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PostPosted: 14 Jun 2006, 15:08 
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Montreal, Canada, June 13, 2006 - Matrox Graphics, Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today announced that the award-winning Matrox TripleHead2Go has expanded its capabilities to include new resolution modes that support dual monitor configurations,widescreen flat panels and a higher refresh rate for CRT monitors.TripleHead2Go is a palm-sized box that uniquely allows users to add two orthree monitors to many workstations, gaming systems and laptops, even ifthose systems only support a single display output. Based on furthertesting, Matrox is also pleased to provide a greatly increased DualHead2Gosystem compatibility.

"These new display modes were added to the TripleHead2Go to allow thisproduct to be even more flexible." says Caroline Injoyan, BusinessDevelopment Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. "There was a demand to have wideaspect ratio and higher dual-display resolution support on theTripleHead2Go, as well as a more complete compatibility with theDualHead2GoËœwe listened and delivered."

Matrox TripleHead2Go
Matrox TripleHead2Go has enabled support for extra resolutions, includedwide aspect ratio resolutions of 3840x720 and 3840x768, which will allowusers working with widescreen flat panels or plasma screens to use theTripleHead2Go, and take full advantage of the surround graphics experiencewhile leveraging its unique features to enhance the usability andproductivity of various applications. TripleHead support at 3072x768resolution with 85Hz refresh rate will give users who are playing games onCRT monitors an opportunity to also enjoy a totally immersive SurroundGaming experience without compromising performance. Finally, DualHead®support with a combined resolution of 2560x1024 and 3360x1050, will allowindividuals to run the Matrox TripleHead2Go in dual-display configuration.If a user is more suited to working with two displays, they can now have theoption to easily upgrade to three, without having to purchase a newunit˜making the TripleHead2Go even more versatile.

All the new resolution modes included with the Matrox TripleHead2Go will beenabled through a software applet called the Matrox TripleHead2Go ModeExpansion Tool (TMET - http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/support/th2go/tmet.cfm) that is available for download on the Matrox Graphics website.

Matrox DualHead2Go
Through extensive tests, Matrox is expanding support with the MatroxDualHead2Go, which will now be compatible with NVIDIA and ATI based add-inboards and most laptops based on Intel, ATI and NVIDIA integrated graphics.To view the complete list of devices Matrox has tested and found to becompatible with DualHead2Go, please visit the compatibility list page:http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/support/dh2go/compatibility.cfm.

System Compatibility
Matrox TripleHead2Go includes support for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 andWindows® XP, and is compatible with many professional and enthusiast classdesktop and laptop PCs equipped with certain ATI® and NVIDIA® enabledgraphics chipsets and add-in-boards (including SLI?). Maximum resolutionssupported may vary depending on the GPU version. For information on addingsupport for extra resolutions, such as DualHead® modes or Triple Widescreenmodes, please visit the TripleHead2Go Mode Expansion Tool page: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/support/th2go/tmet.cfm.

Matrox DualHead2Go is now compatible with a wider range of laptop anddesktop computer systems. An easy way to check if your system is supported,simply run the new Matrox DualHead2Go System Compatibility Tool (http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/support/dh2go/tool/home.cfm) available for free, prior to purchase*.

About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics Inc. is the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions forprofessionals and has been delivering high-quality, innovative 2D/3D, andvideo graphics accelerators for more than a quarter century. Creator of themulti-display phenomenon, Matrox combines its proven graphics chip designs,reliable software, and dependable card manufacturing expertise to produce products that are reputed worldwide for their superior image quality,practical ingenuity, and unwavering stability. Matrox Graphics designs andsupports graphics solutions optimized for utility, empowering professionalsto see more and do more. A privately held company headquartered in Montreal,Canada, Matrox has international offices in the United States, the UnitedKingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong. For more information, visitwww.matrox.com/graphics.

*Note that the maximum ultra-widescreen resolution that is supported withDualHead2Go is system dependent and that systems based on Intel graphicswill have a maximum resolution limit of 2048x768.

Matrox® and DualHead® are trademarks or registered trademarks of MatroxGraphics Inc. and/or Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Other company, productand service names and/or logos indicated above may be trademarks or servicemarks of such other companies.

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TripleHead2Go http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/th2go/artwork.cfm
DualHead2Go http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/dh2go/artwork.cfm


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Excellent, I really want to try this out, but have been waiting for widescreen support, hopefully soon it will support 5040x1050 so i can use the 3 monitors(after i win the lottery to pay for them and another few 7900's)

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PostPosted: 04 Aug 2006, 15:53 
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The VGA version of the TripleHead2Go will not support that resolution. 3840x1024 is the max res due to bandwidth constraints. There is a discussion of this here:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4972


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