If you are a filmmaker or video editor that needs a second display for editing on the road, a new company has just launched an exciting Indiegogo campaign that could make your life easier: Odake BladeX. The standard 1080P Odake BladeX is a touchscreen display. If you need a better resolution and don’t care about the touchscreen capabilities, the BladeX Pro version has a 4K display. Also, these ultra-slim 15.6″ monitors are lightweight and feature a built-in battery. Let’s take a closer look at it! Odake BladeX and BladeX Pro Displays If you do video editing regularly, you know that working at the office with a 21:9 display or two displays is a must-have. But when you are on the road, you are stuck with a laptop and a 13”/15″/17″ screen, which is not ideal to comfortably edit your footage. Here comes, according to Odake, “BladeX, the most lightweight and compact on-the-go external monitors available today.” These 15.6″ monitors are only 4.5mm thick (maximum 13.5mm height with the base) and weigh just under two pounds. Two versions are available: BladeX and BladeX Pro. The BladeX is a 1080P display that supports touchscreen function through the USB-C port. The BladeX Pro is a 4K display but without any touchscreen capabilities. Image credit: Odake The two displays are 300 nits bright with 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. It should work ok in interior situations, but don’t expect to see much when using it outside in bright sunlight. The BladeX...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 29 July, 2019