Is Dual Screen Laptop Monitor Stupid idea?

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Is having a second monitor for a laptop stupid? I used to think it is so. I can't remember if it was Razer or other companies that did a demo of their double or triple monitor for the laptop. Back then, I was thinking why would anyone want a laptop with so many screens? 

It looks bulky, heavy, and also kinda ugly. It would certainly drain the laptop battery much faster. That two hours of gaming will become 45 mins of gaming without plugging into a PowerPoint. So, I don't really see the point.



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My mindset though began to change once I decided to use my portable monitor as a second monitor for my main pc. I bought my portable monitor to be used with my Samsung phone. Samsung Dex is a cool way of turning your phone into a computer with its desktop user interface (UI). 

I don't care how powerful other phones are, but Samsung with its Samsung Dex is a clear winner to me. Yes, there is Microsoft Your Phone app that you can mirror and use to access your mobile phone on your pc. But, Samsung Dex has a better UI. If they had a lapdock, that will be more useful!



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You can read up on a few of my past posts using a portable monitor here. I was thinking of using a portable monitor as a second monitor for my laptop too. But, I like the idea of having a dual or trio monitor directly fixed at the back of your laptop screen.

It's much faster and a little hassle to have the extra screen fixed to your laptop than having to take out a portable monitor and setting up everything. All you have to do is shift out the extra monitor screen and start working. Yes, after using a dual monitor setup for my pc, I now realized how useful they are.



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One thing though, they're still expensive, bulky, and ugly. Okay, not that ugly. Big screen Tv is getting slimmer and lighter. So, why can't that translate to a thinner and lighter dual or triple laptop monitor design? They really need to do more research on that.

Also, I'm hoping for it to get a little cheaper. Especially, when you can get a cheaper 15.6-inch portable monitor nowadays. That's why I'm torn in between getting a portable monitor or an attachable portable monitor for my laptop. I guess it depends on your personal preference.



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As more people got into the idea of having a second or third monitor on a laptop, they might become more popular and cheaper. They need to come out with a nice and lighter design though. That new Asus Duo design took me a while to finally win me over. 

Now, if only I got the money to get it and try it out. :p

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Warcraft III Reforged HP 15s AMD Ryzen 7 3700U Radeon Vega 10 gameplay

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I actually pre-ordered Warcraft III Reforged last year. Or was it early this year? I can't remember but decided to download and try out the game on my new HP laptop 15s AMD Ryzen 7 with Radeon X Vega 10 graphics.

I figured, my laptop can play the game as it can play Diablo III pretty well. Although, it's pre-set on low-medium. The HP 15s is not a hardcore gaming laptop. It lags when playing Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. It can only go on low. I had to lower or off some specs. Still playable though.



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The only real gaming laptop I had was the Alienware M14x. Which I bought a couple years back. I actually wanted the M11x. But, couldn't get it as it was only sold for a year, I think. I really had fun with it and try out many games.

The specs weren't that bad when you can almost play any games on it sets on medium-high. It can play Crysis and even Gears of War for PC. Stupid Microsoft, I paid for a digital version of the game, and now I can't play it because they delete the game from the store.



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The reason I got myself the HP 15s is that it looks like the latest Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. Of course, if I had the money, I would have got it. The HP 15s is half the price of the G14. The G14 is the only gaming laptop that got me as excited as my M14x.

Also, if you look at the G14, it doesn't actually look like the usual crazy design gaming laptop. It's something that you can bring to work or school without anyone looking weird at you. Although, they might when you 'on' the anime led lights on the laptop lid cover.



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I must say, Asus has some nice other gaming laptop design. I don't like the design of most Alienware gaming laptops anymore. I prefer the old slick M14x. Gaming laptops don't have to be weird or out of the world's design. At first, I kinda like the new PS5 design, now, I think it's too far out.

I'm not sure about you but nowadays, I prefer the slick, simple modern design for my digital devices. I read how Steve Jobs was so into industrial design and you can see that on Apple's products. Nowadays, I don't think they follow that mantra anymore after he died. I mean, just look at the iPhone 12?



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If you're looking for something different, you might want to check out the Asus Duo. I found this weird at first but now, I kind of like it. That second screen might actually be useful. I'm using a dual-screen for my main pc setup. So, I kind of get it. 

I recorded the Warcraft III Reforged on my laptop and it went smoothly. The game might lag a tiny bit because of that. I also tried editing using the Microsoft free simple video editor. There was an instance when I thought, I didn't record properly but turn out the video froze. 

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I think it's because the AMD Vega 10 graphics isn't good enough. So, that might be something for you to think about if you're getting the same type of laptop specs as mine. I still think it would help a bit if I upgrade my rams to 12-16GB from the 8GB.

I remembered upgrading from 4GB to 8GB for my Intel Celeron N4200 with HD 505 laptop and it immediately improved the laptop performance. So, upgrading rams does help. I used to think 8GB was the minimum for Windows 10 laptops. Now, it might be more than that.

Well, if you're thinking of getting the Warcraft III Reforged, I definitely recommend it. It's just like Starcraft but with a Warcraft theme. I just played the game yesterday, and I'm definitely going to play it again today if I have the time. Especially, since my laptop can play it.

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The video I took using the Samsung Galaxy S10+ camera video was before I sold it to get the Note 10+. I have owned several Samsung phones and back then, I wasn't really impressed. I even hated the Android OS because it's always laggy and freeze up.

The only reason, I bought the S3 was because I couldn't get an iPhone 4. It was pretty much sold out then. That was how hard to get an iPhone. I remember waiting for almost a year before I got my hands on the 2nd Gen iPhone.



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Since I got the S10+, Samsung has totally impressed me with the latest iterations of their mobile phone. Love the screen size, especially without the notch, one of the reasons I didn't get the iPhone X. My last several phones were the Blackberry, iPhone 8, and Razer gaming phone.

I miss the blackberry keyboard, the iPhone iMovie editor, and the Razer phone? Well, it was a first-gen and it had a lot of problems. Especially, the touchscreen and the camera. I think Razer 2 solved those problems. Not sure why they stop selling their own brand phone.



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Razer had a good concept idea for their phone though. Something like a laptop dock. Where you can charge your phone and also use it as a touchpad. That's why I was surprised when I read the news they close down their new phone department.

The laptop dock would have been pretty cool. Turning your phone into a computer. That's why I prefer the Samsung phone. Now they have the Samsung Dex with a desktop-like, familiar user interface. Too bad they didn't want a laptop dock for their phone. Would have been pretty cool!



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I wasn't really impressed with the Z Fold phone when they first announced it. And then, everyone was complaining about the small front screen, the inside screen with the notch on the right and the hinges. I was in a technical class and they always say, products with moving parts won't last long.

I believe it still holds through even with the Z Fold 2 new hinge design. Although, if you're like me, always changing the phone, that wouldn't be a problem. In spite of that, the new Z Fold 2, reminds me of a folding laptop. That's why I'm thinking of getting it, if and when the price goes down.



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As a Youtuber and blogger. I like taking pictures and making videos. That's why a mobile phone with a good camera is important to me. I'm still waiting for a mobile phone camera that I can use to zoom to the moon. Much like the Nikon Coolpix P900 or P1000.

I'm not an expert on cameras but most experts and amateurs users agree that the Nikon P900 or P1000 is one of the best for moon-watching. Although, they're complaining the P1000 'upgrade' specs isn't worth spending the extra dough on.

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What's great is that the camera on the iPhone, Samsung, and other mobile phone zooming capabilities are improving. To me, Samsung has the edge because of Samsung Dex. If they improved the camera for moon-watching, I can use Samsung Dex to view directly on my laptop for easier and quick editing.

Yes, the whole video and pictures above I took from my S10+ with the phone camera and edited on the phone itself. Didn't need the hassle of downloading to a computer for editing and uploading. Now, all done easily right from your phone. You couldn't do that in the past.

My old Pentium computer used to hang a lot when I tried editing videos using the free Microsoft Movie Editor. The worst part is when you're half-way through and it hangs. Imagine the frustration when you realized you didn't save and had to redo the whole thing again. Those were the days!

Now, the mobile phone has become a powerful mini-computer that fits in your pocket. Mobile computing is definitely the future. 

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