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freelancr · 15-02-2008, 14:21

You are probably going to laugh at me for this, but I'll post it anyway.

I run CentOS Linux on the laptop on the left "monitor", and Windows XP64 on the right monitor. I use a KVM switch to switch control of just the keyboard and mouse to either computer. Ideally I'd like to be able to hide the laptop somewhere in my desk and hook it up to a monitor, then put both monitors side by side.

I need to be able to see both screens at the same time, so can't just use the KVM as it was designed. So I need to get 2 monitors which are the same and have thin edges so I can fit them. Thinking about getting 20-22 inch ones if I can fit them on my corner desk (another problem).

My current 19" monitor has a glass screen which is annoyingly reflective, though remarkably easy to clean - but I wont be buying another! I'm not a fan of glossy/shiny screens either.

What monitor(s) do you have, would you recommend it?

Paul · 15-02-2008, 14:58

i used to use 2 of those xerox. liked them but the glare can't be a cunt.

got a 19" dell and a 21" wide fujitsu in the work, but here is my home setup. laptop has ubuntu and desktop has xp lite

i would recommend the fujitsu 19" which i have at home. decent and good for the price i paid. obviously you can get better.

I like the setup in the work i have, dell which is good for testing what 'most' people will see and widescreen for check different res.

thinking about getting dual boot on the desktop and scrapping the laptop.

JesuSlaveX · 24-02-2008, 22:17

Using dual 19" Acer AL1916W displays. I run 2880X900 Res on 2 cards. GeForce FX 5200 PCI and another AGP (same model). Anal Retentive? Oh ya, but its soooooo pretty.

I wanted to hook up a third (the PCI is a dual head) but the wife said it was "excessive". I mean come on, its not that bad.....right?

roto · 25-02-2008, 10:14

I have a triple monitor setup with 2 wide-screens (Viewsonic) on the outside and a standard size (KDS) in the middle. It works, but I wish there was a way to output my laptop's video to all 3. I've looked constantly and have found nothing. Feel free to suggest something...

Samsung also came out with these, and I really like their products -- especially monitors/TVs:

SAMSUNG's Digital World - Solution Series | 940UX

I'd much rather daisy chain 3 like this instead of having to worry about a graphics card to handle the trip setup. That said, I wonder if the response time is really what they say it is when 3 are set up together. I mean, can USB really handle all of that?

Mik · 25-02-2008, 10:21

2 x 22" Dells.

does the trick.

JesuSlaveX · 25-02-2008, 14:35

Matrox TripleHead2Go will allow a single video source to be split to 3 monitors

roto · 25-02-2008, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesuSlaveX

Matrox TripleHead2Go will allow a single video source to be split to 3 monitors

Tried it & returned it. The max resolution(s) supported are shyte for widescreens. Any others like it?

Jayx · 12-03-2008, 19:59

Using 2 x 19" LG Flatron powered by NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTP - love it (although I might have opted for a step or two up on the card itself rather).

@roto ... like that Samsung setup though.

Limbo · 12-03-2008, 20:14

Just get a decent widescreen.

roto · 12-03-2008, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayx

@roto ... like that Samsung setup though.

Yeah, but I've heard major cons about the setup as well -- the daisy chained monitors are RAM eaters (not to be confused with Hall & Oates).

illvibe · 12-03-2008, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limbo

Just get a decent widescreen.

Agreed. It's like opening the window and looking outside.

roto · 12-03-2008, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by illvibe

Agreed. It's like opening the window and looking outside.

I disagree...there's still more you can do with multiple monitors. As a windows user, I love never having to minimize/resize the programs I use most frequently.

illvibe · 12-03-2008, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by roto

I disagree...there's still more you can do with multiple monitors. As a windows user, I love never having to minimize/resize the programs I use most frequently.

Fair call. I've got to say, if you're using windows, it does make sense to be able to use up every bit of screen real estate with two screens. I've had both styles of setup, but for OSX, for me, a nice big 30" Cinema display is the way to go.

roto · 12-03-2008, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by illvibe

Fair call. I've got to say, if you're using windows, it does make sense to be able to use up every bit of screen real estate with two screens. I've had both styles of setup, but for OSX, for me, a nice big 30" Cinema display is the way to go.

Fair call as well, but that 30" display comes with a hefty price tag. I just wouldn't pay that much for a display.

Clever Mind · 03-04-2008, 22:32

2 - 22" Norcent is what I stare at. Screen is built by LG and Norcent just puts them in their case. Cant really complain not the best on the market by any means, bu it does its job.

roto · 11-04-2008, 23:56

Since this is still going on, I will paypal anyone a $20 tip if you can find a triple monitor video-output that will support 3 wide-screen monitors -- an external-type card solution would be the best since I want to output from my lappy.

Please don't suggest Matrox...I've tried that route.

Renderz · 12-04-2008, 04:09

30 inches all the way! I've got the Dell version for over a year and never looked back.

skunkbad · 30-05-2008, 01:29

This is my desk. Two 19 inch Princeton monitors:

Dusteh · 30-05-2008, 07:31

I'm just about to buy a second 20" dell widescreen. One just isn't enough.

Limbo · 30-05-2008, 07:34

1 x 28 inch Dell does me - might get another for web though - I've decided spaces is wank.

Go a similar sized jobbie at work - although the housing is bigger - it's like working in front of a telly.

15-02-2008, 14:21	#1 (permalink)
freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,298	Dual Monitor Setup - Recommend me yours! You are probably going to laugh at me for this, but I'll post it anyway. I run CentOS Linux on the laptop on the left "monitor", and Windows XP64 on the right monitor. I use a KVM switch to switch control of just the keyboard and mouse to either computer. Ideally I'd like to be able to hide the laptop somewhere in my desk and hook it up to a monitor, then put both monitors side by side. I need to be able to see both screens at the same time, so can't just use the KVM as it was designed. So I need to get 2 monitors which are the same and have thin edges so I can fit them. Thinking about getting 20-22 inch ones if I can fit them on my corner desk (another problem). My current 19" monitor has a glass screen which is annoyingly reflective, though remarkably easy to clean - but I wont be buying another! I'm not a fan of glossy/shiny screens either. What monitor(s) do you have, would you recommend it? Attached Thumbnails

15-02-2008, 14:58	#2 (permalink)
Paul Junkie[scum] Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,865	i used to use 2 of those xerox. liked them but the glare can't be a cunt. got a 19" dell and a 21" wide fujitsu in the work, but here is my home setup. laptop has ubuntu and desktop has xp lite i would recommend the fujitsu 19" which i have at home. decent and good for the price i paid. obviously you can get better. I like the setup in the work i have, dell which is good for testing what 'most' people will see and widescreen for check different res. thinking about getting dual boot on the desktop and scrapping the laptop. Attached Thumbnails

25-02-2008, 10:14	#4 (permalink)
roto Floating libation anyone? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: El Barco del Amor Posts: 4,650	I have a triple monitor setup with 2 wide-screens (Viewsonic) on the outside and a standard size (KDS) in the middle. It works, but I wish there was a way to output my laptop's video to all 3. I've looked constantly and have found nothing. Feel free to suggest something... Samsung also came out with these, and I really like their products -- especially monitors/TVs: SAMSUNG's Digital World - Solution Series \| 940UX I'd much rather daisy chain 3 like this instead of having to worry about a graphics card to handle the trip setup. That said, I wonder if the response time is really what they say it is when 3 are set up together. I mean, can USB really handle all of that? __________________ fun: HGC v.4 \| last.fm: DT \| me \| *oi! fck u roto: ...via meebo! New to interweb design?** Your friends at dt can help.

12-03-2008, 19:59	#8 (permalink)
Jayx Now with added sarcasm. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: George, South Africa Posts: 365	Using 2 x 19" LG Flatron powered by NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTP - love it (although I might have opted for a step or two up on the card itself rather). @roto ... like that Samsung setup though. __________________ I made 100 posts and all I got is this stupid signature.

12-03-2008, 20:14	#9 (permalink)
Limbo Another turn. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,927	Just get a decent widescreen. __________________ CSS Search Engine

24-02-2008, 22:17	#3 (permalink)
JesuSlaveX Waynesville Web Media Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waynesville NC Posts: 7	Using dual 19" Acer AL1916W displays. I run 2880X900 Res on 2 cards. GeForce FX 5200 PCI and another AGP (same model). Anal Retentive? Oh ya, but its soooooo pretty. I wanted to hook up a third (the PCI is a dual head) but the wife said it was "excessive". I mean come on, its not that bad.....right?

25-02-2008, 10:21	#5 (permalink)
Mik Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,758	2 x 22" Dells. does the trick.

25-02-2008, 14:35	#6 (permalink)
JesuSlaveX Waynesville Web Media Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waynesville NC Posts: 7	Matrox TripleHead2Go will allow a single video source to be split to 3 monitors

03-04-2008, 22:32	#15 (permalink)
Clever Mind design with a purpose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 37	2 - 22" Norcent is what I stare at. Screen is built by LG and Norcent just puts them in their case. Cant really complain not the best on the market by any means, bu it does its job.

11-04-2008, 23:56	#16 (permalink)
roto Floating libation anyone? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: El Barco del Amor Posts: 4,650	Since this is still going on, I will paypal anyone a $20 tip if you can find a triple monitor video-output that will support 3 wide-screen monitors -- an external-type card solution would be the best since I want to output from my lappy. Please don't suggest Matrox...I've tried that route. __________________ fun: HGC v.4 \| last.fm: DT \| me \| *oi! fck u roto: ...via meebo! New to interweb design?** Your friends at dt can help.

12-04-2008, 04:09	#17 (permalink)
Renderz Designer & Photographer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 20	30 inches all the way! I've got the Dell version for over a year and never looked back.

30-05-2008, 01:29	#18 (permalink)
skunkbad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 19	This is my desk. Two 19 inch Princeton monitors: Attached Thumbnails

30-05-2008, 07:31	#19 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,289	I'm just about to buy a second 20" dell widescreen. One just isn't enough. __________________ unconsolidated isoparms

30-05-2008, 07:34	#20 (permalink)
Limbo Another turn. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,927	1 x 28 inch Dell does me - might get another for web though - I've decided spaces is wank. Go a similar sized jobbie at work - although the housing is bigger - it's like working in front of a telly. __________________ CSS Search Engine

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