TobenONE magnetic modular display system, Digi Mart USA News: TobenONE, a Chinese technology company that makes workspace accessories, is seeking crowdfunding backing on Kickstarter for a magnetic modular display system that can add up to three extra screens to a laptop.
The system is built around an alloy laptop stand, with the laptop sitting in the centre. Three magnetic mounting modules hold the detachable displays, which can be placed above and to either side and used in landscape or portrait orientation.
Users can connect one or all three additional screens, and the displays can be tilted to different angles.
All components snap together magnetically and connect to the laptop through a single USB 2.0 cable that also supplies power. According to the creators, setup is straightforward and plug-and-play, requiring no additional software.
The package is compatible with both Mac and Windows laptops and supports different laptop screen sizes.
The extra displays can run in extended-display mode, so they can show different applications rather than simply mirroring the laptop screen. Each monitor measures 16 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.
The frames are made of magnesium-aluminium alloy, and the complete setup weighs around 3 kg (6.6 lb) and folds flat for storage or transport.
According to the publisher, New Atlas, the cheapest Kickstarter pledge includes two monitors for US$489, while the planned retail price is $689. The full three-monitor setup costs $689 on Kickstarter or $1,499 at retail. If the campaign reaches its funding goal, shipping is expected to begin in February 2027. The creators also hope to expand the accessories that can connect to the system through additional magnetic modules in the future.
The report notes that the modular laptop display concept is not entirely new, as some detachable portable screens already exist on the market. The details above are based on the publisher’s article and have not been independently verified.
