Could one use a "high quality cable" and place the monitor 20--30 feet away from the computer (and the other monitors). I would like to be able to sit in my recliner (in living room) and watch the emini charts on one monitor: then when things look interesting, go to main computer room for buy/sell action on the other monitors (sitting beside the computer) Appreciate any expert advice.
how far can monitor be away from the computer?
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You can use CAT5 KVM extender:
http://www.networktechinc.com/cat5.html
I use few of these, work great!
http://www.networktechinc.com/cat5.html
I use few of these, work great!
Signal will degrade substantially with distance. If you want to spend a bit of money, there are better solutions than having a stiff VGA cable running across your house.
This is what I was going to suggest.
Lots of ideas here: hooking up a "slave" monitor
http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44926
http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44926
> This is what I was going to suggest.
In fact I use these extenders with a matrix switch (by NTI too). It allows me to have access to up to 8 VGA sources (I have 3 computers, DISH network and DVD changer so far) from 4 monitors located in different rooms. All connected by CAT5. No video degradation on 1600x1200 monitors.
In fact I use these extenders with a matrix switch (by NTI too). It allows me to have access to up to 8 VGA sources (I have 3 computers, DISH network and DVD changer so far) from 4 monitors located in different rooms. All connected by CAT5. No video degradation on 1600x1200 monitors.
I know is a late reply, but at work we use products from http://www.nti1.com/ we use the http://www.nti1.com/cable-pc.html VKMEXT-100 to extend the Computer VGA display, Keyboard and Mouse for as long as 125' (125 foot) very successfully.
I purchased 6 100' and 2 25â cables and have been using them for over two years with great success (before we use CARBON COPY â I never liked Carbon Copy) now cost is reasonable http://www.vpi.us/cgi-bin/vpi/vkmext.html and if you have a corporate account you may get a 25%+ discount.
KVM switches are good BUT ARE VERY HEFTY PRICED, not to mention cumbersome. NTI as far as I know will give you your money back if you are not satisfied.
I am planning to do the same for FOREX, have a swinging arm (to support my 24â LCD monitor Keyboard and Mouse) near my bed while I can place FOREX trades late at night without having to get-up to my office (I pull the swing arm towards me), after I place my trade and take my profits home, then I move the swing arm out of the way and go back to sleep.
The NTI VKMEXT cables will suffice - Insure you get the right sex (Male to Female) so all you have to do is PLUG AND TRADE!
I purchased 6 100' and 2 25â cables and have been using them for over two years with great success (before we use CARBON COPY â I never liked Carbon Copy) now cost is reasonable http://www.vpi.us/cgi-bin/vpi/vkmext.html and if you have a corporate account you may get a 25%+ discount.
KVM switches are good BUT ARE VERY HEFTY PRICED, not to mention cumbersome. NTI as far as I know will give you your money back if you are not satisfied.
I am planning to do the same for FOREX, have a swinging arm (to support my 24â LCD monitor Keyboard and Mouse) near my bed while I can place FOREX trades late at night without having to get-up to my office (I pull the swing arm towards me), after I place my trade and take my profits home, then I move the swing arm out of the way and go back to sleep.
The NTI VKMEXT cables will suffice - Insure you get the right sex (Male to Female) so all you have to do is PLUG AND TRADE!
