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JJHP3
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Jul 24, 2007, 11:14 AM

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Hi Folks

As I debate buying a TH2Go for a multi-projector installation, I began wondering about cable lengths... I hope someone has some experience to share.

Matrox seems to want us to use a 2 foot VGA from the computer to the box then use longer cables to the projectors. In my case, I'm planning on the 3 projectors hanging from the ceiling with the computer on the floor. My question is: how about running a high quality 50 foot CVGA to the TH2G with shorter VGAs to the projectors? Seems more economical than 3 50 footers. Any recommendations on a high quality manufacturer of VGA cables?

Thanks, John

JCipriani
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Jul 27, 2007, 4:58 PM

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Well, here's a nice looking repeater that might come in handy: http://www.viscountvideo.com/...uct_522_detailed.htm But it's pretty pricey ($170 USD). It also looks like there's cheaper ones at http://www.inlineinc.com/products/distamp/ .

Some random guy on the internet seemed to be pretty excited about the VGA cables here: http://www.bettercables.com/...WCATS&Category=9 . But they are also incredibly expensive ($300 USD for 50 ft). The random guy was here.

At http://www.scala.com/...e/dvi-vga-cable.html there is some info about maximum cable lengths, and more links to line drivers.

I don't actually have any experience with any of this equipment, I was just looking around for stuff. So don't take anything I say seriously. But maybe there are starting points there.

Jason

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