Full Version: Dual monitors
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#1]
9 Apr 2007
To: ALL
This subject may have been mentioned before, but I didn't find it or remember it.
I just recently hooked up an additional monitor to the computer on my office desk. Now I have 2 monitors and I don't feel like a geek or have a pocket protector.
By adding an additional Video Card ($60 & up) and the 2nd monitor (already had), I have enhanced productivity by a great deal. Now, I can open up a window on one monitor and copy & paste to the program on the other monitor. No flipping back and forth from one program to another forgetting what you saw displayed there, as you can see both monitors side by side. It is great for looking at different web sites and comparing info. I also use it a lot in CorelDRAW projects.
Your one mouse cursor goes back and forth from monitor to monitor, it is so cool!
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From: Jim (RETAIL74) [#2]
9 Apr 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#1] 9 Apr 2007
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#3]
9 Apr 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#1] 9 Apr 2007
I finally broke down (after daddy's repeated "gentle suggestions") and added a 2nd monitor several months ago. I kept thinking I couldn't give up the "desk space" for another monitor but, as always, daddy was right. I LOVE my 2nd monitor!
I'm thinking of adding a 3rd -- and I'm less of a geek than anyone on this forum! [See? I can't even get my signature to work right! I think that's why I removed my favorite tagline before!]
EDITED: 9 Apr 2007 by JEANETTEBREWER2
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From: John (ICTJOHN) [#5]
9 Apr 2007
To: Jim (RETAIL74) [#2] 9 Apr 2007
I don't see a reason you can't do it with your laptop, but yes, you do need a 2nd video card to drive that 2nd monitor.
Oh, sorry, No! you do not need any other software, just what comes with the card.
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EDITED: 9 Apr 2007 by ICTJOHN
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#6]
9 Apr 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#1] 9 Apr 2007
I have two dual monitor computers on my desk. Well, they don't all fit on my desk. They spill out onto the table next to my desk.
The newer computer has two 22" LCD screens and I use it for graphics, CAD, and video editing. The older computer has two 21" CRT monitors and I use it for email, web, accounting/order taking, and to run various older engineering programs.
OK, I am officially a geek.
The biggest problem is forgetting which keyboard to type in when I am on a forum or taking an order. :O
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#7]
9 Apr 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#3] 9 Apr 2007
If you get a 3rd monitor.................. You WILL get that "Pocket Protector!"
From: sunny (SUNSHINE5555) [#8]
9 Apr 2007
To: Jim (RETAIL74) [#2] 9 Apr 2007
From: logojohn [#9]
9 Apr 2007
To: ALL
I got hooked on it. But sometimes there is a conflict especially if the 2 video cards are the same brand even with XP.
I got one(2nd video card) and it wouldn't work in one computer but did on another. I got another brand and it worked in the first one to. I tried moving it to a new computer later since I wouldn't use the old one as much. It wouldn't work on the new one so I just moved it back and went without on the new one for now.
The best thing is to buy the computer with 2 cards or that capability built in to avoid any problems.
For my home computer I bought one that has a digital monitor connection and a regular monitor connection. I hooked up a 28" LCD TV ( much cheaper than a computer monitor) to the digital and my old 19" lcd to the other. It works as dual monitors with both connected. If you want you can split the screen and watch TV at the same time. Because of the aspect difference it displays only 22" diagonally so isn't too big like it would seem.
I paste text 90% of the time to XGW32 from customer files, scanned OCR text or dictation software.(I HATE typing) I have the text files on one screen and the XGW on the other for easy access.
When making logos I have coreldraw on one and the font thing on the other for matching fonts in logos.
From: logojohn [#10]
9 Apr 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#3] 9 Apr 2007
You must have the "Texas" disease too.
I actually tried it!! but I couldn't get it to work.
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#11]
9 Apr 2007
To: logojohn [#9] 9 Apr 2007
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#12]
9 Apr 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#3] 9 Apr 2007
EDITED: 9 Apr 2007 by DATAKES
From: logojohn [#13]
9 Apr 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#11] 10 Apr 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#14]
11 Apr 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#12] 12 Apr 2007
Jeanette,
Do you want me to smack him for you? ( insert laugh here)
From: Andrew [#15]
11 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Have been working with dual monitors for about a year now. Its one of those things I wouldn't do without now. Huge productivity benefits once I resited the hurge to use Alt+Tab to switch between screens!. I didn't even realise the graphics card in my PC had this capability until my wife wandered into my workshop one day and hooked it up.
Yes look like a geek, and a visiting engineer reckoned I was working in the star ship enterprise. Love It! =:)