HELP - Think client idea for screen sharing!!!

[geofftelforduk]

Guys/Gals

Here's is the scenario.

CURRENT SITUATION: I do all my picture editing in my office in the house on a Mac Pro. If I have clients coming to view pictures in my studio, I export the edited pictures as JPEGs and then import them in to my wifes MacBook so that I can connect the MacBook to my data projector in the studio.

WHAT I WOULD LIKE: I would like to have a thin client type setup whereby I could connect a mouse (USB), a keyboard (USB) and my projector (VGA) to a small box that would allow me to connect to my main Mac Pro in the house (e.g. VNC if the quality is good enough) over the network so that I could view on the projector what is on the Mac Pro. So basically the project is like adding a second monitor to the Mac Pro, but done so over the network.

I hope this makes sense!!

Any advice would be a appreciated!

Thanks
Geoff

 

[aligibbs]

Hi Geoff,

I would suggest something like this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167205

 

[geofftelforduk]

Hi Geoff,

I would suggest something like this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167205

Thanks!

Not sure how this would work based on what I had said! I have to have something that will connect/share over the LAN!

 

[aligibbs]

Ah right- sorry- you need what we have in the office- something like:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications...e-_-comm_displays-_-150410&CAWELAID=259823169

 

[geofftelforduk]

Ah right- sorry- you need what we have in the office- something like:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications...e-_-comm_displays-_-150410&CAWELAID=259823169

If I could add a mouse and keyboard to that to control the Mac Pro I would be landed!!

Getting closer...

 

[aligibbs]

I should really learn to read

 

[geofftelforduk]

I should really learn to read

 

[yoby]

Can't you just use the Screen Sharing (VNC) built into the MacBook to connect to the indoors MAC?

With the Macbook in the Studio, connected to the projector etc.......

From Finder, select cmd + K and add vnc://ipaddressofMac

 

[aligibbs]

Hold on- you already have a macbook, that normally you use to show the pictures? Why not connect that to the mac pro (using wireless/cable etc) and use realvnc or simular to connect directly to the mac pro?

 

[geofftelforduk]

Can't you just use the Screen Sharing (VNC) built into the MacBook to connect to the indoors MAC?

With the Macbook in the Studio, connected to the projector etc.......

From Finder, select cmd + K and add vnc://ipaddressofMac

Hold on- you already have a macbook, that normally you use to show the pictures? Why not connect that to the mac pro (using wireless/cable etc) and use realvnc or simular to connect directly to the mac pro?

Yeah, sorry I should have clarified this bit a bit better! I want to do away with the MacBook if possible as its my wifes! Not a good idea when you steal the wifes Mac Book!

 

[aligibbs]

Ah right- you could use something like: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153
(or this if you needed more power http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588) Probably the same cost as a thin client, yet has the power to run on its own if required

 

[geofftelforduk]

Ah right- you could use something like: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153
(or this if you needed more power http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588) Probably the same cost as a thin client, yet has the power to run on its own if required

Interesting!!!!

 

[PaulF]

Didn't the Gadget Show do something on these things last series.

Pop's of to check.............

 

[geofftelforduk]

Didn't the Gadget Show do something on these things last series.

Pop's of to check.............

Waiting with vast anticipation...

 

[PaulF]

Yep, they did.

Take a look at http://fwd.five.tv/gadgets/computing/desktops/acer-aspire-revo

It's from last year but should give a good idea of what they are capable of.

 

[aligibbs]

Yep, they did.

Take a look at http://fwd.five.tv/gadgets/computing/desktops/acer-aspire-revo

It's from last year but should give a good idea of what they are capable of.

Hold on a second- isn't that what I said?

 

[PaulF]

Yes, I was just elaborating a little on a mighty fine idea

 

[aligibbs]

I take a bow

 

[yoby]

Hold on a second- isn't that what I said?

Splutter, coffee, cloth......

since you posted this earlier, I've had one in my basket, out of my basket and then back in again...... Must resist the checkout button as I don't really need one !!!

 

[aligibbs]

Splutter, coffee, cloth......

since you posted this earlier, I've had one in my basket, out of my basket and then back in again...... Must resist the checkout button as I don't really need one !!!

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588 << This one is a total bargain, dual core, HDMI, eSATA....

 

[geofftelforduk]

All very interesting chaps!

Based on the review I'm not sure how it would handle a VNC connection to my Mac Pro!!!!

Oh decisions decisions!!!

 

[neil_g]

wireless VGA sender + wireless keyboard/mouse?

 

[Paulmack]

Would a cheap as chips Mac Mini not do the trick?
Get yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse and away you go.

Then using OS X you could connect to the Mac at home and share the screen.....I am right in thinking it could be as simple as that aren't I?

 

[geofftelforduk]

wireless VGA sender + wireless keyboard/mouse?

Any in particular in mind neil!?

Would a cheap as chips Mac Mini not do the trick?
Get yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse and away you go.

Then using OS X you could connect to the Mac at home and share the screen.....I am right in thinking it could be as simple as that aren't I?

Yeah you are right!! I am probably over complicating the whole thing really!

 

[neil_g]

i did but i cant find the bloomin thing on the maplin website..

as for kb/mouse something like this maybe? http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=24352&tid=frooct