Two screens

[JEB]

Hi

i haven’t been able to find any reference to this on the Forum. Equally, I am not sure of the benefits if any. 

I would appreciate any views. 

John

[tom95521]

Hi John,

I have used Windows 10 and 11 with 3 monitors with Nvidia 1660 Super.  PTE can use 2 monitors. You can set the Preview screen separate from the PTE edit screen. I think it is a very nice feature. Currently only using one monitor due to table space. If your graphics card is powerful enough it should not be a problem.

Tom

[jkb]

It depends how you work.

If you only ever have one program open at once, then there is no benifit in haveing 2 monitors.

But if you usually have several programs open then 2 screens is a real plus.

I have used 2 for years now & find it difficult if I have to work with just one.

With PTE it is very useful for expanding the O&A screen across both to get a larger timeline view.

Jill

[JEB]

Thanks for your replies. I have been wondering about this for some time now. I have the chance of getting a spare monitor but probably have a space issue that would need addressing. I’ll need to think about this. 
 

john

[Lmoreels]

on limited space this works well for me: MacBook PRO (M1), DELL U2722D end docking-station for second screen + 2 SSD + 2 HD's

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[macian]

Lmoreels, what is the equipment near the mouse, it has two green lights visible?

Ian

[tom95521]

Hi Ian,

Not sure if you received a reply but I cropped the image to show the device and uploaded to https://images.google.com/ (Google Lens).

This looks like the device.

https://www.amazon.com/Sonnet-Echo-11-Thunderbolt-Dock/dp/B08WYCY2FS
or
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonnet-Echo-11-Thunderbolt-Dock/dp/B08WYCY2FS

Tom

[macian]

Thanks, Tom, that looks like the equipment. It is a bit pricey here in UK!