PLEASE be good! - Kwumsy P2 Pro Triple Monitor
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Get a 30 day trial and 50% off an annual plan with code LINUS50 at share.epidemicsound.com Create your build at buildredux.com I've been waiting for something like this for far too long. Getting work done on a laptop can be a pain with just one screen, but this $599 attachable display from Kwumsy/Ofiyaa allows you to have 3 monitors anywhere you can put your Macbook... or other 13.3-to-approximately-17-inch laptop. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:18 Portabl/Slidenjoy/Valerie 3:11 Project Valerie 3:44 Kwumsy Unboxing 5:58 Plugging in 11:43 Adam's Critiques 12:22 Ofiyaa/Kwumsy 14:35 Outro
The video opens with a skeptical tease about a new portable triple monitor solution, the Kwumsy P2 Pro, pitched as a road-warrior productivity tool for laptops. The host guides viewers through the initial impressions, noting the product’s packaging, included cables, and the surprisingly hefty build. There is a backstory about past crowdfunding misfires from similar products, which frames the Kwumsy offering as a potentially legitimate, but still unproven, device. The unboxing quickly pivots to hands-on testing, with the host attempting to power the display via USB-C and USB-A, and evaluating the physical stand and adjustability. Early challenges include driver installation, ambiguous power delivery ports, and the need for a two-cable setup to achieve usable brightness, all of which color the initial verdict. By the end of the first segment, the device has moved from curiosity to a functional but imperfect solution that requires user patience and configuration to reach its promised capabilities, setting up the central question: is this a useful portable multi-monitor setup or still a risky novelty?
Topics · hardware_review · external_displays · laptop_peripherals · crowdfunding
Questions answered
- What is the Kwumsy P2 Pro Triple Monitor and who is it for?
- The Kwumsy P2 Pro Triple Monitor is a portable, attachable triple-monitor solution designed to expand a 13.3-inch to around 17-inch laptop’s screen real estate, aimed at travelers or space-conscious users who want multiple displays on the go.
- What are the main setup requirements and challenges observed in the review?
- The reviewer notes a two-cable power delivery requirement for acceptable brightness, driver installation issues, and an unintuitive on-device menu. Some users may need both USB-C and USB-A connections, and the brightness control often affects gamma rather than backlight directly.
- Is there any concern about the product’s credibility or origin?
- Yes, the video discusses a history of crowdfunding-related delays with similar concepts and the presence of two brands Kwumsy and Ofiyaa offering the same product, suggesting potential ODM or rebranding dynamics that warrant cautious evaluation before purchasing.