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SideTrak Swivel 12.5" Patented Attachable Portable Monitor Extender - FHD TFT Laptop Dual Screen w/Kickstand, for Mac, PC, and Chromebook, All Laptops, USB or Mini HDMI Port Power (Single Monitor)
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Brand | SideTrak |
Screen Size | 12.5 Inches |
Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Screen Surface Description | Glossy |
About this item
- Groundbreaking Dual Screen Laptop - Instantly double your laptop screen workspace with this game-changing portable monitor technology. The SideTrak Swivel is a 12.5” Full HD attachable computer monitor that securely attaches to the back of any laptop, combining the productivity of a dual screen with the portability of a laptop.
- Lightweight and Portable - Weighing an incredible 1.2 lbs, the SideTrak Swivel is a portable and lightweight monitor with a strong, device-safe magnetic connection. It allows you to move from room to room without having to dismantle your setup, making it ideal for travel.
- Compatibility - This portable monitor requires no download and is compatible with most devices and operating systems, including Mac, PC, and Chrome. It connects via Thunderbolt or DisplayLink USB-C port, with other port types requiring a USB-A and HDMI connection. Its innovative attachment fits any laptop size.
- Innovative Screen Extender - The SideTrak Swivel extends your screen for improved multitasking, or mirrors your display for impressive presentations. Its unique hinge and screen autorotation enable easy screen sharing, either horizontally or vertically.
- Swivel Hinge Innovation - The SideTrak Swivel, a unique attachable monitor, with its patented hinge design offers 360° swivel and 270° rotation for optimal viewing angles. Its integrated kickstand allows for an easy transition to freestanding mode.
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Product Dimensions | 12.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Stand Steady |
ASIN | B08HDKVB75 |
Item model number | STTL12BL |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #46,043 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,070 in Computer Monitors |
Date First Available | September 3, 2020 |
Standing screen display size | 12.5 Inches |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Image brightness | 300 Candela |
Total Usb Ports | 2 |
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Product Description
The only portable monitor that can click, swivel, and go.
Designed with a patented 360° swivel hinge, this innovative second screen features game-changing new attachable monitor technology to instantly double your laptop screen space. The Full HD portable monitor magnetically clicks onto a hidden metal plate on the back of your laptop to combine the productivity of working on two screens with the portability of a laptop.
Minimalist, magnetic attachment.
Adhere the device-safe magnetic plate to the back of your laptop. Once added, simply click the Swivel onto the plate. The extra-strength magnet keeps your portable monitor secure while allowing you to remove and re-attach it with ease. If you’d prefer not to adhere the metal plate directly to your laptop, you can adhere it to a laptop case instead.
Work from anywhere
The ultimate portable workstation, SideTrak Swivel attaches securely to any laptop with a hidden magnetic plate and folds away when not in use.
Customize your screen angle
The only full-swivel attachable monitor on the market, the Swivel’s unique design allows for seamless screen sharing and comfortable viewing.
Experience versatile viewing
Swivel, rotate, or remove the screen for the perfect flexible setup. The optional integrated kickstand allows for easy freestanding functionality.
Maximize your productivity
Instantly double your screen real estate with this revolutionary Full HD screen and experience increased efficiency wherever your workday takes you.
Patented 360° swivel hinge
SideTrak Swivel adjusts to your ideal viewing angle with an exclusive 360° screen swivel and 270° screen rotation. And the best part? The unique hinge design allows the monitor to stay attached to your laptop without the need for any desktop or table space, so you can work while on the go, on the couch, or outdoors.
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SideTrak Swivel 12.5'' | SideTrak Swivel 14” | SideTrak Swivel Pro 13.3" | SideTrak Swivel 14'' | SideTrak Swivel Tri 12.5" | |
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Price
| $279.99$279.99 | $319.99$319.99 | $549.99$549.99 | $319.99$319.99 | $549.99$549.99 |
Screen Size
| 12.5 Inches | 14 Inches | 13.3 Inches | 14 Inches | 12.5 Inches |
Resolution
| 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Brightness
| 200 cd/m2 | 250 cd/m2 | 400 cd/m2 | 340 cd/m2 | 200 cd/m2 |
360° Screen Swivel
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
270° Screen Rotation
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Attaches to Laptop
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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At SideTrak, providing meaningful, innovative technology to enhance your everyday isn’t just our business, it’s our passion.
Our premium selection of portable monitors, desktop monitors, and tech accessories provide unique solutions that fit your lifestyle, enhance your productivity, enable seamless collaboration, and redefine information access and entertainment.
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Picture quality | 3.9 | 3.9 | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
For gaming | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.1 | 2.3 |
Brightness | 3.9 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 |
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Sold By | Stand Steady | Stand Steady | Stand Steady | Stand Steady | Stand Steady | Mobile Pixels Inc |
display size | 12.5 inches | 12.5 inches | 14 inches | — | — | 14.1 inches |
resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
display technology | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LED | LCD |
hardware interface | usb, hdmi | mini hdmi, usb c | usb3.1 micro b | usb c | usb | usb3.0 c, hdmi |
viewing angle | 360 degrees | 180 degrees | 360 degrees | 360 degrees | 178 degrees | 270 degrees |
mounting type | Magnetic Laptop Mount | Laptop | Magnetic | Magnetic | Desk Mount | attached to laptop |
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Customers like the ease of installation of the monitor. For example, they mention it's super easy to setup and attach to their laptop. That said, some complain about the sturdiness, value, and connectivity. Opinions are mixed on performance, image quality, and weight.
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Customers find the installation of the monitor to be easy. They mention that it works as advertised, is very easy to use, and attaches to laptop is a breeze. They also appreciate the simple and effective cutout where to place the magnet. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation.
"Great product and easy to install." Read more
"The product functionality, is good and it was easy to install...." Read more
"Easy to setup, makes working remotely much more efficient." Read more
"...to my laptop, but once I watched the YouTube instructional it was easy to install. So the Pros and Cons.Pros:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the monitor. Some mention that it works well and has had zero issues with connectivity, while others say that it stopped working at all.
"The product functionality, is good and it was easy to install...." Read more
"...Cool overall, but just not functional for me. I definitely say try it for yourself buuut don’t wait too long to return it...." Read more
"...While the screen itself is good and does the job, their cables, as some of the other reviewers mentioned, are terrible...." Read more
"...After two replacement cords, the screen now no longer works at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the monitor. Some mention that the screen is really great, crisp, and made to draw less battery, while others say that the picture quality is poor, not pleasing to the eye, and awkward.
"...It's a great screen. The size is perfect for me. The brightness and picture quality are excellent...." Read more
"...So the Pros and Cons.Pros:Provides me with the additional screen I need for school and work..." Read more
"...Display isn’t as crystal clear as the laptops monitor, not horrible quality but definitely noticeably less than my laptops..." Read more
"I have had this product for two years. While the screen itself is good and does the job, their cables, as some of the other reviewers mentioned, are..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the monitor. Some mention it's superior in screen quality, light in weight, and fits nicely in a laptop. However, others say that it'd strain their laptop hinge and adds a lot of weight to laptop.
"...It’s a bit heavy and strains my laptop hinge, not sure of long term repercussions, however I’m sure it’ll be fine..." Read more
"...is as thick as my entire MacBook Pro - but it is still thinner and lighter than most other portable screens...." Read more
"...The weight is so one sided that I almost dropped the entire setup a few times when first using it.Travel:..." Read more
"...There's also a small weight premium...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the monitor. They mention that it is fragile, breaks easily, and the cord is fraying near the connection end. Some say that the kickstand broke and the quality of the cord needs to be increased.
"...using for 3 months, all of a sudden in that same white spot the image inside broke (not the screen physically).. For the $300 plus dollars, this..." Read more
"...The cord is rather cheap too.Weight:I positioned mine to align with the top of the laptop...." Read more
"...In two years my only issues are:- The kickstand broke. No big deal, I never used the kickstand, it only got in the way.-..." Read more
"...This seemed less common in other models. Plus, its very secure so I dont feel the need to be super delicate about making adjustments.-..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the monitor. They mention that it's not worth the price tag, it flickers, and is too expensive for a portable monitor. Some say that the cords are not the best solution on the market.
"...Cons: A bit pricy for a portable monitor but you’re definitely paying for the technology and portability aspect..." Read more
"Definitely not worth the extra money. Buy one of the less expensive ones out there...." Read more
"Great product and easy to install." Read more
"...Hopefully they will update the cords because these aren't it and it makes you not even want to use the item because you have to play with the cords..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the monitor. They mention that the connection often goes in and out, the screen doesn't get as bright as they would like, and the monitor stopped connecting with their laptop. The sidetrack became faulty and kept disconnecting with their Laptop. It may have been an internal connector problem. Some customers also mention that connection cords are basically trash and it started glitching and disconnecting from the main monitor every 10 seconds.
"...It has been almost 2 months with the new cord but now there is no signal, it doesn't work...." Read more
"...the laptop too far back, the magnet isn't strong enough and the monitor can deattach. A little annoying but just don't tilt back far...." Read more
"...It does work well and I have had zero issues with connectivity. I’m using this on a 2019 MacBook Pro." Read more
"...The questionable connection is just very frustrating. Otherwise it is a great clear picture and the magnets on the back of the laptop work great...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cable of the monitor. They mention that it constantly disconnects, the USB cable provided tends to get frayed, and the screen only works with its own cord. Some customers also say that the product has a poor USB cable that stops providing a connection.
"...have support send me a new cord, and it is not compatible with most other USB-C chords...." Read more
"...You will need to purchase a spare or 2 as the data/charging stem pulls out from the cable housing...." Read more
"...is the cable, like others have said, it's not the best and died after a few months...." Read more
"...It only took between 3-5 days of receiving the item that my cords started having issues, I reached out to amazon which set me up with the company..." Read more
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Pros: VERY portable
Easy to setup
Adjustable (can move to left or right side)
Efficient
Cost effective (if you buy used. I got mine for $240 and it did not have any damage at all, everything included in package except mounting guide.
Cons: A bit pricy for a portable monitor but you’re definitely paying for the technology and portability aspect
It’s a bit heavy and strains my laptop hinge, not sure of long term repercussions, however I’m sure it’ll be fine
If you have to plug in both cables, there’s wires everywhere
Display isn’t as crystal clear as the laptops monitor, not horrible quality but definitely noticeably less than my laptops (however it’s a portable monitor so it’s okay)
Screen isn’t as bright as I would have hoped for but it’s not bad
OVERALL: I love it and I couldn’t imagine NOT having a portable second monitor like this with my laptops now.
I honestly wish I would have had this in my life sooner! 5/5. When setting up PLEASE make sure you have it on perfectly, like a prior review says you’ll have to tilt it a little bit to make sure it’s perfectly aligned.
If you’re on the fence on the price point like I was, if there are any used ones buy it! Essentially the same as new and almost 30% cheaper or so. I have absolutely no regrets and am a happy customer.
I look forward to see if this company will create a newer version in the future, as I am going to get it.
Furthermore, the quality of the image dull and opaque, doesn't give you that nice, clear and bright crisp look an LCD HD image should. When I got it, it had like a white spot on the image too, like if it had already been touched or used and left the damage inside the screen, or maybe factory defect but it didn't bother me too much.
After using for 3 months, all of a sudden in that same white spot the image inside broke (not the screen physically).. For the $300 plus dollars, this should be like a $50 - $100 range. Pretty disappointed with the quality overall and it breaking down 3 months later I would not recommend this product.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
Furthermore, the quality of the image dull and opaque, doesn't give you that nice, clear and bright crisp look an LCD HD image should. When I got it, it had like a white spot on the image too, like if it had already been touched or used and left the damage inside the screen, or maybe factory defect but it didn't bother me too much.
After using for 3 months, all of a sudden in that same white spot the image inside broke (not the screen physically).. For the $300 plus dollars, this should be like a $50 - $100 range. Pretty disappointed with the quality overall and it breaking down 3 months later I would not recommend this product.
I really can, and still do, see the benefits of having this additional screen. The few times I did use it really made an interesting difference in working. However, the few times I did use it showed me that the difference it made was not substantial enough to keep… nor did it add THAT much convenience.
I did love this look more than the others that take up the entire back of your laptop.
Screen:
Nice LED Screen, but was a yellowish hue darker than my ThinkPad. Not that big of a deal but there is an obvious distinction I could not let go of. Also, I didn’t have it open all the time, so the hassle of taking it on and off - let alone keeping up with it - was cumbersome. The magnet is strong, and I’m tinder-handed with certain electronics, so swiveling and moving it around was not an issue.
Connection:
There was always a bit of a lag when attempting to move a file or window over to the Sidetrak. As in, I had to drag/force it over to the external screen because it would not smoothly slide over. Sometimes it would glitch which was worrisome. I could not figure out how to make the text bigger on the Sikdetrak either. I work in law, so having to move in close every other minute just to read something seemed unnecessary. The cord is rather cheap too.
Weight:
I positioned mine to align with the top of the laptop. My ThinkPad isn’t that heavy (14in I believe, bigger than the 12.5 here), so if it wasn’t sitting up in an exact position (especially when on my lap or mount), then it would dramatically pull my screen backwards in a scary fashion. I feared that if it fell while I wasn’t around, then it would snap my laptop in-half. So I never left it alone. Also, I walk around with my laptop a lot, I couldn’t do that with this. The weight is so one sided that I almost dropped the entire setup a few times when first using it.
Travel:
I left it on my laptop, and it packed away into my backpack with no issues. Doesn’t take up much space at all.
Cool overall, but just not functional for me. I definitely say try it for yourself buuut don’t wait too long to return it. If you’re not using it EVERYDAY, for even a portion of the day, I don’t think it’s worth it.
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I have a MacBook 13inch and it was a plug and play…no setup required. Plugged it in and automatically had usage of the second screen
4 stars because missing a better resolution other than that I would have done 5 star
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2023
I have a MacBook 13inch and it was a plug and play…no setup required. Plugged it in and automatically had usage of the second screen
4 stars because missing a better resolution other than that I would have done 5 star
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2021