Fun with dual monitors - Page 2

NeonSamurai · 03-01-09, 03:15 PM

Neat, though as mentioned I will be running only the one system (the laptop).

SUBMAN1 · 03-01-09, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

Neat, though as mentioned I will be running only the one system (the laptop).

Just re-read what you are talking about. Install VMWare and boot up a second seperate system on your current system, but if you need a second set of keyboard/mouse for it, then you really need another PC. Go buy an older one off ebay or something for $20 to $50 and use that.

VMWare for home users is free BTW.

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NeonSamurai · 03-02-09, 01:30 AM

I have a pc but I'm downsizing to be more portable.

I've played around with the ms equivalent of vmware. I would assume though that interfacing with it would cause it to come into focus (task switch) which defeats the purpose since that will cause any fullscreen apps/games to minimise or worse.

SUBMAN1 · 03-02-09, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

I have a pc but I'm downsizing to be more portable.

I've played around with the ms equivalent of vmware. I would assume though that interfacing with it would cause it to come into focus (task switch) which defeats the purpose since that will cause any fullscreen apps/games to minimise or worse.

It would. What you are asking requires its own memory and own screen and own keyboards. You need two PC's, each with its own set of interrupts. And if you game, why the laptop? That's a mistake.

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NeonSamurai · 03-02-09, 11:46 AM

Like I said, I need the portability for moving (and i needed a laptop for class). So I decided to get the best laptop I could for the money I had.

The laptop i got is pretty potent for its size, its 16" widescreen, 2.8ghz dual core 1066mhz fsb, 6 gigs ddr 3 ram, ati radeon 3670 512mb ram, 500 gb 7200rpm hard drive. I can hook up 5.1 speakers to it, 22" lcd over hdmi, plus with my powered usb hub all my other peripherals (hotas stick, 1tb external drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, cooler)

Its only real weak point is its video card. But if it had anything bigger it would probably melt down.

Anyhow ya I realize to do what i want nativity, i would need a second computer.

However MS should change the way operating systems handle focus to be monitor dependant. There is no reason for that limitation that I can think of for current systems.

Zachstar · 03-02-09, 12:18 PM

I know your situation is different but I do not understand the mindset of those that just use Multiple displays for "more viewing area"

16:9 Monitors are almost cheaper than 16:10 displays these days.

The only way outside of I guess running external apps (Which from what I am reading here works not when running full screen) to justify it is one of these triple displays or quad displays meant to simulate most of the forward view in flight simulators and combat sims. I have seen some pit builders do this very well with Fresnel lenses and a some small widescreen displays.

NeonSamurai · 03-02-09, 03:50 PM

That is handy also in fps games where peripheral vision is very helpful. Dual monitors is certainly very handy for desktop use such as say paper writing where ill have word running on the main window and sources and other stuff on the second window, that way i can just glance over at things while typing with out having to switch back and forth or adjust the farking windows

03-01-09, 03:15 PM	#16
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Neat, though as mentioned I will be running only the one system (the laptop). __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-02-09, 01:30 AM	#18
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I have a pc but I'm downsizing to be more portable. I've played around with the ms equivalent of vmware. I would assume though that interfacing with it would cause it to come into focus (task switch) which defeats the purpose since that will cause any fullscreen apps/games to minimise or worse. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-02-09, 11:46 AM	#20
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Like I said, I need the portability for moving (and i needed a laptop for class). So I decided to get the best laptop I could for the money I had. The laptop i got is pretty potent for its size, its 16" widescreen, 2.8ghz dual core 1066mhz fsb, 6 gigs ddr 3 ram, ati radeon 3670 512mb ram, 500 gb 7200rpm hard drive. I can hook up 5.1 speakers to it, 22" lcd over hdmi, plus with my powered usb hub all my other peripherals (hotas stick, 1tb external drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, cooler) Its only real weak point is its video card. But if it had anything bigger it would probably melt down. Anyhow ya I realize to do what i want nativity, i would need a second computer. However MS should change the way operating systems handle focus to be monitor dependant. There is no reason for that limitation that I can think of for current systems. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-02-09, 12:18 PM	#21
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I know your situation is different but I do not understand the mindset of those that just use Multiple displays for "more viewing area" 16:9 Monitors are almost cheaper than 16:10 displays these days. The only way outside of I guess running external apps (Which from what I am reading here works not when running full screen) to justify it is one of these triple displays or quad displays meant to simulate most of the forward view in flight simulators and combat sims. I have seen some pit builders do this very well with Fresnel lenses and a some small widescreen displays. __________________

03-02-09, 03:50 PM	#22
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	That is handy also in fps games where peripheral vision is very helpful. Dual monitors is certainly very handy for desktop use such as say paper writing where ill have word running on the main window and sources and other stuff on the second window, that way i can just glance over at things while typing with out having to switch back and forth or adjust the farking windows __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff