Recent news talks about the Google lifting the veil on its planned Chrome operating system. Computers powered by the software will become available later this year and may pose a threat to Microsoft, whose Windows software powers the vast majority of personal computers and most of the multi-tasking world including trading computers.

The new operating system, which is obviously tied to Google’s Web browser, also named Chrome is not trying to be a better version of Windows. Instead, it is aiming to shift users toward its vision of “cloud computing,” a model in which programs are not installed on a PC but rather are used over the Internet and accessed through a Web browser. In Google land, a user’s data will also reside on servers across the Internet, rather than their PC. Already most PC users rely on cloud computing, using their Internet browsers to access things like e-mail, photo albums and digital maps.

Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at net-books. Google already talking to partners about the project and plan to make it available to consumer’s in the second half of 2010.

Google demonstrated an early version of the Chrome operating system on a net-book during a news conference at its Mountain View headquarters. The Chrome desktop looked similar to the Chrome browser. Using application tabs, which are meant to run the programs people use most, like e-mail or calendar software.

Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. Designed to be lightweight and fast enough to get you on the web in seconds. Figuring that most of what people experience takes place on the web, Google has gone back to the basics and completely redesigned the underlying security architecture of the OS so that users don’t have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates.

A net-book using the operating system booted in seven seconds, and Google said it was working to make the start-up time even faster, however they we’re reluctant to share information regarding which hardware makers were planning to build machines that used the operating system, but said it would work closely with manufacturers.

Google is pushing to make net-books that are slightly larger than today’s models and include full-size keyboards. I imagine this could become a rival to the ipad and the OX as well. Let’s see!

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 Researchers Find Advantages in Multiple Monitors

 According to a NEC-Mitsubishi Press Release I found mega surfing, Multiple Monitor Computers are on the rise in oticable productivity increases. The following is an exert of what I read. There was a lot of mumbo jumbo however I put in the best information here along with handy and helpful links to comparable products I think you can get an idea from. For your convenience of course.

Two Monitors are better than one 

Multiple Monitors (also known as Multi-Monitor, Multi-Screen, and Dual Monitors) are all synonymous terms referring to the use of more than one monitor, connected to a single computer, and controlled by a single mouse and keyboard. This type of setup allows you to visually interface with more than one program at a time, as well as compare charts, and use “copy and paste” across multiple screens.

  Who wants an Extra Monitor or Two?If you’re currently using or plan to use Windows XP or Vista, did you know that you can configure your desktop run Multi-Screen Displays? It’s easier than the average non-techgeek might think, and this blog is going to give you step-by-step instructions on how to use this awesome feature built in the Windows operating system. The whole process should only take the everyday novice only a few minutes to get you out of the stone age of single monitor computing and into the now with Multiple Monitor Displays. This is a very efficient way to get that Dual Monitor Setup, and once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to one monitor again, I guarantee it. Instead you may be on the search for the most accessible Dual Monitor Video Card or at least a Dual Monitor Adapter to satisfy your new found productivity multiplier.

 Reason why I love using a multiple monitor computer

The days when nerdy computer geeks isolated themselves in fear of persecution are far behind us. Today Bill Gates still reigns as the savior of geeks all around the world, and with all due glory. Now that many so-called “computer geeks” are becoming wealthy, the age of ostracizing the computer savvy is coming to an end. Although the road to true computer geekdom is long and torturous, the benefits are well worth it.

 Two Monitors please

Dual computer monitors can come in different designs, styles, colors, and types. Therefore it is important to have a general idea of what to expect. Whether its a light duty load or heavy duty load, the strength of your mounts will depend on what class it is.

A dual monitor wall mount can have many useful features to easily rotate the monitors, and to tile the arm to the desired direction. Mounting your dual display on mounts can have the advantage of saving space, the ability to move monitors in desired directions, ability to rotate monitors to view the monitor contents in a landscape or portrait view, giving those dual monitor backgrounds a good look. There can be other advantages to using a dual monitor screen stand as well.

Multiple Monitor Computing: A Significant Productivity Trend in its Very Early Stage of Adoption

Multi-monitor, also called Multi-display, Multi-head, and Dual-Monitor, is the use of multiple physical display devices, such as monitors, televisions, and projectors, in order to increase the area available for computer programs running on a single computer system. Microsoft describes this setup as “one of the best ways to improve your productivity”. Randy Pausch recommended multiple monitors for improving personal productivity in his Time Management lecture. Contemporary versions of Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and X Window System (used by GNU/Linux) all support multiple monitors. Dual monitor support once depended on specialized proprietary video drivers supplied with few video cards, along with a multi-display-supporting GUI system. Support for multiple monitor configurations was added as a standard feature in Microsoft Windows in Windows 98. It has been a standard feature in all versions of Apple’s Mac OS X (introduced in March 2001), and was a standard feature of the first color Macintosh II introduced in 1987. By adding up to two additional video cards, the Mac supported up to three monitors, although operating system support for multiple monitors wasn’t introduced in Windows until the mid 1990s. The all-in-one Mac SE/30 featured a small black & white screen, but could drive an external color monitor.

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Some of us are easily dazzled by technology and for Farhad Manjoo, (Writer for The New York Times) a trip to Google’s sprawling headquarters in Mountain View, California was “a delirious experience” he says. In one article he mentions seeing a replica of SpaceShipOne, computerized toilets, and  solar-cell-covered parking lots. However what caught his attention the most was what he referred to as ”pedestrian” programmers’ desks, and more specifically their computer monitors.

After meeting several Gmail software engineers, he discovered each sported a spectacular configuration of screens. Based in many different configurations e.g. pairing wide monitors with tall ones, huge screens married to small ones, and several displays in a series. He said the impression was “in addition to building a Web-based e-mail system, they were helping Norad keep tabs on the nations airspace.”

For years now, we’ve all seen the multi-monitor displays in movies, on TV, and even in the real world. The many studies by specialists in human-computer interaction suggest that combining multiple displays can significantly enhance your productivity. The theory simply being that the bigger your display, the more of your work you’ll be able to see and the more you’ll be moved to do.

Global electronics company NEC, and researchers from the University of Utah conducted a study of office workers who regularly perform several common tasks. The only difference was they used various monitor configurations. The results clearly showed that people who used 20-inch dual monitors were 44% more productive at certain text-editing operations than people using a single monitor.

It wasn’t long ago that multi-monitor displays were reserved for stock brokers, film editors, and Google engineers, but not so much for the average Joe in the office. However, prices on LCD panels plummeted by almost a third and continued falling thru 2009, making getting that dream desktop more feasible. 

With that in mind Farhad decided to set forth upon a personal quest for multiple monitor Zen, so he got his hands on several displays and paired them up in every way possible.

First he tried using two 22-inch Dell wide-screen monitors side by side, creating one very wide screen that measured roughly 38 inches diagonally. Then, he rotated each display so that its long side ran vertically which allowed him to read a full document on the screen without scrolling. He said he even copied a style he saw at Google when he placed one screen vertically and the other horizontally- basically forming the letter T as if on its side with the wide screen used for working with side-by-side windows, and the tall screen for focusing on a single, long document.

He also tried a couple configurations with his laptop including one wide monitor and one tall monitor. He said to have found the “Cadillac Escalade of displays” when he combined an enormous 30-inch wide screen monitor to the equation, and confirmed the researchers’ findings.

As office workers, we all know getting things done on the Internet can be very distracting, for even the best of wills. A typical desktop monitor 19-inch diagonal is really only the Honda Civic of displays. The world wide web is generally a wormhole that routinely pull us off track. Switching thru browser windows each time we look something up, but as soon as you do so, all traces of previous work will disappear from the screen and we forget about the original tasks at hand, and falling into a deep browsing trance, and wake up wondering how in the world you ended up on some other topic having nothing at all to do with your work.

A larger display may not remove all the distractions of everyday surfing, however it can blunt their force by giving you more room to position windows and still being able to see your work, you’ll more than likely be drawn back to it sooner if you can see it.

Farhad had found that it wasn’t just that multiple monitors reduced distractions; the setup also increased hid efficiency when he did finally get around to working, He would typically use two main programs when writing articles-Word and some other text editor in which he compiled all his notes. He generally switches back and forth from both programs simultaneously. Transferring pertinent data from emails or the web, then to Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and Power Point presentations. 

Jane Payfer, as chief marketing officer at Ergotron, (the company that makes some of the most ergonomic monitor stands available today) says frequent tasks presents a cognitive challenge. Every time you bring up a new window on your screen, your eyes and brain need to orient themselves to the new pectura, a bit of mental processing that can slow you down. On the other hand, with a multi-monitor setup, the brain rests easy. Farhads notes can sit on one side of his dual screen while his Word document sit ont the other and he says when he focuses on one program he doesn’t lose his place in the other.

All in all Farhad found that two 22-inch monitors, one placed vertically and the other horizontally, was a much more cost-effective way to bolster his productivity, than adding a 30″ monitor.

One should note however in order to run this setup, you’ll need a computer with dual monitor capabilities. This is achieved with a multi-head video card that can be installed or by using a multi-monitor adapter.

When People tell me about all the great things multiple monitors has done for them, I often chuckle just a bit because they hadn’t found out sooner the overall impact of Multi-Screens functionality. There’s nothing like have a dual monitor wallpaper to stretch out on and relax knowing that I’m not overlooking anything. After all time is money right? Who wants to tell the boss that they spent the day shuffling through papers? Well that’s more or less what is going on when you have to toggle to and fro from one window to the next, while using a single monitor computer. Read more of People who want more choose Multi-Monitors

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Multiple Monitor Computers are growing in increasing popularity. We can all understand rather easily why that is. If you really stop to think about it, you may ask yourself what has been the hold up to this point. If you have not already upgraded to a Multi-Screen system, then you may as well give up.  Read more on The Demand of Multi-Screens

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Nothing like the comfort one can experience sitting in their favorite chair at home, all while it is cold and rainy outside. No better time to have a home PC that supports multiple monitors. Having that ability to become completely consumed by the shiny glimpses of light we see on the information superhighway. When you can sit back and gaze into that abyss of ones and zero’s culminating into useful bits of information produced in multi-screens. Most of the time the PC is on there’s one of two things displaying. 1) our favorite picture for example, family photo, picture of Jack and Diane, Maxim screen saver, etc.. Or on the other hand you have 2) which is generally whatever you have been working on before you left the desk, which could include /but not limited to, open Internet Browser displaying news headlines or NETFLIX, Rent movies from Netflix.” Now imagine that you have a dual monitor wallpaper and the panoramic view of the majestic cliffs and beaches along , read more of Home Office Monitors

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Considering the purchase of a multiple monitor computer system? I am often asked, “What’s the greatest benefit of a multi-monitor computer system?” Since investing in my 8 screen system a little over 2 years ago, I can say with avid assurance that my productivity has grown tremendously. With the invention of the multiple LCD monitors display(replacing those bulky and somewhat hazardous CRT monitors), I’m not the only one fond of having 8 monitors on my desktop. In this article, I’m going to demonstrate how using a multiple monitor computer system will improve your productivity.  Read more at Do Multiple Monitors Really Mean Increase Productivity?

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Each day that passes results in a surge of the use of multiple monitor computers. And there are several reasons why. I’m going to share with you a few of these reasons, and by the time you finish reading, you may be searching for the reasons why you haven’t already upgraded to a multi screen system.

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Forex traders are probably the top purchaser of a multi-screen display. And there is good reason. When it comes to day trading or currency exchange, the last thing you have time to do is figure out which task bar is needed to make a quick exchange. With multi-screen displays this no longer an issue, when the timing is right, you simply look up, down, to the left or to the right. This gives the forex or day trader time to make split second decisions and increase profits. If you’ve been trading without multiple monitors the only question you should ask is why?  Find out more at Multiple Monitor Computers – Top Five Buyers of Multiple Monitor Computer Systems

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Dual Monitors with the Power of Radeon Graphics

Radeon is the name brand for the ATI Company, and represents some of the most cutting edge dual screen graphics cards available today. The ATI Radeon HD 4670 delivers a remarkable combination of DirectX 10 gaming performance and hardware processed 1080p video on dual monitors. Connect to your HDTV with HDMI that includes built-in 7.1 surround audio. That’s a dual display with some serious muscle! read more..

Introducing the Quad Monitor Display Computer 

Probably recognized by many to be “the most production for the buck” is the Quad Monitor Computer. Quad Monitor Computers can connect up-to four monitors at the same time. Monitors are gaining high recognition for the surprising productivity gains. A display designed in such a way that it can be used in the home as well as the office, or any other workplace where multi tasking takes president. A computer specifically designed to support a quad monitor LCD display is typically manufactured with high end graphics card(s) built in.

Super PC.com manufacture some of the industry’s best multiple monitor desktop computers/PCs. There is no need of adding additional hardware when your PC is pre built to support a multi-monitor display. However, if you already have a computer supporting single screen or even (dual screens with use of a dual monitor adapter), you can get a Multi Monitor Video Card to support up to 4 (four) monitors / displays simultaneously as well as seamlessly. A few of the industry’s best companies are Matrox, NVIDIA, and ATI, all produce high end quad monitor solutions and all offered at www.multi-monitors.com with free shipping in the US. read more..

3 Quick ways to get a Multi-Monitor Setup  

 A few other options may include getting a Multi Monitor Video Card and go with a triple monitor stand. It doesn’t make much difference in the Windows Control Panel if you have a Multi-Monitor Display over a Dual Monitor Display like this. For example if you were a stock guru that uses a Trading Computer to support your Multi Monitor Setup then obviously plugging in an adapter or two may not be the most efficient way to ensure those stock quotes are humming along as fast as you would like. The refresh rate may lower with the adapters. For laptop users check out these Multiple Monitor Laptop Systems. read more..

Dual Monitor Setup using Windows 

If you’re currently using or plan to use Windows XP or Vista, did you know that you can configure your desktop run Multi-Screen Displays? It’s easier than the average non-tech geek might think, and this blog is going to give you step-by-step instructions on how to use this awesome feature built in the Windows operating system. The whole process should only take the everyday novice only a few minutes to get you out of the Stone Age of single monitor computing and into the now with Multiple Monitor Displays. This is a very efficient way to get that Dual Monitor Setup, and once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to one monitor a, I guarantee it. Instead you may be on the search again for the most accessible Dual Monitor Video Card or at least a Dual Monitor Adapter to satisfy your new found productivity multiplier. read more..

“Multiple Monitors” are in! 

Multi-monitor, also called Multi-display, Multi-head, and Dual-Monitor, is the use of multiple physical display devices, such as monitors, televisions, and projectors, in order to increase the area available for computer programs running on a single computer system. Microsoft describes this setup as “one of the best ways to improve your productivity”. read more..

Functional Taskbars for All Monitors!.

Two of the best features, I think, are the Taskbar Extender, and the ability to stretch a QuickTime video across dual screen monitors and not lose any picture quality. In fact it sometimes gains picture quality to make one big screen. With the Taskbar Extender, the once ordinary windows single monitor taskbar extends across multiple monitors and displays the application in the monitor it’s on. That’s better than having to always go back to the main monitor to find an application, usually among many others, in the taskbar. Click title to read more..

Relieve Productivity Stress w/ Dual Screens

Let’s take in to consideration some thoughts on sufficient use, or lack of, our time.  Our daily schedule is filled with chores, and things to do.  The modern day revolution of technological breakthroughs in office/business/personal needs can often become hard to keep up with.  All in all, the more we can get done in an hour, the better, and not the other way around.  With that in mind, consider a dual monitor video card. Click title to read more..

5 Efficiency Tips for Dual monitors

Remembering back when I originally switched to a dual monitor setup to gain efficiency online, I know I’ll never go back. The productivity benefits came not only in apparent gains but actually relieved stress and tension associated with my increasing frustration. Frustrations that stemmed from the “single monitor blues” that is. Of course I have written about how easy it is to setup a multiple monitor system including but not limited to adding a dual monitor video card, to using a dual monitor adapter. So we already know how easy it is to create multiple monitor displays. Now we’re going to look at how to make the most of your multiple monitor setups. Here are 5 tips on efficiency using dual screen monitors that have worked for me. If you have a multi screen computer these tips will benefit you as well but to keep it simple this blog will address dual monitor backgrounds. Click title to read more..

Mounting Dual Monitors

Whether you used a dual monitor video card or a dual monitor adapter, when it comes to the dual monitor setup, you should know that dual monitor wallpaper will not display quite right unless you have your dual monitor display setup on a Dual Monitor Mount. Click title to read more..

New Multiple Monitor Owner Professes Love at 1st byte!

I recently purchased a new computer from multi-monitors.com, which is the home of the computer brand, Super PC. I have been eyeing one of their multi-monitor displays for some time now as I do a lot of multi-tasking on my day trading computer i.e., multi-tabling poker play, video gaming, and I enjoy having the extra work space on my multiple monitor display so I am not constantly switching back and forth from window to window on the task-bar. I purchased their Nuclear Workstation Computer. The one I purchased supports up to 6 monitors and is a beauty of a machine. Click title to read more..

Typical obstacles preventing efficient productivity,

can generally be narrowed down to a handful of common beliefs says Sally McGhee, a recognized thought leader and innovator in the field of productivity management. She has trained thousands of people in the corporate environment, and has more than 25 years’ experience as a consultant and an executive coach, and also is the founder and CEO of McGhee Productivity Solutions.  Over Coming Productivity Limits with Multiple Monitors

Save time and money towards your next vacation! We all can think of many examples of how we waste time by not having an integrated management system to help us remember what, where, when, and how data should be sorted, filtered, digested, and recycled. Starting with your computer monitor, you can start saving exponentially.  Try Multiple Monitor Computers And Relax Your Mind

Manage all your communications in one interface.

Microsoft Office helps us better manage time and information, connect across boundaries, and help remain safe and in control. There are many reasons why people, small businesses, and large corporations would want to use Outlook. And the best way to take advantage of all that Outlook has to offer is by installing a dual monitor video card, or get a dual monitor adapter and become another one of millions flocking to harness the power multiple monitors technology and productivity gains.  Using Microsoft Outlook With A Multi-Screen Display

Frequently I use Microsoft Excel to render records of various projects. Having a multiple monitor computer definitely helps. Often times I’ll compare two Excel spreadsheets side by side so that I can stay on top of  things row to row. Using dual computer monitors, I’ll put a spreadsheet on each computer monitor.  Microsoft Excel Works Wonders With Multi-Monitors

The basic concepts related to the various types of multiple-adapter configurations are not new or specific to Windows Vista, but are important to understand in relation to the design of the multi-adapter feature in Windows Vista.  Using Windows Vista & Multiple Monitors

Create More Powerful & Dynamic PowerPoint Presentations with Dual Screens by Enabling the Presenter View allows you to view notes and other information to help you while you’re giving the presentation. The audience sees the slide show while you view notes and upcoming slides.

If a regular stock computer was a bicycle then a Day Trading Computer would be a Harley Davidson!  The power, functionality, and speed are superior.  If you’re a day trader I would suggest doing some research and make sure you get exactly what you need.  These computers come standard with a lot of stuff but look into any upgrades that could really make a difference for you.  Great quality video cards are a must for day trading computers.  Designing a Multiple Monitor Trading Computer

I propose that multiple monitor computer to be used in schools to assist students with their learning performance. The progress of the multi-monitor computer has enabled an explosion in the visual ways of teaching presentation.  Please read, Educators getting With Multiple Monitors

In today’s multi tasking computing world, it’s not unusual to see people constantly switching from window to window trying to get data transferred from one application to another. Even using the hotkey Alt-Tab window switcher gets old. We want to see the data as soon as our eyes can hit it. It’s a result of this type of madness, the popularity of multiple monitor computer workstations has increased dramatically.  The Future of Computer Monitors

You’ve probably noticed that everywhere you looks these days you hearsomething about going green. Whether it be in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology, as well as a Planet Green TV network, you can hardly escape the growing pressure to relieve some of the carbon footprint that we all tend to leave behind. A Nuclear Workstation Is A Great Way To Go Green!

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If you have purchased some new graphics card upgrades for you PC & want to know how to put together say up to four monitors, then you’ll  want to check out this article, How to Build a Quad Monitor Display.   Learn how to organize, assembly tips,  and get free advice on making your multiple monitor array right the first time.

On the other hand you may be wondering what would be right for your application.  Would a large HDTV serve you better than a multiple monitor array?  Take a look at Compare a Single 30-inch Monitor to a Quad Monitor Display to discover commonly overlooked details of the two.  It’s really a  good idea to consider, before spending those extra dollars on something that may not serve your unique individual needs.

For your domestic PC learn how to zap one last breath into a dysfunctional hard drive so that you can save that missing data once and for all.
How To Recover Data From An Old Hard Drive will give you many ideas the Pros would use to retrieve lost data from a dead hard drive.  From data recovery software to trying last ditch efforts such as the “freezer trick”

Then again you may be more interested in permanently erasing files containing private information.  Little do we know that simply throwing the hard drive in the trash could potentially open up a nightmare of identity theft and fraud.  That’s why some folks have started taking hammers to their old hard drives.  However you can learn a few slightly more sophisticated methods by reading How to Erase Private Data from old Hard Drives.

First time installing a graphics card?  Learn what to do and what not to do at the How to Set Up Multiple Monitors article.  It has more of a step by step feel to it.  Reminds me of the first time I installed a video card.  Many scary things can pop up when your not sure what to expect.  This little blog will shed some light on the situation and you wont have to worry about doing something wrong.
The days when nerdy computer geeks isolated themselves in fear of persecution are far behind us.

Today Bill Gates still reigns as the savior of geeks all around the world, and with all due glory.  Now that many so-called “computer geeks” are becoming wealthy, the age of ostracizing the computer savvy is coming to an end.  Although the road to true computer geekdom is long and torturous, the benefits are well worth it. How to Become a Bonafide Computer Geek with a Multi Monitor PC will help you along the way.

How to Extend the Taskbar Across Multiple Monitors is one of the first things a typical multiple monitor computer user may ask.  Once you have everything set up and ready to go, the next thing is prepare yourself to utilize all the monitor power you have with a multiple monitor task bar.  It really isn’t hard at all.  Several programs out there to choose from.  Find out which one is the best.

If your still in the dark on the multi-screen phenomena Get the Dual Monitor Setup will enlighten you towards a more lucrative Computing experience.  Everything from increased productivity, to decreased frustration and subsequently stress.  Upgrading your existing PC our purchasing a multi monitor PC could be one of the best things to do this year!

Business owners know how powerful good word of mouth can be.  Likewise when it comes to bad reputations, and few things will rattle a persons feathers more than terrible customer service.  Unfortunately for many of us in the Customer Service department, there’s more data to toggle through than ever before.  This can easily become a burden of time for the customer on the other end of the phone. So definitely read Improving Customer Service with Multi Monitor PC’s.

The new status symbol in Silicone Valley is multiple computer screens. Size doesn’t matter anymore, it’s how many you have. Richard Hart, a San Francisco, CA reporter for ABC News reports on a phenomena of three or even four monitors per person.  So finally, if your still in doubt as to what the fuss is all about, check out New Report on Multiple Monitor Displays in the Office.

 How to Build a Quad Monitor Display 

If you’ve just added a couple dual monitor video cards to your PC and you already have a computer monitor, I suggest buying matching monitors.  Four monitors of the same make and model would eliminate annoying differences in color, brightness, and balance.  As a minimum, they should be of the same size and resolution.  In order to give yourself the most flexibility in the connections, be sure to get monitors that have both the VGA and DVI capabilities.  There are cables and dual monitor adapters that can work out most differences.

Organize Your Multiple Monitors Right the 1st time

A good quad monitor display needs to have a good stand.  You can find models that will branch out horizontally to give a great panoramic view (ideal for game enthusiast).  Most prefer the two over two cube arrangement with less need to turn the head to see various screens. 

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The Multi Monitor Store -www.multi-monitors.com, has flexible quad monitor arrays that let you easily angle the monitors for better ergonomics.  It’s important that the monitors match the mounting holes for the stand.  VESA is the standard mount patterns used by most stand manufacturers, however it’s not always the case that all monitors are VESA compatible.  Otherwise, be sure to confirm your monitors will mount properly before you buy them by confirming they’re VESA.

Assemble with care

Once you have your stand and monitors in place, simply screw the four bolts in the back of the monitor to the front of the stand.  Be sure to tighten until firmly snug, and refrain from over tightening.  Over tightening can cause stripping of the screw head.  Adjust the monitors so that little space is in between and tighten.

 Four Monitors or The Big One?

Ok we have to admit that the giant 30-inch computer monitors seen in stores are somewhat lust worthy. 

Just imagine what you could do with all that screen real estate, and all those pixels!  Wait hold it right there–those giant displays aren’t necessarily all they’re cracked up to be.  Let’s take a closer look and reconsider a few things.

One thing to consider right off the bat is price.  They’re expensive considering the mere functionality.  You could spend from $1300 to $2500 for a single 30-inch monitor.  For example the NEC MultiSync LCD sells for more than $2000 which may not weigh out in terms of price over functionality. 

Even though some monitors may have high resolution (typically 2560 X 1600 pixels), which can give you a good amount of detail.  On the other hand, they’re also so wide that the distance from your eyes to the screen varies.  This is happens when your sitting 24 inches from the center of the screen, then you’re 28 inches or more from the corners.  That may not sound like a whole lot, but if you’re working in front of a monitor all day, you could develop eye fatigue from constantly having to adjust your focus closer or farther as you look around the screen.  It would work out better if the monitor was curved, keeping your eyes at a consistent distance from the display as you do your work.

Something else to consider would be practicality. 

If you have a gigantic screen, then you have a single, vast, wide open unstructured desktop.  Sure that’s great if your editing large, HD images, or things of that nature.  However if your the common foe who depend on PCs to work with a bunch of different types of information e.g. Web Browsers, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Emails, and all at the same time.  Try using all of that on a giant monitor and you may very well drown in an abyss of cluttered desktop madness.  Having to drag and drop, and stretch and constantly adjust the windows manually.

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There’s an alternative!  Instead of one big screen, use four smaller ones!  It’s actually rather almost as easy to get a nice quad monitor display up and going.  You can purchase a 4 monitor display, for under $1200 and get 4 19″ wide-screen monitors, ergonomic stand and free delivery from the Multi Monitor Store @ www.multi-monitors.com.   

Conserve desk space by suspending four flat panels on a single base.  Easily, view multiple screens at once, to increase productivity.  Get with the Quad Stand and Four DELL LCD 19″ Wide-screen Monitors for less than $1200 delivered to you in just a few days.

In this senario alone you would come out with the equivalent of a 38-inch-diagonal monitor, 

an area of 2880 x 1800 pixels.  That’s over 25% more than a 30-inch monitor can offer.  Multiple monitors give a rather larger advantage considering size, resolution, costs, and not to mention overall health.

You don’t have to have a fancy multiple monitor setup to still benefit from multi screen technology. 

The mere act of dividing the display into four sections, allows you to park different applications on different panels.  Just like you may have a placement system on you desk i.e. phone on the right, pencils on the left.  You can also organize your work in multiple applications e.g. positioning you e-mail on the upper right screen, your word processor on the lower right screen and so on and so forth.  You can then easily drag and drop information from one program to another, all while keeping all of your windows in full view.  The days of minimizing and maximizing can now be behind you.