When comparing GeChic 1503i vs InFocus INF4030P JTouch DigiEasel, the Slant community recommends GeChic 1503i for most people. In the question“What are the best touchscreen monitors?” GeChic 1503i is ranked 2nd while InFocus INF4030P JTouch DigiEasel is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose GeChic 1503i is:
The GeChic 1503i has no issues related to the responsiveness of its touchscreen, as the monitor uses a single, dedicated USB-A port to connect its touchpad to your computer. The port has enough bandwidth to support fast signal transfer.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Responsive touchscreen
The GeChic 1503i has no issues related to the responsiveness of its touchscreen, as the monitor uses a single, dedicated USB-A port to connect its touchpad to your computer. The port has enough bandwidth to support fast signal transfer.
Pro Works with Raspberry Pi
After enabling the ‘HID multi-touch panels’ function, you can use this touchscreen monitor in your Raspberry Pi projects.
Pro Plug and play
The GeChic 1503i doesn’t require any additional software or drivers to work with Windows 7, 8.1, or 10.
Pro Energy-efficient
This monitor doesn’t need more than 10 W of electricity, which is outstanding because even the most energy-efficient desktop monitors on the market need at least 15-20 W of electricity to run.
Pro Portable
The GeChic 1503i’s tiny footprint and low weight make it one of the most portable computer monitors available on the market. This 0.43” thick display weights less than 2.4 pounds.
Pro Ordinary picture quality
In terms of picture quality, the GeChic 1503i performs much like a regular, mid-range laptop, without the actual computer. The monitor’s native contrast ratio and peak brightness are on par with what the average monitors in its price range offer.
The GeChic 1503i displays vivid, if somewhat flat, image. The colors are bright, vibrant and pop thanks to the monitor’s peak brightness of 300 nits. However, the blacks aren’t particularly deep. Dark scenes don't look too good as the monitor’s native contrast ratio of 700:1 just can’t push its blacks to enough intense levels.
Pro Good touchscreen monitor
Not only does the GeChic 1503i offers excellent touchscreen capabilities and high portability, its picture quality, ease of use, and overall energy efficiency are on par with what the majority of competitors in this price range offer.
Pro Has speakers
The monitor has a pair of 1 W speakers.
Pro Powerful integrated stereo speakers
There are 2 stereo 10 watt speakers built-in to this monitor. They provide sufficient volume for virtually any use, whether it be video watching or interactive presentations.
Pro Suitable for vertical or horizontal use
The 16:9 aspect ratio makes for great horizontal movie watching with no black bars, but it can be equally as useful in vertical for different tasks such as web browsing or displaying information on top while interacting with the bottom.
Pro Built-in digital whiteboard
Whiteboard software is built-in to this monitor, and can help keep your team (or yourself) organized. There are multiple colors and shapes that can be added to these whiteboard notes.
Cons
Con Limited color space
The GeChic 1503i is not the best choice for media artists working in the sRGB color space, as this monitor supports only 75% of sRGB colors.
Con Limited USB-C connectivity
Unfortunately, the monitor’s USB-C port can be only used for charging, which might be a deal breaker in 2018 as these days, many monitors offer both data and power transfer through the USB-C port.
Con Expensive accessories
You might need to buy some cables and accessories for the GeChic 1503i, which aren’t cheap at all. For example, a simple rear dock adapter will set you back almost $90.
Con Relatively low resolution means text may appear blocky
1080p is also known as "Full HD" and is typically a good high-density resolution, although for certain tasks it isn't quite up to snuff. On a 40" screen it will look pretty good when viewed from a distance, however this is a touchscreen which means that users will often be very close. The combination of short distance and such a large screen means that the display may seem pixelated, and text can appear blocky.
Con Very heavy
At 44lbs (20kg), this is a heavy monitor. If you plan on moving it around for presentations, you'll really want a rolling stand to mount it to.