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Off Topic IT help needed (connecting laptop with remote screen via bluetooth)

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  1. Owld Feller

    Owld Feller Well-Known Member

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    I'm thinking about putting a screen in the kitchen to enable me to view recipes whilst cooking , instead of trying to use my phone.

    The screen would need to be thin (for wall hanging above the worktop) and about 30 x 20 cm - There is a socket very close to where it would be positioned.

    Obviously, prices and model numbers may vary, because of where I live and where someone recommending something does, BUT what I'm hoping for is some general recommendations and tips about things to do/avoid.

    Price isn't the most important factor BUT becomes relevant and a major consideration because I'm thinking of a convenience, NOT a necessity.

    Any thoughts/help will be much appreciated.
     
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  2. Nig

    Nig Well-Known Member

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    I've got a woman fer cooking.
    Does the washing anarl.
     
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  3. Draig

    Draig Well-Known Member

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    Look for a screen that's about 12 x 8 x 0.5 inches with bluetooth connectivity that you can afford.

    Alternatively print out your recipes and use a blob of blu tack.
     
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    old lads fan Well-Known Member

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    iPad
     
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  5. Expat-Cat

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    Not clear on exactly what you want to do. Will you connect the screen to another PC or maybe phone?


    Suggestion to use an iPad or other tablet is not a bad alternative. Plenty of Android tablets around as well, and will be cheaper. Also can get PC tablets at good second hand prices. e.g.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-PADGENE®-Android7-0-Phablet-Bluetooth/dp/B0788NWGNW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bluetooth screen&qid=1580981789&sr=8-5

    advantage is that you can control the device directly, not have to pick up your phone to scroll or find another recipe, or even walk over to a PC.

    Bluetooth is possible for displays, but generally aimed at phones projecting to screens. Which in your case may be what you want.

    If you want to connect to a PC, assuming you have a recent Windows 10 PC, look for Miracast compatible screens.
    Or get any Screen with an HDMI socket and try something like:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EJJB4PC/?tag=not606-21

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VFG8FFK/?tag=not606-21
     
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  6. Ozzymac

    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

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    Another option is a smart TV with a wifi connection. You can use the remote to search the web by just connecting it to your wifi modem.

    Smallest you'll find for a TV nowadays is 32 inch so an Ipad or tablet may well be your best option.
     
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  7. bronzebomber

    bronzebomber New Member

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    I got an echo show the other month and that's canny in the kitchen for recopies on it's screen and a bit of music whilst cooking
     
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