So I recently picked up another CRT for myself and hooked up a Dual-Monitor setup. But I'm no expert in this area. I've figured a few nifty things out like how to get a different wallpaper on each monitor using Nvidia Display setups....other nifty tricks let me do all sorts of things.

I opted out of using objectbar for now since I really don't feel that I need it.
I do however need to know how to stretch my taskbar so it is across 2 monitors. A friend of mine did this with I think an additional app or something but he's MIA and so I have no clue what he was using.

So if anyone is a dual-monitor user and has any tips send post them on this thread.

Also if you're considering getting another monitor there are a lot of great benefits. INCREASED deskspace. I'm enjoying the benefits big time on this. Makes work soooo much easier.

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Yeah I am considering a second LCD but I thought that maybe I should just get one really huge LCD instead..Khalua has a dual-monitor so I'm sure he will have some answers for you.

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I've been told that you could buy several LCDS of a smaller size and get more space than if buying a more expensive large LCD and having less space. But it's totally up to you. I'm all for 2 monitors.

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Wow... a thread for me Ok, here goes my opinion:

Definitely, having 2 monitors or even 3, is awesome. The workflow is amazing, and the pleasure of having several apps across them is great too. However, there are a few things to know before getting the 2 display setup.

Pros:

- Amazing workflow

- Multiple apps across the displays

- Full screen video on one display while you work

- Dual-full-screen video strech in two displays with nVidia Cards and NvDvD player.

- Some games let you play in both displays and it is awsom!


Cons:

- About 20% less performance in general graphics, so U will need a very good graphic card.

- The video playing has some glitches sometimes, and the settings for getting this thing corrected could take a few days to understand.

- The wallpapers looks awesome, but finding them will be a pain in the a**. I had to pay a suscription in two sites to get DualDisplay Walls lol. Deviantart is good tough, but it doesnt have a lot of choices.

Apps for two displays: I dunno lol, i never looked for the taskbar extension, coz I know it sucks. I use OB in the 1st display and the Win Taskbar in the 2nd.

General recommendation: You should get two displays only if you have a 128MB graphics card. If you have a minor card you could experience performance problems.

Hope this helps a little
Congratulations Finn, glad u have 2 displays too. Now it's your turn Zarthy.

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