MiMo UM-Series USB Screens

Lazyflip · 11-19-2008, 01:52 AM

Anyone seen these MiMo UM-Series USB screens? They have them on pre-order now from: http://www.thegadgeteers.com. They come in three different flavors: UM-710 (basic screen), UM-730 (+ webcam & speakers), UM-740 (+ touchscreen). The prices seem to be pretty good with the top model UM-740 coming in for $190.00

Gindu · 11-19-2008, 06:15 PM

am i the only one doing backflips over this, its 129$for just a 7 inch lcd and it works through a usb.....

and 190 with touchscreen and camera, thats cheaper then any lilly

unboxing:

http://www.slashgear.com/nanovision-...oxing-1723047/

fabworks · 11-19-2008, 07:38 PM

I like the idea, but i'll wait until someone else purchases one and does a review

My concern is how good the video quality will be and the resolution options. Do they have auto on feature? Do they support auto back up cam?

Gindu · 11-19-2008, 11:55 PM

that would have to be through the computer, and the auto on, i assume theres a way to do it, vid quality will be excelent, the unboxing said the video quality was amazing,

it wont be a fps monitor becuase of the response time, but good enough for movies and i guess has a better chance of being daylight readable.

my problem before was paying 250 $ for a screen that looked cheap when i can go get a samsung 22 for the same price.

fabworks · 11-20-2008, 12:18 AM

We will see.

Haystack · 11-25-2008, 01:29 AM

I want someone to get one of these so I can too. I just want to see it work with xp/2000.

SFiorito · 12-02-2008, 12:16 PM

Review: http://technabob.com/blog/2008/12/01...nds-on-review/

HiJackZX1 · 12-02-2008, 02:19 PM

Its pointless to buy a screen that isnt touch screen, also the $129.00 screen only works as a secondary monitor, you cant use it as a primary screen.

maxthebuilder · 12-02-2008, 04:01 PM

Just (pre)ordered UM-740 (with the touchscreen). They will be shipping after Dec 15th.
Will report back.

--max

Quote: Originally Posted by HiJackZX1

Its pointless to buy a screen that isnt touch screen, also the $129.00 screen only works as a secondary monitor, you cant use it as a primary screen.

kross · 12-02-2008, 04:46 PM

Also, fullscreen video playback will be CPU intensive, since there won't be any hardware acceleration.

Also, I suppose it could be used as a primary display, you just won't get any video on it until Windows boots up. You won't see the BIOS POST screen, and maybe not the Windows loading screen either. This might be a problem if there's a problem booting, or a BSOD. But day-to-day operation should be okay, I would think.

It is not pointless to buy a 7" monitor that isn't touchscreen. For one, it would be useful as a second monitor for the back seat to watch movies. Second, you can buy touchscreen kits for $40, and convert any 7" monitor to a touchscreen.

Max, let us know how the testing goes!

-- Kevin

maxthebuilder · 12-02-2008, 04:54 PM

yeah.. I guess it wouldn't be ideal for a carpc - I'll play with it..
I was actually thinking of using it as a secondary monitor / remote control for my HTPC.

OT but never hurts to ask.. Is there any way to make the new Lilliput 629 (asymmetric bezel) to work correctly with Intel GPU (D945GCLF2 Atom), i.e. native 800x480? I wasted a few days trying and no luck..

Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by kross

Also, fullscreen video playback will be CPU intensive, since there won't be any hardware acceleration.

Also, I suppose it could be used as a primary display, you just won't get any video on it until Windows boots up. You won't see the BIOS POST screen, and maybe not the Windows loading screen either. This might be a problem if there's a problem booting, or a BSOD. But day-to-day operation should be okay, I would think.

It is not pointless to buy a 7" monitor that isn't touchscreen. For one, it would be useful as a second monitor for the back seat to watch movies. Second, you can buy touchscreen kits for $40, and convert any 7" monitor to a touchscreen.

Max, let us know how the testing goes!

-- Kevin

SFiorito · 12-02-2008, 07:29 PM

the review stated that full screen video playback was fine. don't forget, it's only 800x480. on the bright side, no more resolution problems huh? I'm considering getting the touchscreen version just as a secondary display for my desktop. would be useful to do UI testing for my front-end during development.

Gindu · 12-03-2008, 02:45 AM

yea video playback will be fine. Touch screen can be added, or they make a touchscreen model. Quality is higher then other touch screens on the market of this size.

There is no problem using at primary screen..

the bios thing would be a issue, but how often do i need to do that, if i need it ill grab one of my lcd's in my room and temp hook it up

mitch27 · 12-03-2008, 03:21 PM

Saw some pics of this little thing cloning the screen, (so it looked like the main screen) looked amazing. I just hope it can be used as a primary display so videos will play to it, instead of just on the normal monitor port. We won't really know until we see someone play a video on it. Gotta say though, this thing is definately the next thing I am buying if it can do video.

dunderchief · 12-05-2008, 06:44 PM

I've preordered two. One with touchscreen, and one without. I'll be sure to post reviews when I receive them (looks like somewhere towards the end of Dec.).

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