Ive been toying with the idea of getting two more monitors. My only concern is that because im so used to using only one monitor, i wonder if i would actually end up using/getting used to the other two beside it and making full us of them as well. i've read a bunch of things and people say that thsi really helps increase productivity.. is this true? for those of you that have this kind of setup, is it really worth it?
Triple Monitor Setup
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I have two 20" wide monitors and to be honest, it's cool but I could live with one display. Two monitors are handy when you are doing stuff between two programs. I find it particularly useful in SEO stuff when you need multiple different information sources open simultaneously so with two monitors I don't have to switch between programs.
But, three monitors... I wouldn't waste my money.
But, three monitors... I wouldn't waste my money.
I have two now, but I'm toying with the thought of getting a third. Do I really need it? No. But I would use it. Plus, it looks cool. 
I had 3 at work before. It definitely made things much easier for me. I would have outlook running on 1, my IDE in another, and the webbrowser or application that I was working on in the 3rd.
You get used to the setup really fast. I was using a program called UltraMon to make things even more efficient.
You get used to the setup really fast. I was using a program called UltraMon to make things even more efficient.
I'm going to haqve to check this out. If it's good then you may have made my decision to go to three monitors for me. Haha. +rep
I have a 24 in wide screen and a 17 inch monitor on each side. Definately worth it. My only suggestion is to get the same verticle height/resolution for all monitors since when you drag a window from screen to screen it can be a bitch to resize.
I just recently went with two monitors and I don't know how I did without it. As soon as I get a chance to get to use three I definitly will.
Try 2 out for a few weeks. You'll either love it or hate it. Then you can decided if you want to go three. Personally, if i wasn't using a laptop i'd be using 3 right now. I need to build a new desktop and then i'll be going with 3 42inchers.
Two 20" monitors here and I would never go back. I work so much more efficiently than when I had one. I am considering setting up 3 or 4. 
I'm thinking of getting another 20 inch widescreen one, but not sure how useful 3 would be...unless you're doing some major programming or daytrading?
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