Matrox brings triple displays to laptops

[Steve]

Here at HEXUS we love our multi-monitors. In fact, we scoff at single monitor configurations; why have one when you can have two... or three? Alas, dual screen monitors on laptops are, you might say, a little rare. You can, however, settle for using the laptop's TFT in conjunction with a secondary external TFT/CRT using the DVI/DSUB output of the laptop. Excellent, dual displays! Of course, the world has an insatiable appetite for more displays, so Matrox has devised a way of delivering tri-monitor capabilities to laptops.

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=3920

[TheAnimus]

I swear i've seen docking stations for laptops which gave dual DIV out.

Still sweet bit of kit, 3 is the cut of point for me, below 3 isn't worth the dosh, but with 3

Design, Referance, Code.

then with 4
Design, Referance, Debug, Code is also useful.

But when cracking:
Design (what i'm learning), Program, Debugger, AniWatch

So 4 is nice, but i can live with three.

[Jonny M]

Isn't it about time notebooks came with DVI as standard anyway? Hardly any do, except the Powerbooks.

[Funkstar]

Saw this last week (can't remember where). Don't think my HP is supported which is a pitty.

[fuddam]

Acer Ferrari has DVI connection

[Jonny M]

Does this come with software so that when you maximize a window it only fills up one monitor? It would get very annoying having dialog boxes appear in the centre.

[Steve]

Quoted from the Matrox FAQ:

What comes in the DualHead2Go box?
• DualHead2Go unit, which comes in an attractive yet rugged metal shell
• VGA - VGA cable, 2 feet long (HD15-to-HD15 analog monitor cable)
• External 5VDC power adapter
• Region-specific power cable(s)
• Quickstart paper and CD, which includes the following software:

- Install package
- PowerDesk SE (includes Image quality adjustment, center popup, window management, etc.)
- Electronic Product Manual

[Jonny M]

Ah good, it wouldn't be like Matrox to put out an unpolished product.

[yamangman]

I swear i've seen docking stations for laptops which gave dual DIV out.

Still sweet bit of kit, 3 is the cut of point for me, below 3 isn't worth the dosh, but with 3

Design, Referance, Code.

then with 4
Design, Referance, Debug, Code is also useful.

But when cracking:
Design (what i'm learning), Program, Debugger, AniWatch

So 4 is nice, but i can live with three.

5 screens? Design, Reference, Debug, Code, Dictionary...


Looks like it's more trouble than it's worth for a fair few games though.