Dock for Video, Keyboard, and Mouse

[Smartphone]

My boys (ages 7 & 9) PC computers are old and dying fast. I have considered getting them laptops but we travel often. I got to thinking that they really do not really need a PC. My thought is to buy them both a monitor, keyboard, and mouse that hook to a dock to hook up to a Nexus 7. Does anyone know of such a dock or setup or way to hook this type of system up?

Thanks.

 

[jhsrennie]

I don't think there is any way to connect an external monitor to the N7.

 

[CrackBaby]

I don't mean to change your topic completely but you might be interested in the All winner A10, beaglebone, or raspberry pi, all of which can hook up to a monitor and will cost less than $100.

Now, bringing this back to topic, there are rumors that Google will announce the dock next Thursday. I can't wait!!!

 

[GalaxyNexus]

As of right now I don't think there is a tablet computer replacement on the market, even for kids. Maybe when the Surface Pro comes out it could be a real computer replacement.

If I were you I'd be one of these:

Amazon.com: New, HP, $0-$300, mini netbook Computers & Computer Accessories

 

[Smartphone]

Thank you for the information. I will keep my fingers crossed for the Nexus 7 doc on Thursday. Otherwise, I believe that I can have a solution in September with the Acer Iconia Tab A110. If my information is correct the HDMI and the ability to add a memory card is an advantage over the Nexus 7. I think that I would still prefer the 16 GB Nexus 7 though if they do indeed come out with the doc (jellybean and faster updates).

 

[CrackBaby]

Maybe a Nexus 7 is all they really need for now. Maybe the time for monitors, keyboards, and mouse has gone and had its heyday. I know what you mean about preferring the Google support and instant upgrades of the Nexus 7 over the Acer 110. Same here.

Take a look at this video of someone connecting a raspberry pi to a TV and then mirroring an android phone to the TV without using any HDMI. Perhaps that could work for connecting a monitor or TV to the Nexus 7??? http://liliputing.com/2012/07/andro...re-raspberry-pi-turns-tv-android-display.html

 

[CrackBaby]

When is the dock coming out?
WHEN WHEN WHEN

 

[rootbrain]

Get off the crack, Baby!

Sorry couldn't resist

But really, have patience, gonna give itself a stroke.

Rootbrain

 

[CrackBaby]

Get off the crack, Baby!

Sorry couldn't resist

But really, have patience, gonna give itself a stroke.

Rootbrain

HaHA!! you got me!!