GEOINT 2009: From Intel to Imaging, But Full Motion Video Stole the Show
A reader commented on the progress toward a real-world model.
"... Georeferenced video looks like another steady step towards real-time. location-aware information about the world around us."
- David Sonnen, ISSI
Podcast: With Geodata - Developers, Not Consumers, Rule
A reader questions whether the podcast's basic premise is valid when the stakes are high.
"Whether the data source is considered important or not depends on the consequences of decision being made. ..."
- Dan Primavera, ESRI
"... Georeferenced video looks like another steady step towards real-time. location-aware information about the world around us."
- David Sonnen, ISSI
Podcast: With Geodata - Developers, Not Consumers, Rule
A reader questions whether the podcast's basic premise is valid when the stakes are high.
"Whether the data source is considered important or not depends on the consequences of decision being made. ..."
- Dan Primavera, ESRI
Product Overview: Matrox TripleHead2Go
Two readers wondered if the solution was needed.
"Many people like the advantages of multiple screens, but why is the box even needed? At least for a dual screen setup, most pcs already have dual ports."
- Andrew Phillips, Illinois State Geological Survey
The author responded:
"With both the Matrox dual and triple head devices, you get two or three external monitors plus the one you already have on your laptop. So if you have the triple head device you actually can have 4 monitors total, with the dual head you get 3 total. ..."
"I agree it is a great product for laptops, but there are much better solutions for desktop PCs. You can spend a bit more and buy a triple head video card straight up, or you can even spend a bit less and buy 2 video cards of the same type, and run up to 4 monitors at a much higher resolution than the TripleHead2Go offers. ..."
- Miles Jordan, Australian Antarctic Division
The author responded:
"While it is true that you can add multiple video cards to your desktop, not everyone is comfortable in getting inside their computer. This device offers the ability to add 3 monitors without having to do anything but connect the cables, power supply and load the software. ..."
