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Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by ghusbands »

staindk wrote: post #99
conqrr wrote: post #82

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Can this be done on an Android tablet too like Samsung?

Samsung tablets can act as second screens for windows PCs AFAIK. For Linux I've had some success with Microsoft's RD Client android app -> remote to Linux PC. I'm on gnome though, which has some experimental setting which allows you to set remote desktop clients to act as a new display instead of cloning your existing display.

I've got a top of the line Samsung tablet and a recent windows PC. The second screen experience is absolutely terrible in many ways, the worst being inconsistent lag, sometimes measured in seconds. I do not recommend it at all.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by redder23 »

No clue why everyone is so exited about things like this. Makes no sense to me at all. 2 screens in a stupid position, both super small. I think anyone is better of with a basic laptop with big screen. Just because its something "fancy" that had never been done b4 does not mean its good, practical or makes any sense.

The screens are both forced into portrait mode for the only setup that would makes sense when stationery, its fucking stupid.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by teknopaul »

N.B. External screens that are flat as a pankake with hdmi ports can be got for 100€. I travel with dual screens: an aging Zenbook that is also flat as a pancake.

I expect a fair few more years from this one before an upgrade.

Top tech: highly recommended, & yes, no probs with Linux.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Terretta »

hmottestad wrote: post #120
rahimnathwani wrote: post #101

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Yeah I was talking specifically about Windows and Linux, because I figured that people running MacOS would already know about Sidecar. Note: you refer to 'mac' (the hardware) but Sidecar is tied to MacOS (software). A Mac running Windows or Linux won't support Sidecar. A non-Mac running MacOS (aka hackintosh) probably will. If you're running old Mac hardware like a MBP 2015, you can install Ventura (and user Sidecar)…

Just assuming that some mac users don't know about Sidecar or Universal Control. And that most windows and linux users don't know that MacOS can take advantage of an iPad fairly seamlessly as an external monitor.

Works with USB-c cable for all day charge but also works without a cable. iPad 19.9" with Magic Keyboard as stand is spectacular second screen for all day dual screen work and then ... you also have an iPad with you. Ideal for week-long biz travel.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Terretta »

WillAdams wrote: post #79
wslh wrote: post #8

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Right, I posted yesterday about using an iPad as a 2nd monitor for nomads [1]. I understand a cheaper alternative is using a USB-C external display. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38957035

How well does Sidecar work? I was considering this, but wound up w/ a Wacom One for my MacBook, mostly since it uses the same stylus technology as all of my other devices (Galaxy Note 10+, Kindle Scribe, Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360).

Exceedingly well.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by tastyminerals2 »

I never understood why they keep manufacturing these platform locked monstrosities. I bet no Linux distro will properly support it. Once I made a mistake and bought MS Surface Book, which now is a magnesium brick that doesn't last a few hours without a power socket. I'd rather bought an intel based desktop for that money, at least it would age better.

I find it strange to seriously consider any intel laptop these days for portable work.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Terretta »

reaperducer wrote: post #33
wslh wrote: post #8

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Right, I posted yesterday about using an iPad as a 2nd monitor for nomads [1]. I understand a cheaper alternative is using a USB-C external display. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38957035

I posted yesterday about using an iPad as a 2nd monitor for nomads There was an app for this back in 2010. I used it quite a bit when I was on the road with an original iPad. Nearly 15 years later, Apple does it seamlessly and natively in iOS+macOS without any third-party apps is even better.

App: https://astropad.com/product/studio/

Dongle: https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/

First turns iPad into Wacom, second is a second screen with features Sidecar doesn't offer, such as reversing for use with teleprompter.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by maximus-decimus »

JeffSnazz wrote: post #22
FirmwareBurner wrote: post #5

This is gonna be such a big deal when Apple invents it in 5 years. Can't wait for the MacBook Pro Duo.

I don't see apple making something like this but maybe I'm just not seeing the demand.

You're not seeing the demand for a portable dual screen? At the very least I see a demand for business users.
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