Comments on: nanovision mimo 7-inch mini monitor hands-on review

By: ChuckBlack

ChuckBlack — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:13:52 +0000

Thank you!

By: Geckosticky

Geckosticky — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:56:42 +0000

This does work, I’ve been running a laptop with a broken/removed primary screen using a mimo for the last few months… it doesn’t flash in until you are completely loaded into windows, but no significant issues. My battery life has even been slightly improved.

By: technabob

technabob — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:22:50 +0000

Good news – it looks like there are now DisplayLink Linux drivers:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/16/displaylink-makes-linux-source-code-available-finally/

So maybe there is hope afterall.

By: technabob

technabob — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:21:36 +0000

Did it come with the Mac drivers? If not, go here: http://www.thegadgeteers.com/product_mimo.html

And grab the Mac drivers listed in the right column.

You should only need to connect to one USB port.

By: john annis

john annis — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:32:47 +0000

I purchased one for my intel Mac. I cant figure out how to connect it. Using the single or double usb, still no go. Apple support says I need a dvi cable. MIMO says no. My mac is an IMAC 24.
Thanks

By: Snipert1

Snipert1 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:45:26 +0000

Thanks again.

By: technabob

technabob — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:43:52 +0000

I came across these little guys from a company called Xenarc:

http://www.xenarc.com/product/700yv.html

They’re a little pricey though, at $329 for a 7-inch, and $369 for an 8-inch.

There are a bunch of cheaper ones over on eBay, but of unknown/variable origin.

By: Snipert1

Snipert1 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:15:36 +0000

Thank you very much for the info.

Any recommendations for a portable vga connected display?

By: technabob

technabob — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:31:19 +0000

As far as I know, these only ship with Windows and Mac drivers. However, if you can find a DisplayLink USB driver for Linux, you might be able to use these. Unfortunately neither the Mimo or DisplayLink guys seem to think that Linux is a legitimate platform and haven’t released drivers. Boo. The only evidence I can find of a homebrew Linux driver is this:

http://floe.butterbrot.org/displaylink/doku.php

…but that seems to be very iffy at best, so I think you’re probably better off with a traditional VGA or DVI connected display.

By: Snipert1

Snipert1 — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:19:37 +0000

Will this function with linux?

I was thinking of trying to use it as a portable screen for when I have to work on my clients servers instead of havign to disconnect a nearby monitor to use.

(they are file servers so as a rule don’t need a monitor and I just ssh in, but every once in a while i need direct access to the machine and this would be perfect if it can function as a primary monitor in linux)

By: Simon Romin

Simon Romin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:48:59 +0000

i’m from the UK and i bought mine at a good price from http://www.carcomputer.co.uk but i am pretty sure they ship in europe. they’ve got fast service too so i’d recommend them.

i’m a designer and actually find my mimo um-740 really useful to store my palettes and select them by touching them.

By: technabob

technabob — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:19:55 +0000

Just so you guys know, there's a distributor going around using the name mimomonitors, and they are not in any way affiliated with Mimo. I've personally done business with the guys over at The Gadgeteers and have been very pleased with their service.

By: Brian Kim

Brian Kim — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:07:50 +0000

I take it back. I reversed the stand to the way it is in their picture and I think it’s more stable.

By: technabob

technabob — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:08:02 +0000

Yeah, the direction shown in the picture on the box seemed way too wobbly.

By: Brian Kim

Brian Kim — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:25:30 +0000

BTW, did you notice that your stand is setup backwards from the 1st photo? I actually set mine up the same way you. Seems more stable that way.