https://desklabmonitor.com/ What do you think of this? 15" portable monitor that's battery powered and connects via HDMI and USB-C. It claims Linux support but doesn't say anything about how the touch screen part works. Would that be a USB-C thing? https://www.jaycar.com.au/vga-to-hdmi-video-converter/p/AC1639 The above is a link for VGA to HDMI (such converters aren't common). One of those and a portable monitor could make it a little easier for diagnosing problems in server rooms (taking a full size monitor in there is a hassle). That would be a handy addition to the regular functions of a laptop/gaming monitor. -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
On 6/5/20 12:11 am, Russell Coker via luv-main wrote:
What do you think of this? 15" portable monitor that's battery powered and connects via HDMI and USB-C. It claims Linux support but doesn't say anything about how the touch screen part works. Would that be a USB-C thing?
There's 1080P versions of very similar products from Lenovo & HP (at least). The monitor part certainly should just work, and I keep meaning to pick one of those up for myself, would be really handy when working on things like PCB designs on the go.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/vga-to-hdmi-video-converter/p/AC1639
The above is a link for VGA to HDMI (such converters aren't common). One of those and a portable monitor could make it a little easier for diagnosing problems in server rooms (taking a full size monitor in there is a hassle). That would be a handy addition to the regular functions of a laptop/gaming monitor.
On Wednesday, 6 May 2020 12:56:45 AM AEST Julien Goodwin via luv-main wrote:
On 6/5/20 12:11 am, Russell Coker via luv-main wrote:
What do you think of this? 15" portable monitor that's battery powered and connects via HDMI and USB-C. It claims Linux support but doesn't say anything about how the touch screen part works. Would that be a USB-C thing? There's 1080P versions of very similar products from Lenovo & HP (at least).
The monitor part certainly should just work, and I keep meaning to pick one of those up for myself, would be really handy when working on things like PCB designs on the go.
Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered one of the Desklab devices and when I got to the order form I found that they have a FullHD version for $100 less, but I decided to order the 4K version, getting 25% of the pixels for 75% of the price doesn't seem like a good deal. I have some uses for this which can take advantage of the touch screen and it is possible that it might see some use on Windows systems too. But the basic functionality of the monitor is enough to justify the price. If it does everything I want I might even get a second one. -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
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