Comments on: Air Display Turns iPad Into a HIDPI Retina Display for Mac http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/ News, tips, software, reviews, and more for Mac OS X, iPhone, iPad Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Use iPad as an External Monitor with Air Display Free http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-457998 Use iPad as an External Monitor with Air Display Free Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:43:28 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-457998 [...] on the computer in use and the iPad model. Retina iPads have the benefit of being able to function as an external HiDPI display for the Mac, but some older Mac models may struggle with HIDPI video output leading to CPU spikes [...] [...] on the computer in use and the iPad model. Retina iPads have the benefit of being able to function as an external HiDPI display for the Mac, but some older Mac models may struggle with HIDPI video output leading to CPU spikes [...]

]]> By: Mac Setups: The Art Directors Desk http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-411042 Mac Setups: The Art Directors Desk Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:04:36 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-411042 [...] It’s good to see some of the original Intel MacBook Pro hardware still around and kicking despite not supporting the latest two OS X releases, it’s really a testament to the build quality of Apple hardware. The iPad stand looks like a miniature easel, I haven’t seen one of those before but it looks quite nice and raises the iPad to a perfect level for something like AirDisplay. [...] [...] It’s good to see some of the original Intel MacBook Pro hardware still around and kicking despite not supporting the latest two OS X releases, it’s really a testament to the build quality of Apple hardware. The iPad stand looks like a miniature easel, I haven’t seen one of those before but it looks quite nice and raises the iPad to a perfect level for something like AirDisplay. [...]

]]> By: Lone Retina-ready Mac app appears — but don’t get your hopes up for Retina MacBooks yet | VentureBeat http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-396281 Lone Retina-ready Mac app appears — but don’t get your hopes up for Retina MacBooks yet | VentureBeat Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:38:36 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-396281 [...] display mode for some time now in Mac OSX Lion and Mountain Lion. Apps like Air Display have already been updated to support HiDPI mode, which would technically make them “Retina Display ready” as [...] [...] display mode for some time now in Mac OSX Lion and Mountain Lion. Apps like Air Display have already been updated to support HiDPI mode, which would technically make them “Retina Display ready” as [...]

]]> By: Mac Setup: MacBook Air 11″ & iPad 2 with AirDisplay http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-391641 Mac Setup: MacBook Air 11″ & iPad 2 with AirDisplay Sat, 26 May 2012 20:40:01 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-391641 [...] iPad is running Air Display to function as an auxiliary screen to the MacBook Air, in this case for managing Aperture [...] [...] iPad is running Air Display to function as an auxiliary screen to the MacBook Air, in this case for managing Aperture [...]

]]> By: How to Share a Single Keyboard & Mouse Between Multiple Macs & Computers http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-377429 How to Share a Single Keyboard & Mouse Between Multiple Macs & Computers Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:58:32 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-377429 [...] you have an iPad but no extra Mac or PC laying around, you can use the third party app Air Display in a similar manner, though it basically just extends the [...] [...] you have an iPad but no extra Mac or PC laying around, you can use the third party app Air Display in a similar manner, though it basically just extends the [...]

]]> By: 8 Great Ways to Use Air Display & iPad http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-375532 8 Great Ways to Use Air Display & iPad Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:36:27 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-375532 [...] you saw our Air Display review you’ll know it’s a pretty awesome app that lets you turn an iPad into an external [...] [...] you saw our Air Display review you’ll know it’s a pretty awesome app that lets you turn an iPad into an external [...]

]]> By: Wes http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-374173 Wes Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:32:56 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-374173 I really couldn't find a use for this, as my MacBook is attached to a second monitor (usually), but it's super nice for when your not at your desk but need a lil' bit of extra screen real-estate. Works perfectly on my iPad 2 and doesn't seem to cause a lot of CPU usage. $10 for an occasional use utility app is a bit steep though. I really couldn’t find a use for this, as my MacBook is attached to a second monitor (usually), but it’s super nice for when your not at your desk but need a lil’ bit of extra screen real-estate. Works perfectly on my iPad 2 and doesn’t seem to cause a lot of CPU usage. $10 for an occasional use utility app is a bit steep though.

]]> By: Emre Özdemir http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-373601 Emre Özdemir Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:23:57 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-373601 I'm using it for two weeks, hidpi support makes it excellent :D I’m using it for two weeks, hidpi support makes it excellent :D

]]> By: David http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-370926 David Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:31:48 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-370926 Works for iPhone too. Agree with the complaints about CPU use though, there has to be a better solution. Works for iPhone too. Agree with the complaints about CPU use though, there has to be a better solution.

]]> By: Nick http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-370913 Nick Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:00:43 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-370913 Cool app but it is a huge CPU hog, 25%-30% on a quad 2GHz MBP Cool app but it is a huge CPU hog, 25%-30% on a quad 2GHz MBP

]]> By: abacus rosse http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-370800 abacus rosse Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:56:17 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-370800 Display Pad doesnt support retina so it runs reduced at 1024x768. Air Display is nice but the performance isn't what I was expecting, could be useful to hold iTunes windows or instant messages I guess. Display Pad doesnt support retina so it runs reduced at 1024×768.

Air Display is nice but the performance isn’t what I was expecting, could be useful to hold iTunes windows or instant messages I guess.

]]> By: John http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/02/ipad-hidpi-retina-mac-air-display/#comment-370778 John Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:21:27 +0000 http://osxdaily.com/?p=29055#comment-370778 Display Pad is $2.99 and offers similar abilities Display Pad is $2.99 and offers similar abilities

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