This is such a great idea, never even thought about it. I am forever jumping between screens. Also good for you on spending only $20.

Jody,
Thanks for the reminder of how useful two monitors can be. For those with laptops, it is much more efficient to hook up to monitor, keyboard and mouse. Personally, I don't like typing on the laptop keyboard. One thing to keep in mind, if you leave the laptop open all the time, the screen will eventually burn out.
Mary

Sweet deal! Great idea on being a Green VA, congrats on starting your new business!

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I use a laptop and attach a monitor which gives me two screens. I have a friend that has three screens, I am very envious and that is my goal, three screens for 2011.

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Wow, that's a great deal you got! I hope the clients come flooding in soon.

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I'm intrigued but also confused. Can someone explain to me why this works as a time-saver? Doesn't your hard drive still have the same amount of processing to do? Or is it the toggling/waiting for screens to refresh/reload that you DON'T have to do that saves so much time? I'm all about cutting minutes wherever I can...tell me more!

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Originally Posted by AnnaLisa Michalski

I'm intrigued but also confused. Can someone explain to me why this works as a time-saver? Doesn't your hard drive still have the same amount of processing to do? Or is it the toggling/waiting for screens to refresh/reload that you DON'T have to do that saves so much time? I'm all about cutting minutes wherever I can...tell me more!

It's not a timesaver in the sense that the computer works faster...it's all about the user. For example, imagine having the ability to place a document you need to view to do your current task (a PDF, a scan of a handwritten doc needing retyped, a web page with step-by-step instructions, etc...) on one whole monitor. On the other monitor you can place your editing program full-screen. So, instead of flipping back and forth between screens trying to remember what you just read, or having to print out your digital data, you need only to turn your head slightly in order to refer to the other screen.

As a programmer by trade, I spend a lot of time reading documentation. Programming IDEs (software in which you create computer programs) are also often notoriously bloated with floating toolbars, etc. It's nice to be able to stretch those programs so that they span two monitors. Then, I can expand those otherwise shrunken toolbars and panes and see all kinds of important info all at once!

Once I got two monitors...everyone working with accounting, blueprints/CAD, data entry started begging for them.

That's really great! Congrats on getting such a great deal! I'm jealous I want a second monitor and a computer. I am only working on a laptop, but will really love to have a PC as well. Second monitor has been on wish list for a while. I also want a wireless printer so when I am working in another room or outside I can send things to the printer. Oh I want so many things...LOL! In due time!

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Awesome!! Having more than one screen is a MUST! I work with dual screen and want to add a third! My hubby runs an IT company and had 5 screens a little while ago... he had to get a smaller desk so cut down to 3 screens. It's an awesome time and paper saver. Email on one, whatever you are working with on another, social networks on another, etc, etc.

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I'm planning on doing 2 monitors, too...I just keep forgetting to buy another monitor. Thanks for the reminder...I've added "buy 2nd monitor" to my To Do list

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