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Offer a dual display option with desktop configurations

600 points posted to Monitors and Displays, New Product Ideas by coachcg 11/19/07



It would be great if in the monitor selection of desktop configurations we had the option of purchasing dual displays with the system. It is easy math to figure out that cost per pixel of such a set up is MUCH less.

davmcn
11/19/07		 I guess that would be good for business's people and extreme Gamer. :) iwould just buy a wide screen one Screen.
jorge
11/19/07		 *** ALREADY AVAILABLE FOR SOME YEARS NOW ***

Haven't you noticed that some computers on configuring you can opt in up to two monitors?
sugarbear
11/19/07		 I hadn`t noticed it on Dell.
coachcg
11/19/07		 *** NOT AVAILABLE IN THE USA ***

Checked on all the Dell lines before I put up this post and could not find a dual display option. A dual display capable video card option yes, but not dual displays in the monitor choice selection of any desktop builds. For that matter, dual displays were not available in the monitor section of the "TVs, Software & Accessories" store and it would be nice to have as an option there too.

If I am mistaken, I am open to being corrected and would change my comment or take down this post. Possibly this option exists on another Dell country and/or consumer site? Maybe it was formerly available but has been removed due to lack of consumer interest (if this is the case, it would be nice if a Dell insider shed some light on this).
davmcn
11/19/07		 *** IMPLEMENT IF NOT DONE ***
jorge
11/19/07		 WHAT? You're probably not doing something right, check this out System with Dual Option just page down till you get to the section that says 2nd Monitor.
coachcg
11/19/07		 Thanks, but this is a "Premier.Dell.com" link that I (and I imagine many consumers) can't get to. Possibly it is available to "Premier" organizations but not to the rest of consumers and businesses? Or am I still missing something?
sugarbear
11/19/07		 I got the same thing.
jorge
11/19/07		 Well you just go to the monitor section and order the 2nd monitor, I'm not saying I've actually bought them through Dell, but if you have a Video card that supports two monitors you golden for a Dual Display setup, works with Unix at any rate (windows two but why).
premcv
11/20/07		 Interesting but I thought it was already offered.
robert
11/20/07		 As a marketing tool and additional revenue stream, advertising a dual monitor setup option makes a lot of sense.Why not advance the idea to the public? There are many people I know that would/will purchase multiple monitors setups. I run six monitors on my work station. Why not actively promote a multiple monitor setup? It would make Dell appear unique in this area without adding any real expense in creation. Market the Dell Duo to stock traders, and college students.
jorge
11/20/07		 Beats me why people don't or didn't know about this? I've had dual displays for years now, some people just need to get out more often I guess?
premcv
11/20/07		 Beats me too!
chris_m
12/12/07		 Good question. Ordering a second monitor is currently only available on the XPS 720s.
davmcn
12/12/07		 Yep, they should make it avalbile to all people..on all machines.
jorge
Jan 29		 You can buy as many monitors as you want, just click the Monitors section and click buy. There is nothing holding you back! Think of the profits man!
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