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Old 08-14-2008, 07:08 PM   #1
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Just wondering for you that do take-off on the computer, what size screen do you use? Also, I am looking to connect my computer to my flat screen TV, anyone hear of that or know how to do that? Thanks

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Old 08-14-2008, 07:52 PM   #2
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I use 4 monitors. 3 here and one 18" to the far right (not visable) for emails.

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Old 08-14-2008, 09:42 PM   #3
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I've worked on the same type of setup(minus the 4th screen for emails) for another company and it is definitely the way to go. I don't have the room to do it now, but someday....

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Old 08-14-2008, 09:50 PM   #4
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That's amazing! What a great way to work! How do you connect them all?
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That's amazing! What a great way to work! How do you connect them all?
Additional video cards in the PC
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Old 08-15-2008, 06:59 AM   #6
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We have all of our estimators swet up with two 19" monitors- one for On-Screen Takeoff and one for Excel. Of course, 90% of the time, it's one for work and one for playing around on the internet, but that's a different issue.....lol
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