http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: Best USB / secondary monitor? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
Yup, I'd go with this option, I have an Arkview Viewplex which uses DisplayLink on Mac OS X and it works flawlessly.]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Seems like the obvious way to go. They are generally around £40 (I just bought one) and then you have complete freedom to find the best deal on your monitor. A bit of research would also ensure Linux/Mac support if that is your thing. The USB adaptors are pretty small and light, and require no additional power.]]>Feb 19th 2010 4:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 19th 2010 5:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
I'm rockin' an EVGA UV12 display link adapter in my triple monitor setup on my desktop. No complaints, though the max resolution is a bit low (hey...I got it for $20 after rebate). The UV16 is better but of course more expensive.

Though I am curious, does Corey's laptop not have a VGA/DVI/HDMI port ? Even my netbook has one of those. It should be a simple thing to pick up a used ~15" flatpanel on ebay for ~$50 or even a new 19" wide screen for under $100 from TigerDirect or the like.

The world is your oyster man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
]]>Feb 19th 2010 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
even better than a monitor you want + an expensive display link adapter

is a monitor you want + a cheap usb video card]]>Feb 24th 2010 12:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
More info on the DisplayLink chipsets: http://www.displaylink.com/displaylink_hardware.html

Though, I'm a bit surprised your laptop doesn't have some type of external monitor port (VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort).]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Most have a video-out port, but some won't drive them with Extended Desktop, only either/or or mirrored.]]>Apr 27th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
I have an old Ipaq HX4700 with a gi-huge 4" display, so it's pretty handy with sidewindow. Since I frequently email in Japanese it's super handy to drag the handwriting Japanese IME down onto it and then write kanji with the stylus. I also use it for email monitoring and IM stuff when I'm traveling and using my laptop.

At $15 it's a super sweet deal. Even if you have to buy a pocket pc...you can get a decent one for $50 used these days.

I had some aspirations of getting an old Xybernaut WebPad DT375 to use at work as a secondary display, but never got around to it...

]]>Feb 19th 2010 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
If you've got something you always have open on the side, chat windows, video windows or you use desktop gadgets, I recommend one. ]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/i know you've got to be kidding.]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
or trolling]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 19th 2010 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
Double Kill!]]>Feb 19th 2010 4:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
You know, I actually hate to defend this comment, but it might actually have some validity. A couple people (myself included) have commented on an application called 'Sidewindow' that lets you use a PocketPC device as a secondary display. It's inexpensive and very useful. I have in the past, and really still am, toyed with the idea of getting a Xybernaut WebPad DT375, a 9" touchscreen WinCE tablet, for the express purpose of using it with Sidewindow as a secondary display. The only thing that held me back in the end was that they've yet to release a Vist/Win 7 compatible version and I'm trying to migrate away from XP (I'm dual booting for the moment).

Assuming anyone ever makes such an app for the iPad, it might actually fill the same role quite well. The main difference being that a Xybernaut goes for about $50 bucks on eBay these days. An iPad would cost significantly more to put it mildly. ]]>Feb 19th 2010 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/There is already such an app for iPhone called Mocha VNC and a free one called Mocha VNC lite
Since iPad uses all iPhone apps, using iPad as a secondary screen for your computer is already possible.]]>Feb 21st 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 18th 2010 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/You are brobably best googling for a USB to VGA adaptor that supports macs rather than individual monitors that do. You can then choose any monitor you want.]]>Feb 19th 2010 4:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
I actually use my laptop as a second display, while I use my 23 inch screen as the primary. My Laptop has a touch screen (hpTx2) so if I need to work with touch, I just drag it down to my touch screen and get to work, but I mostly use my 23".

Formerly I had a 42" LCD that I used as my primary. They can be picked up for $500 if you look in the right places. This is the best option I have found! (had to sell if for extra money, hard times!)]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
It's also at the (relatively) low price of $99.]]>Feb 19th 2010 12:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/this is the link:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/c609/]]>Feb 19th 2010 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/This would be perfect if it had a resistive touch screen. Do you know of a usb secondary monitor with stylus input?]]>Feb 19th 2010 1:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
ScreenRecycler (http://www.screenrecycler.com/) creates a virtual display that can be accessed over VNC. There are plenty of VNC clients for the iPhone, and I'm sure they'll be adapted quickly for the iPad's XGA resolution.

I've tested XGA over G, and it's usable for stuff that doesn't require a high refresh rate, such as gaming or video.]]>Feb 19th 2010 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 19th 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
Video/animation is sometimes a bit choppy, but I think that may have to do with the computer currently powering it, rather than the monitor itself. Time will tell when I get the new computer up and running.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.]]>Feb 19th 2010 12:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/VGA, HDMI, displaylink... just plug in another monitor, why use usb?

Only reason for usb, is for a portable or 3+ monitors hooked up to the laptop...

However, for a portable one.. which is what the man is looking for, i don't know of any, other than what a quick search for "portable monitors" on google.]]>Feb 19th 2010 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://techtrackr.com/2010/02/19/imo-mini-usb-monitor-unboxing-review/. Basically, the review includes HD video and a short write up of the pros/cons. Now, I'm acutally thinking of buying it.]]>Feb 19th 2010 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 19th 2010 1:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/This might change in the future of course, but right now the 5.2 DL-driver and Win 7 32 bit performs slow.
Oh, btw, Linux isn't really supported either.]]>Feb 19th 2010 5:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
Also, the MIMO unit was very fickle about its power source. I found it would only power on reliably if the two usb connections were plugged directly into ports of the motherboard (eg not a usb hub, not even one with external power). Of course YMMV.]]>Feb 19th 2010 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Feb 19th 2010 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?p=146#post146
Last post said "We are currently focusing on 32 bit development, and will aim to release a 64-bit compatible driver later in the year. "

DisplayLink is already 2 months late from their promise. Today there is still NO 64-bit snow leopard support.]]>Feb 19th 2010 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
I've got two IOGear DisplayLink adapters and separate cheap LCD monitors, and they are _so_ much better! Love the DisplayLink, not so much the little tiny screen, regardless of the expense.]]>Feb 19th 2010 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Apr 2nd 2010 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/[yes, really, it's a thowaway. 8*]]]>Apr 3rd 2010 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/
The Double-sight is higher resolution(1024x600) and works with my Mac or my PC. It does not have a touchscreen, nor do I really care.

I love the clamshell Mimo, but the 9" double-sight is actually usable. I purchased these monitors because I'm on the road all the time and I've really gotten used to having secondary screens at home. The DS-90 has a cover and an odd stylus-looking pointer that you can use as a stand. I never did use the actual stand that came with it. It basically looks like a picture frame.
I still carry one Mimo and the DS-90 in my laptop bag. I use the Mimo for email and the DS90 for secondary display functions.]]>Feb 19th 2010 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/- Higher quality screen, with great viewing angles
- Multitouch screen
- Can be portrait or landscape
- Has it's own processor. Can be used even when computer slows down.
- Doesn't take up a USB port on the computer
- Portable - can be picked up and used away from the computer
- Don't continually have to switch window focus between applications on the computer vs monitor to enter text. Can keep window focus on the computer.
- Extra functionality e.g. great eBook reader

The only negative is that the iPad costs more, but you're  getting lots of extra functionality/convenience for that price difference. ]]>Feb 19th 2010 6:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/ask-engadget-best-usb-secondary-monitor/Each serve completely different purposes.
This is not a discussion about tablet computers.
If you're going to compare it to a iPad, why don't we include picture frames, 17" monitors, Tablet PCs, heck let's include the entourage edge, Nook and how about the Litl?

Or how about we compare macbook +iPad to the Lenovo W701?

focus people focus :)]]>Feb 20th 2010 8:59AM