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iPad Prove me wrong: All tablets should be required to accept HDMI in
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Accept a HDMI in signal I can agree with but do it via a USB C adapter.
I think there are controller boards that would let you repurpose the LCD as an external monitor. Only problem is you have to disassemble the iPad in the process.
I don't agree with this, tablets are output devices and if anything your post should be "required to have HDMI out" if you want basically a monitor there are tons and tons of them that are perfectly tablet size and 4k for much cheaper than majority of tablets and some even have pretty high refresh rates. This seems to be some "solution" to e-waste that a very tiny amount of people will actually do and the majority will not want a HDMI port on their device that will never get touched and I don't think it would be smart for any company that makes tablets to create this niche tablet because it really won't sell that well. I feel like the majority of people who dabble into things like Raspberry Pi will already have a possible plan in place like a smart home manager and buy a cheap touch monitor that fits the size need.
Another small thing to note too is the battery on a tablet, sure you can keep it plugged in like a monitor and never worry about that, but what about when the battery eventually swells up even with the most efficient battery manager software on the market you would need to still supply power to the battery and it will eventually swell so now you have a fire hazard in your wall (in the home manager example)
Another small thing to note too is the battery on a tablet, sure you can keep it plugged in like a monitor and never worry about that, but what about when the battery eventually swells up even with the most efficient battery manager software on the market you would need to still supply power to the battery and it will eventually swell so now you have a fire hazard in your wall (in the home manager example)
They do accept an HDMI signal. You just gotta plug it into the USB-C, either directly using a HDMI to USB-C cable, a dongle, or a docking station. In the Microsoft Surface's case you would turn on "Projecting to this PC," and with an iPad use the app XDisplay
If what you want is an HDMI port on tablets, you ain't getting one lmao.
If what you want is an HDMI port on tablets, you ain't getting one lmao.
Yeah, but that specific model has a very specific user in mind: movie and photograpy industry pros. iPad is for "everybody".
Super niche use case, but I'd like to be able to connect my iPhone to my iPad, using the iPhone as a camera and the iPad as a monitor. USB-C to Lightning cable to reduce latency.
As I think about it, I realize this would pretty much give you what you were asking for... if there were an HDMI to USB-C adapter/cable and the iPad supported video-in over USB-C.
But I don't think this should be forced by legislation or anything like that. I'd view it more as an opportunity for Apple or a third-party app developer like Duet to enable something like this, which is probably an edge case that not many users are asking for.
As I think about it, I realize this would pretty much give you what you were asking for... if there were an HDMI to USB-C adapter/cable and the iPad supported video-in over USB-C.
But I don't think this should be forced by legislation or anything like that. I'd view it more as an opportunity for Apple or a third-party app developer like Duet to enable something like this, which is probably an edge case that not many users are asking for.
Mac and iPad users already have Sidecar support. PC users would simply buy a 24-inch monitor for $100. Alternatively, they can splurge $200 on a portable 14-inch monitor from Lenovo or Dell.
I should have written video in. It could be USB-C; that's fine. I was never looking to add a port.
Yes, but it isn’t as easy as get an adapter and plug it in. The device needs to support HDMI in via USB C for it to work.
I’d love to be able to use my iPad as a screen for my Nintendo Switch or my Raspberry Pi. I can actually remote into my Raspberry Pi though after initial setup, so that is achievable, perhaps just a bit clunky.
However, I don’t think that all tablets should be “required” to have HDMI in.
However, I don’t think that all tablets should be “required” to have HDMI in.
I think that there's an app for that, but I hear performance is pretty mixed.
Filmic Pro or something?
I have been looking around and haven’t found anything suitable. Most are too large (15” or more), and they need an extra power connection and are generally clunky compared to a tablet. The “portable” ones I tried also weren’t completely noiseless (faint hum from the electronics or the backlight) and had abysmal audio quality. Adjusting brightness and contrast was very fiddly. My use case would be to connect a Blu-ray player with a long HDMI cable while lounging on the sofa or in bed. It would be great if an iPad could take HDMI input in some way, but alas it doesn’t.
Of course you're wrong. This is a good example of someone who knows just enough about something to be completely wrong in their alcohol-induced musing.
why dont you prove you right?
not up to us to prove you wrong.
Stupid feature. More expense. Bigger connector. Not wanted.
There is no such thing. 100% of this device can be recycled and made into new iPads.
I think the people in the comment section misunderstood OP's intention (or just read the tittle). While I think it shouldn't be forced Apple should really provide a feature like this. (iPad is after all all about the display) I did remember wanting this feature on my iPad so I can plug in my Nintendo Switch to a bigger portable screen to play game with friends on the go. The Switch's display is just too damn small.
I did some research about this long time ago. It requires addition hardware like a separate video signal receiver which doesn't worth the space within the iPads and battery life or something along that line. Could be different nowadays since we see many portable display on the market.
I did some research about this long time ago. It requires addition hardware like a separate video signal receiver which doesn't worth the space within the iPads and battery life or something along that line. Could be different nowadays since we see many portable display on the market.
I agree for all new devices, so long as the feature doesn't take up much space. All in one desktops should certainly have HDMI in. The cost would negligible, and it would prolong the life of the devices before they're e-waste. Companies haven't done it (particularly on all-in-ones) because this feature only benefits users, and not them.
Edit: It's fair to add, it's hard to envisage any good reason for anyone to object to this handy little feature.
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