AOC - 15.6" Widescreen Flat-Panel USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor - Piano Black

Name: AOC - 15.6" Widescreen Flat-Panel USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor - Piano Black
Brand: AOC
SKU: 3698548
Rating: 4 (107 reviews)

Model: E1649FWU

SKU: 3698548

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Key Specs
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Response Time: 16 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
General
- Product Name: 15.6" Widescreen Flat-Panel USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor
- Brand: AOC
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- Model Number: E1649FWU
Display
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Contrast Ratio: 500:1 (Measured difference between a displayed image's brightest whites and darkest blacks. The larger the first number, the more detail and color that can be displayed.)
- Response Time: 16 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- Brightness: 200 candela per square meter (A measure of the total light output.)
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Horizontal Frequency: 60 kilohertz (Also known as "horizontal scan rate," this measurement describes the number of horizontal lines displayed per second and is used to calculate a screen's refresh rate.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
Compatibility
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
Features
- Tiltable: true
- Anti-Glare: false (Product has features, such as a matte finish, that reduce the likelihood for screen glare.)
- Integrated Speaker(s): false
Dimensions
- Product Width: 14.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Cord Length: 3 inches
Power
- Power Consumption: 8 watts
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 3 years; 1 year: panel
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 3 years limited
Other
- UPC: 685417037483

View crisp, vibrant images with this AOC E1649FWU 15.6" flat-panel LED monitor that features 200 cd/m² brightness and a 500:1 contrast ratio for arresting visuals. The USB interface allows a quick connection without a power cord.

16 ms response time: Helps pixels change color quickly for a smooth transition between images in action scenes and fast-paced gaming.
15.6" flat-panel LED: Thin enough for wall mounting.
500:1 contrast ratio: Provides a wide array of shades between black and white for accurate color reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark for excellent picture quality.
200 cd/m² brightness: For a highly visible display and clear on-screen images.
1366 x 768 maximum resolution at 60Hz: Creates a high level of picture detail for a clear, bold display.
90° horizontal and 50° vertical viewing angles: Let you clearly see the screen from multiple vantage points.
USB interface: For simple connection with no need for a power cord.
PC and Mac compatible: For use at home or in the office.

Whats Included

AOC 15.6" Widescreen Flat-Panel USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor
Driver CD-ROM
Owner's manual
USB cable

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the portability and lightweight design, making it easy to transport and use in various locations. The larger screen size and good picture quality are also frequently praised, enhancing the user experience for tasks like research and editing. Positive feedback also highlights the convenient USB connection and generally good graphics performance. However, some users mention limitations with screen resolution and color accuracy.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I use this when travelling to have dual screens.
The best business travel aid I have purchased in a while. USB power means I can just plug it into my computer with a small usb cable (provided) and I have dual screen capabilities in the hotel rather than trying to use the hotel TV. The unit is light and functional and about the same screen size as a typical laptop and can be used in horizontal or vertical position. I would recommend a case to protect the screen or put it in your luggage well protected by clothes. If you do put pressure on the screen at a point, it can crack and destroy the unit, I slipped getting out of my car once and caught the center of the screen on the door pillar so this is my second one. That said I was not using a case etc on that occation. If you use multiple screen in the office and need that functionality when you travel this is a great choice at a great price.
Posted 10 years ago by Widlast
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Cool USB powered monitor for mobile laptop users
AOC USB powered portable LED 16” laptop monitor (e1649Fwu) 15.6 inch viewable area, 1366 x 768 resolution Pros – Lightweight, portable, easy to use with single USB connection, relatively inexpensive Cons – Initial setup is clunky, rotating screen orientation needs work, noticeable screen flicker while web browsing Summary: The AOC USB powered 16 inch LED portable monitor is a functional portable accessory. While I didn’t have the opportunity to test out its suitability for gaming, I can say that students and mobile professionals alike will enjoy its portability and ease of use with its single USB cord. Other limitations that were noted included inability to get the screen rotation feature to function when changing for horizontal to vertical orientation and there was a noticeable amount of screen flicker ironically when visiting the AOC website. That said, it was still functional enough for me to complete daily tasks. This product fills a unique space in the computer screen market. With the proliferation of the Macbook Air models and PC Ultrabooks there may be quite a few people who might be interested in this product. I would give it an overall grade of C and recommend it for mobile professionals and college students that have laptops that are 13” or smaller. Setup: C- (Windows 7 professional 64bit) It took longer than usual to setup this monitor. The assumption was that since it was a USB device, it would be a quick plug and play installation. Instead, I ran into a couple of minor annoyances; it was difficult to find the startup exe file to load the drivers, the CD rom has annoying advertisements and launches blind web links when you click on icons that you would expect will load the drivers. Once I finally found the correct drivers and installed them on my computer I was up and running (but only after a quick reboot). Style: A- The monitor itself is nice enough to look at. It actually takes some of the strain off of my aging eyes when connected to my 13.3 inch Sony Vaio Z series laptop. The LED screen has nice appearance at its default setting, nevertheless, your ability to adjust colors will rely on the quality and settings of the video card in the laptop you are connected to. The e1649Fwu has a rotating, fold away, kickstand in the back which allows you to position the screen in either landscape or horizontal orientation. It is supposed to shift the screen orientation automatically whenever you adjust the kickstand to a new position however I ran into problems getting this feature to function for me. This is not a deal breaker for me but it may be for others who would prefer to use the monitor primarily in the vertical position. The e1649Fwu is powered solely by the included USB cord, which also happens to be the only video connection option (neither VGA or HDMI connection options are included). I have to say it is nice that all you need to connect this monitor to your laptop is a simple USB cord. This makes the monitor a highly portable and convenient accessory for mobile computing. Functionality: B+ I guess one of the biggest questions that needs to be answered is why would you need the e1649Fwu? I immediately recognized several useful applications for this product. I like the fact that you can use it as an easy to setup dual screen monitor. If I needed to share my screen with a colleague or coworker in close quarters this would be an excellent option. Also if I needed a simple desktop option at home or at work for my Netbook, MacBook Air or any variety of the newly emerging category of Ultrabook laptops, this would be a great choice. Finally if you would like to have a portable monitor to work in a library, a coffee shop booth, or anywhere else you might like to work this would be a good option. Being both a mobile professional and a PhD student products like this appeal to me. Performance: C+ To take this little monitor through its paces I tested DVD playback, web browsing, YouTube playback and basic computing. I did experience some screen flicker on the monitor while visiting the AOC product website. I did not see any flicker on the laptop screen. At one point the screen failed to appear at all, causing me to have to close that web browser and try another browser. Upon doing so I began to see the same flickering on the AOC product splash page. All the other websites I visited seemed to work fine but that was a minor annoyance. I did not get a chance to test this monitor’s ability to handle any gaming. I suspect that it might perform well in light gaming but in demanding 3D gaming (i.e., WOW or first person shooters) it may have more difficulty. This has some to do with the limitations of USB bandwidth and some to do with the capability of the video card of the laptop it is connected to. I would also be remiss if I failed to mention that a product like this will impact your laptop’s battery life because it does draw power directly from the laptop. Even while testing this product and writing this review I was prompted to connect to a power source. This is not a big deal for me because almost all of my laptops are capable of 5+ hours of battery life but it should be kept in mind that while the monitor may not require a power cord, while using this product your laptop might depending on the kind of tasks you are working on (i.e., watching DVD’s, light gaming, ect.).
Posted 13 years ago by TechSwami
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Light weight and functional
Good 2nd monitor for your laptop. Very light weight, which is good for portability. USB charges the monitor (less cords than desktop monitor but it drains your laptop battery faster). Using this monitor for work is perfect; but using this for gaming is not going to be good enough. Price is a bit higher than a desktop monitor.
Posted 9 years ago by dcfusion