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----- >From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Russell Smith >Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:17 PM >To: [log in to unmask] >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 >mailto:[log in to unmask] > > Curious about the people moderating your > messages? Visit our staff web site: > http://nospin.com/pc/staff.html > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering special "Free-After-Rebate" Software specials in conjunction with Beyond.com. We have new offers all the time!!! http://nospin.com/promotions