A new Kickstarter project called Sliden'Joy wants your backing so that it can manufacture and market its laptop multi-monitor accessory products. Sliden'Joy allows laptop users to extend their view using one or two extra screens in a variety of sizes to match their existing screens. It can extend either/both sides of your laptop display to broaden your view and also rotate via hinges to share a mirrored screen image of what you are watching or doing.
It is claimed that Sliden'Joy is thin and light and easy to use. It utilises USB to connect and power the additional display(s). It is magnetically connected to the back of your laptop and the extra display panels are contained within to slide out as and when required. The product is compatible with both PC and Mac.
Sliden'Joy is expected to be attractive to developers, photographers and designers who need screen real estate combined with portability. The designers have though through a multitude of applications where the Sliden'Joy can be made use of by a single user or in groups and meetings. Its detachability makes it even more flexible.
The three sizes being made available are 13, 15 and 17-inch. Sliden'Joy are making the product in a multitude of colours and finishes so one should match or compliment your laptop. The cheapest system available via Kickstarter is €199 for a single screen Sliden'Joy with dual-screen options starting at €299.
Beyond the scope of the current project there are a number of extra features being designed to expand the possibilities offered by Sliden'Joy. The developers say they are seeking to implement; triple extension screens, Sliden'Joy for desktops, touchscreens, integrated batteries, Linux support and support for gamers.
The Kickstarter campaign has been live since Monday but has already achieved over €60,000 in funding with a goal of €300,000 needing to be reached over the next 32 days for campaign success.
