DUALHEAD2GO - Dual Analog Edition

by Matrox

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CC5J2U
• Item model number: D2G-A2A-AJ
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2005

Product Description

Increase your productivity with Matrox DualHead2Go, a cost-effective, dual monitor upgrade. Using patent pending technology, this palm-sized box harnesses the power of the graphics card in your system and is capable of adding multi-monitor support to compatible notebook and desktop computers. DualHead2Go is simple to install as it connects to the existing single monitor output of a computer. A single display workspace physically limits the amount of information that you can see. Constantly having to open and close application windows can be cumbersome and time consuming, thereby making it more difficult to multi-task and reducing effectiveness. With the adoption of a dual-display workspace, the work process is streamlined and management of multiple documents is simplified because a workspace is now double in size. A document can be expanded across two displays or each display can be used to view different information. You can see more, do more, and be more productive. The included Matrox PowerDesk software seamlessly manages window positioning and message pop-ups. You can easily take DualHead2Go with you and experience all the benefits of a multi-display desktop at the office, at home and when you travel. Unlike installing a new graphics card, DualHead2Go doesn't require opening your computer, inserting parts into it, or replacing any hardware or software. Once the software is installed, it's basically just a matter of connecting your monitors. Dimensions - 9.2 cm x 9.5 cm x 2.5 cm Weight - 134 grams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Watch out!, January 30, 2006

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J. Nichols (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DUALHEAD2GO - Dual Analog Edition (Personal Computers)

Supports limited hardware! I bought this to save me from having to install and configure a new video card in a desktop. After struggling for a half-hour - I found a compatiblity tool buried in the Maxtor website. My plain-jane Dell is not supported! Don't buy without confirming it will work with your PC!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to set up and tech support is non-existent, April 5, 2006

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Dennis J. Mcfadden "Frustrated Gadget Guy" (Minneapolis MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DUALHEAD2GO - Dual Analog Edition (Personal Computers)

I bought this device with the expectation of a plug and play experience. The outcome was as frustrating as one could imagine. The compatability tool asked me to auto adjust. I did. Error message pops up, does not support video mode. Off to tech support. No help as they didn't bother to give me a customer number which is required to use tech support. Long story short, I am a tech savvy person and the Matrox approach to this product clearly requires an engineer that is willing to poke and prod to arrive at a solution at some point. This is not ready for prime time.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A programmer's requirement, January 4, 2007

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D. D. Paige "Professor Paige" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DUALHEAD2GO - Dual Analog Edition (Personal Computers)

As a programmer and web developer, it works very well. Be sure to adjust the settings between your OS monitor settings and the matrox settings.
It gives more space for desktops that use netmeeting alot with desktop sharing. There is a reduce need to print everything when you can spread it across the screens. No problems with this device overheating or blips, while on for long periods of time. Gaming it is 2nd to none.

I recommend this product to the "true" multitasker at heart. Thank you.