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July 16, 2009 9:45 AM PDT

EVGA's 'InterView' dual-screen monitor evokes giddiness

by Eric Franklin
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The InterView with the left screen flipped.

(Credit: EVGA)

I look at a lot of monitors. So many, in fact, that these days I immediately notice the smallest differences between them. Almost instinctively, I notice the bezel width, whether or not the panel slopes, and how easy the connections options are to access. I don't say this to brag; it's just that most monitors look so similar that I'm forced to find the smallest differences just to keep my job exciting.

So please forgive my utter elation and downright giddiness at EVGA's just-announced InterView Dual Monitor System.

The InterView is a dual-screen monitor with two rotatable 17-inch screens, each with a resolution of 1440x900. The monitors are mounted on a desktop stand that includes four USB ports, a mic input, a built-in Webcam, and a DMS video connection. The latter allows the video signal to be pumped to both monitors, thanks to the included DMS-to-dual-DVI cord.

Each monitor can rotate back 180 degrees to face the opposite direction, and according to EVGA, the onscreen image automatically inverts to appear right side up.

Other specs include a 500:1 contrast ratio, 8ms pixel response time, and a 200 candelas per square meter brightness.

We just got the InterView in this week, so look for a slideshow soon and a full review of the $649 display(s) soon after that. I now return to my extremely giddy testing.

Eric Franklin refused to write a bio, saying, "Why are you bothering me about this bio business again? If I wanted people to know more about me, I'd send them to the Inside CNET Labs Podcast" (shameless plug). E-mail Eric.
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by namishasingh July 16, 2009 11:07 AM PDT
hi, really amazing two side screen display monitor .there are many features available in this monitor.. i want to know more about this monitor. in this we can see picture very clear due to its resolution, USB ports also helpful.
i e=want to say thanks for this invention.
good going

thanks
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by JealousFraud July 19, 2009 3:01 AM PDT
Thre More ways to Setup Multiple Monitors

1) You can replace or add an extra video card to your existing computer, depending on how many monitors you wish to support. Although this sounds easy enough, this is a rather complex solution for a beginner, especially when trying to find a compatible graphics card. For this reason, I am going to write an entirely seperate post on that topic and will link to it here, very soon.

Multiple Monitor Graphics Cards:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/category_s/1914.htm

2) You can get a USB to VGA Adapter, or USB to DVI Adapter that will allow you to add an extra monitor to your computer via any USB2.0 Port. You can also add multiple extra monitors by using multiple adapters. This is a great option for viewing documents, surfing the web, using Microsoft Office and many other business tasks. This is not a good option for intense graphical situations such as HDTV, Blu-ray, Gaming and 3D / CAD Workstation applications. For those types of scenarios, it is highly recommended that you purchase a high-powered multi-monitor workstation or a Matrox Dual or Triple Head2Go.

Multiple Monitor Adapters:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_USB_Adapters_s/22.htm

3) You can buy a pre-manufactured multiple monitor computer. The best place to purchase a multiple monitor computer is at: http://Multi-Monitors.com. They carry a multi-monitor computer line called SUPER PC that can support from 2 to 12 monitors (or more if you ask).

Multiple Monitor Computers:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_Computers_PCs_s/23.htm

Multiple Monitor Displays:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_LCD_Displays_s/21.htm

Once you have your multiple monitor system set up and ready to use, you will need to enable all of your monitors in your ?Display Properties? Control Panel. Here is a great link to a complete and animated walkthrough of how to enable your multiple monitors in Windows.

How to Setup Multiple Monitors (Instructions)
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitor_Computer_Setup_Instructions_s/40.htm

This is what it will look like when you are done:

Video Demo 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_avGStqZOI
Video Demo 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AR7WDpCXj4
by JealousFraud July 19, 2009 2:59 AM PDT
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They carry a multi-monitor computer line called [url=http://www.super-pc.com]SUPER PC[/url] that can support from 2 to 16 monitors.

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[url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_LCD_Displays_s/21.htm]Multiple Monitor LCD Displays[/url]

2) You can get a [url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/product_p/usbvga1.htm]USB to VGA Adapter[/url], or [url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/USB_to_DVI_Adapter_p/usbdvi1.htm] USB to DVI Adapter[/url] that will allow you to add an extra monitor to your computer via any USB2.0 Port. You can also add multiple extra monitors by using multiple adapters. This is a great option for viewing documents, surfing the web, using Microsoft Office and many other business tasks. This is not a good option for intense graphical situations such as HDTV, Blu-ray, Gaming and 3D / CAD Workstation applications. For those types of scenarios, it is highly recommended that you purchase a high-powered multi-monitor workstation or a [url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/category_s/5112.htm]Matrox Dual or Triple Head2Go[/url].

[url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_USB_Adapters_s/22.htm]Multi-Monitor Adapters[/url]

3) You can replace or add an extra video card to your existing computer, depending on how many monitors you wish to support. Although this sounds easy enough, this is a rather complex solution for a beginner, especially when trying to find a compatible graphics card. For this reason, I am going to write an entirely seperate post on that topic and will link to it here, very soon.

[url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/category_s/1914.htm]Multi-Monitor Video Cards[/url]

Once you have your multiple monitor system set up and ready to use, you will need to enable all of your monitors in your ?Display Properties? Control Panel. Here is a great link to a complete and animated walkthrough of how to enable your multiple monitors in Windows.

[url=http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitor_Computer_Setup_Instructions_s/40.htm]How to Setup Multiple Monitors (Instructions)[/url]

This is what it will look like when you are done:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_avGStqZOI]Multi-Monitor Video Demo 1[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AR7WDpCXj4]Multi-Monitor Video Demo 2[/url]
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by JealousFraud July 19, 2009 3:02 AM PDT
Three more ways to Setup Multiple Monitors

1) You can replace or add an extra video card to your existing computer, depending on how many monitors you wish to support. Although this sounds easy enough, this is a rather complex solution for a beginner, especially when trying to find a compatible graphics card. For this reason, I am going to write an entirely seperate post on that topic and will link to it here, very soon.

Multiple Monitor Graphics Cards:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/category_s/1914.htm

2) You can get a USB to VGA Adapter, or USB to DVI Adapter that will allow you to add an extra monitor to your computer via any USB2.0 Port. You can also add multiple extra monitors by using multiple adapters. This is a great option for viewing documents, surfing the web, using Microsoft Office and many other business tasks. This is not a good option for intense graphical situations such as HDTV, Blu-ray, Gaming and 3D / CAD Workstation applications. For those types of scenarios, it is highly recommended that you purchase a high-powered multi-monitor workstation or a Matrox Dual or Triple Head2Go.

Multiple Monitor Adapters:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_USB_Adapters_s/22.htm

3) You can buy a pre-manufactured multiple monitor computer. The best place to purchase a multiple monitor computer is at: http://Multi-Monitors.com. They carry a multi-monitor computer line called SUPER PC that can support from 2 to 16 monitors (or more if you ask).

Multiple Monitor Computers:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_Computers_PCs_s/23.htm

Multiple Monitor Displays:
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitors_com_Multi_Screen_LCD_Displays_s/21.htm

Once you have your multiple monitor system set up and ready to use, you will need to enable all of your monitors in your ?Display Properties? Control Panel. Here is a great link to a complete and animated walkthrough of how to enable your multiple monitors in Windows.

How to Setup Multiple Monitors (Instructions)
http://www.multi-monitors.com/SUPER_PC_Multi_Monitor_Computer_Setup_Instructions_s/40.htm

This is what it will look like when you are done:

Video Demo 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_avGStqZOI
Video Demo 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AR7WDpCXj4
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by cag4 July 21, 2009 12:16 PM PDT
15" MacBookPro, Matrox triplehead2go + 3 20" monitors on a stand... the MBP drives all 3 20" monitors, plus it's own LCD screen (4 screens!), and includes the webcam, microphone and speakers (or hook up externals)... whole set up about $650 + PC. Matrox dualhead2go support higher resolution (on Macs) for, you guessed it, 2 external + one internal monitor. Works great on wondows machines too.
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