Comments on: Dual Screen Debate

By: Oli

Oli — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:33:28 +0000

> Having recently added a 32â€² Samsung to Sandraâ€™s iMac

A 32foot screen?! Holy mother of God!!

By: Mac Sokulski

Mac Sokulski — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:37:26 +0000

Pictures as well.

By: Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:48:53 +0000

Am hapy to see you are no longer sitting on that fence – must be more comfortable for all concerned

Look forward to hearing all about them at the weekend.

By: Tim Verpoorten

Tim Verpoorten — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:46:32 +0000

Well thanks to you and Mac, I now have a pair of 20 inch ACD on the way to my home. I am very excited about using dual screens and never have tried it, so it took a big push to get me off the fence. My Mac Pro arrived today, so now I play the waiting game for the Duals to get here.. it’s Xmas here in the beautiful Midwest.

By: Mac Sokulski

Mac Sokulski — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:55:32 +0000

Duality is the only way to go. Like Chris said having 1 big screen would just mean bigger windows an more clutter. Having 2 screens really helps when editing photos in either Lightroom or Aperture. Both of these programs like to work in a full screen mode. Aperture has an added benefit of utilizing the second display for full screen preview, or other functions. Lightroom does not have this option, but it’s a perfect match when running in conjunction with Photoshop. One screen Lightroom, one Photoshop, with full access to both apps. Cannot beat that.
As Chris said, it’s very efficient way of organizing work or play, with out using Apple-Tab keys or Expose. Having 2 24″ screens on my Mac Pro at home, I find it really annoying to work on a single screen on my Macbook Pro. I find myself spending a lot more time managing my windows that I like.

By: Wayne LeFevre

Wayne LeFevre — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:30:21 +0000

The biggest problem with me and dual screens is the real estate. In my present position, I just do not have the space for two large screens in front of me. I wouldn’t mind putting my 24″ Dell monitor, (excellent monitor, btw,) next to my 24″ iMac, though. Of course I’d have to convince Kristine that she could do with a smaller screenâ€¦

By: Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:55:40 +0000

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The only thing I can add to my macbook right now is a 17″ CRT… As it’s the only other available screen in my house at the moment.[/quote]

That is what I have my Mac Book set up to and it is so much better than single screen.

[quote comment="7171"]I am hoping I can save up to purchase a mac pro soon, and for displays I will most likely go dell, and for dual 24″ displays..if not, 20″. But whichever I buy…I know I’m buying 2 [/quote]

So many people saving up at the moment – maybe we should set up a SaversClub to help monitor and support each other?

By: Michael Yurechko

Michael Yurechko — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:46:54 +0000

Chris, I myself would like dual displays as well. I have used dual displays at the local apple reseller and I can tell you, that was quite the experience.

I like having the ability to define 2 separate workspaces, or have video playing on one screen and a chat going in the other. And not having to use expose every 5 minutes…

The only thing I can add to my macbook right now is a 17″ CRT… As it’s the only other available screen in my house at the moment.

I am hoping I can save up to purchase a mac pro soon, and for displays I will most likely go dell, and for dual 24″ displays..if not, 20″. But whichever I buy…I know I’m buying 2