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Today we are taking a look at a unique product from Sapphire, the VID-2X, which is designed to bring multi-screen computing to a larger user base. The VID-2X does this by eliminating the need for special hardware (other than the 2X) or software, as it handles all the multi-display functions independently. This allows the unit to essentially split one video signal into two, so two displays can be connected via one output source. Additionally, the device is fully plug-and-play, so all that is required to expand your desktop real estate is simply connecting the VID-2X unit to the monitors.
The VID-2X comes in two models, one which uses DisplayPort connectivity and the other for DVI connections. In this review we are going to be examining the latter version which has an MSRP of $189. The pricing seems a tad steep considering the same amount could get you a new desktop graphics card, but in certain desktops and most laptops, upgrading a graphics card is not a possibility.
| Specifications | |
| Input Format | VESA DisplayPort v1.1a 4-lanes with 24 bit Colour Depth |
| Output Format |
2 x Single Link (max 1920 x 1200) DVI 2 x HDMI also supported via adapters (not included) |
| Connection Diagram | DP4196 (Download) |
| Power Requirements | Mini USB Power DC +5V |
| Display Mode Table @ 50Hz/60Hz, 24 bpp | Stretch-Mode : 3840x1200 / 3840x1080 |
| Display Mode Table @ 60Hz, 24 bpp |
Stretch-Mode : 3360x1050 / 3200x1200 / 3200x900 / 2880x1050 / 2880x900 / 2732x768 / 2560x1024 / 1920x1200 Stretch/Clone-Mode:1920x1080 / 1600x1200 / 1600x900 / 1440x1050 / 1440x900 / 1366x768 / 1360x768 / 1280x1024 / 1280x800 /1280x768 / 1024x768 / 800x600 |
| Dimenstions | (WxHxD): 114 x 32 x 107 mm |
| Weight | Net Weight: 210 g |
| Regulatory Approvals | CE, FCC, IECS, MCC, WEEE, RoHS |
| Ambient Operating Tempurature | 0 – 55°C (Min/Max) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C (Min/Max) |
| Operating Humidity | 20 – 80% relative humidity (Non-Condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5 to 95% relative humidty (Non-Condensing) |
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Why not? A product like this should have at least 3 different outputs.
Odd that the cord can be plugged into the wall. It would make a lot more sense to just plug it into the computer.
Also odd that a thing like this isn't already built into laptops and low-end video cards.
The power cable can either be plugged into a wall outlet or a PC USB port. I was just making the reference that it would work in other regions if a USB port is not available.
If so, say youre running 3 monitors from your gpu set up, yielding 5xxx X 1200 or whatever it is... Could you use 3 vid-2xes and yield 6 monitors properly displaying the game??