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    Dual Monitor Setup

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by libertyboy03, Sep 1, 2006.

  1. libertyboy03

    libertyboy03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    libertyboy03, Sep 1, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Do you really need dual monitors? Would you be ok with just a single monitor and your laptop screen? If so, you don't need extra, expensive hardware.
    But no, I don't have any experience with it.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 1, 2006
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    bijanv Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have any particular experience with that model.. but my brother used to work for them before and they were a very solid company.. they don't really target the average user but rather more specialized users so it shouldnt be a problem
     
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Im wondering why you need 3 screens on a laptop also.
     
    lixuelai, Sep 1, 2006
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    libertyboy03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone...I have a desktop for my wife (interent, word processing, playing mp3's) and plan to use my notebook for work - which includes desiging courseware and web development, using Studio 8 and Photoshop CS. The notebook will be a lot more powerful than my current desktop and I don't want to upgrade the desktop at this time. I need something portable when I need to take it to work or to the bookstore, and I need it to support external monitors...

    Given my needs, the Matrox DualHead2Go seems like a perfect choice.

    Would others (who are familiar with Matrox) be willing to comment?

    Thanks!
     
    libertyboy03, Sep 5, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Your laptop WILL support external monitors, even alongside the native display. I'm just wondering why you'd essentially need 3 displays. I currently use my older IBM T43 with one external monitor (a 17") in conjunction with the LCD on the laptop, so I have two screens. This doesn't require the Matrox hardware, just the monitor output port on the computer. If you really need 3 monitors, or just don't want to use the laptop's display and use two full desktop monitors, then go with the DualHead2Go (It's really the only hardware that does that, and Matrox is a solid brand). I just work as a programmer, and use a lot of desktop space, and still find that 2 displays (laptop + one external) is more than adequate for what I do, and it saves me some money.
     
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    I use windows builtin utilities to config my dual monitor setup. Free and super easy to use.
     
    Thaenatos, Sep 5, 2006
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