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Mimo 720S foldable, rotatable 7-inch screen
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Monday November 9, 2009
Gadget TV
Monday November 9, 2009
The Mimo 720-S is a bit of a computer novelty item, but could well find a fit with the netbook generation. If you're looking for a secondary monitor to keep on your desk so you can dock your laptop or netbook while at home, consider a larger and in many cases, cheaper LCD monitor. If you're looking for travel-friendly screen that won't add appreciably to carry-on weight however, the Mimo 720-S is a solid bet.
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Mimo 720-S
US$230
What it is: A small form factory secondary monitor, ideal for the netbook generation.
Specs:
- 800x480 resolution
- 7-inch display size
- 350 cd/m2 brightness
- 400:1 contrast ratio
- Easily connects to your computer with the included USB cable.
- USB cable provides power and data communication.
- In our tests, we didn't need to use the extra power supplying USB plug, so it only took up one USB port.
- Folds flat for portability.
- Viewing angle is decent but not fantastic.
- Rotates 90-degress for landscape or portrait view.
- Shows up as a regular monitor in your OS's display properties / settings screen.
- Weighs less than a pound.
- Touch screen application poorly done; rather than controlling the Mimo screen specifically, the 720-S acts as a tablet input for the main monitor. Calibration is wacky and the touch drivers cost $40 for Mac users.
- We'd advise skipping the touch screen version and opting for the 710-S or simply not installing the touch drivers with the 720-S... especially if you have to pay for them.
- Check out our tutorial series on setting up dual monitors on your Mac
US$230
What it is: A small form factory secondary monitor, ideal for the netbook generation.
Specs:
- 800x480 resolution
- 7-inch display size
- 350 cd/m2 brightness
- 400:1 contrast ratio
- Easily connects to your computer with the included USB cable.
- USB cable provides power and data communication.
- In our tests, we didn't need to use the extra power supplying USB plug, so it only took up one USB port.
- Folds flat for portability.
- Viewing angle is decent but not fantastic.
- Rotates 90-degress for landscape or portrait view.
- Shows up as a regular monitor in your OS's display properties / settings screen.
- Weighs less than a pound.
- Touch screen application poorly done; rather than controlling the Mimo screen specifically, the 720-S acts as a tablet input for the main monitor. Calibration is wacky and the touch drivers cost $40 for Mac users.
- We'd advise skipping the touch screen version and opting for the 710-S or simply not installing the touch drivers with the 720-S... especially if you have to pay for them.
- Check out our tutorial series on setting up dual monitors on your Mac
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