Thursday, September 18, 2008
Making Multiple Monitors a Snap: The Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Edition GXM
Posted by Chris Baxter in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 07:00 AM
Product Category: Video Hardware
Manufacturer: Matrox
Where to Buy: Amazon [Affiliate]
Price: $215.30 USD
System Requirements: Single VGA output connector, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP-64 bit, or Mac OSX 10.4/10.5, Display driver supporting 2048 x 768 or 2560 x 1024 resolution, and Powered USB connector.
Specifications: Dimensions: 10cm x 14cm x 32.cm, Weight: 235 grams, and Connectors: HD-15 (analog) x 1 (input); DVI-I (digital) x 2 (outputs), USB.
Pros:
- Easily connects two monitors to a PC or laptop;
- Quick and easy setup;
- Powered from USB port.
Cons:
- Pricy;
- Limited resolution support with some Intel graphics chips.
Summary:
Have you ever seen those movies or TV shows where the main characters inevitably have to go see the IT guy or the neighborhood computer guru and he has a cool setup utilizing multiple displays which he uses to show off his super hacking skills? Have you ever thought it would be neat to run more than one display or would just like to put that old monitor back into use again but don't know how? Well Matrox has the answer for you in the form of their DualHead2Go Digital Edition Graphics Expansion Module. It allows a PC or laptop with only one VGA output to connect to two monitors. That is pretty cool, right? So now you may be wondering how easy it is to setup and just how well it actually works. Well I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on one to play with and I can answer those questions and more. Read more...
