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    Dual monitor or 1 big monitor?

    I was thinking of getting the dell 2407WFP 24" widescreen but should I opt for a smaller cheaper monitor like a 20.1" or 22" and another 17" monitor in dual configuration?

    My current video card is BFG 7800 gt

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    first off.....what are you going to be using it/them for?
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    if going dual monitors, try and get a matched pair, its better for your eyes n stuff.. you can probably get a pair of niceish 19" monitors.. depends what you use the pc for. if mostly gaming and movies, a single monitor.. if mostly work/net browsing, dual has a definate advantage
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    ive got a dell 24" on the media pc, sitting next to 3 CRT's in triple-screen-mode at my main pc. the triples are definitely better for general work, splitting windows and multitasking, however, the 24 is top class for games and movies

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    Unless you're working with high res photos or something similar, get 2 20.1's. You'll love them.

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    I would get either:
    -1 Big + 1 Small
    -2 x Medium
    -1 enormous

    Once you have used dual monitor - It takes some time to revert back to one.
    They are exceedingly handy - I recommend most people to get one.

    Unless you just browse the web/play games/watch movies.

    If you do anything else with your PC (especially photoshop) then dual-monitor is great for time saving.
    Have you had numerous windows open, and flicking between them - Continally clicking the taskbar to find them?
    Dual-Monitor will help a lot.

    You already have a 17"?
    If so - I'd go for the biggest you can afford. Use the 17" as a secondary.
    OK - Having them both at the same resolution is the ideal situation... But the bigger monitor will be beter for games/video so worthwhile over 2 x 17".

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    dual is so last year, get triple
    Last edited by Steve B; 22-11-2006 at 02:06 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    dual is so last year, get triple
    pffft. this was my room 4 years ago..



    incidentally, down to 1 now, not such a geek
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    ano, you bring a chick home and she walks out as soon as she walks in

    unless shes a geek too
    /bows at geeky, yet hot girls

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    /bows at geeky, yet hot girls

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    /bows at geeky, yet hot girls

    geeky hot girl, father christmas, the easter bunny and a blind paraplegic are all stood 20m from a £20 note. they all notice the money at the same time.. who gets to it first??








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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    ano, you bring a chick home and she walks out as soon as she walks in

    unless shes a geek too
    /bows at geeky, yet hot girls
    dont exist, then again i dont look for hot geeky girls...
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5lab View Post
    the paraplegic. the other 3 don't exist.
    I know one REALLY hot gamer chick...
    Not quite a g33k chick, but a gamer...

    1/2 way there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Fizz View Post
    I know one REALLY hot gamer chick...
    Not quite a g33k chick, but a gamer...

    1/2 way there.
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