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Jot is a bonus free software tool that’s great for graphics and design, expanding the functionality of the espresso 15 display from a second screen into a digital canvas or whiteboard for scribbling basic notes and sketching, sharing feedback, marking up PDF documents, and taking screenshots – all with the espressoPen (sold separately).

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It won’t make you a coffee, but this Aussie-designed display is one of the best premium portable monitors available. Words Scott Hocking A ustralian designed and engineered, the espresso portable touchscreen display was conceived by four Sydneysiders and premium aerospace aluminium chassis is an instant attention grabber. This beautiful, solid portable 15.6-inch display measures 358mm x 256mm, and is ultra lightweight at a mere 865g – the perfect fit for a laptop bag. ESPRESSO 15T HD PORTABLE TOUCHSCREEN MONITOR

directly from the connected laptop or desktop. The monitor is compatible with a range of different devices, and adapter cables for HDMI and Mini DisplayPort are available separately if needed. We connected seamlessly to a 2023 iMac, although an HDMI cable was required to hook up to an older laptop. (You can easily check your device’s compatibility on the espresso website.) The screen supports 1080p HD resolution with 60Hz refresh rate and 450 nits of peak brightness, and displays sharp text and clean, bright, and colourful images. Controls for brightness, contrast, colour, and volume can be accessed by swiping up with two fingers from the bottom of the screen. Touchscreen functionality provides convenient, tablet-like navigation when the espresso 15T is connected to a device. However, the free espressoFlow app must be downloaded first to enable this feature for a Mac. Go with the Flow When downloaded, espressoFlow lets you easily customise your second screen for better workspace management. You can set up and save layouts and screen configurations that will serve you best for the tasks at hand, and seamlessly switch between apps when multitasking. Flow will also automatically adjust for landscape or portrait orientation. The bottom line

who were keen to overcome the limitations of working with a single laptop screen in cafés and libraries. From its origin as a start-up campaign and subsequent launch in 2019, to the shelves of JB Hi-Fi today, the espresso touchscreen display is a game changer for portable monitors, with a focus on simple plug-in-and-play connectivity and ease of use. Ideal for PowerPoint presentations, creating spreadsheets, getting artistic, Netflix bingeing, and even gaming with a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, it provides the extra screen real estate you need via a single USB-C cable, and is fully compatible with both Windows and Mac devices.

An adjustable magnetic stand is included for quick set up – the monitor instantly snaps into position for landscape or portrait orientation – along with a USB-C cable and microfibre cloth to keep it clean. Plug in and play The espresso 15T

has dual USB-C ports and connects via the included cable, which carries both video and power, unlike other USB-C cables that just transmit data, so be sure to only use the one that's provided.

Need more screen space on the go, without the hassle of lugging a bulky monitor around? This piece of Aussie ingenuity offers a compact, simple, and user-friendly solution. The espresso 15T

Out of the box Nestled in colourful, eye-catching packaging, the espresso 15T’s amazing 5.3mm wafer-thin design

portable monitor is the perfect all rounder for business, pleasure, and creativity, and is a must have addition to every laptop bag.

For further quick and convenient set up, there’s no need to charge the monitor, as it draws power

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