Re: Two-Monitor advantage? (was LCD Monitors)

[David Dyer-Bennet <dd-b@dd-b.net>]

"Konrad Poth" <kpoth@bellsouth.net> writes:

> In response to a question I asked about setting up a double-monitor system,
> I received the replies below.
> 
> Rob Meier recommends just using Shift-Tab to hide the tools rather than
> shifting the eyes between two monitors.
> 
> I would like to hear from those who use two monitors - or who have tried
> that system and reverted - as to the advantages and disadvantages.  Does it
> enhance your workflow?  Is it more cumbersome than practical?  Why not just
> use Shift-Tab to hide/show tools?

Because when I'm doing graphics work, my hand is mostly on the mouse,
not the keyboard.  Shift-tab is *much* more trouble than slithering
over to the other monitor.  
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