Multi-monitor Usage [closed]

Solution 1:

The coolest multi-monitor setup I've seen, not in person, is Stefan Didak's office setup. Stefan is a computer animator, and has the SWEETEST home office:

http://www.stefandidak.com/office/

Solution 2:

I've ever only had the fortune of working with 2 monitors at work and the setup is less than impressive (2 computers on desk as well as the 2 monitors; using Synergy).

The most impressive I've seen has actually come from a Digg post

I would say it's an incredible experience, especially with the right audio setup.

The Digg link if anyone's interested

http://digg.com/odd_stuff/The_coolest_monitor_setups_ever_Pictures

Solution 3:

I 'only' have two monitors. One is my notebook display, the other is a 17" monitor rotated to portrait. I use this for web browsing, documents and code.

Solution 4:

My 6-monitor setup is explained here and here. I find having a TV hooked up is great for video and images.

Be sure to check out RealTimeSoft's multi-monitor gallery.

Yes! Having more monitors does inexorably improve productivity, up to the point where they become an encumberance. Therefore my setup works well in two rows of three screens, but it works poorly in one row of six screens. In 1x6 config I end up only making good use of 4 of them, so a 2x3 config is optimal.

Currently I am preparing an experiment of 1x6 in Portrait mode, which will be near the same width as 1x3 to 1x4 in landscape mode. Will blog results. Google and you will find me; failing that check my profile.

Solution 5:

I use four monitors in my own personal setup. The top two monitors have TV tuners so I can watch cable or my own CCTV system that is internal to my setup. I can watch two seperate full screen or PIP video sources on the top two screens or I can just switch them back to desktop space for the computer when I need to have quite a bit of stuff open and visible all at once. I routinely keep 20 windows open that relate to tasks in various states of action or research. It is handy to be able to keep your email application visible at all times as well as your messenger software. It is also handy to be able to drag a window from one monitor to another when you need something out of the way (or in my case it is usually someone looking over my shoulder) I also have a projector that shoots an image on the wall to one side (Just out of view to the right) that I keep my heads up display running on. So all said I have a maximum total of 5 screens of information visible at all times (6 if you count my laptop)

From a productivity standpoint you cannot beat this setup. It is pretty handy when having a Video Teleconference with a few people too, You can see all their faces and you do not have to make those tough choices as to whose mug you want to be looking at.

The top two monitors are Samsungs with the TV tuners and multiple video inputs all supported natively. So long gone are the days where I have to choose between the computer and the television programs I care to watch. Now I can do all of the above.