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    Desktop monitor like laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spectre289, May 27, 2010.

  1. spectre289

    spectre289 Newbie

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    Basically my laptop is getting old for gaming and I want to use my desktop while on the couch, with the desktop down on the floor by the couch. I've been looking for a way of controlling my desktop through my laptop, none of which seem particularly suitable for gaming, so I was wondering if there are any external monitors available to buy that have a mount like a laptop so they can comfortably sit on my lap. Any help appreciated.
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    ...big screen TV and wireless mouse/keyboard?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If your laptop has Bluetooth, Bluetooth generally offers a better connection than RF. I've got one of these for my HPTC. It works pretty well at about 10'. Even the Media buttons work in Linux and Lenovo seems to discount them down to $30 fairly often.
     
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