I should add that I bought mine a few years ago, they have better models now with USB 3.0 support and HDMI outlets. Check the Winstars site for the others. I'd suggest searching an online tech shopping site such as Statice/Ebay/Shopbot etc. to get the best prices locally.
So, captain does that support all five? Also, can I just use an adapter to go from hdmi back to VGA, as I have two VGA screens....? Appreciate your advice, not my area of expertise that's for sure!
CanOz
Hey all,
Was just wondering if anyone there uses a Mac for their trading system and if so which? It seems all the software is windows based so you would require a VM to run it?
Wilkens
I did have an issue with these adapters under Windows Vista with them not remembering the monitor layout on reboot. I had to arrange the monitor layout every morning after boot-up. Couldn't find a solution after a lot of searching so if you're running Vista then be aware it may be a problem. My trading laptop uses Windows 7 now and they run flawlessly. Also had them running under XP without any problems.
When I bought them they were around $70-$80 each. Not sure how they'd go playing the latest 1080p movies but for a trading desktop they've been perfect for me.
I'm sure i can find these things here at the tech markets...if i can get the right model...
heh, where are you in China? The company might be just down the road
http://www.win-star.com/eshop/article.php?id=5
Perhaps you could start exporting some of the newer ones into Australia(Put me on your email list if you do!)
So captain, i can use my HDMI port, my VGA port, and then get one or two of these and hook them all up to my four screens?
If you have a graphics card in your laptop then you can use both the HDMI and VGA ports at the same time but you'll lose use of your laptop screen. Each display adapter requires a separate USB port or a USB hub with multiple ports. I'd certainly recommend a powered USB hub but if you have an unpowered hub it may be worth a try with the 2 adapters.
I noticed a new adapter on the Winstars site is a USB 3.0 with dual outputs, one HDMI and one DVI so that would only require one USB port.
http://www.win-star.com/eshop/goods.php?id=156
Looks like it has an ethernet (RJ45) built into it too, that's interesting. I run my NextG wireless connection in conjunction with my ADSL connection on my trading laptop in case the ADSL fails the wireless kicks in. I wonder if that adapter could be used to run 2 ethernet connections simultaneously?
There may be other brands available too, Winstars were the best choice for me a few years ago but technology has changed a lot in that time and other manufacturers may have caught up so to speak.
My graphics card, or display adapter is an Intel...no details available so i'd say its a stock standard for the x220.
I'm totally stumped as to how the USB port can be used as a video port, thats amazing...how does that work?
A Lenovo X220? From what I can see that only has Intel Integrated graphics so you'll only be able to use either the VGA or HDMI outlet, not both. No probs, just buy an extra display adapter
I have a Lenovo laptop as a backup to my main trading lappy which also has an integrated graphics card and haven't had any issues running the display adapters.
Yeh, I was stumped too a few years ago when I first ran across it. I bought one adapter first off expecting it to be a piece of s**t but was pleasantly surprised. Running 4 at the same time off a powered USB hub and don't notice any sacrifice in performance.
Not sure how it all works, just happy to know that it does, saved me buying a couple of desktop PC's with multiple graphics cards
Yeah, exactly...this way i can delay my new PC purchase until i actually go to Australia to pick it up...very happy Cap!
Ah, excellent, glad I could help
If you go down the path of getting a desktop PC with dual/multiple graphics cards when you get back to Oz then I've read good things about this mob:
http://pccasegear.com/
In the meantime, if you have any issues getting the display adapters up and running I've played around with them quite a bit so either PM me or post here again.
I want to so totally SSD Captain, or at least have a boot drive big enough for apps and data, whats your thoughts on that?
No probs at all, happy to help
It's good to see some discussion here about something other than politics/religion/climate change or who's got the bigger wang-dang!
I got the wholesale price!
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