STACK #224 June 2023

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MONITORS ON THE MOVE Laptops and Chromebooks may be handy for work or play on the go, but sometimes you just need to stretch out a bit more with a wider workspace. Portable monitors plug into your device to give you a luxurious second-screen experience – for spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations, and more – no matter This 15.6-inch, Full HD display can take visual input from its USB-C port, as well as charging your device at the same time. The 75Hz refresh rate keeps motion smooth for a stunning viewing experience, and it folds flat and light for maximum portability. 15.6” Full HD IPS LED 75Hz refresh rate USB-C input Asus ZenScreen MB16ACE Working on a presentation that’s best displayed in portrait mode? Or just want to watch TikTok videos on one screen while working on the other? The where you are. Words Michael Irving Philips 16B1P3300

On a budget but still need a new workstation this end of financial year? Chromebooks can be powerful enough to handle all the everyday tasks many people need, for a fraction of the cost.They also provide the flexibility of multipurpose use, for business and pleasure. Words Michael Irving

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 This small but slick Chromebook is perfect for students or office workers fresh out of uni. It’s ready when you are with a quick boot time and

4GB RAM 128GB eMMC storage USB-C 12-hour battery Asus Flip CX5

Asus ZenScreen MB16ACE can be displayed in landscape or portrait mode, and its smart case can be folded into a stand to prop it up in either orientation. 15.6” Full HD IPS LED 60Hz refresh rate USB-A/USB-C

ten-hour battery life, while its ultra-thin and lightweight footprint helps you work from anywhere. 14” HD display MT8183 processor 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC storage USB-A/USB-C/MicroSD 10-hour battery

You don’t need a ridiculous rig to play the latest games anymore – cloud gaming lets you outsource all that power to a server somewhere. The Asus Flip CX5 is specially designed for cloud gamers, with a big vibrant display and a silky smooth 144Hz refresh rate. You can even flip the hinge right back to stand it upright. And a pair of Harmon Kardon speakers blast crystal clear sound.

Lenovo ThinkVision M14t The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t doesn’t just add a second display, it also adds a touchscreen. Using the included active pen, creative types can sketch, design or annotate with 10-point touch functionality. With two USB-C ports and an included cable, it can also work as a USB-C hub. 14” Full HD touchscreen IPS LCD 60Hz refresh rate 2x USB-C

15.6” Full HD display Intel Core i5 processor 8GB RAM 256GB SSD

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Can’t decide between a tablet and a

Chromebook? The IdeaPad Duet 3 does both! Use the keyboard to type up documents, and detach it to use the high

storage

HDMI/ USB-A/2x USB-C/ MicroSD 9-hour battery

resolution touchscreen for creative work or watching movies. Whatever you use it for, the 12-hour battery will keep you going all day. 11” 2K touchscreen

Qualcomm Snapdragon

7c Gen 2 processor

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