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- Price: Free to try (14-day trial); $29.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: July 25, 2005
- Total Downloads: 96,810
- Downloads last week: 59
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 36 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This utility stunned us with its ease of setup and use. MaxiVista can link up to four PCs via a network connection, turning those monitors into a single, contiguous space. We installed the software on two LAN-networked computers, and it just worked, without requiring us to mess around with IP addresses. As you drag a window beyond one PC's screen, it immediately emerges on the second. Each PC can devote a window or the entire screen to the shared space. You can remotely configure resolution, color depth, and image orientation, making it possible to use displays that are considerably different from one another. We noticed no slowdowns on either computer (each a Pentium 4, 2GHz, 512MB RAM), though the program puts a heavy strain on system resources. In sum, MaxiVista's flexibility and numerous options make it even more convenient than a two-monitor cable. Workgroups will rejoice.Publisher's description
From Bartels Media :MaxiVista turns any spare laptop or tablet PC into a second monitor for your primary PC. Program windows can be extended across both PC's screens, while the programs are still all controlled from the primary PC. Simply connect up to four PCs via Ethernet, a wireless LAN, FireWire, or a USB network, and enjoy giant desktop real estate of up to 7680x1600 pixels. The extra desktop space helps to avoid switching back and forth between overlapping windows. Additionally, MaxiVista allows to control up to four PCs with a single mouse and keyboard of the Primary PC. Just drag the mouse cursor to the PC you wish to control. MaxiVista also can mirror the display contents of your primary PC to any other PC via a network connection without signal loss. MaxiVista is based only on software. No need to buy graphics cards, monitors, or keyboard mouse switches.
Version 2.0.13 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of MaxiVista 2.0.13
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 36 votes
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: MaxiVista 2.0.13
Pros: Works like a charm at work and saved us a lot of money rather than getting a dual head card! I really can't tell the difference between this and a dual head now!
Cons: There is a minor delay sometimes when using a hub or router with the signal... make sure you have a decent switch and you're laughing all the way to funland.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: MaxiVista 2.0.13
"It's just awesome. A real money saver"
Pros: Easy as 1-2-3 to install. The performance of the extended screen is amazing. I never believed that the desktop can be transmitted that fast. It saves you a couple of hundred dollars if you have a 2nd pc available
Cons: The only thing I found is that it does not support hardware accelerated games. But Flight Simulator 2004 works fine.
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Version: MaxiVista 2.0.13
"It's just awesome. A real money saver"
Pros: Easy as 1-2-3 to install
The performance of the extended screen is amazing. I never believed that the desktop can be transmitted that fast
Saves you a couple of hundred dollars if you have a 2nd pc available
Cons: The only thing I found is that it does not support hardware accelerated games. But Flight Simulator 2004 works fine.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: MaxiVista 2.0.13
Pros: you can not only see more of what you need to see, but u can also fool around with family members while they are one it
Cons: little laggy
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