IPad as external monitor, direct connection

I frequently use my iPad as a second display for my MBP via AirDisplay.  Though AirDisplay works very well, even with a decent wifi connection I'll often experience lags in display updates.
Can anyone suggest alternative ways to hook up an iPad as a second display using either USB or lightening connector input to an iPad?
Denise

This might be interesting: http://avatron.com/apps/air-display
YouTube vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvtfv4gljDA

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