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: maxivista.com (which does have an iPad app)
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)
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. :(

ce4 · Answer 1 · 2012-07-22 17:45:01Z

up vote 12 down vote

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

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answered Feb 27 '11 at 16:12

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DarthNoodles · Answer 2 · 2010-11-04 12:29:38Z

up vote 4 down vote

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

answered Nov 4 '10 at 12:29

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Zuul · Answer 3 · 2012-07-23 01:35:16Z

up vote 1 down vote

Early this year, arrived for Android:

Android 2.3.3 and up.

answered Jul 23 '12 at 1:35

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

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