ArcStone - Multi-Monitor Shop All Around
October 23rd, 2007 : Nicholas LongtinEveryone at ArcStone has a multi-monitor setup. Long ago I convinced ArcStone’s owner of the vast productivity benefits that come with more screen real estate. At first, like many people, he was a skeptic. However, after using multiple monitors himself, the value became apparent.
Some might argue it simply amounts to what you become used to. I disagree. I see a significant drop in my productivity when I work out of the office, and have to rely on my laptop screen alone.
If you have the means, I urge you to try adding another monitor to your setup.
Here are some examples of ArcStonians multi-monitor setups:
Our Top Sales Person
Our Systems Administrator
Yours Truly
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:54 pm
There are some great studies pointing out the productivity gains from a multi-display setup. Microsoft’s research claims a 9% increase, on average.
http://research.microsoft.com/displayArticle.aspx?id=433
October 29th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
By everyone at Arcstone, of course, you mean everyone at Arcstone who is not me.
I’ve tried dual monitors. I work more efficiently with a single monitor, either widescreen or set to a high resolution.
Some people actually do work better this way.