Is it possible to use an Android device as a second monitor?

Question

Sort of like this iPad app. Is there any way to extend your desktop onto your phone or tablet? Not looking for VNC solutions.

I guess I should clarify: I don't want it to just VNC to another running machine, but to essentially use it as a new monitor. Comparable desktop app would be MaxiVista: http://maxivista.com (which does have an iPad app) — Bryan Denny, Oct 05 '10 at 17:44
Could be possible, one might need to write a virtual driver for the desktop to interface with the android device and extend it as a extended monitor.. (not VNC) — Irfan, Nov 01 '11 at 08:04
All the apps below seem to just stream a portion of your desktop to the tablet. I want one that is recognised as a monitor within Windows. :( — Simon Hartcher, Sep 21 '12 at 13:25

score 12 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 22 '12 at 17:45

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iDisplay is now available for Android.

There's a review on androidcommunity.com

US$4.99 in Google Play.

edited Jul 22 '12 at 17:45

ce4

answered Feb 27 '11 at 16:12

ale

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 04 '10 at 12:29

4

Not to my knowledge. Both of those solutions you've listed appear to use VNC as the service.

answered Nov 04 '10 at 12:29

DarthNoodles

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 23 '12 at 01:35

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Early this year, arrived for Android:

Android 2.3.3 and up.

answered Jul 23 '12 at 01:35

Zuul

That's now £6.20, and apparently doesn't work with Win8. – Cylindric Mar 15 '13 at 14:05

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