Does anyone complete BPO's using two monitors. If so, what are you using?

I don't see why you'd need two monitors. I have a 17" monitor and open up two windows side by side. Works like a charm and costs a heck of a lot less than purchasing a second monitor.

I don't have a 17" monitor. I was reading on another forum about using two monitors, just wondering if anyone here could contribute their experience.

If you try it Houston, you'd never go back... I use my laptop and a 17" LCD monitor next to it. It makes this work so much easier.

So... if you have a laptop all you need is a monitor, if you have a desktop you'll need a second video card or a dual monitor video card. A single dual monitor vid card is going to be a lot easier to configure.

When you have two windows on one screen it's a constant compromise, with two monitors you open both up max, it's much easier on the eyes.

I also invested $30 or so in a swing arm mount for my monitor so that it's at the perfect height and angle. That sounds like a small detail that only a whiner would think about, but it actually makes a big difference too.

Thanks for the input.. ggwwttre. I have a laptop and a desktop, the laptop is 15" and I am not sure about the desk top. I also have a 17" flat screen monitor from another desktop that I no longer use. I will look into purchasing a dual monitor card. Thanks again.

I have a laptop and a desk top and I end up using them both sometimes

I purchased a real nice 20" Dell montior that I also use for side to side viewing. Then I have a 14" laptop that's my "refreshing" computer while I'm working on reports for the first come/first serve compaines. When you can, invest in a broadband card for a laptop. Not only can you look for new work while you are in the field, but you can also finish up reports while you are out if you are close to a deadline. I have done that for loading up photos with the data part of the report already done and it works great! Best of luck.

Brad
Tampa Bay Florida

I use the laptop desk top combination, its sure fast

I seam to remember Gulfwinds having a 32" monitor for side by side work, should be big enough.

I'm sure Gulfwinds will be along soon enough to post a photo of it.

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Check out this if you want twin or even quad screens http://digitaltigers.com/dual-monitors.shtml

Sorry drooling.

Regards
Alan

My husband bought me a 22" monitor what a difference it makes with the 2 pages up! Its awesome and shaves off a ton of time!

I use 3 monitors, two 19" LCD's and one 17" LCD. I took the 17" away from myself for awhile to double up on another PC, and I could not function. I took it back, and all is good! I am about to order a new PC, and am debating between 4 monitors or just a huge screen (or 2 huge screens). I cannot get enough!

Wow! I wish that I had thought of the multiple screen idea before. My lap top is usually where I am and my desktop is parked on the desk. Good info.

2 22" LCD's and I could not be happier.

You could be happier with a 3rd!

That's a great setup amplet!