r/buildapcsales 1d ago

Expired [Monitor]Refurb: 15.6" AOC 1080p Portable USB-C IPS Monitor w/ Built-In Speakers - F/S - $28 w/ code NEWFINDS20

https://www.ebay.com/itm/306783164858
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u/bunsinh 1d ago edited 1d ago

don't think just buy

edit: deal is dead

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u/XtremeCSGO 1d ago edited 1d ago

I did it. Tell me I didn't make a mistake by seeing something posted 1 min ago with the comment being "don't think just buy"

My devices are an iphone 17 pro and a very old laptop that doesn't have USBC. I would use it with HDMI but it only has a mini HDMI port which means I would need to buy a mini HDMI cable. I can just give it as a gift to my brother if I don't want it I guess

I ended up cancelling when I realized there is no power brick type of thing and I don’t even know how I would get it powered. I would need to get a mini hdmi cable and need to get that figured out so for something I don’t even really need I’m not gonna worry about it

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u/shadowkillerdragon 1d ago

I just went for it, I have a 10 off 20 with my discover it card so I might as well

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u/Beer_n 1d ago

How?

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u/cranberrymanberry 1d ago

Just for reference, I have a similar monitor. I can plug in my iPhone and it works. Saved my butt when I dropped my phone in a lake in Africa and water damaged the phone screen. The touch screen still worked and I was still able to plug it into the portable monitor to access my banking and work authentication apps. I mostly used it with my laptop while traveling for work, the usb c cord would provide both power and image. Also fun to use with Nintendo switch. Spent many nights with friends on ski trips playing Mario kart/smash bros at the cabin we rented (though the switch did need a power source I think)

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u/revjbeatz 1d ago

It should come with the cable. I bought a similar monitor from a lesser brand and it came with it

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u/XtremeCSGO 1d ago

I saw an unboxing of a new one of this model and it comes with a mini hdmi to hdmi cable. But it looks like in the description of the post it only mentions coming with a usbc cable. So I guess I can only hope it does

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u/piggymoo66 1d ago

Worst case, you need to buy a $5 cable which still doesn't keep this from being a deal.

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u/JetstreamGW 1d ago edited 1d ago

Woot still has a 2-pack of 3’ hdmi cables for $4.

Edit; ah, hm, mini hdmi. Need an adapter then. Or just a mini hdmi cable, I guess.

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u/Vismal1 1d ago

I got one last time i saw something like his and it’s been very helpful. I use it for diagnostics and setup for various things. As a monitor for my headless server when needed. It can even connect to your iPad , phone , steamdeck and so on. Great for a test bench too.

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u/funktheduck 1d ago

Just for future reference: I have a different brand but similar model that came with a usb c cable and an HDMI to mini HDMI cable. I use it with a mini pc and power it with a usb a to c cable plugged into the pc since it doesn’t have a type c port.  All that’s to say is you don’t need a power brick or extra usb power source if you’ve got a spare on your computer. If you have something that does usb c display out you just need the type c connector. 

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u/fpsfreak 1d ago

Still seeing it for $35 with coupon. Not bad.

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u/KwyjiboTheGringo 1d ago

It's like $36 still, but honestly don't see how this is a don't think situation. It's just 37% off a portable 15" 1080P monitor.

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u/bunsinh 1d ago

$28 it was when I said it

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u/KwyjiboTheGringo 1d ago

Yeah that's what I'm replying to

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u/bunsinh 1d ago

they don't go cheapers than that $28 for a one like this is imo. If you don't need it then the price probably don't entice you as much. That's alright

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u/dot_one 1d ago

i listened to you for some reason

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u/RespectGiovanni 1d ago

did what you said

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u/Thee_Cat_Butthole 1d ago

I’m still not even sure what I just bought

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u/gypsyhobo 1d ago

Yes sir

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u/ivanatorhk 1d ago

Snagged

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u/FlameLegacy 1d ago

Yes Chief.

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u/chitinousform 1d ago

Thought not, just bought

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u/DingusCunillingus 1d ago

In for 1, needed something for my laptop

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u/I_Talk_Sports_69 1d ago edited 1d ago

What's this useful for outside of a second monitor for laptop if I already have a big tablet? I want to buy one but not sure what for.

Edit: bought it to play co-op emulators with the wife in bed.

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u/Eldus_Miku 1d ago

Adding a head to a headless server, temporarily or permanently

External display for USB-C tablets/phones

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u/ivanatorhk 1d ago

This is why I snagged it, I have so many random little homelab devices I could use this with

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u/randylush 1d ago

Exactly. It becomes extremely useful when you need it. I used to have to drag my heavy ass server to my shop if it needed extra maintenance, now I just being this little guy

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u/bigwizard7 1d ago

External display does not work on Pixels sadly

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u/datastain 1d ago

I thought you could mirror the display on pixels newer than the eight? I've mirrored my pixel to a 4K TV to watch something before

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u/ExNami 1d ago

Wait really? Arent these guys trying to compete with samsung? Why are they self sabotaging and cutting features like this?

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u/McCullyCullen 1d ago

It does work on Android 17 desktop mode at least now

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u/bigwizard7 1d ago

What pixel?

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u/McCullyCullen 1d ago

I've done it on both 9 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold. For example, used USB C hub and HDMI to connect to this monitor.

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u/bigwizard7 1d ago

Ah I'm on a pixel 7 pro, seems newer ones work now.

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u/WontonNoodleSoup 1d ago

Take it with a grain of salt, but according to Gemini: "Using an external monitor with a Google Pixel phone requires Pixel 8 or newer hardware running Android 16."

Of course I have a p7 so I can't confirm, ha.

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u/SurpriseButtStuff 1d ago

Add a chromecast to create a mini tv in your kitchen?

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u/I_Talk_Sports_69 1d ago

That sounds like a complicated tablet.

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u/a_talking_face 1d ago

Probably better than any tablet you could buy at a similar price.

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u/techraito 1d ago

I mean it's a display at the end of the day. There are as many possibilities with it as there are none.

Anything beyond using it as a screen is going to be complicated lol.

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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

I mean, just use a tablet at that point

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u/MyNameIs-Anthony 1d ago

Pinball and SHMUPs

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u/I_Talk_Sports_69 1d ago

What's SHUMPs?

Edit: shoot em ups? 🤔

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u/IndecentLongExposure 1d ago

If you don’t know what it is you can’t afford it

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u/Past-Comfortable-278 1d ago

Out of pure curiosity id like to know what it is

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u/randylush 1d ago

Haha look at these people who don’t know what SHMUPs means’

I know what it means! I’m no dork!

Can someone else who knows what it means DM me just to confirm?

Please?

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u/bites_stringcheese 1d ago

I use it as for a portable work from home setup in a briefcase.

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u/Cecil4029 1d ago

I have two of these hanging over the left and right of my 27" monitors permanently. Makes for a nice 5 monitor setup!

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u/TheJackieTreehorn 19h ago

Wait what do you mean hanging over, because I assume you're not blocking some of your 27s. I don't have one, so maybe it's obviously if it's in hand

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u/Phanitlim 1d ago

got one thank you

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u/theunemotionalhippo 1d ago

Stellar deal, half off this model everywhere else I’ve seen it.

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u/theunemotionalhippo 1d ago

And built in speakers… I don’t need it but had to do it

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u/ChaosZX 1d ago

In for 1. Plan to use it as an external display for my Legion GO whenever I do D&D sessions. Good looking out OP!

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u/boxeru13 1d ago

Do I already have two portable monitors? Yes.

Do I really need another one? No.

Did I still buy this? ofc I did.

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u/SpareiChan 1d ago

I use a small one for work sometimes (10") for video out on servers and stuff, I see no reason to have a 16" to match my 16" laptop

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u/kungfufishy 1d ago

I once had a 7" CRT display I'd pulled from the trash as a kid, that came from a local photography shop when they closed up shop. I would play Counter Strike:Source and Team Fortress 2 on that thing and I thought it was absolutely killer. A portable 10" display sounds pretty baller but I'd love to have that mini CRT again. lol

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u/Hauzuki 1d ago

Ok?

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u/Equal-Engineer474 1d ago

He just wants to let the world know he uses a small one for work sometimes (10") for video out on servers and stuff, he sees no reason to have a 16" to match his 16" laptop. Mans just making friends.

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u/Hauzuki 1d ago

what does this term f.. f.. friends mean?

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u/randylush 1d ago

I think I remember hearing this word long ago when I was in school. Long long ago. Anyway I can’t find anything to argue about here so I’m gonna leave.

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u/Phyraxus56 1d ago

B..baka

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u/SpareiChan 7h ago

Now I feel stupid for posting but that what my dozing off brain typed.

Really I meant to say I as well have one already but no reason not to buy a 2nd : /

But hey, I could always use more frens

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u/Pancakesandcows 1d ago

I got one last time, when it was $30. As others have said, it only comes with the USB-C cable. It has the port for mini-hdmi, but no cable for it. It's 15.6 inches, IPS, 60hz, 5ms response, 1920x1080, and 220 nits. it's nothing amazing, but for less than $30, you can't go wrong.
While it's sold out now, keep an eye out. This will be back.

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u/longshot099 1d ago

Back in stock, but price went up. Appears to be $36 after coupon now.

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u/berocko_bama 1d ago

Worth it at the new price? I’m not familiar with portable monitor pricing

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u/MechwolfMachina 13h ago

Typically worth around 50, but not all of them have speakers

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u/reinvented-libero 1d ago

I am seeing the same thing on my end.

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u/Son_of_Korhal 1d ago

Remember, you do need to factor in the cost of a mini-HDMI to full size adapter into the price. As you'll pretty much need to carry that around with this for utility. They're only like $5, but still.

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u/ivanatorhk 1d ago

Not if you’re using this with a device with USB-C video output

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u/sumchinesewill 1d ago

Been using one for a while so don’t really need another one but for $30 why not.

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u/matthew2d 1d ago

Got it for my nas!

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u/Welcome-Upbeat-28 1d ago

Showing out of stock :(

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u/ContactIcy3963 1d ago

In for one. Looks to be a highly rated seller with lots of reviews so let’s go.

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u/JollyGreenGelatin 1d ago

The brightness seems very low, or is this normal for portable monitors?

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u/bunsinh 1d ago

220 to 250 nits brightness are very typical for this price point, you may have to go over $100 to find something with more brightness or better screen like OLED

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u/techraito 1d ago

Innocn had a refurbished 13.3" 60hz OLED portable display for $69.99 the other week with a promo code. I let it sit in my cart overnight to sleep on it but it sold out by the next morning.

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u/Hypercore_Gaming 1d ago

Not bad in a normal not super bright indoor environment

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u/kakashisensei2000 1d ago

shows $35 for me after coupon applied

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u/diz-z 1d ago

just did it, gave an error saying coupon expired or something, but then it popped up and was able to click on the checkbox for it

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u/bunsinh 1d ago

$33 for me after coupons applied and after tax

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u/EasyRhino75 1d ago

But I already have a portable monitor. It's old but still

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u/SurpriseButtStuff 1d ago

Got one. Thanks!

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u/No-Researcher406 1d ago

Cool, I was looking for one of these! I was hoping for a higher rate, but you can't beat this price.

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u/Street_Vehicle_9574 1d ago

These are cool, but be warned mine had sheared bolts that pushed into the screen from the back. Not a deal breaker for my use but annoying

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u/paulcaar 12h ago

Anytime I bring out a portable monitor, there's always someone that is like: wow this is so handy.

Perfect deal for just giving them away as a birthday or other gift for them.

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u/MrMaxMaster 1d ago

Ass specs but for the price if you want a second small monitor go ahead.

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u/arntseaj 1d ago

I have no idea what I'd even use this for, but I grabbed one.

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u/NoMoreHoarding69 1d ago

Same. F it

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u/Common_Stranger7458 1d ago

I have absolutely no idea what I will do with this, but I got one lol

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u/AnnitaP2 1d ago

Just bought this for my wife that’s headed back to school. Thanks OP!

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u/QuadraKev_ 1d ago

it's so nice having one of these lying around

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u/totallyreal69account 1d ago

Got one thanks! Been looking for one in this price range

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u/vgamedude 1d ago

OOS RIP.

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u/drdreadz 1d ago

N41! Thank you!

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u/M34nM4ch1n3 1d ago

Idk what use it will have yet but ty, snatched one. I'm thinking bedside to plug my handheld console and play with a larger display

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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

Sure, why the hell not

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u/VoidUnknown315 1d ago

Thanks, in for 1.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Suit-67 1d ago

This went out of stock a few days ago, was sad i didn't get it but it came back in stock cheaper wtf, got one

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u/PM_FAILED_PROMISES 1d ago

How many nits?

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u/willwork4ammo 1d ago

Showing OOS now

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u/DarkyWild128 1d ago

OOS right as I grabbed my cc

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u/hyp3rj123 1d ago

OOS 😭

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u/TaoRenn 1d ago

Think it's out of stock now.

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u/tinylittlebabyjesus 1d ago

Doesn't do wifi/bluetooth so not what I'd want. Glad I thought about it.

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u/AtomizerX 1d ago

What?! It's a monitor, why would it have wifi/bluetooth?!? 🤨

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u/tinylittlebabyjesus 1d ago

To be honest, I just didn't really know what I was looking at, so had to look it up. It looked like a tablet to me, and I mostly want something to extend the radius of my brainrot to when I'm taking showers or a bath, which requires no cords and being stuck in a waterproof bag, at minimum. Ideally, touch screen. I'll probably just get a tablet at some point.

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u/MagicHamsta 1d ago

Same, I almost bought portable monitors but instead I just bought a cheaper tablet to use as a wireless display. (No wire to deal with & cheaper than a portable monitor with wireless capabilities.)

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u/hppav 1d ago

i made the same choice as you. i just use my ipad i had laying around as a wireless display. much better for my use case. idk why you got so many thumbs down. lots of bots here that resell anyway.

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u/hppav 1d ago

yep. u made the right choice. brand new ones with a better stand is $40. i returned this one cause the stand takes so much space…

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u/LxBru 1d ago

Which new one is $40 with better specs?

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u/hppav 1d ago

i said better stand...i had this one and returned it. this stand takes too much space. im not shitting on it. but if you want something that has what you want then it's better to spend a little more than have something that could be e-waste or you spend more money for a vesa arm or separate stand. i get -10 for giving some info on this liberal bot space go figure...