Dual monitors

[Xeon SX]

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Not to troll, but I disagree. I'd take dual 19" monitors over a single 30" any day of the week. Once you go dual, it's really hard to give it up.

The way I see it, you only use 2 screens when one isnt enough

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Xeon SX

The way I see it, you only use 2 screens when one isnt enough

Well, partially, but I think a big reason is how easy it makes it to multitask. With one screen, it's not that easy to work with two applications at once. You have to tile the windows or whatever and then you end up with weird dimensions. And then if you want to switch to a third application, you have to resize it too.

I however can be ingame (main monitor) while reading IRC on my other monitor (I have to alt+tab to reply though). Another example is my sister who works with Photoshop and her tablet on her main monitor while looking at reference images on her second monitor.

[Crazyjeeper]

Originally Posted by cameraman288

did you dig up those crt's from the garage just to take that pic?

Nope, I use them, they still work and I do have the space

Originally Posted by Xeon SX

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

I have to disagree. Also, how much does a single 30" run? I've only got 270 invested in all three of those displays.

Originally Posted by jeffy777

Cheater detected!!

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

Yeah, those CRTs throw off a ton of heat.

[Xeon SX]

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Well, partially, but I think a big reason is how easy it makes it to multitask. With one screen, it's not that easy to work with two applications at once. You have to tile the windows or whatever and then you end up with weird dimensions. And then if you want to switch to a third application, you have to resize it too.

I however can be ingame (main monitor) while reading IRC on my other monitor (I have to alt+tab to reply though). Another example is my sister who works with Photoshop and her tablet on her main monitor while looking at reference images on her second monitor.

2 19" monitors with resolution 1280 x 1024 will give you less space than 1 30" so even if you put 2 windows side by size, they will not be resized and you also end up with 400 pixels at the bottom.

Can't comment on gaming and reading, never done that but I've had 2 monitors and the problem I had is too much head movement.

Originally Posted by Crazyjeeper

I have to disagree. Also, how much does a single 30" run? I've only got 270 invested in all three of those displays.

If you look at it that way then you'll have more than just 3 monitors to play with for the same money but do you not see why it costs this much? How will your monitors cope with applications requiring high resolutions, say 3dsMAX or even Flash? also, should I explain the beauty of gaming at 2560x1600?

[NooDle]

my e-penis is insignificantly small when compared to the 3 screen madness I see here
I wept a little inside...

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Xeon SX

2 19" monitors with resolution 1280 x 1024 will give you less space than 1 30" so even if you put 2 windows side by size, they will not be resized and you also end up with 400 pixels at the bottom.

As I said before, it's not entirely about raw resolution, although I have nearly the same number of pixels as you do. Raw resolution is way, way, WAY down on my list of reasons why I run dual monitors.

Single monitors, no matter the size or resolution, just suck ass once you get used to using multiple monitors. It just makes multitasking so much easier. What good is all that space if it's a pain in the ass to work with two applications at once?

[Xeon SX]

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

As I said before, it's not entirely about raw resolution, although I have nearly the same number of pixels as you do. Raw resolution is way, way, WAY down on my list of reasons why I run dual monitors.

Single monitors, no matter the size or resolution, just suck ass once you get used to using multiple monitors. It just makes multitasking so much easier. What good is all that space if it's a pain in the ass to work with two applications at once?

It seems to come down to preference. If 2 monitors work for you - fair enough.

[EsPpY]

Solberg, what happens when you play a game ?

Lets say CS. Are you able to choose the screen that the game runs on ? Or does it stretch over to both.

Using Nvidia or ATi ? Or is both brands allowing dual monitor like that ?

[otispunkmeyer]

dual monitors here too.... well laptop + dell ultra sharp 20incher (the IPS panelled one!)

its a neccessity really, 15.4inch screens just arent big enough, but its the compromise u gotta make. 1920x1200 15.4 or 17inch displays i find are nice for video, but sometimes a bit straining on the eye for work. my apple is 1440x900....nice middle ground. but definately need that extra screen to help the work along.

thankfully, expose and spaces also help tremendously with multitasking..... i almost cant survive without those two things now, this is especially the case when im out n about and stuck with just the laptop screen which gets crowded awfully fast.

dual monitors + Mac OS X Leopard FTMFCSW!

also.... different res and different wallpapers for each screen FTW! i dont think windows can do that without some 3rd party tweaks.

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

As I said before, it's not entirely about raw resolution, although I have nearly the same number of pixels as you do. Raw resolution is way, way, WAY down on my list of reasons why I run dual monitors.

Single monitors, no matter the size or resolution, just suck ass once you get used to using multiple monitors. It just makes multitasking so much easier. What good is all that space if it's a pain in the ass to work with two applications at once?

completely agree.... id rather 2 smaller screens than one large one, even if the combined res is smaller. it just helps with spacing stuff out. you can then maximise a window on one screen without obscuring other windows you may need, which would happen on a big single monitor.

[Peter3hg]

I'm running a 19" (1440x900) and a 22" (1680x1050). I never really use them together though as the 22" is a few foot above my main monitor and it's basically my TV.

[jeffy777]

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

As I said before, it's not entirely about raw resolution, although I have nearly the same number of pixels as you do. Raw resolution is way, way, WAY down on my list of reasons why I run dual monitors.

Single monitors, no matter the size or resolution, just suck ass once you get used to using multiple monitors. It just makes multitasking so much easier. What good is all that space if it's a pain in the ass to work with two applications at once?

Completely agree. I've been using dual monitors for a few years now, and I'd never go back to a single monitor, even if it was larger than my two monitors combined. When working (writing code, building sites, etc.), it's so much nicer to have two monitors because I usually have a ton of different programs open, and it's much easier to keep everything organized when I have two separate taskbars, and being able to quickly maximize programs on each monitor is much more efficient than trying to tile programs on just one single monitor, no matter how big it is.

Plus, as you said earlier, being able to play a game and still see programs running on your other monitor (vent, irc, whatever) is very cool and something you can't do with just one monitor.

[LurkerPatrol]

Originally Posted by EsPpY

Solberg, what happens when you play a game ?

Lets say CS. Are you able to choose the screen that the game runs on ? Or does it stretch over to both.

Using Nvidia or ATi ? Or is both brands allowing dual monitor like that ?

I used to have my 20 inch widescreen and my 17 inch monitor connected together. I'd play on the 17 inch while watching TG on the widescreen

When you play games or anything, you can just choose which monitor it'll go to by right clicking on the desktop > properties > settings and then checking "use this device as my primary monitor". So whenever I wanted to play games (which is always), it would go straight to that. Whenever I loaded up a video, for some reason it automatically rolled to the widescreen, so I never had any issues and I don't think you will.

Dual monit0rz ftw, but a laptop + widescreen is also a good alternative.

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Xeon SX

It seems to come down to preference. If 2 monitors work for you - fair enough.

Have you ever used dual monitors for an extended period of time? If you do, I think you'll find your opinion of dual vs. single will change very quickly.

[AxlxA]

Less talking more showing!

[XeroState]

I have a SyncMaster 206BW as my main monitor and have a 19" LCD TV that I use as a second monitor when needed [otherwise its a, well, TV.. lol]

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by AxlxA

Less talking more showing!

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Westinghouse L2410NM Black 24" 8ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 500 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail





My camera sucks (it literally has less pixels than my monitor) and it looks a LOT smaller in the pictures than it does in real life, but still...



TF2 looks great (16xAA, 8xAF, max settings):




EDIT: Oh, and the forums look hilarious now:

[jeffy777]

I like your monitor Viper, especially since it has HDMI for console gaming, but the only thing that would keep me from buying that model is that it doesn't have a DVI connector too

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by jeffy777

I like your monitor Viper, especially since it has HDMI for console gaming, but the only thing that would keep me from buying that model is that it doesn't have a DVI connector too

Yeah, I wish it had DVI too, but oh well. I turn my monitor off once a day (while I sleep), so having no sleep ability isn't a big deal.

DVI + HDMI woulda been awesome though as that way I wouldn't need a HDMI switch.

[jeffy777]

That's cool man, as long as it works for you