But my computer table is only 85cm wide, and I already had two monitors side by side. Running dual-monitor configuration boosts my productivity. Especially for programming or designing work I can have the project window on the main monitor while leaving reference materials on the other, eliminating all the hassles of switching around windows. Now my secondary 15inch Eizo monitor has to be decommissioned to make room for the Rigol. After a while I start to miss the good old days …

I had been struggling with some multi-desktop software like ATI HydraVision and VirtuaWin until DisplayLink iPad Software comes to rescue. For quick information this free software turns iPad into a secondary monitor. The connection is via WiFi, not as smooth as cable but still pretty usable even for video playback.

I started to seek for an iPad stand that does not take table space. The ideal choice is Hoverbar by Twelve South. I signed up their news letter for the new iPad support update but only received with disappointment: the new clip does not support iPads with protection cover!  I finally ordered a clam clip from a Chinese website. The package comes today. As you can imagine I would rather skip the OOBE part, so here is the final setup after lots of bending …

And finally a full shot of my 1m² computer table cum electronics lab workbench:)

P.S. Not really satisfied with the build quality of the iPad clip. But for the time being I’ll settle with it.

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