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Chuck Watters <[log in to unmask]>
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I run a 50' svga cable with no problems.  Been working for a couple of years
now without any booster.  works great.  cable cost $50.

>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Russell Smith
>Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:17 PM
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>Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] SVGA 50' cables....Performance concerns?
>
>
>Christian Essner wrote:
>>
>> Is there any serious loss in performance from extending the SVGA
>cable from the standard to a 50' cable? I have read stories that a
>booster may be needed. I need to move my 3 machines into a closet
>and to do so need to purchase 50' extensions. Any feedback would
>be appreciated.
>
>
>   I hook up 15 foot extensions to the regular monitor cable on occasion
>for presentations and notice some degradation, usually not too bad. 50
>foot is another matter. Not only will you need a booster, you will also
>need a cable about twice as thick in diameter. The presenters at the
>last Microsoft Big Day event I attended had such a setup and it worked
>well. Expect the cost to be quite expensive...I thought he said his
>booster and cable ran about $650.
>
>
>Russell Smith
>Edtech Consultant, Journalist
>Region 14 ESC Abilene
>http://camalott.com/~rssmith
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