Dual Screen setup - One 4:3 One 16:10

[imashination]

Been there, done that, works fine.

[synkipate]

what resolution where you running at? What sizes?

come on tell me more :)

[lots]

I have a 24" and a 19". Both display diff resolutions (1920x1200 [16:10] and 1600x1200 [4:3]) everything runs fine.

I'm not sure what your question is :P but there are no issues running like this...

[synkipate]

I'm not sure what your question is :P but there are no issues running like this...

Me niether really :rolleyes:, i was just wondering if there were any other CGtalkers out their with that set up

I have a 24" and a 19". Both display diff resolutions (1920x1200 [16:10] and 1600x1200 [4:3]) everything runs fine.

Good to hear that all works well with yours though, now on to saving for the 24"

[colintheys]

Yes. I've got this too. A dell 2407 1920x1200 and a benq 19 @ 1280x1024. Some programs require a bit of tweaking to get good interfaces (ie the new adobe layouts in afx and premiere) but it's a really nice combo in my opinion.

[gamedeveloper]

I'd prefer matching vertical rez if using different sizes (1200 pixels, etc).

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One thing, you could be in for suckage if you don't use color calibration and your panels are from different manufacturers/lots/technologies. Eg., Sony panel paired with a noname panel, two identical DELL panels - but with manufacture 3 years apart, TN panel paired with S-IPS panel.

Not trying to confuse things, but having a single piece of art span two dramatically different panels could become a source of irritation for you due to color shifts. Plan accordingly. (colorvision spyder, panton huey, ebay...)

[synkipate]

I'd prefer matching vertical rez if using different sizes (1200 pixels, etc).

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One thing, you could be in for suckage if you don't use color calibration and your panels are from different manufacturers/lots/technologies. Eg., Sony panel paired with a noname panel, two identical DELL panels - but with manufacture 3 years apart, TN panel paired with S-IPS panel.

Not trying to confuse things, but having a single piece of art span two dramatically different panels could become a source of irritation for you due to color shifts. Plan accordingly. (colorvision spyder, panton huey, ebay...)

Valid point, though i doubt that i will be working across both monitors....more like using both for different purposes

Anything else i should consider before settting my heart on the DELL 24" :) ??

[colintheys]

yes. matching the vertical res would certainly be ideal. however, I was in the same position I believe synkipate is. I had a 19 inch lcd and when i got a new one, I could either get a smaller display that matched vertical res or get a larger one and deal with the difference. I chose to go with the larger and I absolutely don't regret it. The 24 inch is awesome. My video card died a couple of days ago and until I could replace it, I had to work on just the 19 and I felt like I was using my computer through a porthole. lol. I would get the 24 inch. You won't regret it for a minute. At least I didn't. :)

The color difference is a very good point. My two displays are strikingly different. Personally, it doesn't bother me. I never use the BenQ for color matters as it is a dithered panel anyway. And I also don't work with things open across both screens. Instead, I tend to put palletes and such on the smaller screen and use the biggie as a large work area. (or multitask with the right monitor) However, this is clearly a matter of personal preference.
For whatever reason, I just can't stand to have windows divided across the bevels. hehe.

[Layer01]

I'm am currently using a 19" Sony TFT, which is nice, but i would like something that runs DVDs and an XBOX360/PS3 better.


is it possible to run a 360 through an lcd monitor (the 24" dell you're talking about) or am i way off?
Because i want to get a 360, but have no HDTV, however i am about to get a samsung 30" lcd *ooh baby* and if i could run it thorugh that..well i'd be tickled pink :cool:

[colintheys]

Well, the Dell 2407 has component, composite, and s-video inputs in addition to the normal vga and dvi, so I imagine it should be able to work with a 360. I havent tried it tho as I don't have a 360. I have, however, used it as a monitor via component on an HD shoot in 720p. The component inputs are 'ok.' There's a bit of nasty noise and the color isn't so hot, but I imagine it'd be fine for games. :)

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