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Packed Pixels – An extra monitor for your laptop

73 points by tmikaeld 12y ago

mileswu 12y ago
This is very similar to another product that you can buy today https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652 https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652. It's basically an iPad 3/4 retina display that connects via DisplayPort. The main differences seem to be that the Kickstarter one will run off USB power (instead of 9V) and attaches to your laptop screen. I've been tempted to try it, but can't really think why I'd need it.
- masklinn 12y ago
  There's also e.g. http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/MB168BPlus/ http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/MB168BPlus/
  - radley 12y ago
    Good find, but not so good for Mac-based creatives. Hopefully something better will come along. This form factor is much simpler. http://www.amazon.com/MB168B-15-6-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/product-reviews/B00H0FK2A6/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R25KKH8VITHJC0 http://www.amazon.com/MB168B-15-6-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monito...
- bshimmin 12y ago
  I'm not really sure what problem this solves. If I'm on the move, I tend to be working either on the train or in a coffee shop, and neither of those environments would be conducive to attaching an iPad-sized display to the side of my laptop (on the train, this would just not work at all; in a coffee shop, it might at a stretch, I guess). If I'm in one of the two fixed locations I tend to do work - either my office or one of my clients' offices - I will already have access to a much larger and more usable external display. There are also a bunch of apps for the iPad (and other tablets I'm sure) that'll do more or less exactly this over wifi, which will probably perform adequately (for some tasks).
  - jodrellblank 12y ago
    There are also a bunch of apps for the iPad (and other tablets I'm sure) that'll do more or less exactly this over wifi, which will probably perform adequately (for some tasks). Way to not watch the video at all. He addresses WiFi as unsuitable both because it has too slow refresh rate, and because on any site with firewall-restricted-WiFi it doesn't work at all.
    - jamesbrownuhh 12y ago
      I find this comment interesting - "Way to not watch the video at all", as if it was somehow self-evident that someone HAS to sit through several minutes of video, which if you think about it is a very slow and almost old-fashioned way of presenting information compared to the speedily-read, rapidly-understood alternative of straightforward plain text. Kickstarter pages are a good example of this phenomenon. Fundamentally, my time is not unlimited, so I read the text first. Only if I'm fascinated do I then go on to watch the video. Is it just me?
      - jodrellblank 12y ago
        You start with "as if it's somehow self-evident that you HAVE to sit through the video" and continue onto "Kickstarter pages are well known for having information in the video which isn't in the text", so you do expect that to be the case. It does seem self-evident that if you open a page and it has a large video center stage, then the video is the bit they're wanting you see. Fair enough that you prefer text, but the "I didn't look at the thing you wanted me to look at, but think you probably have no clue about your problem and haven't done any research before spending ages making your prototypes and starting a kickstarter and announcing plans for a manufacturning run" is weak.
        jamesbrownuhh 12y ago
        You're reading a lot into my message that I didn't say, and also attributing quotes to me that I did not make. Anyway, it was just an observation, nothing more.
- MrUnderhill 12y ago
  In a similar vein, there's also http://hdmipi.com/ http://hdmipi.com/ It would be brilliant if tablets (or even laptops) had a HDMI/DP input and a "dumb screen" mode.
  - tmikaeld 12y ago
    Almost half the resolution and i'd really prefer IPS panel over these LCD panels. Especially for any graphics work, LCD's color reproduction compared to IPS is abysmal - especially in these price ranges.
- ja27 12y ago
  I got one of the Motorola lapdocks for $50. They were meant to adapt an Android phone (Atrix or Bionic) to a laptop form factor, but with micro HDMI and USB keyboard/trackpad they're popular accessories for the Raspberry Pi. But they can also be used as just an HDMI display, either as a second monitor or with something like a Chromecast, Roku, etc. http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Motorola-Droid-Bionic-Lapdock-/191220036735 http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Motorola-Droid-Bionic-Lapdock-/... http://fortysomethinggeek.blogspot.com/2013/05/cheap-portable-hdmi-monitor-for-your.html http://fortysomethinggeek.blogspot.com/2013/05/cheap-portabl...
  - Shank 12y ago
    This definitely seems like the most efficient route to go -- a LapDock for the Atrix runs $100, and every commercial alternative here is far more expensive. Only shame is that the Lapdock 100 is unusable for it.
  - tmikaeld 12y ago
    For the price, it's great, but it's almost half the resolution and not an IPS panel.
- philip1209 12y ago
  My friends in consulting / auditing love these while on client sites.
- tmikaeld 12y ago
  Good alternative and only these differences: 1. Costs a little bit more 250$ vs 261$, but then include UPS Priority shipping. 2. Requires assembly. 3. Doesn't have a monitor mount. But it certainly is more hackable.
Osmium 12y ago
On a similar note, does anyone have any experience with the apps that let you use your iPad as a monitor? Last I checked they were a bit flaky, but I was wondering if the situation had improved (and if they work when connected to e.g. public wifi, or if you need a private network to connect them). Would be nice if Apple just allowed you to connect one directly via the Lightning port via Airplay.
- cordite 12y ago
  I have tried a few, 3 years ago. Most were only moderately good for having documentation up. Frame rate was abysmal, a delay of up to 4 seconds, and most had issues where the text was all jpeg-ified. Direct wire would probably work out better.
- charlesism 12y ago
  It sure would be nice. I use Air Display sometimes, but there's enough lag to irritate me, and every two or three hours I momentarily lose WiFi connectivity for one or two seconds, which is distracting when I'm trying to work. Beyond that, there's just the astounding stupidity of using WiFi even though the iPad is physically connected to my MacBook already by a cable.
  - FootballMuse 12y ago
    I use Air Display quite a bit with a LiveReload web browser or an additional terminal in the second window, and it works great. Lowering the resolution speeds up the response, but I've never experienced a 4 second lag. According to Avatron, Apple does not allow them to use USB. [1] >> Can Air Display connect using a USB cable... >> No. In order for iOS apps like Air Display to access the USB connector, its developer must be part of Apple’s Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad (MFi) program. As Avatron is not a hardware shop, we are not eligible for this program and therefore cannot support USB. However, Jailbreaking the iPad is a workaround since you can create a USB private network for Air Display to connect. [2] 1: http://www.avatron.com/support/faq-air-display/#toggle-id-14 http://www.avatron.com/support/faq-air-display/#toggle-id-14 2: http://hijinksinc.com/2010/06/01/use-air-display-over-a-usb-cable/ http://hijinksinc.com/2010/06/01/use-air-display-over-a-usb-...
lnanek2 12y ago
Don't understand why they didn't just make an iPad mount. There's plenty of software to extend your desktop remotely. A small display like this doesn't need to be able to run high frame rate games.
- asiekierka 12y ago
  I would not be surprised if this is literally replacement iPad screens with markup. iPad screens use a form of DisplayPort internally.
  - charlesism 12y ago
    Yes, it's the same display as an iPad. Pretty sure he mentioned that in the video. I'm glad someone is doing this commercially. I hoped someone would since I first saw this DIY project last year: http://emerythacks.blogspot.ca/2013/04/connecting-ipad-retina-lcd-to-pc.html http://emerythacks.blogspot.ca/2013/04/connecting-ipad-retin...
    - X-Istence 12y ago
      https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652 https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652
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- dewey 12y ago
  Have you watched the video, he explains why he decided to build it that way.
- charlesism 12y ago
  2048x1536 is a small display?
  - mooism2 12y ago
    9.7" is a small display.
charlesism 12y ago
It's refreshing to see a tech video on HN that doesn't look like the ten thousandth attempt at making an Apple commercial. I might donate just to reward him for not using ( ukelele soundtrack + "this changes everything" voiceover )
- gooseyard 12y ago
  this is my favorite HN comment of all time.
transistor-man 12y ago
This is a clone of a friends project, http://build-its-inprogress.blogspot.com/2014/05/external-display-from-ipad-lcd-part-2.html http://build-its-inprogress.blogspot.com/2014/05/external-di... Remind me again, what is the £165,000 for, R&D?
- cordite 12y ago
  Perhaps just enough buyers to make mass production reasonable, and to form stable contracts/relationships with manufacturers.
- deleted 12y ago
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- Guvante 12y ago
  That looks like 1000 units + some breathing room. Reasonable starting point for mass production.
- molecule 12y ago
  > Risks and challenges > In the past we have supported some crowd funding campaigns that have been funded but then they have realised they needed to raise additional funds to complete the project, which causes delays. It is because of this the target for this campaign is quite large. At this level we can deliver all pledges without any additional funding or prospect of further sales.
hysan 12y ago
Aside from the higher resolution, this doesn't seem very compelling compared to the various On-Lap products from GeChic (http://www.gechic.com/product_en.asp http://www.gechic.com/product_en.asp) or other manufacturers. In fact, it's actually inferior in every way outside of resolution. So what makes this so good? My complaints: - Display Port is a tough sell considering that it's not standard on all laptops. Especially when competing products use USB or HDMI. - I don't see a mention of the type of screen used so I assume it's TN and not IPS. - Lack of various extra features since this is just a screen (ex: touch, battery, selection of sizes). - Not competitively priced. I'm also sceptical of their gaming claim. > Since Packed Pixels utilises DisplayPort connectivity you can perform full frame-rate activities such as video playback or gaming. All other products on the market can handle gaming, but only for low frame rate games. Unless they show a spec sheet with drastically improved response times, they will end up with the same result in reviews that all other similar products have with regards to gaming - not fast enough.
- jimrandomh 12y ago
  I wouldn't use any of the ones you linked to, but I would use this. The key feature is the mounting clip that holds it beside the laptop monitor, so it's actually usable on a lap, not just on a table. The reason for DisplayPort is probably because MBPs have two DisplayPort outputs and only one HDMI output, so it has to be DP if you want one on each side.
  - Synaesthesia 12y ago
    Displayport is also gonna work 100% at that resolution. It's looks like it's gonna be a popular standard going forward.
  - SSilver2k2 12y ago
    The GeChic's do come with a mounting clip for laptops. I have one.
- X-Istence 12y ago
  This product uses the same screen as that what is used on the iPad. The iPad screen is plenty fast enough for gaming on an iPad, I don't see why it wouldn't be fast enough for gaming when connected to a laptop.
bane 12y ago
I've still yet to figure out why an ultra-thin, 15"-17" laptop style display you can toss in a backpack with a laptop that has a normal DVI/HDMI connector isn't available somewhere. I've seen some on the market, but they're way too thick and heavy for that kind of use-case. I'm talking rMBP display quality and thickness heaviness.
- viggity 12y ago
  DVI/HDMI can't deliver power. DisplayPort and USB3 can. I think that'd be a big factor for people. I'm almost ready to buy this thing: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Portable-USB-Powered-Monitor-MB168B/dp/B00FE690DI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405911803&sr=8-1&keywords=usb3+monitor http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Portable-USB-Powered-Monitor-MB16... because I don't want to haul around another power brick for a second monitor
memossy 12y ago
I use the larger Lenovo LT1421 USB monitor here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/T52DEEU-ThinkVision-LT1421-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B005L2NA54 http://www.amazon.co.uk/T52DEEU-ThinkVision-LT1421-Backlit-M... About the same price, weighs 1 lb. AOC and Asus also do USB Monitors that are larger, but this would be nice for a small monitor add on
- jodrellblank 12y ago
  That Lenovo is a 1368x768 USB connected TN panel display, requiring a software video card driver. The Kickstarter is for a DisplayPort connected 2048xwhatever IPS screen. It's nothing like comparable.
ChikkaChiChi 12y ago
What's needed isn't just a smaller monitor, but an interface appropriate for this form factor. I would love to run a dashboard on a smaller screen like this, or to have a communications hub for hangouts and email. A flash and an alert and I can drag over and use my keyboard and mouse to do what needs to be done. I've played around with doing this on a mobile device, but there isn't anything out there that lets you use synergy as a destination point on mobile device.
PackedPixels 12y ago
Interesting discussion going on here. We know the Display Port version of Packed Pixels won't suit everybody but the KickStarter is just that, to kick start things. We are working on a HDMI version but this is more complicated (not just on the technical front) and so is unlikely to form part of the KickStarter. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. Oh, and it really is great for gaming!

73 points by tmikaeld 12y ago

This is very similar to another product that you can buy today https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652 https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652. It's basically an iPad 3/4 retina display that connects via DisplayPort. The main differences seem to be that the Kickstarter one will run off USB power (instead of 9V) and attaches to your laptop screen. I've been tempted to try it, but can't really think why I'd need it.

masklinn 12y ago
There's also e.g. http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/MB168BPlus/ http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/MB168BPlus/
- radley 12y ago
  Good find, but not so good for Mac-based creatives. Hopefully something better will come along. This form factor is much simpler. http://www.amazon.com/MB168B-15-6-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/product-reviews/B00H0FK2A6/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R25KKH8VITHJC0 http://www.amazon.com/MB168B-15-6-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monito...
bshimmin 12y ago
I'm not really sure what problem this solves. If I'm on the move, I tend to be working either on the train or in a coffee shop, and neither of those environments would be conducive to attaching an iPad-sized display to the side of my laptop (on the train, this would just not work at all; in a coffee shop, it might at a stretch, I guess). If I'm in one of the two fixed locations I tend to do work - either my office or one of my clients' offices - I will already have access to a much larger and more usable external display. There are also a bunch of apps for the iPad (and other tablets I'm sure) that'll do more or less exactly this over wifi, which will probably perform adequately (for some tasks).
- jodrellblank 12y ago
  There are also a bunch of apps for the iPad (and other tablets I'm sure) that'll do more or less exactly this over wifi, which will probably perform adequately (for some tasks). Way to not watch the video at all. He addresses WiFi as unsuitable both because it has too slow refresh rate, and because on any site with firewall-restricted-WiFi it doesn't work at all.
  - jamesbrownuhh 12y ago
    I find this comment interesting - "Way to not watch the video at all", as if it was somehow self-evident that someone HAS to sit through several minutes of video, which if you think about it is a very slow and almost old-fashioned way of presenting information compared to the speedily-read, rapidly-understood alternative of straightforward plain text. Kickstarter pages are a good example of this phenomenon. Fundamentally, my time is not unlimited, so I read the text first. Only if I'm fascinated do I then go on to watch the video. Is it just me?
    - jodrellblank 12y ago
      You start with "as if it's somehow self-evident that you HAVE to sit through the video" and continue onto "Kickstarter pages are well known for having information in the video which isn't in the text", so you do expect that to be the case. It does seem self-evident that if you open a page and it has a large video center stage, then the video is the bit they're wanting you see. Fair enough that you prefer text, but the "I didn't look at the thing you wanted me to look at, but think you probably have no clue about your problem and haven't done any research before spending ages making your prototypes and starting a kickstarter and announcing plans for a manufacturning run" is weak.
      - jamesbrownuhh 12y ago
        You're reading a lot into my message that I didn't say, and also attributing quotes to me that I did not make. Anyway, it was just an observation, nothing more.
MrUnderhill 12y ago
In a similar vein, there's also http://hdmipi.com/ http://hdmipi.com/ It would be brilliant if tablets (or even laptops) had a HDMI/DP input and a "dumb screen" mode.
- tmikaeld 12y ago
  Almost half the resolution and i'd really prefer IPS panel over these LCD panels. Especially for any graphics work, LCD's color reproduction compared to IPS is abysmal - especially in these price ranges.
ja27 12y ago
I got one of the Motorola lapdocks for $50. They were meant to adapt an Android phone (Atrix or Bionic) to a laptop form factor, but with micro HDMI and USB keyboard/trackpad they're popular accessories for the Raspberry Pi. But they can also be used as just an HDMI display, either as a second monitor or with something like a Chromecast, Roku, etc. http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Motorola-Droid-Bionic-Lapdock-/191220036735 http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Motorola-Droid-Bionic-Lapdock-/... http://fortysomethinggeek.blogspot.com/2013/05/cheap-portable-hdmi-monitor-for-your.html http://fortysomethinggeek.blogspot.com/2013/05/cheap-portabl...
- Shank 12y ago
  This definitely seems like the most efficient route to go -- a LapDock for the Atrix runs $100, and every commercial alternative here is far more expensive. Only shame is that the Lapdock 100 is unusable for it.
- tmikaeld 12y ago
  For the price, it's great, but it's almost half the resolution and not an IPS panel.
philip1209 12y ago
My friends in consulting / auditing love these while on client sites.
tmikaeld 12y ago
Good alternative and only these differences: 1. Costs a little bit more 250$ vs 261$, but then include UPS Priority shipping. 2. Requires assembly. 3. Doesn't have a monitor mount. But it certainly is more hackable.

Osmium 12y ago

On a similar note, does anyone have any experience with the apps that let you use your iPad as a monitor? Last I checked they were a bit flaky, but I was wondering if the situation had improved (and if they work when connected to e.g. public wifi, or if you need a private network to connect them). Would be nice if Apple just allowed you to connect one directly via the Lightning port via Airplay.

cordite 12y ago
I have tried a few, 3 years ago. Most were only moderately good for having documentation up. Frame rate was abysmal, a delay of up to 4 seconds, and most had issues where the text was all jpeg-ified. Direct wire would probably work out better.
charlesism 12y ago
It sure would be nice. I use Air Display sometimes, but there's enough lag to irritate me, and every two or three hours I momentarily lose WiFi connectivity for one or two seconds, which is distracting when I'm trying to work. Beyond that, there's just the astounding stupidity of using WiFi even though the iPad is physically connected to my MacBook already by a cable.
- FootballMuse 12y ago
  I use Air Display quite a bit with a LiveReload web browser or an additional terminal in the second window, and it works great. Lowering the resolution speeds up the response, but I've never experienced a 4 second lag. According to Avatron, Apple does not allow them to use USB. [1] >> Can Air Display connect using a USB cable... >> No. In order for iOS apps like Air Display to access the USB connector, its developer must be part of Apple’s Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad (MFi) program. As Avatron is not a hardware shop, we are not eligible for this program and therefore cannot support USB. However, Jailbreaking the iPad is a workaround since you can create a USB private network for Air Display to connect. [2] 1: http://www.avatron.com/support/faq-air-display/#toggle-id-14 http://www.avatron.com/support/faq-air-display/#toggle-id-14 2: http://hijinksinc.com/2010/06/01/use-air-display-over-a-usb-cable/ http://hijinksinc.com/2010/06/01/use-air-display-over-a-usb-...

lnanek2 12y ago

Don't understand why they didn't just make an iPad mount. There's plenty of software to extend your desktop remotely. A small display like this doesn't need to be able to run high frame rate games.

asiekierka 12y ago
I would not be surprised if this is literally replacement iPad screens with markup. iPad screens use a form of DisplayPort internally.
- charlesism 12y ago
  Yes, it's the same display as an iPad. Pretty sure he mentioned that in the video. I'm glad someone is doing this commercially. I hoped someone would since I first saw this DIY project last year: http://emerythacks.blogspot.ca/2013/04/connecting-ipad-retina-lcd-to-pc.html http://emerythacks.blogspot.ca/2013/04/connecting-ipad-retin...
  - X-Istence 12y ago
    https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652 https://www.adafruit.com/products/1652
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dewey 12y ago
Have you watched the video, he explains why he decided to build it that way.
charlesism 12y ago
2048x1536 is a small display?
- mooism2 12y ago
  9.7" is a small display.

charlesism 12y ago

It's refreshing to see a tech video on HN that doesn't look like the ten thousandth attempt at making an Apple commercial. I might donate just to reward him for not using ( ukelele soundtrack + "this changes everything" voiceover )

gooseyard 12y ago
this is my favorite HN comment of all time.

transistor-man 12y ago

This is a clone of a friends project, http://build-its-inprogress.blogspot.com/2014/05/external-display-from-ipad-lcd-part-2.html http://build-its-inprogress.blogspot.com/2014/05/external-di... Remind me again, what is the £165,000 for, R&D?

cordite 12y ago
Perhaps just enough buyers to make mass production reasonable, and to form stable contracts/relationships with manufacturers.
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Guvante 12y ago
That looks like 1000 units + some breathing room. Reasonable starting point for mass production.
molecule 12y ago
> Risks and challenges > In the past we have supported some crowd funding campaigns that have been funded but then they have realised they needed to raise additional funds to complete the project, which causes delays. It is because of this the target for this campaign is quite large. At this level we can deliver all pledges without any additional funding or prospect of further sales.

hysan 12y ago

Aside from the higher resolution, this doesn't seem very compelling compared to the various On-Lap products from GeChic (http://www.gechic.com/product_en.asp http://www.gechic.com/product_en.asp) or other manufacturers. In fact, it's actually inferior in every way outside of resolution. So what makes this so good? My complaints: - Display Port is a tough sell considering that it's not standard on all laptops. Especially when competing products use USB or HDMI. - I don't see a mention of the type of screen used so I assume it's TN and not IPS. - Lack of various extra features since this is just a screen (ex: touch, battery, selection of sizes). - Not competitively priced. I'm also sceptical of their gaming claim. > Since Packed Pixels utilises DisplayPort connectivity you can perform full frame-rate activities such as video playback or gaming. All other products on the market can handle gaming, but only for low frame rate games. Unless they show a spec sheet with drastically improved response times, they will end up with the same result in reviews that all other similar products have with regards to gaming - not fast enough.

jimrandomh 12y ago
I wouldn't use any of the ones you linked to, but I would use this. The key feature is the mounting clip that holds it beside the laptop monitor, so it's actually usable on a lap, not just on a table. The reason for DisplayPort is probably because MBPs have two DisplayPort outputs and only one HDMI output, so it has to be DP if you want one on each side.
- Synaesthesia 12y ago
  Displayport is also gonna work 100% at that resolution. It's looks like it's gonna be a popular standard going forward.
- SSilver2k2 12y ago
  The GeChic's do come with a mounting clip for laptops. I have one.
X-Istence 12y ago
This product uses the same screen as that what is used on the iPad. The iPad screen is plenty fast enough for gaming on an iPad, I don't see why it wouldn't be fast enough for gaming when connected to a laptop.

bane 12y ago

I've still yet to figure out why an ultra-thin, 15"-17" laptop style display you can toss in a backpack with a laptop that has a normal DVI/HDMI connector isn't available somewhere. I've seen some on the market, but they're way too thick and heavy for that kind of use-case. I'm talking rMBP display quality and thickness heaviness.

viggity 12y ago
DVI/HDMI can't deliver power. DisplayPort and USB3 can. I think that'd be a big factor for people. I'm almost ready to buy this thing: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Portable-USB-Powered-Monitor-MB168B/dp/B00FE690DI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405911803&sr=8-1&keywords=usb3+monitor http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Portable-USB-Powered-Monitor-MB16... because I don't want to haul around another power brick for a second monitor

memossy 12y ago

I use the larger Lenovo LT1421 USB monitor here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/T52DEEU-ThinkVision-LT1421-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B005L2NA54 http://www.amazon.co.uk/T52DEEU-ThinkVision-LT1421-Backlit-M... About the same price, weighs 1 lb. AOC and Asus also do USB Monitors that are larger, but this would be nice for a small monitor add on

jodrellblank 12y ago
That Lenovo is a 1368x768 USB connected TN panel display, requiring a software video card driver. The Kickstarter is for a DisplayPort connected 2048xwhatever IPS screen. It's nothing like comparable.

ChikkaChiChi 12y ago

What's needed isn't just a smaller monitor, but an interface appropriate for this form factor. I would love to run a dashboard on a smaller screen like this, or to have a communications hub for hangouts and email. A flash and an alert and I can drag over and use my keyboard and mouse to do what needs to be done. I've played around with doing this on a mobile device, but there isn't anything out there that lets you use synergy as a destination point on mobile device.

PackedPixels 12y ago

Interesting discussion going on here. We know the Display Port version of Packed Pixels won't suit everybody but the KickStarter is just that, to kick start things. We are working on a HDMI version but this is more complicated (not just on the technical front) and so is unlikely to form part of the KickStarter. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. Oh, and it really is great for gaming!