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Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by oneeyedpigeon »

dagw wrote: post #35
happyscrappy wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Seriously. I was going to give away my first gen ipad but due to being so outdated it seemed more of an imposition than a gift.

What's wrong with it? I have a first gen iPad and it still works fine. In fact I almost wish it would die already so that I would have a valid excuse to buy a new one.

Did you upgrade iOS to version 5? I did, and it's never been the same since. I can now barely use the web browser without it crashing. Some domains are totally unusable; appears to be related to javascript use. Low-impact sites, such as HN, are OK. Other apps (such as the app store and many games) are very prone to crashing, too. There's very little I can use it for now without getting frustrated and giving up.

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by jscheel »

I know this is nit-picky, but Duet is not "the first app that allows you to use your iDevice as an extra display". It's not even the second. There's an opportunity here for better copy to differentiate themselves.

Also, I've always thought this would reduce the life of your ipad. Has anyone noticed this?

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by acomjean »

oneeyedpigeon wrote: post #61
dagw wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What's wrong with it? I have a first gen iPad and it still works fine. In fact I almost wish it would die already so that I would have a valid excuse to buy a new one.

Did you upgrade iOS to version 5? I did, and it's never been the same since. I can now barely use the web browser without it crashing. Some domains are totally unusable; appears to be related to javascript use. Low-impact sites, such as HN, are OK. Other apps (such as the app store and many games) are very prone to crashing, too. There's very little I can use it for now without getting frustrated and giving up.

I have the same experience. I wish I could get a better web browser for it. my ipad 1 is just a video player/ book reader at this point (which isn't bad, just not grat)

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by shurcooL »

This isn't the first app that lets you do this, is it? It might be better (or worse) in performance, but the functionality has already been made available in the past, right? Just want to check.

Also, this is neat but I wish it were integrated into OS X + iOS as part of AirPlay. I love AirPlay and want to see it expand to cover all possible permutations (iOS -> OS X screen/audio/both sharing, as well as OS X -> iOS screen/audio/both sharing). That would go well under the Continuity moniker and is something Apple can do well thanks to their control.

Hopefully it's one of the minor new features in next Apple OS updates.

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by paraserv »

maaaats wrote: post #52

Do I need an iDevice to view the video as well? Wont play here, would be interested to see more how this works.

You don't need an iOS device to watch the website's ad. It's an embedded YouTube video. Here's the direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVYimOiEya8

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by iancarroll »

drinchev wrote: post #5

I wonder how they achieve "Zero lag". I've been using similar software ( AirDisplay [1] ) and the lagging is awful. You have to be certified hardware manufacturer if you want to use the USB connection to transmit any data between the iPad and your Mac [2]. So my bet is they either use WiFi ( which can roughly get 60fps on retina resolution ) or Bluetooth 4. In both cases I think the refresh rate would not satisfy in…

There's a working download link in the footer, not sure why.

Re: Use your iDevice as an extra display for your Mac

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Post by iron_ball »

iancarroll wrote: post #68
drinchev wrote: post #5

I wonder how they achieve "Zero lag". I've been using similar software ( AirDisplay [1] ) and the lagging is awful. You have to be certified hardware manufacturer if you want to use the USB connection to transmit any data between the iPad and your Mac [2]. So my bet is they either use WiFi ( which can roughly get 60fps on retina resolution ) or Bluetooth 4. In both cases I think the refresh rate would not satisfy in…

There's a working download link in the footer, not sure why.

I downloaded the application, and it prompted a restart to install a driver, but did nothing further. duet.app does nothing when I open it, and plugging in my iPad does nothing either. Looks like we have to wait for the App Store release to install the iPad half of the app.
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