Dual-Headed DVI Flatpanels? 18
NP-Hard asks: "My organization has recently come into a Lot of Money for new hardware. We're a Linux shop, we code a lot, and we're drooling over the prospect of dual DVI-driven flatpanels. Believe it or not, Linux-friendly dual DVI solutions are thin on the ground. Anybody know of a good configuration for under $7k?" I'll be able to afford one of these, someday.
Re:dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:1)
one thing to note about the the SGI displays, they aren't actually DVI, but instead are a format called OpenLDI, i don't know if they are compatable.
Re:why flatpanels? (Score:1)
so, in a way, the sharpness of an LCD is way better in some ways, and slightly worse in others.
so... i'm guessing i'm just saying you shouldn't come off so harsh on people criticizing the sharpness of LCDs, because they DO have a problem with sharpness.
Re:why flatpanels? (Score:1)
DVI LCD panels are far easier on the eyes. They take up less room on your desktop. These are both very good reasons to get DVI LCD panels. On the downside, they're expensive, they're often not as large as CRT counterparts, they don't do as well in direct sunlight, the color is not as "true" as with CRTs, and they don't run in multiple resolutions (analogue ones will, but this guy is asking about DVI LCDs). But, please, don't give me this "they're sharper" BS.
ANY card that is PCI and DVI out (Score:1)
(and is supported by XFree86 )
rackthem up each with an output screen
then run an X session on each one
personaly I am thinking RADEON because they rock and are doing DRI
but @ the moment MATROX G450 with the DVI add on card rule the shop they have the best support by a LONG way
plus I have seen 4 of them outputing to plasma screens running solaris 7 intel with Xfree86 already so it can be done !
regards
john jones
Re:why flatpanels? (Score:1)
Samsung flat panel (Score:1)
Check out the review at zdnet [zdnet.com] for the comparisons.
Re:why flatpanels? (Score:1)
Re:what? (Score:1)
what? (Score:1)
"Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk ?"
Re:dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:1)
Re:dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:1)
Re:dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:2)
DVI and OpenLDI are not directly compatable. You can get the multi-link adapter from SGI that will convert DVI to OpenLDI. However, you can't run the wide resolution (1600x1024) because of limitations with DVI. I believe the best you can get is 1280x1024, which loses the advantage of the SGI 1600SW in the first place.
There's been some previous discussion of the pros and cons of digital flat panels on Slashdot, try searching.
If you can live with a system that has a video card designed by a company that has gone bankrupt (so no manufacturer driver updates), then the SGI + RevIV is a good setup. I use it every day. Be warned that the RevIV is only good for 2D applications, 3D ain't so hot.
Re:dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:2)
The obvious solution for multi-DVI setups... (Score:2)
Re:The obvious solution for multi-DVI setups... (Score:2)
dual PCI SGI flat panel displays (Score:3)
You can buy them in a package with a PCI Number 9 revolution IV [nine.com] and the whole kit can be found for less than $1400(US).
Almost all computer have a couple PCI ports open, and unless you're doing fast texture writes it's really not much slower than AGP.
We're really thinking about rolling these out as the standard dual-head setup at my workplace to cut down on eye strain and electricity costs.
Re:what? (Score:3)
why flatpanels? (Score:3)