Hoof,
I have been using a remote desktop connection (from my PC) to a server-based RDSS daily, and for years. I demoed this last year in Saratoga, and last month in Las Vegas. If your server (or other Windows computer to which you are connecting) is fast, and if your internet connection is average high-speed (e.g. HSPA in Toronto) I get a near desktop responsiveness and appearance.
I have used a TeamViewer.com connection app on an Android 5" phone to do the same, but the screen is too small to be really useful. But
TeamViewer is a great tool, and it's
free. It's what I use for remote trouble-shooting and tutorial sessions and will encourage folks to install if they wish to participate in upcoming online meetings and seminars.
I ordered my
New iPad last week and should have it early April. Aside from GarageBand and all the other neat toys, my main aim is to connect to my remote cloud server running RDSS2, via TeamViewer. I will also connect to any other Desktop running Windows and RDSS via my iPad (e.g. yours
).
Several folks have been experimenting with connecting their iPads (and Android tablets) to RDSS on various of their PC or Mac (running Windows) computers. I expect them to come out of the closet any day now
When I get my new toy, I'll post some photos. But anyone with an iPad (or Android tablet) can do it now, using TeamViewer or a host of other remote connection apps.
And there are some Win7-based tablets (e.g. Acer Iconia) which will run RDSS or anything else that have an interesting form factor. My limited testing of the touch-interface of such Win tablets is underwhelming.
Windows 8 (this autumn) will be the launching point for true Windows-based tablets and thus running RDSS natively on a good mobile device.
Looking forward to my new iPad - and Woodbine opening day: they might arrive together (April 6).
Ted