Hands-on with the Samsung 2263DX 22+7 UbiSync LCD

We've always been fairly positive about Samsung's UbiSync USB-secondary display tech, but after checking out the new 2263DX 22+7 LCD in person, we don't think we'll be ditching our dual 24-inch setup anytime soon. The 2263's secondary LCD is mounted on a rotating, extendable arm, which lets you move it from the side to the top of the main 22-inch screen in either portrait or landscape orientation, but the Samsung reps weren't exactly forthcoming with max USB video bitrates. It's still pretty slick, though, and if you've always got a relatively static email or media player window open, definitely worth checking out in our gallery.

Hands on with the Samsung Ubisync 22+7 LCD

[hastings Posted Jan 7th 2008 8:14PM]

It would be great for desktop publishing. Put all of your tool bars and such on the 7" display and keep your design area clutter free.

If only it were 24".

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2008 8:20PM]

well its Samsung they will have a 24" version sooner or later...

[Hung Posted Jan 7th 2008 8:24PM]

I bet this is way cheaper than using a 22" monitor + a 15" monitor. I mean, I just saw a deal for a 1024x768 15-incher that ran close to an entire FIFTY BUCKS. It's a good thing the 7" is around; I don't know what I would have done with those 8 extra inches of diagonal space.

(The 7" screen uses USB? Seriously, if someone is going to buy a 22"+7" setup, I'm guessing they have a video card that has at least two outputs. Mega-fail)

[say592 Posted Jan 7th 2008 8:31PM]

All the fun of two monitors in one convenient, cheap(ish) package?

I used to rock out with two monitors, and Im going back to it the second I can grab another cheap video card. I loved it, and I miss it so much.

If you can, use two monitors. Its shown to make you more efficient.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2008 11:02PM]

It might actually prove good for making portable consoles. Though most of the consoles you make portable don't need much of a resolution.

You could make something portable.

[xndrr Posted Jan 8th 2008 3:55AM]

This is a bit lame, i've been running multi-monitor setups for years. The only difference here is that one of them is a 7" monitor. Honestly, what are you going to do with a 7" panel? Plus with the price premium i'm assuming this monitor will have, i could probably pickup a 22" samsung monitor and an additional 17" samsung panel.

As for USB support, anyone can go to futureshop/bestbuy and pick up a FX5200 for like $50, which sports dual outputs for our multimonitor setup.