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heaviside
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 Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:27 pm Post subject: Best portable display? |
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| What is the best portable "mini monitor" for a Mac mini? |
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Grasshopper
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| Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Tatung has some nice 15" touchscreen displays. There's also a company called Doublesight that makes some nice little 7-9" displays. There's even one with a built-in webcam. They are USB powered though.
http://www.doublesight.com/product/?cid=10
Another option would be to use an iPad with a VNC type based client.
I've found that Splashtop works quite well.
http://www.splashtop.com/
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heaviside
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| Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Grasshopper,
Thanks so much. I downloaded Splashtop, and---at first blush, at least---it looks really great. |
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sjverdinjr
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: Whish did you pick? |
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Im looking at a mini monitor and I'm considering the Toshiba 14" USB Monitor.
Which one did you pick and how is it working for you?
Thanks, |
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heaviside
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Whish did you pick? |
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| sjverdinjr wrote: | Im looking at a mini monitor and I'm considering the Toshiba 14" USB Monitor.
Which one did you pick and how is it working for you?
Thanks, |
Splashtop is good software, but isn't appropriate as an only monitor. I haven't actually purchased a separate monitor yet.
I will be interested in your reactions when and if you do. |
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sjverdinjr
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| Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:38 pm Post subject: Reviews Found for Toshiba 14" USB Monitor |
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Ok,
So I've been trying to find reviews by people who have actually used the Toshiba 14" USB Monitor with Mac products and I finally found some!!!
Here is the link to read the reviews:
[/url]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=14%22+LCD+Monitors&cid=1250003879381318121&os=reviews&start=10
I think I'm going to step out and try one...
The most common con I see is that the brightness is "ok" using only the usb without using the power adapter.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
I'll update once I receive mine and try it out!
Oh yeah, one bit of advice given if trying this monitor...download and install a driver from DisplayLink.com BEFORE plugging in and trying the monitor. |
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heaviside
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks a lot. I will appreciate seeing your review!
P.S. Though I now live in Oregon, I was born and raised in Central Louisiana. What part of the state do you livein? |
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billb
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Reviews Found for Toshiba 14" USB Monitor |
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| sjverdinjr wrote: | Ok,
So I've been trying to find reviews by people who have actually used the Toshiba 14" USB Monitor with Mac products and I finally found some!!!
Here is the link to read the reviews:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=14%22+LCD+Monitors&cid=1250003879381318121&os=reviews&start=10
I think I'm going to step out and try one...
The most common con I see is that the brightness is "ok" using only the usb without using the power adapter.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
I'll update once I receive mine and try it out!
Oh yeah, one bit of advice given if trying this monitor...download and install a driver from DisplayLink.com BEFORE plugging in and trying the monitor. |
I'm very interested in your experience. The Display Link
software on a Mac doesn't (I think) support Flash and
such on a Mac. As soon as you use it, please go to Youtube
and try playing something. Also, try playing a DVD with
the Player for it on the Toshiba Display. What happens?
Does it work well?
THANKS!!!!!
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