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Faeryink · 03-25-2019, 06:20 AM

Hi mdp, Its not that bad really. In the past few years I used to play around with Linux and opening and changing hardware. It was fun. But I have become really lazy. I just try the least effort approach. Currently, I am writing my novels and working on my art projects. So I work with text files multiple documents. And running some analysis (infrared spectrophotometer) on my art materials and experiments (data analysis). So its really convenient to switch between devices.
I am using the lower resolution as I prefer to have my text large (without changing the formatting). Sure this will be taken as a negative point, but I am honestly fine with it. I do see a lag when watching videos though but only sometimes, but not when I am working with text documents/data analysis. I am ok with it as I get more portability and the option to switch between different devices. I am not after high resolution but bigger fonts and clarity, as its not so taxing on my eyes. Now this is strange but the native monitor app is really annoying to use with my Elitebook 2760p running windows 7, there is a mouse trail and the screen blinks/flashes. (It could have been the VGA to HDMI adapter). But I had the same issue with my Dell which is fairly new and has a HDMI output. I had the same issue with my Thinkpad X220 (Dport to HDMI adapter) with both windows 10 and windows 7 (havent tried the hackintosh yet I installed it on a different hard drive). I tried VNC and it was an awful experience. Not sure whats different but Spacedesk was much easier to run and worked better. Spacedesk is really useful when you dont have a HDMI port on the laptop. Yes, adapters work but I had issues.
I tried Splashtop streamer with my Macbook Pro retina (late 2013 model running Mojave OS) and the experience was dismal. The screen was pulsing a lot, so I will explore some settings. The monitor app is better for the Macbook.
In my experience both monitor app and spacedesk (or alternative apps) have their strengths and weaknesses and eventually its down to the individual preferences/requirements. But I would say it's worth trying both options to see what works. I use both depending on what I am doing and where I am. I even sometimes just use the native Word app on the Android to type my documents and it is really good. I just wish that Onyx had enabled split screen option for allow to working on two documents or two different windows.

03-25-2019, 06:20 AM	#23
Faeryink Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 21606 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Onyx Boox Max 2	Hi mdp, Its not that bad really. In the past few years I used to play around with Linux and opening and changing hardware. It was fun. But I have become really lazy. I just try the least effort approach. Currently, I am writing my novels and working on my art projects. So I work with text files multiple documents. And running some analysis (infrared spectrophotometer) on my art materials and experiments (data analysis). So its really convenient to switch between devices. I am using the lower resolution as I prefer to have my text large (without changing the formatting). Sure this will be taken as a negative point, but I am honestly fine with it. I do see a lag when watching videos though but only sometimes, but not when I am working with text documents/data analysis. I am ok with it as I get more portability and the option to switch between different devices. I am not after high resolution but bigger fonts and clarity, as its not so taxing on my eyes. Now this is strange but the native monitor app is really annoying to use with my Elitebook 2760p running windows 7, there is a mouse trail and the screen blinks/flashes. (It could have been the VGA to HDMI adapter). But I had the same issue with my Dell which is fairly new and has a HDMI output. I had the same issue with my Thinkpad X220 (Dport to HDMI adapter) with both windows 10 and windows 7 (havent tried the hackintosh yet I installed it on a different hard drive). I tried VNC and it was an awful experience. Not sure whats different but Spacedesk was much easier to run and worked better. Spacedesk is really useful when you dont have a HDMI port on the laptop. Yes, adapters work but I had issues. I tried Splashtop streamer with my Macbook Pro retina (late 2013 model running Mojave OS) and the experience was dismal. The screen was pulsing a lot, so I will explore some settings. The monitor app is better for the Macbook. In my experience both monitor app and spacedesk (or alternative apps) have their strengths and weaknesses and eventually its down to the individual preferences/requirements. But I would say it's worth trying both options to see what works. I use both depending on what I am doing and where I am. I even sometimes just use the native Word app on the Android to type my documents and it is really good. I just wish that Onyx had enabled split screen option for allow to working on two documents or two different windows. Last edited by Faeryink; 03-25-2019 at 07:07 AM.