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EVO as second monitor???

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danj1111

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any software to make my evo work as a second/third monitor?

to clarify, I'd like to be able to connect my evo to the computer using the
usb cable and have it show my computer's desktop as a second or third monitor. (I already have 2, but would like a 3rd for playing movies or something)

just a thought. Thanks!
 
I am also looking for this I have a laptop with a broken screen that I want to take to work so I am not takin my nice one everyday. The other one was nice till my son decided he wanted to step on it and yep no more screen... LOL he is 2 and was an accident but would be nice for it not to go to waste.

Thanks
Dj
 
That would be awesome, but i dont see it happening any time soon.

I can see a lot of uses for it: keep media player playlist open on the phone, photoshop pallete's, bookmarks while in a browser.
 
djrottweiler said:
I am also looking for this I have a laptop with a broken screen that I want to take to work so I am not takin my nice one everyday. The other one was nice till my son decided he wanted to step on it and yep no more screen... LOL he is 2 and was an accident but would be nice for it not to go to waste.

Thanks
Dj
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this wouldnt really help you as it would require configuration and setup on the laptop also. but you could always get a used cheap LCD off of craigslist or u can get a new 19" monitor for under $100 bucks anywhere.
 
I would also like to know if hdmi in is a possibility. I work for a cable company. Sometimes I install at homes with no tv. Instead of rescheduling I could use my phone to show there set top box works....
 
jds4000 said:
I'd like to see my EVO levitate. Any software for that?
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You'd like to see your EVO levitate what? If you just want it to levitate a feather, yes, there's an app for that, but with the battery life as it is, I don't think it can levitate a car for very long...but think of how nice that would be in a traffic jam!
 
The basic question is whether the HDMI jack on the Evo is only an output, or is it capable of input also?

I would think that it is only for output and thus you can't use it for receiving signals.
 
well it works over wifi for the ipad, and shows up as a secondary monitor, basically would be like VNCing to a second screen.
I have not seen anything to support input over hdmi
 
It should be pretty simple in fact:

1. Create a virtual second monitor on your system. Pretty simple in windows: ZoneOS ZoneScreen
2. start a vnc-server on that virtual monitor
3. use a vnc-client for android to connect to that second screen

So in the end you'll have a virtual second screen that is visible in you android device...
 
You can try this App. It may not let you use your PC as a second monitor but you can fully use your Mobile Device to minipulate your PC over an Internet connection to your PC and a WIFI/3G+ on your Device. I use it quite frequentely.
You may even be able to use it as a second monitor.
Try setting it up and see if you can grab it with your phone. If not, email the developer, I am sure they can get something going.

PhoneMyPC
by SoftwareForMe Inc.
10,000 downloads, 2795 ratings (4.4 avg)
$9.99
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