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New Matrox TripleHead2Go External Upgrade

posted by Satri on Monday March 06, @11:43AM   Printer-friendly   Email story  Permalink  Trackback URI  Slashdotthis  Diggthis  Del.icio.us
from the I-always-wanted-more-monitors dept.
Serge Bohdjalian writes "Montreal, Canada, March 2, 2006 -- Matrox Graphics Inc. announces TripleHead2Go™, an external upgrade that adds support for using 3 monitors at a time. The easy-to-install unit simply connects to the monitor output of a computer. The operating system treats TripleHead2Go like a monitor supporting resolutions 3 times as wide as standard resolutions and TripleHead2Go uses Matrox patent-pending technology to divide the monitor output from the computer into 3 separate displays. The displays respectively show the left, center, and right portions of this "monitor". This announcement follows the recent introduction of DualHead2Go™, the world's first multi-display upgrade of this type." The rest of the press release is copied below.
"TripleHead2Go brings the advantages of using 3 monitors at a time to systems using the latest non-Matrox graphics hardware and to closed, already validated, mission-critical systems," says Sam Recine, Product Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. "Users of certain Matrox graphics cards already benefit from Matrox TripleHead technology in areas like CAD, GIS, 3D simulation, computer-aided dispatch, security monitoring, and process control. For many professionals in such areas, using less than 3 displays at a time just doesn't cut it."

Unlike installing a new graphics card, the TripleHead2Go setup doesn't require opening a computer, inserting parts into it, or replacing any hardware or software. TripleHead2Go maximizes the capabilities of a system by using its existing graphics hardware and software for 2D, 3D, and video acceleration. By helping to manage more information, Matrox multi-display technology can improve productivity and reduce errors.

TripleHead2Go includes support for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP, and is compatible with a wide range of recent graphics hardware. The maximum resolution support varies according to the capabilities of the graphics hardware in the system.

For more information on this product and other Matrox products:
http://www.matrox.com/mga/workstation/3dws/product s/home.cfm

Pricing and availability
Matrox TripleHead2Go will be available in April 2006 at a list price of $299 (USD). This product can be purchased from authorized Matrox resellers worldwide or, in North America and Europe, directly from Matrox at http://shopmatrox.com./ For more information, call Matrox Sales at 1-800-361-1408 (North America) or e-mail technicalsales@matrox.com.

About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics Inc. is the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals and has been delivering high-quality, innovative 2D/3D and video graphics accelerators since 1976. Creator of the multi-display phenomenon, Matrox combines its proven graphics chip designs, reliable software development and dependable card manufacturing expertise to produce products that are reputed worldwide for their superior image quality, practical ingenuity and unwavering stability. Matrox Graphics designs and supports graphics solutions optimized for utility, empowering professionals to see more and do more. A privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Matrox has international offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics.

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  • Synergy anyone?

    (Score:2)
    by Satri (3) on Saturday March 04, @03:40PM (#490)
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    Not directly related, but still of interest, I found that open source software recently. Some workers at my office use it. It's impressive. Synergy [sourceforge.net]. It allows you to use the same keyboard and mouse for multiple monitors running -different operating systems- on different computers! Yes, you can copy to clipboard on Windows, move your mouse to your Debian monitor and paste the content. Marvellous idea. If you wonder how it can work... go see the website ;-)
    • Re:Synergy anyone? by geognerd (Score:2) Monday March 06, @10:50PM
    • Re:Synergy anyone?

      (Score:3, Informative)
      by emj (430) on Tuesday March 07, @07:25AM (#504)
      Sadly it seems very hard to get it right, if you have different keyboard layout on the computers then things will become strange, repeat rates aren't always done right either.

      Synergy Works fine but it's not quite there yet..
      [ Parent ]
  • Refreshrate and portability

    (Score:2, Interesting)
    by emj (430) on Tuesday March 07, @07:39AM (#505)
    Wonderfull I can no use my laptop as a multiscreen workstation, easy to bring along, and easy to setup. Ah! I can see the joy in that.

    This also would work if you want to build a VR Cube though the 75Hz refreshrate hinders the use of stereoscopic shutter glasses. I don't thing I have used a screen that updates in ~35Hz ever.