![]() I had no problems using it to jump from one to the next, and I like how the cursor pauses for a split second when it hits the center line so you know exactly when the transition happens. A single master cursor automatically appeared after I connected the two machines. The feature worked exactly as I had hoped. When I connected my Dell XPS 15 to the primary USB-C (port 1) and my work laptop, a Dell Latitude 7490, to the secondary USB-C port, the XPS 15 appeared on the right half of the monitor while the Latitude took up the left half. From there, it's pretty much plug-and-play. Note: if you don't have Device Bridge installed, you can't operate across both systems without a KVM switch. This can be achieved either through drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste once you have the Device Bridge running on both systems.There is no limit to how many files can be transferred at once, and all data moved from one system to the next is encrypted by a proprietary chipset within the monitor before being erased from its memory.Īll you'd need to do is connect two laptops to the S430c using its USB-C input or other video ports and download the Device Bridge software (which runs when you start your laptop). You can even transfer data between those two laptops, even if they're running on different operating systems. For example, the HP Spectre x360 13 and MacBook Pro can share the S430c via split-screen, while you use a single cursor to seamlessly jump from one laptop to the next. Not only does it act as separate monitors for two laptops, but HP's Device Bridge software lets you control both devices using a single mouse and keyboard. The monitor can support two devices running Windows 10, macOS or Linux, at the same time. Here's where things get really interesting, and a bit complicated. The S430c's display size is great, but what you can do with all that real estate makes this monitor unlike any other. That's not a bad thing, per se, but you might want to read the "Picture settings" section of this review before fiddling around. It doesn't help that there are a ton of options to choose from. ![]() ![]() I prefer using a four-way joystick over separate buttons, so navigating through the settings on the S430c was unnecessarily tedious. There are only five buttons on the underside of the S430c, a power button and four on-screen display buttons. All of the ports are on the back panel, split into opposite sides of the arm. There is a generous selection of ports on the S430c but the rear placement makes them difficult to access. Unfortunately, there is no DisplayPort cable in the box. The S430c ships with almost all of the cables you could ask for, including two USB-C-to-USB-C cords, an HDMI cable, and a USB-C to USB-A cable. Once the monitor is placed where you want it, plug in the power cord (note, the power brick is pretty massive), connect your device, and press the power button. Add the stand and you're looking at a two-person job. I made the mistake of lifting it myself and quickly regretted my error in judgment The S430c weighs 34.5 pounds without the stand. The trickiest part is clearing off enough space for the monitor and hauling it to your desk. I was expecting to spend hours rigging up a massive contraption, but the effortless setup was a pleasant surprise. Setting up the S430c is as easy as lifting it out of the box. Unfortunately, the S430c doesn't have built-in speakers, so spare room in your budget for a good Bluetooth speaker or the best noise-canceling headphones. The S430c comes with a VESA mount attachment so you can mount it to a rotating arm for greater flexibility, and to save you some desk space. The only thing it can't do is pivot, then again, the width of the monitor wouldn't allow you to place it in portrait mode anyway. It even swivels so you can move it left and right if the people next to you somehow can't see the screen. ![]() ![]() You can adjust the height by 4.3 inches, and if you're not getting the best viewing angle, the monitor tilts from -5 to 20 degrees. Despite its imposing size, the S430c has the flexibility of a gymnast. ![]()
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