Tablet with HDMI INPUT or HDMI to USB convertor?

makem

I have what maybe an unusual requirement:

1. A tablet, either a Windows based one on which I can install Xubuntu, or Linux with Windows on a VirtualBox
AND
2. It must have HDMI input in some manner.
3. It does not need to have a keyboard.
4. I don't need gaming speed.

Why?

1. I prefer Linux over Windows
2. I must have Internet Explorer for banking
3.I have a Samsung Galaxy s8 and a Samsung DEX able to output HDMI transforming the phone into a portable PC.
4. I have a Bluetooth keyboard.

So, effectively I need a tablet which can also be an HDMI input monitor for use when travelling where hotel TVs do not have HDMI input.

Is there such a thing? can I 'make' such a thing?

JayCee

No, there isn't such a thing and you won't be able to "make" one.

Fat_Tony

Why is that out of interest? It seems a very useful feature, im surprised someone hasn't done it just to be different to the rest

JayCee

It's mainly to do with copy protection.

makem

Like when I thought of having laptops with removable screens...............................................now we have them!

Phones are now capable mini computers and there WILL be a need for a combo tablet/monitor, you see!

makem

Copying what?

JayCee

HD material

makem

You are saying that manufacturers will never make such a thing because it could be used to copy the HDMI input?

But there are so many gadgets available today for that if one is so inclined. All I ask is an add on monitor to view my phone output :-(

It WILL come.

JayCee

So buy a small LCD monitor.

makem

Then I would need to carry an extra item and it's power supply which maybe not be needed in a lot of accommodation with HDMI TVs.