RE: [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I occasionally have my uses... :-P

Phil

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> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of White, Peter
> Sent: 15 June 2006 23:53
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
>
> You da' man Phil, looks perfect for the job, and is
> compatible with the chipset in the new Dell D420.  Thanks.
>
>    _____
>
> From: Phil Harris [mailto:phil@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 15 June 2006 23:32
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
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>
>
> Something like this?
>
> http://www.trustedr
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> Phil
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@yahoogroups. <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
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> > On Behalf Of White, Peter
> > Sent: 15 June 2006 23:19
> > To: ukha_d@yahoogroups. <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
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> > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
> >
> > With all this talk of screen, I've got a question....-my boss
> > wants 2 screen on his desk, (side by side on a dual-mount
> > stand), but he uses a laptop with a single VGA output.
> > What's the cheapest way to drive 2 screens? I've found a
> > PCMCIA -> PCI converter, but it's mega-bucks, there must be
> > an easier way?
> >
> > Thanks, Pete
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: David Harris [mailto:dh140770@btinternet
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> > Sent: 13 June 2006 23:32
> > To: ukha_d@yahoogroups. <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
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> > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
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> >
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> > Sorry to be pedantic but to run 5760 x 3600, you would need 9
> > of those Dell
> > 2405FPW's I would think.
> >
> > It's still more than enough desktop space that you have
> methinks .. I
> > 'survive' on just the one 2405FPW.
> >
> > It's a great monitor
> >
> > All the best
> >
> > Dave
> >
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> > Paul Gale
> > Sent: 13 June 2006 22:15
> > To: ukha_d@yahoogroups. <mailto:ukha_-d%40yahoogroups.-com>
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> > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
> >
> > Yes it will!
> >
> > I've run various configurations:
> >
> > Matrox Parhelia with dual monitors and a PCI Matrox G450
> > running a third -
> > all at 1920x1200 res. The PCI card is quite sluggish for
> > anything but 2D
> > apps though.
> >
> > My main PC currently runs a NVIDIA 7800 GTX (expensive!)
> with 2 x Dell
> > 2405FPW 1920x1200 and an NVIDA 6600GT with a third Dell 2405FPW
at
> > 1920x1200. If I turn one off, it's like losing an arm or leg!
> >
> > Total screen res is 5760 x 3600 !
> >
> > Paul.
> >
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> > > Phil Harris
> > > Sent: 13 June 2006 19:43
> > > To: ukha_d@yahoogroups. <mailto:ukha_--d%40yahoogroups-.-com>
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> > > Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Windows XP & Multiple Monitors
> > >
> > >
> > > I already run two monitors on my XP machine (using a dual
> > head AGP card)
> > > but
> > > does anyone know for certain whether XP supports three or
> > more monitors by
> > > the addition of an additional PCI graphics card (as opposed
> > to using a
> > > single Matrox-type card with four outputs).
> > >
> > > I have a spare two output PCI GeForce 5200FX card and I'm
> > tempted to try
> > > to
> > > increase the 34 degrees that my computer room currently
> > reaches by the
> > > addition of one or two more 19" CRT monitors in the
quest
> > for a bit more
> > > Windows desktop area. ;-)
> > >
> > > Phil
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