Expand your screen real-estate.
The Prolink PRO1301WE is essentially a
13.3-inch LCD monitor illuminated by edge-li LEDs. You may fool your friends
into thinking it’s a tablet, although it’s neither a tablet nor a touch-screen
device. If function mainly as a secondary monitor, designed to expend the
screen estate of your notebook or other peripherals.
Prolink
Pro 1301WE 13.3-Inch Mobile LED Monitor
The PRO1301WE features a glossy panel to
boost contrast levels. However, the same treatment also makes it prone to
fingerprints and reflected glares. It weighs 654g, which makes it reasonably
portable compared to an average 13-inch notebook which weighs 1kg or more.
Although the screen’s rear is fashioned out of plastic, it offers a relatively
robust feel when handled.
Prolink’s display input uses a proprietary
connector, which connects to a cable equipped with a USB and HDMI port. The
display gets power via USB, while the HDMI connector takes care of video.
Prolink also offers optional VGA and mini-DisplayPort cables, each at
additional cost. The PRO1301WE is equipped with a bracket that swivels. To
attach the display to a laptop, however, you’ll need to stick a separate
bracket to the notebook’s lid via supplied adhesive tape, before locking the
two brackets together. To show away the entire contraption, simply fold the
Prolink screen over the laptop’s hood. On its own, the monitor’s bracket also
doubles up as a makeshift stand.
The
bundled cable includes a USB, HDMI, and a proprietary connector meant for the
LCD display.
Navigating the user interface can be a
frustrating experience, since it takes a fair amount of pressure to activate
the touch-sensitive controls. The basic options are all there, including settings
like contrast, brightness, color adjustment (RGB values), color temperature
(9300K, 6500K, and User), OSD timer, source selection, and so forth.
Like most 13-inch laptops, Prolink’s screen
carries a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, coupled with a mild contrast
ratio of 500:1. Configured as an extended display, the portable screen offered
ample clarity and sharpness when paired with a Sony VAIO T. However, the LCD’s
default contrast and brightness were a little too dim for our liking, and some
adjustments were needed to boost the display’s performance. The panel offers
decent horisonal viewing angles, although we can’t say the same for its
vertical axis.
For $229, Prolink’s PRO1301WE isn’t too
compelling but it makes a nice-tohave accessory for always-mobile laptop users
looking for a portable secondary screen.
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Details
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Panel size: 13.3-inch
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Panel type: TFT LCD with LED backlights
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Display Resolution: 1366x768 pixels
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Inputs: HDMI, VGA, and USB
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Contrast ratio: 500: 1
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Price: $229
Specifications
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Brightness: 200cd/m2
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Response time: 16ms
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Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
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Inputs: HDMI, VGA, and USB
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Dimensions: 334 x 227 x 8mm
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Weight: 654g
Verdict: 7.5/10
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Phyque: 7.5/10
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Features: 7.5/10
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User-friendliness: 7/10
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Performance: 7.5/10
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Value: 7.5/10
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