CrowView Note review
Elecrow’s CrowView Note is a portable monitor that can turn a single-board computer, such as the Raspberry Pi 5, into a 14” laptop in just a few steps. Specifications Display size : 14 inch Panel technology : FHD IPS Brightness : 300 nits Power consumption : 8W when display is on, 2W when sleep Audio power output : 2W stereo Number of video interfaces : One mini-HDMI, one Type-C Weight : 1.2 kg Dimensions : 334 mm x 223 mm x 20 mm Battery : 5AH With its FHD IPS screen, the self-powered unit has a 5Ah LiPo battery, a touchpad, and a pair of speakers. The silver casing can be easily mistaken for premium models offered by HP or Apple, but for $169, the plastic case feels flimsy and tends to bend under keystrokes. A KVM in disguise, the Note can connect to several display interfaces while a multifunction USB hub expands the Type-C or Type A connector to several peripherals and a spare USB Type-A socket. The 84-key keyboard has function keys for screen settings and a numer...