Thread: Dual Monitors

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Just goes to show how much you know. iMacs have had a video port to accommodate a second screen since before the intel switch. Yes, iMacs.

What about mac minis?

Can you do a duel display on them?

From the mac mini tech specs page

Apple - Mac mini - Tech Specs

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display; up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)

So, yes you can, with the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter.

Originally Posted by Spin

Also, good luck in finding reasonably priced dual dvi out card inside thailand right now.

Define reasonably priced, you can get an Asus 9600GT for a tad over 4000B at Tukom.

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Just goes to show how much you know. iMacs have had a video port to accommodate a second screen since before the intel switch. Yes, iMacs.

What about mac minis?

Can you do a duel display on them?

Yes.

The Mac mini has two display connectors on the back.



The mini-DVI and mini-DisplayPort connector can both be simultaneously active - just procure the proper adapter cable to support VGA, DVI, or what have you, and you're good to go (no drivers needed).

Not bad for $499.

Originally Posted by Bazzy

So, yes you can, with the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter.

Very new though. Previous ones didn't. Interesting though.

I was offered a cheap mac mini last year but it couldn't do duel displays back then

Just fyi -- they are 'dual' (as in two) displays, not 'duel' (as in 'fight to the death').

Yes, this was added in the current version - in prior models, you could add a USB video adapter. Either way, since the prices on the Mac mini dropped, it's actually nearly cheaper to buy a new one, than to buy a used one (Mac minis hold their values remarkably well -- I am always able to sell mine 1-2 years later, for the same price, or near it, to what I originally paid.)

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Just fyi -- they are 'dual' (as in two) displays, not 'duel' (as in 'fight to the death').

I know, but it's fun annoying the pedants.

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Just fyi -- they are 'dual' (as in two) displays, not 'duel' (as in 'fight to the death').

I know, but it's fun annoying the pedants.

Not a problem -- I generally fall under the impression that people do not like to evoke the impression of being illiterate, uneducated, or dumb -- fascinating how different parents raise their children.

Not many normal ratio ones around..... but you could get a 23" widescreen one and then have the same (roughly) vertical pixels as on a 19" normal aspect one.

My desk is only about 6' wide and I have a printer. Plus, I'd like them to match.

I could order one from Italy, but it's a full-on TV as well, which I don't want.

WS monitors would be more useful as Tallscreen.

Originally Posted by Gerbil

19" 4:3 Samsung monitor in Thailand

Saw this about a year ago in Bangkok. SAMSUNG 933SN. Nearly bought it for the very reasons you want.
"And Image Size lets you properly view either 5:4 or 4:3 content on the widescreen without distortion."

19'' widescreen LCD monitor - 933SN - LCD monitor - monitors | SAMSUNG

Why don't you buy one you can rotate 90 degrees?

Originally Posted by Norton

Saw this about a year ago in Bangkok. SAMSUNG 933SN. Nearly bought it for the very reasons you want. "And Image Size lets you properly view either 5:4 or 4:3 content on the widescreen without distortion."

I'm limited width-wise by my desk.

Originally Posted by BigRed

Why don't you buy one you can rotate 90 degrees?

I fear that that is what I'll end up having to do. It'll look a bit wank though.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I'm limited width-wise by my desk.

Rack and stack.

Move your desk, paint your wall and buy a decent projector.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

paint your wall

Should I paint the glass in the window as well?

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

paint your wall

Should I paint the glass in the window as well?

Not if you've got curtains.

But to be honest, the quality of projectors you can get now, just a white wall will probably amaze you.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

But to be honest, the quality of projectors you can get now, just a white wall will probably amaze you.

Probably would, but I need 2 proper sized monitors and a projector won't cut it for my line of work.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

But to be honest, the quality of projectors you can get now, just a white wall will probably amaze you.

Probably would, but I need 2 proper sized monitors and a projector won't cut it for my line of work.

Ah well. Have a wander round Panthip then, bound to be summat that suits you surely?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Have a wander round Panthip then, bound to be summat that suits you surely?

I'm in the middle of Isaan, hence trying to find an online place in Thailand that still has some in stock.

Originally Posted by klongmaster

but what is the advantage of this guys...you lost me there...

I read somewhere that productivity in the office increases if you run two monitors.

I guess what you are really doing on one and email and porn on the other.