Asus, always the life and screen of the party, has dazzled us again at Computex 2024 with a lineup of Johnny Bravo-esque “look at me” foldable monitors—they really know how to fold an audience! Among these screen stars is the ZenScreen Duo OLED or MQ149CD, which is like a traveling circus – it pops up wherever and whenever, with a 14-inch display that magicians into a 21-inch workspace thanks to its 360° hinge. While big laptops are the bulky bodyguards, this slender star slips into your bag, ready to hit the road anytime.
Now, let’s talk about tech envy. If the MacBook Pro were a person, it would be peeking over the fence at the ZenScreen Duo OLED’s weight, a feather-light 700g compared to MacBook’s bicep-bulking 1.55kg. The Duo is a picture of portability minus the mushy part, touchscreen capabilities, which Asus didn’t invite to the party this time. Instead, they bolted on dual USB-C ports for all the connection without the commitment of a permanent desk buddy.
But here’s the rub: while Asus was busy flipping and folding, they apparently forgot to stick on price tags or launch dates. We’re left guessing the price—presumably an amount that makes wallets gently weep—sometime in the lofty future of 2024. Until then, we can only daydream of filling our bags with this ultra-light tech marvel, or just continue awkwardly balancing our bulky laptops on café tiny tables.
**Hot Take**
The ZenScreen Duo OLED is so lightweight and versatile, I’m not sure if it’s more suited for a tech enthusiast or a ninja. Either way, Asus has again succeeded in making us feel like our current gadgets are just bricks dressed in silicon. Waiting for the price reveal has us more on edge than a cliffhanger season finale. Keep folding, Asus, and we’ll keep our wallets– and windows – open!
Original Article: https://www.techradar.com/pro/asus-releases-a-dual-screen-oled-monitor-that-can-be-rotated-360-degrees-shame-that-the-zenscreen-duo-oled-mq149cd-doesnt-offer-the-only-feature-we-really-really-care-about