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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: September 03, 2006
- 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 2.0.20 improves screen transmission performance.
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Version: MaxiVista 2.2
Pros: Two monitors are better than one, and switching back and forth between the laptop mode and second monitor mode is really easy, so its a bit like having two desktops on the second monitor. I also like being able to control the laptop with my desktop interface. This program adds more functionality to both the desktop and laptop, its great.
Cons: Was hoping to be able to completely see and control another computer on the network. However, it doesn't advertise to do so. It just does what it says, very nicely.
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Version: MaxiVista 2.2
"Extreamly easy to use...up an running 30 seconds after download."
Pros: Very easy to use and istall.
Cons: Mouse pointer on secondary PC is a little bit sluggish.
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