While the Splashtop app that comes pre-installed on the TF300 is pretty neat, it differs from Windows implementation of Remote Desktop in several ways. Most significantly to me is that the image that you see on the TF300's screen is a mirror of your PC's current desktop, including aspect ratio and screen resolution (scaled). In Microsoft's implementation of RDP, the remote machine is unavailable while an RDP session is in progress, which allows for the session to conform to the client machine's native screen resolution.
Is there an alternative to Splashtop that more closely resembles Microsoft's implementation of RDP?
I ask because my desktop PC sports two 1280 x 1024 resolution screens, and when I open a Splashtop session, not only do I see a single screen (scaled to squeeze a 1024 vertical resolution down to 800) but my second screen is completely invisible.
Look up teamviewer. I'm not sure how it compares but it's free so worth a shot. when I tried it, out had much more options than splashtop. My buddy who is a network admin recommended it to me.
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Look up teamviewer. I'm not sure how it compares but it's free so worth a shot. when I tried it, out had much more options than splashtop. My buddy who is a network admin recommended it to me.
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+1 TeamViewer
Another +1. Desktops/servers... Works great.
if you are looking for something that functions like the Remote Desktop app in Windows, the only one that I've found that does that is 2X Client RDP/Remote Desktop. You don't install anything on a host pc like most of these other apps require.
I can use 2X to log into my work's windows server, just like if I was Remote Desktop on a windows PC. Navigating can sometimes be a little tricky, but the app includes a built in mouse emulator that makes things easier.
You can edit the settings for a computer in the Splashtop app to fit the resolution of the tablet (I use "Best fit to this device"). You can also switch between monitors by tapping 3 fingers (which is pretty damn difficult to get it to register at times); I switch between my monitors all the time. Only thing with multiple monitors is that it only adjusts the resolution of the primary display on your computer and not the others.
Thanks for all the tips, guys.
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I use remote desktop mobile to connect to our server (server 2003) and find it very handy. However, some programs require at least 800x600 to be useful. Is it possible to load the session in a higher resolution than the phone supports, and then just scroll around the screen to see what you need? Thanks,
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I know in the desktop version you can pass a switch statement like this
/w:1920 /h:1080
and it will set the resolution to something other than your native screen resolution. but when I tried this with the Mobile version it didn't work.
Any thoughts on how to achieve this?
I downloaded pocketcloud (Free version) from the market few minutes back. It works fine, I could connect to my PC without any problems, I like the mouse implementation, and everything is good. Except the screen resolution. For some reason It only let me use 4:3 resolutions (1280x1024,1024x768,800x600 and 640x480). I looked everywhere in the settings of both Android and PC app, but there is no place to enable or set a wide screen resolution. When I use one of the above resolutions, PC screen shows up to the left and there is a huge black box on the right. I saw a couple of youtube videos where it runs full screen at wide screen aspect ratio. Why doesnt it work for me ? I would gladly buy the full version which is like $8, but only if it works in full screen mode.
Was not happy with resolution also with Wyse. Check out "2x" in market. This will go full tablet when opened, plus the free version supports multiple connection configuration unlike Wyse free.
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I downloaded pocketcloud (Free version) from the market few minutes back. It works fine, I could connect to my PC without any problems, I like the mouse implementation, and everything is good. Except the screen resolution. For some reason It only let me use 4:3 resolutions (1280x1024,1024x768,800x600 and 640x480). I looked everywhere in the settings of both Android and PC app, but there is no place to enable or set a wide screen resolution. When I use one of the above resolutions, PC screen shows up to the left and there is a huge black box on the right. I saw a couple of youtube videos where it runs full screen at wide screen aspect ratio. Why doesnt it work for me ? I would gladly buy the full version which is like $8, but only if it works in full screen mode.
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No such complaints with the full version. Full screen works perfectly with Automatic resolution.
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I would gladly buy the full version which is like $8, but only if it works in full screen mode.
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The paid version does support full screen resolution. Once I bought it, the PCs I connected to automatically went full screen, I didn't have to set the resolution. With the desktop client installed it is a super convenient RDP client. The only problem I have with it is that when using a USB mouse the right-click acts as a back button.
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If you can pony up $5, SplashTop blows both 2X and Wyse out of the water. You get uber smooth remote desktop... of the likes you've probably never seen before.
Be sure to get the HD version...
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If you can pony up $5, SplashTop blows both 2X and Wyse out of the water. You get uber smooth remote desktop... of the likes you've probably never seen before.
Be sure to get the HD version...
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But can it work behind a firewall (without port forwarding) ? I want something that can, haven't tested wyse completely but from the looks of it,seemed like it can.
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But can it work behind a firewall (without port forwarding) ? I want something that can, haven't tested wyse completely but from the looks of it,seemed like it can.
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As long as you install the desktop companion, Wyse will work behind a firewall. I saw in the comments of splashtop that it wasnt working behind a firewall but that "they are working on it." I also really like the way Wyse makes everything accessible from the on-screen cursor. Not sure how Splashtop takes care of things like right-click and drag n drop, but I like how Wyse does it. I also like that Wyse supports VNC for my Linux box.
I wish splashtop had a free light version so I could compare it without buying another RDP app. Although I see splashtop just lowered the price again, so I may have to give it a shot while it's on sale.
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Pardon me if I'm wrong but isn't splashtop included by default on the Transformer? It's part of the MyCloud app.
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Pardon me if I'm wrong but isn't splashtop included by default on the Transformer? It's part of the MyCloud app.
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Yes it is! Very little point in paying for something that Asus has given you for free.
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One of the reasons I'm interested in this tablet's 1080p screen is to use it for remote desktop purposes. I wish to control my Windows 7 machine from it.
As such I have two questions.
1) Which software do you recommend (both on Windows 7 and Android) to stream my Windows 7 machine to this tablet?
2) Can I take advantage of the 1080p resolution?
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One of the reasons I'm interested in this tablet's 1080p screen is to use it for remote desktop purposes. I wish to control my Windows 7 machine from it.
As such I have two questions.
1) Which software do you recommend (both on Windows 7 and Android) to stream my Windows 7 machine to this tablet?
2) Can I take advantage of the 1080p resolution?
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The only problem with 1080 on 1080 is the borders. You'll want your Windows box at a slightly lower res, or scale it slightly downward, or a border-less client (I'm not use they make one, as then it would be hard to get back to the "tablet" interface)
VNC server on the windows box, VNC client on the tablet. I do this all the time window to windows, and even have a VNC server on my phone, for when I'm in the basement! Tiny VNC on the PC, search the Play store for the tablet.
Also, a program like LogMeIn, but that cost $$.
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The only problem with 1080 on 1080 is the borders. You'll want your Windows box at a slightly lower res, or scale it slightly downward, or a border-less client (I'm not use they make one, as then it would be hard to get back to the "tablet" interface)
VNC server on the windows box, VNC client on the tablet. I do this all the time window to windows, and even have a VNC server on my phone, for when I'm in the basement! Tiny VNC on the PC, search the Play store for the tablet.
Also, a program like LogMeIn, but that cost $$.
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Considering you'd be remoting into a 1920x1080 computer on a 1920x1200 screen, I doubt the borders would be that big. Basically whatever isnt eaten up by the navbar, which would be an insignificant amount. Barely noticeable if at all.
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The only problem with 1080 on 1080 is the borders. You'll want your Windows box at a slightly lower res, or scale it slightly downward, or a border-less client (I'm not use they make one, as then it would be hard to get back to the "tablet" interface)
VNC server on the windows box, VNC client on the tablet. I do this all the time window to windows, and even have a VNC server on my phone, for when I'm in the basement! Tiny VNC on the PC, search the Play store for the tablet.
Also, a program like LogMeIn, but that cost $$.
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Thanks, but which Android app do you recommend for a tablet?
Splashtop HD is a really good program to do just this. It's also included in the transformer infinity already.
Did someone actually test this feature (remote desktop) with the Infinity, be it with Splashtop as it seems to be part of the bundle or any other piece of software ?
This is one of the main use cases I want to be able to do with the Infinity too.
Would the Windows UI elements look tiny on the Infinity due to the large resolution on the small 10" screen?
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Would the Windows UI elements look tiny on the Infinity due to the large resolution on the small 10" screen?
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And that's why you can zoom it just like any tablet/phone feature. I'm interested in the Gamepad version of Splashtop, as I already have the normal one and now I'm hearing it's bundled with that app as well. I'd love to play some Team Fortress 2 via my tablet while I'm away from my laptop (and would be incredibly useful if I decide to buy a powerful desktop in the future)
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And that's why you can zoom it just like any tablet/phone feature.
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So with the Infinity can I remote into a Windows machine with the Windows resolution of 1280x800 but displaying full screen on the 1920x1200 (same aspect ratio) Infinity display?
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So with the Infinity can I remote into a Windows machine with the Windows resolution of 1280x800 but displaying full screen on the 1920x1200 (same aspect ratio) Infinity display?
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It would display full screen on the Infinity I think, but the computer's screen resolution might be changed while connected. I know when I connect my phone, it changed the resolution to something a little bit smaller.
I didn't get Splashtop HD (or even regular version) pre-installed on my Infinity
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I didn't get Splashtop HD (or even regular version) pre-installed on my Infinity
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I know Amazon has had it as a free app of the day a few times...that's where I got it from.
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I know Amazon has had it as a free app of the day a few times...that's where I got it from.
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Mine was pre-installed, as well as some other ASUS and Google apps.
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Mine was pre-installed, as well as some other ASUS and Google apps.
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Nice. Which version is it exactly?
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Nice. Which version is it exactly?
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1.1.0.10c (bundled with MyDesktop and described as "Splashtop Remote" in Settings/Apps, but with an "HD" icon attached)
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1.1.0.10c (bundled with MyDesktop and described as "Splashtop Remote" in Settings/Apps, but with an "HD" icon attached)
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So Splashtop HD....good.
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Would the Windows UI elements look tiny on the Infinity due to the large resolution on the small 10" screen?
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That would depend entirely on what DPI you have your desktop set to. Windows goes by percentages so, 100% would be tiny, 125% would probably be normal or a little on the small side, and 150% would probably be too big or slightly above normal.
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1.1.0.10c (bundled with MyDesktop and described as "Splashtop Remote" in Settings/Apps, but with an "HD" icon attached)
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I can find Splashtop Remote HD in Settings/Apps but I can't find MyDesktop or the Splashtop Remote icon for launching it? Do you or anybody else know where I can find the icon for launching te app?
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I can find Splashtop Remote HD in Settings/Apps but I can't find MyDesktop or the Splashtop Remote icon for launching it? Do you or anybody else know where I can find the icon for launching te app?
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Excuse me.... I found it..... It is in the MyCloud section and it works really great!!!
I've been playing around with splashtop - THD doesn't support 1080p as far as I can tell.
If you can setup port forwarding, and know your way around networking, I've been using the 2X RDP client: Market Link It lets me get full 1080.
Haven't given the built-in Splashtop HD a try yet.
Try android vnc viewer.
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I don't see many posts about remote desktop but I've found that using my Surface RT + remote desktop to connect to my Windows 8 Pro computer at home is an amazing way to work. The touchscreen even works to navigate the remote computer.
And, since the micro hdmi on the surface supports 1080p, I can connect to a full size screen.
Does this actually work fine then? It's what I plan on doing tbh, I have a media centre PC under my TV that I want to install Windows 8 Pro on and use Remote Desktop.
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Does this actually work fine then? It's what I plan on doing tbh, I have a media centre PC under my TV that I want to install Windows 8 Pro on and use Remote Desktop.
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it works very well. I do prefer the classic RDP client over the new RT one though because of easier touch gestures.
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Does this actually work fine then? It's what I plan on doing tbh, I have a media centre PC under my TV that I want to install Windows 8 Pro on and use Remote Desktop.
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The screen on the htpc will lock when you rdp in. If you want to see the screen on the tv and your surface you'll have to use remote assistance.
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The screen on the htpc will lock when you rdp in. If you want to see the screen on the tv and your surface you'll have to use remote assistance.
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Doesn't bother me too much... although it'd be good to have both, I just want tot have the option there to run Intel apps *if* I ever had the need.
It's actually awesome! I use Vuze a lot for movies and such. I have them saved on my computer, and use the network link to move them to my Surface. I was thinking I would need to do it thru the SD Card, but this is much easier
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Is it possible to use the older RDP client and enable monitor spanning to remote connect using the tablets screen as well as a 1080p monitor?
For the sake of argument, could you use the remote desktop to use image editing software such as Photoshop through the Surface? Obviously, the screen is probably way too small in terms of both physical size and resolution to really be of much use but for less complex editing it would be awesome...
Absolutely. Bear in mind that the Surface RT doesn't have a stylus digitizer, so you'd be stuck with capacitive touch or mouse+keyboard for input (although now that I think about it, you can probably use a Wacom USB tablet with the Surface's USB port...) but in general, yes you could do this. I already have Remote Desktop pinned to my Surface's taskbar (along with Powershell, which also allows a different kind of remote access).
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Absolutely. Bear in mind that the Surface RT doesn't have a stylus digitizer, so you'd be stuck with capacitive touch or mouse+keyboard for input (although now that I think about it, you can probably use a Wacom USB tablet with the Surface's USB port...) but in general, yes you could do this. I already have Remote Desktop pinned to my Surface's taskbar (along with Powershell, which also allows a different kind of remote access).
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That is good to hear! My dilemma has been that I want a portable device so that I'm not glued to my desk for the majority of the day but the major obstacle has been finding a tablet that can actually do what my computer does. Remote Desktop sounds like an answer.
What would the frame rate be stable enough to remote my computer and remote desktop from work with no lag?
For example, internet browsing on chrome or watching a youtube video through remote desktop.
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What would the frame rate be stable enough to remote my computer and remote desktop from work with no lag?
For example, internet browsing on chrome or watching a youtube video through remote desktop.
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Or you can download google chrome and the app for remote desktop for chrome....Works pretty good for me.....should work fine for surface....or RT...
You should search the forum - there is a thread on Remote Desktop, and it explains how to use Remote Apps, which imho, is the best way to utilize x86 apps on your surface RT...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1977545&highlight=remote+apps
I get little to no lag running Photoshop, AutoCAD, etc. For the few times that I actually need to run an x86, this is the way to go. Do not expect to stream movies, or music from your desktop - although, I guess it depends on your connection - I have my home laptop connected to Linksys G router (im sure if I upgraded to N, it might be faster).
I found an interesting company (Mikogo) who have launched a cloud based Windows 8 desktop (which is actually Windows Server 2012). This doesn't have a windows 8 app but runs through HTML. In theory this would be great as it says you can install your own apps so is less restrictive than Cloudon and Onlive Desktop if you've used those on other platforms.
I requested an account and could then access a desktop via HTML5 using IE on my Windows 8 PC. However it doesn't work on my Surface RT browser (Metro or desktop) as the mouse cursor is not captured for some reason (I've tried via the touchpad and a mouse via USB). Note that even on a PC the performance is slow, although this is a beta.
If anyone wants to try this out I'm curious why it doesn't work in the RT IE10 browser but it does on the desktop. I did feed this back to Mikogo but they don't have an RT device to use (they suggested I try another browser on RT )
VNC has already been ported. Does the job, can be controlled by either device PC or RT.
What is the best RDP client for my TF700?
One that i can stream video/audio to my TF700 from my computer without hickups.
I see that PocketCloud have one... that cost a bit of money if you want to use 1920x1080 resolution.
I dont mind paying if i know it works good.
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PocketCloud works very well.
Why not download the free version to see if you like the results? The only features the free version lacks is the ability to configure multiple servers, custom resolutions, and support for WYSE's encryption scheme.
Streaming full-motion video over RDP is going to be a tall order for any app because of the limitations of WiFi and the fact that RDP isn't optimized for that kind of full-frame rendering. Have you considered something like installing Remote Potato on the server side and using Remote Media Center on the tablet side to stream your content? There are of course other packages for streaming content such as Plex or PS3 Media Server if you prefer something not dependent on Microsoft's Media Center framework.
I'm also a fan of PocketCloud; I even bought the paid version. For video I've had a lot better luck with MediaHouse and a UPnP server on my desktop.
I have used them all and the best by far is xtralogic. It does everything using native rdp compression so it is fast, has support for remoteapp, and is as "real time" as you can get with a rdp session. I currently have several users that use their tf700 as a thin client for their primary desktop. It works very well and is highly customizable.
If you are not tech savvy, go with a different one though. It requires a real rdp connection- so it works with terminal services and gateways flawlessly. If you know how to connect to the computer that you want to through a regular windows rdp session-- this will work the exact same.
The best I have found for the video/audio streaming requirement is splashtop thd-- IF you have a recently made nvidia graphics card. Can't beat that combination.
Splashtop 2 works great.
I bought PocketCloud, works nice yes!
Google updated their Youtube application, so that works very well now too.
But i use RDP often to my servers, so i bought it anyway.
For video stored on my server i found a file browser application with a nice SMB addon/builtin. File mamanger HD (play store link)
I've tried root explorer, astro, and a bunch more, but i found this the best. Can save shortcuts to shared folders on my fileserver.
I also bouhgt MX player (pro?) and it plays almost everything!
It's soon becoming a laptop replacement.