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

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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) — Bryan Denny, Oct 5, 2010 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 1, 2011 at 8:04
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, 2012 at 13:25

ce4 · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-22 17:45:01Z

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iDisplay is now available for Android.

There's a review on androidcommunity.com

US$4.99 in Google Play.

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

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

answered Nov 4, 2010 at 12:29

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

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Early this year, arrived for Android:

Android 2.3.3 and up.

answered Jul 23, 2012 at 1:35

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That's now £6.20, and apparently doesn't work with Win8.
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