Thing of the day: a device that turns the iPad into a second screen for Mac

Last year, developers Luna Display conducted a successful campaign on Kickstarter, to raise funds for the serial production of his instrument. Now he officially went on sale.

Luna Display combines hardware and application. There are two versions of the adapter - for USB-C and Mini DisplayPort. USB flash drive must be inserted into the appropriate port, connect a Mac and iPad to a Wi-Fi-point and run Luna app on your tablet and computer.

As a result, you will get not just a secondary display, and Mac with a touch screen, which enables you to control desktop applications with the help of hand and stylus.

Luna Display creators promise a high speed and clarity of the broadcast images without distortion or interruptions.

The device and the app is compatible with iOS 9.1 and later versions. For additional screen fit for iPad 2, iPad mini, iPad Pro and newer models. It is desirable that Mac was made after 2012. And it must be installed at least macOS 10.11 El Capitan.

If you suddenly do not have access to a wireless connection, you can connect your tablet to your computer using Lightning-cable.

For designers, developers and artists offer their program AstropadThat will turn iPad into a full-fledged graphics tablet for the Mac.

Order Luna Display possible on official website producer for $ 80. But direct shipment to Russia is not yet available.