Mobile Pixels - DUEX Max DS 14.1" IPS LCD Monitor - Black

The day I discovered that screen extenders were a thing, I spent hours researching brands, then ordered this one that evening. I was surprised that well-known electronics brands don’t manufacture them… it was either the unpronounceable brands on Amazon or Mobile Pixels. Although I was so hesitant to go with it initially since it requires adhering magnets to my laptop. Thankfully, I read a review that suggested using a laptop case, so I ordered a $23 clear one on Amazon that made me feel much better about the magnet attachment. It really was as easy as applying magnets and plugging in! I was very cautious about the magnet placement because I wanted to ensure the extender would clear the edge of my 15.6” laptop screen. While the asymmetry bothers the perfectionist in me, at least I know I can take the laptop case off. What really exceeded my expectations was the quality of the screen and resolution. I upgraded my HP to have high-quality graphics, and the desktop on my laptop matches the screen extender’s image perfectly (seriously, check out the pictures)! The extender is extremely lightweight, so I’m disappointed (and shocked) that my laptop screen had a tough time holding it up if it’s bent back too much. So the only thing the MP models are missing that the no-name brands have is a kickstand for additional support. Overall, this is a fantastic, quality product!

I absolutely love this dual screen. My laptop is bigger than the monitor, but it still does exactly fine! I would have given 5 stars, but I feel that since my laptop is bigger, the screen does not line up properly in the back, so when closed, it sticks out. Does not fit with it in my laptop bag. Maybe I mounted it wrong, but if I had positioned it any other way, the extension would be blocked. Also, the magnets are WAY strong; it is not easy for me to take it off or anything. It is kind of glued.

Pros: The picture quality is good Cons: 1. Between the magnets in the back and the weight of the screen and case pulls the laptop cover back. Angling the extended screen when fully open makes it useable, but it's a fine balance. 2. The USB-A adaptor doesn't work. I see now other people had the same problem. USB-C works fine, fortunately my laptop had a USB-C port. 3. The case holding the extended screen to the laptop is tight. Sliding the screen out is not easy and there is no good place to pull on it so to get it out I had to pinch the screen and wiggle it out. After a couple weeks I saw that LCD was damaged, probably by my having to pinch it to pull it out of the case. 4. Limited protection. Though this was purchased under total tech, the damage to the screen was deemed accidental so it couldn't be replaced. When I tried to get it replaced by Mobilepixels which had a warranty with it they said that the damage looked "caused by an external impact to the screen area". I tried to explain that the damage was from usual and customary use but they only offered to fix it for $130 or replace it for $120 (shipping on me). So I declined and I plan on just getting one on amazon for $110 since it doesn't seem to be covered anyway.

This is exactly what was needed. I’m currently working in an environment in which I may not be in the same space everyday, I need a monitor. This did the trick!!

I introduced my wife to the joys of dual monitor workflows several years ago over her protestations that she didn't need it and received one of the few "I'm sorry, I was wrong and you were right." from her when she realized how much easier it can be. Now that she is more mobile in her job and does not utilize her dual-monitor desk set-up nearly as much, she has been wistfully hoping for a solution to use with her laptop. In walks the Mobile Pixels DUEX Max, and my wife is happy again! The DUEX Max is super easy to set up with a template that you lay on the top of your closed laptop screen and it shows you exactly where to stick the very powerful magnets. When I say these are some powerful magnets, I'm not kidding. They send them to you in a plastic case that keeps them far apart from each other and I HIGHLY recommend you pop them out and place them one at a time and don't be a moron like me and pop them all out at once and have to pry them apart. It turned into a game of 'stump-the-dummy' with me being the dummy and my wife laughing her head off watching me separate two magnets just to have two others snap together. It's almost like there should be some song about the weirdness of magnets done by a band of crazy clowns... Once the magnets are placed, it's just a matter of slapping on the DUEX Max, which surprisingly does not add as much thickness or weight as you might assume. My wife's work computer slid easily into the sleeve in her rolling case and the DUEX Max held tight. When we wanted to test it out and set up her screens it was just a matter of opening up her laptop and connecting the USB-C cable (you also have HDMI to Mini-HDMI but you still need the USB-C for power if you can't utilize the USB-C for both video and power). I was a dummy at first and when I slid out the screen from its frame, the left side of the screen was still hidden behind her main screen. That's when I realized that that is why the magnetic attachment point on the monitor are bars! You slide the whole thing over, including the frame when you want to use it! If I had bothered to open up the instruction prior to this, I would have seen this plainly laid out by the Mobile Pixels team. This was where we ran into our one and only problem with the DUEX Max. Turns out my wife's new laptop that her work just gave her, while nice and sleek, also just barely has room to mount the DUEX Max and you can't fully open the screen beyond 90 degrees with the DUEX Max installed. That's on me. I was working off of the specs for her old laptop and not the one they recently gave her. But no worries! I have the Origami Stand on order and all will be right with the world. The DUEX Max screen is beautiful and bright and we were able to exactly mimic her desk monitor set-up in less than a minute. My wife is thrilled that she will be able to work just as efficiently while visiting all of the offices in her region as she does at her main office. If you need a dual monitor set-up for work or play (and you probably do); don't hesitate to pick up the Mobile Pixels DUEX Max or one of the other Mobile Pixels monitors. You will not be disappointed (if you correctly measure your laptop).