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Chapter 10 - monitor options – Digital Tigers SideCar MMS Series User Manual

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ONITOR OPTIONS

Chapter 10 - Monitor options



The SideCar MMS series can be used with nearly any analog (SVGA) or digital (DVI) monitor.
Digital DVI displays are supported at screen resolutions from 640 by 480 up to 1,280 by 1,024.
Analog displays are supported at resolutions from 640 by 480 up to 2,048 by 1,536 resolution.

That said, since up to three external displays will be used together, and since the SideCar and
notebook are highly portable, it makes sense to choose monitors with attributes that optimize
these mobile, multi-monitor qualities
.

The ideal monitor might have the following attributes:

ƒ LCD or similar flat-panel technology

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Saves desk space, is portable, lower power/heat

ƒ Supports digital DVI and analog VGA inputs

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Digital DVI connections do not suffer from analog anomalies, such as a shimmer

known to occur sometimes with certain flat panels operating in analog mode

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Analog VGA interface is universal and therefore versatile (can support notebook

external VGA port, for example)

ƒ Optimized for 1,280 by 1,024 resolution

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Maximum recommended resolution for SideCar digital DVI outputs, although higher

resolutions are supported for analog outputs


ƒ Display area large enough for comfortable viewing at that resolution

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We recommend 18+ inches for 1,280 by 1,024 resolution

ƒ Thin, straight bezel (screen frame)

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Enables ganging of multiple displays

for a nearly seamless desktop

ƒ Stand with vertical and tilt adjustment

ƒ Removable stand; standard VESA rear

mounting plate

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Removable stand aids transport;

VESA mounting plate supports
monitor arms and/or mounting rails

ƒ Integrated power supply

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More portable than displays with

external power supplies; external
power supplies can also get misplaced
during travel

NEC LCD1880SX monitors surpass our
criteria. We recommend them highly.