Two monitors???

[nnick]

Hi, i know that my computer can handle 2 monittors becuz the video card i have gives me that option. My computer, however only has ONE serial cable and can only hook up one monitor, is there anyway to get like a serial==>USB cable or anything that can hook up a monitor without a serial or some stuff like that?
please reply rapidamente
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[Sharkfood]

The 15-pin connector on a monitor is not a serial cable, it's a VGA 15-pin; and while you CAN split a single VGA cable, the end result is a clone/copy of the original signal (but likely a bit weaker/blurrier as splitting a vga signal can reduce signal quality).

True dual-monitor allows you to extend your desktop across both monitors or other custom selections so the image on both monitors isn't simply a carbon-copy of the same.

Your videocard probably support TV-Out, which is similar to dual-monitor support, but is limited to SVideo or Composite signal to a secondary monitor. This will allow dual-monitor support, but the secondary display will be limited in resolution and require a composite monitor or TV.

 

[nnick]

I dont quite follow, how do i use a TV out and can i use it with a regular monitor

 

[Nodsu]

You connect your TV-out to a television set and you don't use it with a secondary monitor. Well, unless your monitor happens to have composite/SVHS input.

 

[nnick]

if i were to split a 15 bit cable thing, or whatever, how poor would the quality be on thew new monitor

 

[nnick]

coud this help, im just trying to find a way to gettwo monitors working on my computer at the same time independently
TRENDnet TK-V200S Video Splitter - Retail

 

[Nodsu]

No, you can't use a video splitter to get two independent monitors. If you want to get two different images from one video output, then you need the Matrox DualHead2Go product.