to have compatibility problems. Compatibility is a path you have to investigate before buying any monitor. My screen resolution was a perfect match. I cannot speak to other computer screen resolutions. Most, I imagine, will be fine.The protective sleeve provided is of high quality although I would have preferred it to close with a zipper or have an envelope-like folding cover for the end. The open end in this case is well-secured with a wide strap that has a Velcro closure...quite adequate but not impervious to spills, dust, fingers reaching into it, etc. It also lacks a carrying handle (most other sleeves lack this feature as well).The design of this monitor is very attractive and the "leg" that supports it is strong. When the leg is folded into its recessed cavity, the monitor makes a perfectly smooth surface to slip into the provided sleeve. As a precaution, I intend to cut a piece of foam board to fit the sleeve and cover it with soft fabric to protect the screen from damage from luggage mishandling and bumps in public places. The device is not fragile by any means, I simply want to protect my investment.Nothing is ever perfect. Few things operate as well as advertised. Some reviews may exaggerate. Many computer peripherals may require professional tweaking.....but not this one. Although I have only used it a short time and have not experimented beyond the things I wish this monitor to do for me, I have put it through its paces as best I can and it works perfectly in my minimalist configuration. Just check your configuration compatibility. That is always the buyer's responsibility; beyond that, expect stellar performance.

To start with, I had to return the first one I received due to the display panel inside the frame being 5 degrees skewed and also shifted to the left where I wouldn't be able to see the left 1/2" of the screen because it was getting blocked by the frame and the right side had a 1/2" wide black space. So, this should give you a fair idea of quality control about these monitors.The replacement did not have any of the issues of the original and it is working fine. I love the experience of having this as my second monitor to a large extent. However, the advertised "auto pivot" function which automatically supposed to correct the image to show the right side up if change the monitor from landscape to portrait mode and visa versa. It just isn't there on this model.There is very limited and spotty documentation available with the product. Let me tell you what it is and what it does.This is a portable monitor as it is advertised and makes its connection over a single USB 3.0 wire as opposed to your regular home/office monitor that requires an AC power connection and a display port or HDMI port connection. So, it is sort of for business on the go as it is advertised. If you have a laptop that does provide video output through the USB-C, then you have a large pool of monitors available to you where every single monitor will provide a working picture by just connecting using a single USB-C to USB-C wire. On the other hand, if you don't have a video delivery capable USB-C port then your options change drastically if you want a portable monitor that you can connect easily. You will now need to connect the aforementioned HDMI cable and then feed the power to the monitor through its USB-C from an AC adapter. Now you have 2 cables to deal with that going around your limited desk space. Or you can utilize the stepchild of the portable monitor world, USB 3.0 connection (or later like 3.1/3.2). All that can be done through the USB-C port as far as sending the picture to an external monitor can be done through a USB 3.0 port. Your hint here is the blue-colored plastic parts inside the port vs the black.Currently, there are only 2 brands that I was able to identify that are capable of making this connection without additional hardware ASUS and AOC. Asus appears to have a little adapter even that supports both USB-C to USB-C and USB3 to USB-C.As far as AOC I1659FWUX specifics are concerned, it is USB3.0 only. There is no SUB-c or HDMI option on the monitor side. That means, if your computer doesn't have a USB 3.0 port to utilize, you are either out of luck or you need to look for alternatives for some adapter. Most other monitors typically have two USB-C ports and an HDMI port on them for connectivity. In my specific case, the USB-C port on my laptop did not have the ability to deliver video, so I am limited to USB 3.0 or HDMI for the video feed. Since I work off a coffee table rather than a computer desk, unlike the rest of the civilized world, I certainly don't want to run multiple wires. So, single SUB 3.0 cable in this case works perfectly for me. The downside here I don't have the option to connect an HDMI source ever, like a portable DVD player, etc to this monitor since it doesn't have the port. So, in summary, no point of getting this monitor, if you don't have this limitation with your USB-C port.Then there is the stand issue which is a common problem for portable monitors. Most stands that come with portable monitors are fancy profiled vinyl, requiring you to be an expert on origami. Generally speaking, they are terrible ideas for holding your fragile monitor that doesn't react to falls that well. AOC uses a built-in metal leg installed with an angle to address the stand issue and I must admit it works. Not only for landscape but also for portrait mode. The stand option on this AOC model bar none is the best portable monitor support option that exists out there that I was able to locate.In conclusion, while I am not confident with the long-term reliability of this monitor due to the feedback from others and my experience from the earlier purchase which doesn't look good for the quality control of AOC, I am at the moment quite happy with it. If you are in the same niche market as I am and a heavy portrait mode user then this is the monitor for you.

This is a nifty portable monitor. Part of the reason I am so happy with it is that I got one used for only 49.99. The included magnetic cover does double duty protecting the screen when you're not using it, and holding the screen up when you're using it.And it works perfectly. Plug it in using the included USB-C cable, and bam. It works with my iPhone 15. It also works perfectly with my Mac Book Air, where I can easily use it in vertical or horizontal format. But it will not work with my work Dell laptop--that doesn't support USB C Video.BE AWARE-- if you want to connect a keyboard and mouse as well, via a hub, you have to be careful. The only hubs that pass through USB C video are pricey as of 6/2024. Look for "DP Alt Mode Video" in the description (the cheapest I could find was the "Startech 4 port USB hub with USB DP Alt Mode Video Output for 79.99).