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I found an interesting product that could be useful for all those using Mac Mini's on the cart for Boomrecorder, Metacorder, etc.

The new iMo eye9 has it ALL.  A full 9" touchscreen with improved, crystal-clear 1024x600 resolution plus a 1.3 megapixel rotating detachable webcam…but there's more, much more: a built-in stylus that ingeniously doubles as an easel stand, a standard base that allows for multiple viewing angles plus landscape and portrait viewing modes, easy removal for tablet-style use, and (with the Flex-Arm Mount, purchased separately) quick, secure mounting to virtually any surface!  PC and Mac compatible, works with Windows and Mac OSX.

http://www.mimomonitors.com/products/imo-eye9

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Jeff,

It should be noted that these monitors can only work if you already have a monitor with your computer.  From the FAQ section:

Can I use my Mimo monitor as my primary (and only) display?

Generally Mimo monitors only function as additional displays, not primary displays. You may need to connect a standard VGA primary display each time your computer is restarted to configure your Mimo monitor as a primary display.

Still a useful tool - but I decided against getting one of these for my mac mini because I only was looking for one display.

-Greg-

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Jeff,

It should be noted that these monitors can only work if you already have a monitor with your computer.

Still a useful tool - but I decided against getting one of these for my mac mini because I only was looking for one display.

-Greg-

Bummer. I thought it could be chosen as the primary (and only) display --- I guess I didn't really read enough about it. I suppose it would be an easy way to add a remote - touchscreen capable display to a laptop (assuming the laptop screen qualifies as the monitor).

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It is a bummer.  The price point is good, and there are many of these types of displays showing up online and in stores like Best Buy.  I did a bunch of research a few months ago when getting my cart set up - and I remember looking at this company's website. 

I ended up with a Xenarc monitor.  Price was a little higher, but I'm happy with what I have.

-Greg-

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Here's something I have been doing for about a year now. Mac's have vnc built in. I bought a android tablet and have been connecting to remote desktop via vnc, and using the tablet as my touch screen monitor. There is a little bit of lag, but It has yet to fail me.

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