More details on D-Link's upcoming 7-inch SideStage USB monitor
By Tim Stevens 
posted Jan 13th 2009 2:34PM
posted Jan 13th 2009 2:34PM
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Looks cool, but it reminded me of something... is Google ever going to update the Google Talk application?
So it's REALLY the device look? I thought that you (and Gizmodo) took the mimo pic as example only...
Maybe it's the same product, rebranded?
I have the MIMO UM-710, and I say the D-Link on the photo looks EXACTLY the same. Except for the logo.
So yes, it should be rebranded then.
this seems like it would be very handy for me, a photoshop artist, to have. I could put my pallet, layers, and brushes all on that little screen and leave my big ol' 24 incher to just handle the image itself. Very useful!
You just described a multi-monitor layout... which artists, techs, and programmers have been using for years. I'm typing this on my second monitor right now in fact.
@Chris:
Very true. I use Final Cut Pro for video editing, and I'd love to have one of these for my tools and such.
@Lars:
I'm sure he's aware of the concept of a multi-monitor setup. I've used multiple monitors for years, too, but it would be nice to not need a full size monitor taking up more desk space. I've got a ton of backup drives, tape decks, cameras, and a million other things. It would be nice to conserve some of that by putting a little 7" right below my full size. I don't need an extra 20", it will only serve one of two purposes for me:
1. I have my non-work related apps open on screen two, which becomes a distraction from my work, or;
2. I have my tools on screen two with a lot of wasted space.
I would have my picture displayed on this while i worked on my reg. monitor
save yourself some money and buy a mirror
I would have your picture on my 7" anytime, anywhere!
but mirrors don't do candid shots.
Wouldn't mirrors *always* do candid shots?
i would have your picture displayed on this while working on my reg. monitor. :)
This would be very useful for procrastinating/working while watching a video at the same time.
Good thing to have at work for non-work activities. All it needs is a "boss button" that promptly turns it into a digital photo frame upon the arrival of your supervisor.
I need to type faster.
Considering I just found out that I might need something like this for a headless install, I'm thinking they might have my custom...
I would buy one....scratch that I will buy one. throw my IM client on the small screnn, play games on the other. Diggnation on the small one, WoW on the big one. I cant wait
cools...
I like these and the product line these look great for in case solutions now if only they came in sizes bigger then 7in an 8in-10in wide screen would be great with touchscreen and possible overlay options would be nice
with a 800x480 res in portrait mode ideal to extend my 1280x800 laptop screen.
thats such a good idea!
i hadnt thought of that, atm i have a 17" screen in portrait mode to extend mine, but its a little overkill for what i need.
Must be touch screen though , otherways the original Nanovision will still be a better option
This would be a great palette monitor for Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
Is "SideStage" the Windows 7 version of Vista's "SideShow?" Or is this completely different?
It's still listed as SideShow in Windows 7, so that's probably just the product name (likely to indicate compatibility with SideShow).
i'll be interested when they make it multitouch so i can set up world of warcraft buttons in it or other game commands
good lord i need a life...
been there... seen that...
basic model
http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=27489
speakers and mic model
http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=27490
I have the mimo, touchscreen version. I'm pretty happy with it, but the touch isn't perfect (maybe if i would just calibrate it already)
Its a nice display to keep a media player in, so its easy to switch songs, watch a video, etc. i move it across the room to my nightstand so i can change songs while im in bed, plus it just has a serious cool factor. can't speak for the webcam or microphone, or audio passthrough, as i havent used any of that.
How much did you pay?
I'm wondering how well this would work with a wireless usb set-up.
Would be nice to it anywhere (in range of the receiver, of course)
I'm deffinetly thinking of picking up the touch model. All thats left is wireless set-up, and its touchscreen RTS goodness!
wirelessly, this could be used in another room with airport-connected speakers, as an awesome remote control, no?
Fucking awesome, how many of these can you have running at once?
i think i got a bit too excited by these, what can i say, i'd just had my coffee
hopefully many!
I want to grab a netbook, and grab one of these and rebuild the case so it swivels off the netbook lid as a second monitor!
These are still available from www.thegadgeteers.com for anyone who never read the previous posts on the MiMo.
Jeremy Shafton
The Gadgeteers
And by "still available" you mean "not available".
one word for the look of this thing: FUGLY. good idea, horribly designed.
I think it looks nice.
this would certainly be better than the display on the G15 or even the G19
i wish they would make it more portable
Strange... Looks a lot like this:
http://satechi.com/MIMO-UM730-USB-Powered-7-Swivel/M/B001OXSEPK.htm
Just about exactly, except not sub $100
:)
Yay for using Google Talk.
"but will be modified to better suit our market, graced with a different logo, and cheaper, too."
Basically means "sub-$100 in the US" and "above-€100 in Europe"
So if I'm playing a hardware accelerated full screen game, will it still lose focus if I try to switch to a program on this monitor?
It really needs a built-in webcam.
only "sub $100" huh?
better be because I could buy a much larger screen for $100.
Sounds like a useful idea but it would never be remotely worth it for me unless it was "sub $75".
I don't know why I want this. I already have 2 monitors. It just seems like a third full size one is overkill, so this seems like a good compromise.
well, considering some of us already have larger screens, and are lacking desk space, i really wouldn't mid shelling out the $200 for the touch model. However, i'm still going to wait and see what the prices of these when they come out, compared to the MIMO-branded screens
Apart from being touch screen, these def. won't work for many people considering that you'll positively get 15-17 inches for sub $100 and even some 19 inchers clock in at around $100 now. Granted, you'd still need an extra monitor port on your video card whereas these use USB ports. So I guess it'd work for those who already have 2 screens OR for those that need touchscreen.
Definitely MiMo. I reviewed the UM-740. Great little device:
http://www.terracode.com/MIMO_UM740_Review/UM-740%20review_P1.html
I am so getting this. I like to get out of the to do work, but hate that I only have my laptop monitor. Under $100 without a power supply? No question. I just hope that monitor comes with a hinge stand so I won't need to lug the full sized stand. Either way I'm happy.
You can do the same thing if you have an old PDA lying around and a copy of SideWindow, too...