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Member Since | 16/07/2015 |
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Last Seen | 16/05/2022 |
Location | Melbourne |
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neikel commented on [Refurb] Dell 7040 Micro i5 6500t 8GB 256GB Win 10 $237.30 Delivered @ AustralianComputerTrader via Amazon AU
bought 2 Dells and 2 Lenovos great deal hopefully the SSDs will last

neikel commented on Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 6 (i7-11600H, RTX 3060 6GB, 15.6" WQHD 165Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SDD) $1799.20 Delivered @ Lenovo eBay
Decent deal for a decent light gaming laptop with a great screen. Though if you count 7% cashback from Cashrewards, buying directly from...

neikel posted a deal Legion 5i Gen 6 i7-11600H, RTX 3060 6GB, 15.6" WQHD 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz, 300nits, 16GB RAM, 512GB SDD $1849 Delivered @ Lenovo
Legion 5i Gen 6 in Stingray colour now at $1,849 which is 40% off original RRP $3,069 - Decent discount for a decent gaming laptop that can...

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getit on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I'm sure one can make a case for anything. For my case and people with similar needs, these are good values. Obviously it is not for you...

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slingyz on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $359 ($329 with Klarna) + Delivery @ Umart

haha you got me it is. I work in finance and occasionally get complex cases requiring cross-referencing multiple sources so the multiple...

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Danneo on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $359 ($329 with Klarna) + Delivery @ Umart

Only the Touch MB16AMT model has a touch screen.

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ChipsChicky on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $359 ($329 with Klarna) + Delivery @ Umart

The ACV model only comes with 1 USB-C port which is for both power and data. You CANNOT power it separately if your laptop cannot deliver...

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drfuzzy on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $359 ($329 with Klarna) + Delivery @ Umart

thanks for sharing, did you purchase from an Australian retailer and still have to deal with warranty department in USA?

**deal expired, better deal in new post** https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/687009

neikel posted a deal ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $359 ($329 with Klarna) + Delivery @ Umart
#Working From Holiday is gonna be the new WFH. Original deal and discussion thread below. Was available at Scorptec for $359 but they...

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Marty-69 on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

You may need the one with both USB-C (for power delivery) and Micro-HDMI, which is the MB16AH ($429 and various retailers) or MB16AHP....

neikel commented on ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, i7-11800H, 3050 Ti 4GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD $2,399 Delivered @ Lenovo
The only thing that stopped me from getting this laptop is the Resolution being too high in comparison to my 1080p portable monitors which...

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getit on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

For what they are the ones you post are good value. However, for office work the 2k and 4k monitors, at 15 or 17 inch, do not add any...

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bydl on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I'm glad you asked I have been waiting for an opportunity to flex lol here it is sorry about the funny blue marks I redacted my business...

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giventofly on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

It has only one USB-C for both Power Delivery and Data. So if you want to use it for console, you may need the one with both USB-C (for...

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spliniter on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

If you it has Thunderbolt it should work. Not sure if M1 has something similar and can work with this. Sorry I do not know much about Mac.

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petesmith on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I think the AOC i1659Fwux FHD version is a decent monitor for its price. However, it's a little bit more bulky. You can get them for $229...

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echan28 on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

Damn. You can still get it at Umart for $359 + Delivery...

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aeon on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

ahh yes I did thanks for pointing that out. This one would be my choice from the Asus line up too if Micro HDMI is required. The MB16ACV...

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silentsoar on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I agree with you too. This is not an issue for office stuff but for anything requiring colour accuracy, these monitors are terrible.

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ChiMot on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

1 main ultrawide screen for excel, 2 screens on top for multiple pdfs and docs, 1 screen for outlook, 1 screen for calendar and Tasks, 1...

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superroach on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I mentioned that in my post. I think overall the Asus is more usable and the better monitor with a 15.6" screen. - Dell C1422H & Lenovo...

neikel posted a deal ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, i7-11800H, 3050 Ti 4GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD $2,399 Delivered @ Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 now at $2,399, a massive 46% off RRP of $4,469. - 16:10 UHD Screen; Self-upgradable RAM; Great selection of ports...

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Rayve on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

Hey Rayve which powered USB hub do you use? I've been looking into it too just in case the old XPS13 doesn't have 2 thunderbolts.

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Tech and cars on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

With the intel Mac with thunderbolt I think it works. Not sure about the M1. Best way to find out is to bring your Mac to Officeworks and...

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lulzenberg on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

I've got some different laptops right now and the only thing that is comfortable outdoor I find is the 500nits XPS screen. However, I find...

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getit on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

username doesn't check out

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lulzenberg on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

ahaha sorry my bad yes 30 nits only. The 100 increase is in the contrast ratio in comparison to some other models.

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mynameisborat on ASUS MB16ACV ZenScreen Portable 15.6" FHD IPS Monitor $369 Delivered @ Scorptec

Thanks for the upvote. The Amazon link is for the lower Spec model of the ZenScreen line up (It's really confusing at first) and I believe...