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Better graphics and works when sidecar didn't support "older" Macbook pro
I was hoping sidecar would be amazing for the general use case of having a second display, but it turns out the initial press release so showing it would work with mid 2015 Macbook pro was wrong, so after updating Mac is to Catalina I had to update the duet app on the computer (which was already in existence this early, many tech companies don't immediately support newer operating systems) and I was pleasantly surprised to find the graphics were even better then before! Kudos to duet for keeping up and supporting older devices that Apple cant support for hardware reasons, Duet is still supporting with software and there aren't any delays or latency and the graphics are on point now (it was a little fuzzy when they were doing workarounds from previous Apple software updates).
The only thing is the updates on the computer side are not automatic and when you click on check for updates in the application, it shows up to date, but the website has an updated version.
Had a brief issue with the touch not working, and sent an email to Duet to try and resolve it and had a response which fixed the issue in less than five minutes. I challenge you to find anywhere with that kind of response timeShow lessMr.Monkey501
Great product, great support
I have had duet for a couple of years and have used it extensively. First off, it just works and it is very intuitive. I first used it with my windows PC and later when I bought my MacBook Pro. It is fast, with a great response time, as though you’re using a second monitor. I have an ipad air 2, so duet does the trick where Sidecar doesn’t. When I upgraded to Catalina version, duet didn’t work, so I sent a support request and in less than 5 minutes, i received the instructions on how to fix the issue. As expected, the instructions were very simple to follow and the problem was resolved. In my work, I deal a lot with support organizations, and I rarely see personal email with an actual named person from support, so it was a refreshing experience to see an old fashion support person that actually knows how to help you most effectively.Show lessZareview
Just Fantastic
I travel often and always take my Windows laptop and iPad with me. I was looking at buying a portable monitor for my laptop when I came across this app. It really is just fantastic and for $10 (I got it on sale) you can’t go wrong. Setup is super easy and then it just works like any other monitor you would hook up.
If I had one complaint, it would be that moving the mouse around on the screen feels a little laggy, which may just be a limitation of the technology and has not really been too bothersome to me. Otherwise, everything else works great. I mostly use the second monitor for a web browser window or to watch Twitch or Netflix. I would definitely recommend this app if you’re looking to make your iPad even more useful especially while traveling.
For reference, I have an Alienware m15 laptop and an iPad Pro 10.5”.Show lessCakedonut
Works better than external mobile display
I purchased an Asus mobile monitor with USB c type as all I wanted was another monitor that I could use to compliment my Acer PC laptop. When I got the Asus, I also discovered Duet and was able to use my 12” iPad Pro. For a second, I thought to use the Asus and ipad as a 3 screen, but the two drivers were not working well with each other. I compared the two because it seemed only one of the two would work at the same time. In general, the ipad has a better resolution although it looks slightly grainier. The Asus had worse resolution than the iPad, however, which was extremely limiting with using the web browsers or file explorer.
Overall, the stability of Duet was better than the dedicated mobile monitor. Not only that, but I discovered that not only is your ipad a mobile monitor, but the monitor is also touch screen (even though my PC is not). This was really a cool bonus and a deal breaker on which one would stay or go.
IF you have an iPad, save the money on an external mobile display and go this route. Save your money for a mesh WiFi system... :-)Show lessBmuns81
Surprisingly Effective
After uninstalling and missing a few updates, I thought I might reconsider using the Duet Display Pro app to assist with a few current projects. Replacing my Wacom tablet was not a viable option for me due to budget constraints. I have to admit I was quite surprised to see how much the Duet Display Pro app had improved as far as functionality. Previously the pressure sensitivity was not stable enough for my needs and it felt clunky, very slow and cumbersome. Now it is as smooth as silk. The pressure sensitivity is very on point as well. Since I am using the pro version, it also allows me to connect to the desktop wirelessly. So now when I need to work with certain animation and drawing applications, I don’t need to be chained to my desktop computer. Although it is still not as responsive as I would like regarding speed, considering that I can work in a mobile capacity, have accurate pressure response and I don’t have to fork out 2k+ for another Wacom, this suits me just fine.
Looking forward to what future updates will bring to the table.
I high recommend purchasing the Duet Display Pro app.Show lessFerebeechan
Too expensive for what it is
This is a pretty useful app all things considered, being able to add on another monitor at a moments notice is pretty nice and it works great for programming. There’s minor bugs with scaling in windows but that’s more to do with windows than this app. The real issues are the subscriptions and performance. The subscription cost is not at all justified given the upfront price of the app. I made the mistake of assuming that a 15 dollar app would be good to go out of the box, but oh boy was I wrong. 15 dollars is already pretty steep but asking for 20 to 30 dollars on top of that just to fix latency with the pencil is exorbitant. The other problem is that performance is just bad. Forget running the iPad Pro at it’s native resolution and don’t even think about 120FPS. With pretty good hardware (i7 and a GTX 1050ti) there was significant lag just moving windows around the display. I’m well aware that a 1050ti is not the cream of the crop when it comes to GPUs, but it can easily push 4K in non GPU intensive workloads and should have no problem with the 11 inch pro display. These performance sacrifices would be fine if this was a 5 dollar app, but for what they’re asking I’m no longer will to settle and make sacrifices, if you’re going to charge for a premium service than I expect to receive a premium service.Show lessAnon565ut
Developer Response
In fact, the payment for the subscription is due to the wide range of opportunities that Duet Pro can give, it is not meant for everyone as it was designed for exclusive use. It actually offers pretty good performance, according to our broad community of Pro designers, who essentially needed an alternative for an expensive graphics tablet. There are many factors involved when running an iPad as a graphics tablet, especially if we consider that all this is done digitally with software. Our support team can address this issue thoroughly, to determine what could be damaging the sensitivity and frame rate response. Contact us at team@duetdisplay.com and check this review, we will provide you with adequate and fast assistance!It works! (Windows 10)
So I bought this program a few years back for photoshop/ after effects purposes and it worked but I wasn’t able to play any of my video games. So I would uninstall duet whenever I would play. That got tedious so I kept it uninstalled fully. Sometime later I tried it again and it got worse, photoshop wouldn’t work and my games. After I believe a year and a half of not using it, I had hopes and googled about everyone’s experience about using duet. I found a 2 month old reddit thread which was stating to not use it since it messes with the gpu, but saw a guy recently commented that he uses it and it works now, followed with another user in doubt saying “really?” followed by the same user saying “holy crap it does works!”
End result I redownloaded it and whatever the guys at duet is doing hats off to you my photoshop works and gaming works, haven’t experienced any bsod or the like. Thanks!Show lessMark982023
Disappointing
I was excited for this app at first because it allowed me to work on adobe cc products right on to my iPad Pro 2018. I upgraded to pro and hoped for the best. It works... as in yes it will let me use this as another monitor on my windows pc but the crashing is unbearable. The duet app doesn’t launch on my pc so i have no control over minor settings. The worst part about it all is how it will crash over and over breaking my workflow. It crashed 4 times in 3 minutes once and that was the breaking point for me. I decided to use it as a separate display on my MacBook Pro and it was far too laggy even with adjusted settings. The good thing that this app is good for is mirroring the display and allowing me to work like that. It also incorporates the Apple Pencil very well. While my MacBook is only two years only and should be able to run a second monitor fine, the rating comes from the nearly unusable experience on windows. It’s a shame for this to have so much potential and fall short. Hopefully it will get fixed and i can update my rating.Show lessDHLrules
A complete game changer for the iPad.
This app has changed how I use my ipad. I used to only expect to use it for reading music and watching movies and games, but with this app, suddenly I have a second portable moniter to take anywhere I want. I have the larger ipad pro which means that the screen is actually bigger than my laptop screen. I use it every simgle time I use my laptop, which means I now use my ipad multiple times a day. I do web development so having a second moniter (even at Starbucks!) means I can actually do my work effectively.
Now, I gave 4 stars out of 5 because this app does have some problems connecting - I often get the error on Windows that "the last device connected has malfunctioned." It used to mean a lot of hassle, but with the latest patch it's not so bad. It just means I have to stop the app, reconnect the ipad, and it usually works on the second time. I figure these issues will work out over time and I will certainly notice them because I use the app so much.
Thank you for adding this amazing functionality to the ipad! Like I said, it's a total game changer.
... about a month later, I'm still having issues with connecting. It works about 50% of the time. I often have to try multiple times or restart my ipad. Unfortunately I've had to move my rating down to 3 start, hopefully they will fix these issues and then I will be back to a 5 star rating!Show lessclaustraphobix
BEST APP
This is legit the best app. As an artist I was trying to figure out which drawing tablet I wanted to invest in. Upon hours and hours of research I couldn’t find one in my price range that has a screen, could be portable and also works with my PC. I ended up purchasing a new 2018 IPad Pro and a second generation Apple Pencil. Upon my purchase I installed this app immediately. With the pro version of this app plus a USB cord I was able to connect my PC (not Mac) to my iPad. While displaying my PC screen to my IPad I’m able to use everyday programs like photoshop and illustrator with absolutely no lag. I can sketch, edit, vector and touch up my work with ease and no gloves are needed like a lot of other drawing tablets. This app also has a remote wireless feature that does have a little bit of lag but allows me to work around my house if I need. I rarely ever write reviews but this app has helped me out so much I wanted to leave my two cents hoping to help out other artist who are in a similar situation. Duet Display deserves 5 stars hands down and has been nothing but an enjoyable experience!!!Show lessWizard Cleave
