For instance, I first tested on 3 monitors (my personal rig), two LCD's at 1280x1024 and 1680x1050 (native resolutions) and a CRT at 1600x1200 (maximum resolution). Because the maximum horizontal resolution allowed is 3840 for three monitors, this setup was already over 700 pixels over. The vertical maximum is at 1200, which we can't reach since vertical resolution is based on the lowest common resolution, meaning 1024 or less.
That means it's alright to have a monitor that does 1440 and 1680 across, so long as the vertical resolution is consistent with every monitor. If they don't match correctly on LCD's, you'll effectively have one or two very ugly looking screens while one looks just right. For CRT’s, it just means a portion of the screen won’t be used. This happens anyways with "Bezel Management," which readjusts the displays to properly show the image on screen and not make the bezel, or the outside of the monitors, ruin it. And that system has so far been flawless by our testing.
Made hard as steel, this monitor expansion module is rugged and ready for the road and bag-tossing contests.
The second concern is the screen size limitation, especially on the TripleHead2Go (as opposed to the DualHead2Go). Should someone, for whatever reason, have three monitors that are bigger than 1280x1024, then that’s too bad. The maximum resolution the TH2G supports is 3840 across. Should you be one of those really hardcore gamers with 3 1680x1050 or 3 1920x1200 displays, you’re out of luck. Then again, you’ve probably got the cash tree in your backyard, so an extra videocard would solve that easy.
Sturdy as a rock and built for travel (thus, the 2Go), the TripleHead2Go is a great solution for anyone constantly on the run and with equally-sized monitors to spare at all locations. The “Surround Gaming Utility” bundled with the software doesn’t support a huge list of titles, but it’s currently over 200+ and growing. There are four different versions of the hardware, using two or three monitor inputs and digital or analog connectors, ranging from $170-330.
Highs
Excellent design, sturdy, great for 1280x1024 displays.
Lows
Lousy at low resolutions and uneven LCD monitors, low maximum resolution, expensive.
Final verdict
Great for some people, not so great for others, but a good piece of hardware nonetheless. More useful for
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