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Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Phone Arena
For just $359, one can add almost 6 pounds of weight to their laptop – but you'll be multitasking like a pro
There's a company called Jsaux and if you give it $359 for its latest Kickstarter offering, it will add 5.7 pounds of weight to your laptop. There's more to that, though! The thing Jsaux is offering is a dual-screen portable monitor accessory called FlipGo Horizon. As the description hints, it's an accessory that allows you to attach two extra screens to your laptop, making it a triple-display bonanza of a workstation. One monitor goes on the left, one goes on the right, and these can be used in portrait or landscape orientation – pretty cool, if you ask me. The FlipGo Horizon accessory fits all 13-inch to 16-inch laptops out there, its creators say. While it's expected to retail for $459 and up when it officially launches, early backers can reserve one starting at $359. Shipments for Kickstarter backers are scheduled to begin in September 2025. Image by Jsaux At its core, the FlipGo Horizon features two 15.6-inch displays, each with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and brightness rated at 300 nits. Both screens include two USB-C ports and one mini HDMI port, and each panel measures about 14.1 by 8.4 inches and is half an inch thick, weighing 1.8 pounds. A central stand supports both screens and adds another 2.1 pounds, bringing the full system weight to roughly 5.7 pounds – way heavier than most laptops these days. The included stand plays a crucial role by holding the displays beside your laptop without putting any pressure on your laptop's hinge. The monitors don't include sensors to auto-rotate, so any orientation changes must be done manually through your computer's base model comes with a simple magnetic "snap stand", while the upgraded Pro version – priced at $499 (or $399 for Kickstarter backers) – offers more advanced features. The Pro's stand doubles as a USB dock, adding three USB-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and two USB-C PD ports alongside the screen connections. While the FlipGo Horizon isn't the first product to offer a multi-screen laptop experience, its design sets it apart. Unlike the 2023 Xebec Snap, which attaches directly to your laptop's lid, the FlipGo stand keeps the screens independent of your device, reducing the risk of tipping or hinge damage. This also allows it to function as a standalone dual-display setup for devices like gaming consoles. An included SnapMag Module adds flexibility, letting users attach accessories like cameras or smartphones directly to the display system.
Android Authority
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Retroid fans are losing their minds over potential dual-screened handheld teaser
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Retroid made a cryptic post linking to a song titled 'Two Heads Are Better Than One.' Fans have been clamoring for a dual-screened handheld for years, and this might finally be it. Recent releases like the Pocket Flip 2 have proven there's interest in unique form factors. Earlier today we got our first look at ANBERNIC's Xperia Play-like sliding handheld the RG Slide, but Retroid has now swooped in to steal the limelight with a single cryptic post linking to a song from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. The title of that song is 'Two Heads Are Better Than One,' and fans are taking that to mean there's finally a dual-screen device on the horizon. Fans have been begging for a dual-screen device that can comfortably play Nintendo DS and 3DS games for years. The closest that's been available so far is the AYANEO Flip DS, but that's a costly Windows-based machine. The upcoming MagicX Zero 40 takes another approach with a very tall screen, but it just doesn't hit the same as an actual dual-screen device. The Surface Duo 2 would be another alternative if it weren't, well, the Surface Duo 2. The recent release of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, which has a very similar clamshell design as a Nintendo DS but without the second screen, has brought the issue back to the forefront. That device has an auspiciously empty space where the second screen would go. Fans have been asking for a dual-screen handheld for years, and this might be it. While Retroid hasn't confirmed anything, Retroid fans have latched onto the post as confirmation of an upcoming dual-screened device. Community reactions range from a picture of former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé with the text 'My body is ready' to claims that 'Retroid can have my firstborn if they release a half decent dual screen clamshell.' Whether or not the dual-screen handheld is a reality, what's clear is that there's a real desire for unique form factors in the retro gaming handheld space. The Nintendo DS and 3DS are particularly interesting cases, since even the best emulators can't truly replicate the experience with a single screen. As a result, the market for second-hand and modded devices remains strong years after they've been discontinued. Whichever company releases the first affordable dual-screened emulation device will fill a very underserved niche. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
