Dual monitors

Solberg · July 14th, 2008, 08:56 PM

I just got this 32 inch LCD

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/07/14/32lc2d.jpg

I'm now running dual monitors with this and my 22 inch Dell 2208WFP.

All I can say is dual monitors FTMFW!

I configured my Dell as the primary and the big LCD as the secondary.

I can watch top gear on one screen while I work on the other screen images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Just wondering is any other dual monitor users here can give me some useful tips.

Also, I would like some cool screen saver that goes from screen to screen. That would be really cool. Are there any out there? I tried the Matrix one but it only displayed on my 22 inch Dell.

Crazyjeeper · July 14th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at images/smilies/tongue.gif

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7938/dscf0103oz8.jpg

Solberg · July 14th, 2008, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the program link images/smilies/smile.gif

BTW LCD > CRT

jeffy777 · July 14th, 2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Yes, this is one of the best programs known to man. Simple, but a necessity nonetheless.

Best feature: gives you a separate taskbar for each monitor. Makes multi-tasking soooooo much better.

Lilleput · July 14th, 2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at images/smilies/tongue.gif

+ a table that predates the English language..

Speedtouch · July 14th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Ultramon FTMFULTIMATEW

CRT FTW! I'm still on a 19" CRT here! Along with a 32" HDTV. So Solberg, I know exactly how awesome it is to be able to watch TG on the TV and do other stuff on the main screen.

Also, Crazyjeeper, it seems to me as if you are cheating! I see 3 computers, with 3 screens, and 3 keyboards/mice... images/smilies/tongue.gif

Crazyjeeper · July 14th, 2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilleput

+ a table that predates the English language..

Though it may look old, that table is about a month old. I built it out of 4x4s and some 3/4" plywood.

Steve Levin · July 14th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Bah. Back in the day I had an Ultra 2 Enterprise workstation with 5 monitors attached.

</date myself>

Steve

Solberg · July 14th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Still looking for a good screen saver....

Shawn · July 14th, 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Solberg

Still looking for a good screen saver....

I doubt you'll find one.

I never use screen savers because I don't get the point. I just set it to go off at the time when the screensaver would usually come on. This way, I'm actually saving some power.

jeffy777 · July 15th, 2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

I never use screen savers because I don't get the point. I just set it to go off at the time when the screensaver would usually come on. This way, I'm actually saving some power.

Same here. Haven't used a screen saver for ages.

Viper007Bond · July 15th, 2008, 04:13 AM

I only use a screensaver as my main monitor doesn't support turning off on it's own as I connect to it via HDMI (i.e. it's like S-Video or component).

phuckingduck · July 15th, 2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at images/smilies/tongue.gif

Have you tried going with 4 monitor? You could just synergy over to the laptop. I used to rock tri monitor using my two crt's on my main computer + my laptop to one side.

Crazyjeeper · July 15th, 2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by phuckingduck

Have you tried going with 4 monitor? You could just synergy over to the laptop. I used to rock tri monitor using my two crt's on my main computer + my laptop to one side.

I'm planning on doing just that actually as soon as my high speed internet is installed in the next 2 weeks and I set up a subnet just for the machines in my room.

Cobol74 · July 15th, 2008, 07:01 AM

I feel a bit of a weed, only just gone double at work and I am still single at home. images/smilies/sad.gif

jeffy777 · July 15th, 2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtouch

Ultramon FTMFULTIMATEW
Also, Crazyjeeper, it seems to me as if you are cheating! I see 3 computers, with 3 screens, and 3 keyboards/mice... images/smilies/tongue.gif

Cheater detected!! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Just kidding. But seriously, it probably gets a bit warm in that room, huh?

Xeon SX · July 15th, 2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/

Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at images/smilies/tongue.gif

One 30" 2560x1600 monitor is way better than what you got

epp_b · July 15th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Dual monitors is fantastic. I have my 1680x1050 laptop and my 1280x1024 external monitor running as extended desktop. It's just so handy to have all the real estate.

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I only use a screensaver as my main monitor doesn't support turning off on it's own as I connect to it via HDMI (i.e. it's like S-Video or component).

Ha!

New and "improved" technology FTL images/smilies/tongue.gif

cameraman288 · July 15th, 2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at images/smilies/tongue.gif

did you dig up those crt's from the garage just to take that pic? images/smilies/lol.gif

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Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 05:47 AM Posts: 703 Rep Power: 11	Dual monitors I just got this 32 inch LCD I'm now running dual monitors with this and my 22 inch Dell 2208WFP. All I can say is dual monitors FTMFW! I configured my Dell as the primary and the big LCD as the secondary. I can watch top gear on one screen while I work on the other screen Just wondering is any other dual monitor users here can give me some useful tips. Also, I would like some cool screen saver that goes from screen to screen. That would be really cool. Are there any out there? I tried the Matrix one but it only displayed on my 22 inch Dell. __________________

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Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 11:36 PM Location: Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,868 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 34	Download UltraMon. http://realtimesoft.com/ultramon/ Oh, and Dual monitors is for n00bs, triple is where its at __________________ Toy: 1985 Jeep CJ7 Lifted and Locked Daily Driver: 1997 Ford F150 4.6L with a massive 220hp MSI P6N Diamond 680i, E8400 @ 3.0ghz, CM Hyper 212 Cooler, XFX 8800GT 512mb Extreme, MSI 8400GS, Creative X-FI, 2x1gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling 610w EPS12v, 1.6tb of HDD, CM Centurion 690.

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Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 05:47 AM Posts: 703 Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the program link BTW LCD > CRT __________________

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Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 10:11 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,544 Rep Power: 28	Ultramon FTMFULTIMATEW CRT FTW! I'm still on a 19" CRT here! Along with a 32" HDTV. So Solberg, I know exactly how awesome it is to be able to watch TG on the TV and do other stuff on the main screen. Also, Crazyjeeper, it seems to me as if you are cheating! I see 3 computers, with 3 screens, and 3 keyboards/mice... __________________ I Don't Know Where I'd Be Without This Forum. Thanks So Much

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Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: 05:47 AM Posts: 703 Rep Power: 11	Still looking for a good screen saver.... __________________

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Steve Levin VIP Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 07:21 PM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 695 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 20	Bah. Back in the day I had an Ultra 2 Enterprise workstation with 5 monitors attached. </date myself> Steve

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