Is this the first true wireless monitor ever? Portable display uses Wi-Fi for connectivity and has a built-in battery β too bad it’s only a 16-inch model that doesn’t have touchscreen capabilities
PROMETHEUS CAST, made by Japanese company UniqStyle, is a portable monitor that can connect wirelessly to computers, smartphones and tablets.
The 15.6-inch FHD monitor (1920 x 1080) can be used as a main display or as a secondary display, is super slim, weighs just 885 grams and comes with a built-in 3000 mAh battery so it doesn’t need to be plugged in (except for charging). It supports various wireless connection methods, including AirPlay, MiraCast and DLNA, and can also connect via HDMI and Type-C cables.
The monitor is currently on Green financing, a popular Japanese crowdfunding site, with an Early Bird price of Β₯39,637 ($252). This includes the monitor and a folding stand, a Mini HDMI to HDMI cable and Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables. (Wired connections to smartphones are unfortunately not supported).
Vertical or horizontal
UniqStyle suggests that PROMETHEUS CAST can be used as a βsecond monitor for a laptop, or enjoy photos and videos taken with a smartphone, YouTube and other content with friends and family on a big screen.β It also has the flexibility to be used vertically, for tasks like web browsing or chatting, but that requires a separate stand.
The monitor has built-in speakers on both sides and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. PROMETHEUS CAST includes a touch panel function that supports Windows and Android operating systems, allowing you to interact with it through the screen of the connected device.
While crowdfunding can bring products like PROMETHEUS CAST to market, it also comes with risks such as project delays, changes to product specifications, or even project cancellations. So you should be aware of the dangers before you decide to support anything. That said, PROMETHEUS CAST is the latest screen in UniqStyle’s PROMETHEUS range, and the company has successfully crowdfunded previous models.