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Old 06-12-2022, 05:10 PM
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Question Portable monitor for mini pc?

Looking at options for a portable monitor to connect to my soon to be acquired mini pc. Probably something like this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BHM8HJKX/

Any suggestions or recommendations - after something budget as it will be rarely used, only when I'm away from home.

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Old 06-12-2022, 05:38 PM
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Got an iPad? Or an Android tablet? Use Remote Desktop, if so.
Or you can also remote in from your phone if you're okay using that screen size
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Old 06-12-2022, 05:40 PM
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RDP all the way, no monitor required just a tablet or phone.
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Old 06-12-2022, 05:50 PM
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I agree, use remote desktop (google & microsoft) on your existing phone/tablet? I've used both and prefer MS but google is easy to setup
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Old 06-12-2022, 06:28 PM
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You won’t get a 14” tablet for the price of the Amazon product. Anything smaller for a desktop is not ideal although workable.
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Old 06-12-2022, 06:32 PM
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Never realized I could do it from a tablet, will look into it. Thanks all.
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Old 06-12-2022, 06:53 PM
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You won’t get a 14” tablet for the price of the Amazon product. Anything smaller for a desktop is not ideal although workable.
Was looking for something of a good size, but will check out options for my tablet & see how comfortable it is to use & if my poor old eyes will be good enough for it.
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Old 06-12-2022, 07:05 PM
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When imaging from home, I either use my desktop with curved monitor or tablet sitting on the couch.
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Old 06-12-2022, 07:11 PM
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When imaging from home, I either use my desktop with curved monitor or tablet sitting on the couch.
At the moment at home I have my laptop connected to my gear - which I will replace with a mini pc, and remote into it with TeamViewer from my pc inside. Just looking for something for when I'm away from my home network.
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Old 06-12-2022, 08:12 PM
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You could do the same with a portable travel router if you want to still use a laptop

I use this when away from home
TP-Link AC750 Wireless Wi-Fi Travel Router (TL-WR902AC) https://amzn.asia/d/895gCNf

It creates its own wifi network that you can connect to. Set it all up at home once and you’re good to go
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Old 06-12-2022, 08:22 PM
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You could do the same with a portable travel router if you want to still use a laptop

I use this when away from home
TP-Link AC750 Wireless Wi-Fi Travel Router (TL-WR902AC) https://amzn.asia/d/895gCNf

It creates its own wifi network that you can connect to. Set it all up at home once and you’re good to go
That's another good option, thanks Adam
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Old 06-12-2022, 10:09 PM
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If you've got it set up correctly, you can even go out for dinner and check out your progress from the restaurant/cafe.

P.S. in this case, dinner out with an astro friend
P.P.S. Yes, iPad Pro Gen1, nothing fancy needed.
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Old 06-12-2022, 10:18 PM
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If you've got it set up correctly, you can even go out for dinner and check out your progress from the restaurant/cafe.

P.S. in this case, dinner out with an astro friend
P.P.S. Yes, iPad Pro Gen1, nothing fancy needed.
I'm safe from having to do that, don't have anywhere I would feel safe leaving things setup & no room for any type of obs.
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Old 07-12-2022, 05:51 PM
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Decided to go with Adams suggestion of the travel router. Will allow me to connect whatever way I want - tablet (though my 7" one isn't the best for it), laptop or pc.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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Old 07-12-2022, 06:08 PM
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You could do the same with a portable travel router if you want to still use a laptop

I use this when away from home
TP-Link AC750 Wireless Wi-Fi Travel Router (TL-WR902AC) https://amzn.asia/d/895gCNf

It creates its own wifi network that you can connect to. Set it all up at home once and you’re good to go
Exactly what I have when going remote.
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Old 26-12-2022, 07:15 PM
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I use that exact monitor. Works brilliantly, and from 5V USB. Recommended
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