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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:
LCD or similar flat-panel technology
o Saves desk space, is portable, lower power/heat
Supports digital DVI and analog VGA inputs
o 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
o Analog VGA interface is universal and therefore versatile (can support notebook
external VGA port, for example)
Optimized for 1,280 by 1,024 resolution
o Maximum recommended resolution for SideCar digital DVI outputs, although higher
resolutions are supported for analog outputs
Display area large enough for comfortable viewing at that resolution
o We recommend 18+ inches for 1,280 by 1,024 resolution
Thin, straight bezel (screen frame)
o Enables ganging of multiple displays
for a nearly seamless desktop
Stand with vertical and tilt adjustment
Removable stand; standard VESA rear
mounting plate
o Removable stand aids transport;
VESA mounting plate supports
monitor arms and/or mounting rails
Integrated power supply
o 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.