Hackable device, to be (also) used as monitor

sifro · 12-02-2013, 08:26 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm a PHP programmer and I've had several issues with eye strain, so I want to buy an ebook reader that I'll be able to use as PC monitor during long coding sessions.

So it must be at least 9'.

I think I will also use it while travelling, so other useful (but optional) features I'd like to have are:

- Wifi
- Possibility to write content (either with built-in keyboard or touch-screen keyboard)
- Possibility to plug an external USB Keyboard
- Simple web browser
- Possibility to hack the device \ install new software (like SSH client)

Price is not really an issue, as it's an important investment for my eyes' health.

I was thinking about the Onyx Boox M92 and the Icarus Excel, but of course I'm open to other suggestions.

Thanks!

susan_cassidy · 12-02-2013, 12:13 PM

I don't know of an ereader with a USB hosting capability.

sifro · 12-02-2013, 12:38 PM

Hi Susan, thanks for your answer.

I've updated my first post to specify that the second group of features is not mandatory, so it would be fine even without the support for external usb keyboard.

Dopedangel · 12-03-2013, 02:53 AM

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/e-...er-2in1-device

This is what you are looking for probably

sifro · 12-05-2013, 03:29 PM

very nice thanks.. unfortunately there is no 9.7' version (yet)... but i'll keep an eye on it!

petrucci · 12-05-2013, 05:14 PM

I think that you would be looking at buying an e-ink screen and then pairing it with a controller and computer.

Have you considered a usb typewriter? You can use it like a regular typewriter, looking at the typed page for reference, so no screen use is necessary. The keystrokes are stored on the computer. It is the best of both worlds.

12-02-2013, 08:26 AM	#1
sifro Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	Hackable device, to be (also) used as monitor Hello everyone, I'm a PHP programmer and I've had several issues with eye strain, so I want to buy an ebook reader that I'll be able to use as PC monitor during long coding sessions. So it must be at least 9'. I think I will also use it while travelling, so other useful (but optional) features I'd like to have are: - Wifi - Possibility to write content (either with built-in keyboard or touch-screen keyboard) - Possibility to plug an external USB Keyboard - Simple web browser - Possibility to hack the device \ install new software (like SSH client) Price is not really an issue, as it's an important investment for my eyes' health. I was thinking about the Onyx Boox M92 and the Icarus Excel, but of course I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks! Last edited by sifro; 12-02-2013 at 12:37 PM.

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12-02-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	I don't know of an ereader with a USB hosting capability.

12-02-2013, 12:38 PM	#3
sifro Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	Hi Susan, thanks for your answer. I've updated my first post to specify that the second group of features is not mandatory, so it would be fine even without the support for external usb keyboard.

12-03-2013, 02:53 AM	#4
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,792 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/e-...er-2in1-device This is what you are looking for probably

12-05-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
sifro Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	very nice thanks.. unfortunately there is no 9.7' version (yet)... but i'll keep an eye on it!

12-05-2013, 05:14 PM	#6
petrucci Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1647827 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I think that you would be looking at buying an e-ink screen and then pairing it with a controller and computer. Have you considered a usb typewriter? You can use it like a regular typewriter, looking at the typed page for reference, so no screen use is necessary. The keystrokes are stored on the computer. It is the best of both worlds.

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