Nov 15, 2010 15:05 GMT  ·  By

Although we wouldn't go as far as saying that secondary, USB-powered monitors are mainstream products, it would seem that there's enough demand for such gadgets in order to convince MimoMonitors to develop and release new and improved devices of this type, such as the new iMo eye9 mini-monitor.

The iMo eye9 extends the viewing "real estate" of both PCs and Macs with touchscreen capability, offering an extra display to de-clutter the desktop and offload popular applications or open web browsers into a dedicated, always-visible window.

The device features a dual-hinged stand for landscape and portrait viewing, can be completely detached for tablet style usage and also includes a rotating 1.3 megapixel webcam, that can be very easily used with Skype, Google Chat, and more video communication applications, which have become so popular these days, simply because they enable users to see each other face to face, without spending some ridiculously high amount of money in order to do so.

At just 9" wide and 1.5 pounds, iMo eye9 is easy to connect to desktops, laptops, and netbooks, working seamlessly with any PC or Mac application, its sleek, glossy design looking very good on any desk or table, while the device is fully protected by a snap-on cover.

As with all Mimo monitors, it requires only the included USB connection for full power and functionality.

In addition to the dual-hinged stand, the iMo eye9 comes with a secondary easel stand that's perfect for displaying digital pictures.

Also available for the iMo eye9 is the new iMo Flex-Arm Mount, offering added flexibility to securely mount one's mini-monitor onto any horizontal or vertical surface, with the same convenient, dual-hinged design as the iMo eye9 stand.

The iMo eye9 is available now for $229.99, while the Single Flex Mounting Arm can be purchased for $39.99 when it becomes available on November 20th.