[dba-Tech] Widescreen Monitor

I think I'd like to try that two monitor thing.  But the one I've got now is
USB and the one I'm going to get is likely USB, too.  Can I just plug them
both into USB ports or do I need a video card with two USB ports?

Rocky
 




 	
	

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From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:01 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Widescreen Monitor

I have two monitors on my main work system and it is fabulous.

GK

On 9/7/07, Jon Tydda <jon at tydda.plus.com> wrote:
> Well I'm running 2 19" LCD's here, and I really miss it when I'm at work.
> I've got a 19" CRT there, and as well as weighing the best part of 
> 30kg, it takes up virtually all ov my desk. I'm even afraid to put it 
> on top of the PC case, so it just sits on the desk.
>
> I have them set up as one big desktop, so when you keep moving the 
> mouse right off one, it moves onto the other, and you can have apps 
> open on individual screens, or across both if you want.
>
>
> Jon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Mark Breen
> Sent: 07 September 2007 20:23
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Widescreen Monitor
>
> Hiya Rocky,
>
> I recently installed a PC for a girl in an accounts department.
>
> It was a nce Dell machine with two video outputs ont he card, she got 
> 2 x 20" wide screen digital flat screens.  She can have four 
> applications open and never has to toggle an app, the screesn are 
> exactly the same height and size and resolution, which IMO, is the key to
this setup.
>
> I want two now, !
>
> BTW, Hello to you,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
> On 07/09/2007, Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software 
> <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Went to Fry's the other day and picked up an external Maxtor 300GB 
> > for $100.
> > Needed it.  Also looked at a widescreen monitor but couldn't decide 
> > how it would do. It was only $150.  But I passed on it.
> >
> > Today they're selling a 19" widescreen w/ analog and digital 
> > interfaces for $120 (they throw in a Canon ip1800 printer as well, 
> > but that's beside the point).
> >
> > What I'm wondering is how this thing works.  I develop in 800x600 
> > (also old man's eyes - big is good). And I sue the adh Screen 
> > Resizing code.
> >
> > Now on this wide screen will it stretch the maximized form distorting
it?
> > Or do I end up with two black bars on either side and my current 
> > aspect ratio Will it stretch my desktop?  OR will I just get more 
> > real
> estate?
> >
> > Should I grab this puppy?  I'm using a conventional 19 now - it's
lovely.
> > So
> > 'need' is not part of the equation.
> >
> > MTIA
> >
> > Rocky
> >
> >
> >
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