Good place to buy a desktop

[Hoosier]

I plan to get the desktop to have the dual monitor (left & right) set up.

I know I can have the same set up with the notebook though. It is a quite expensive to have a device for the dual monitor set up.


Which is the most popular place to get the new desktop?

 

[RJP]

I know I can have the same set up with the notebook though it is a quite expensive to have a device for the dual monitor set up.

Not if the laptop's screen is one of the monitors.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Like RJP said. I have desktop and laptop and because of where they are located I needed another screen for classroom presentations. I teach at my home. So I bought a 26 inch monitor for 300 bucks from dell and have it hooked to my laptop when I need it. Works very well. I don't know if I can have seprate screens running at the same time though. I'm sure I can but just not computer literate enough to do it yet. So for now just switch between windows.

 

[tk trekers]

You can try MicroCenter as they actually have some good deals on computer equipment and once in a while a very knowledgeable sales person. Your profile doesn't show where you are but there is always online. This place, Tiger Direct can also be very good.

 

[Will]

Apple.com

Dual 30" Cinema Displays

 

[Laustimus]

Many of the middle to upper end Dell computers (like the Inspiron 531s or the Studio XPS for example) have an ATi video card option that has dual DVI connectors.

Under Video cards you would want one of the two ATi's on this model of PC to get dual display



Disclaimer: Just because I linked to a PC site I still recommend people get a Mac

 

[Laustimus]

Apple.com

Dual 30" Cinema Displays

*Drool* MacPro on dual 30 cinemas...

 

[Goindrinkn]

Now a days you can actually hook multiple monitors up to just about anyhting. Including your notebook. Since price is a concern, I'm guessing you're not looking for a super large HD setup. so, an easy way is to use the VGA output on your notebook and attach it to monitor one, and then use a USB to VGA dongle such as Tritton Technologies Makes to hook up monitor two. It's cheap and gets the job done. (also add some ram and wipe and reload your computer and it will be good as new - you can get many more enjoyable days out of an old PC just by getting the crud off of it.)

 

[letterboy]

I would even bet you could get dual screens done for ~500 with a mini and a used monitor . . .

 

[Will]

I would even bet you could get dual screens done for ~500 with a mini and a used monitor . . .

Yep, you can run duals off a mini. Not a bad way to go.