Asus introducing USB-only monitors

Orangey · 7 Jan 2016 at 10:42

http://press.asus.com/PressReleases...t-Lineup-of-Lifestyle-Innovations-at-CES-2016

MB169C+ portable USB monitor

ASUS MB169C+ is the world’s first 15.6-inch portable companion monitor that uses a single USB Type-C connection for both power and video transmission from the host device. Its lightweight design weighs just 800g and features a stylish, ultra-slim 8.5mm profile. MB169C+ has a Full HD IPS panel that delivers stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution visuals with outstanding color reproduction, as well as wide viewing angles for minimal color shift even when viewed from extreme positions.

No word on refresh rate. Might be 30hz?

What new apps could these allow?

Journey · 7 Jan 2016 at 11:34

Orangey said:
http://press.asus.com/PressReleases...t-Lineup-of-Lifestyle-Innovations-at-CES-2016

No word on refresh rate. Might be 30hz?

What new apps could these allow?

Why would it be 30Hz?

USB 3.1 is supports up to 10Gbps bandwidth, and can carry video just like DisplayPort does, not to mention the fact it can support 100w of power.

People are seriously not making enough fuss about USB 3.1, along side the new 'C' connector type. It's bigger than Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, and DisplayPort and will become the de facto standard for connecting pretty much anything, from laptops, displays and external graphics cards etc.

Yaayuh! · 7 Jan 2016 at 11:59

Journey said:
Why would it be 30Hz?

USB 3.1 is supports up to 10Gbps bandwidth, and can carry video just like DisplayPort does, not to mention the fact it can support 100w of power.

People are seriously not making enough fuss about USB 3.1, along side the new 'C' connector type. It's bigger than Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, and DisplayPort and will become the de facto standard for connecting pretty much anything, from laptops, displays and external graphics cards etc.

Indeed!

Just got a new XPS13 with USB 3.1 Type-C connector and was like "I thought this was at least 6 months away". Not enough shouting about it.

Poneros · 7 Jan 2016 at 13:14

That's pretty awesome for travel gaming, combined it with the up-coming Dan case.

Orangey · 7 Jan 2016 at 13:48

Thunderbolt has 4 times the bandwidth, that's probably why. Also there's a lot of confusion over which cables offer full functionality / meet the spec.

10Gbps is not enough for modern usage as well.

Journey · 7 Jan 2016 at 13:58

Orangey said:
Thunderbolt has 4 times the bandwidth, that's probably why. Also there's a lot of confusion over which cables offer full functionality / meet the spec.

10Gbps is not enough for modern usage as well.

Yeah, but it's 1920x1080p, HDMI 2.0 only does 18Gbps, and that's enough for 4K + sound etc. So for this specific device, 10Gpbs is more than adequate. Any you can use the Type-C cable/connector to transfer native DP signals also, if the port is wired for it.