Is there a Windows application that does what the iPad app does?

[jv_patel]

Hi all

I don't use my desktop much, so can't really justify the cost of a 2nd monitor.
However a 2nd screen would be nice on those occasions, and I do have a laptop.

So my question is - is there a windows app that will do what the iPad app does?
ie, allow me to display on my laptop the desktop's 2nd (virtual) screen, with desktop & laptop either hooked up physically, or communicating over the network?

fyi, I'm aware there's MaxiVista (which costs), and there's also ZoneScreen (free, but Win 7 support is experimental)

Is there a DisplayLink solution?

Thanks in advance,
jay