Who Wants A Dual Monitor Video Card?
In order to run dual monitors, you need a video card that supports it. Therefore, I have decided to give one away.
The ATi Radeon-based X1550 from PowerColor is a new Windows Vista ready graphics card that packs in a hefty 512MB of on-board memory as well as dual DVI outputs, which will allow you to run two LCD monitors at the same time.
You get the X1550 graphics card, an installation CD with software and drivers, a red DVI to VGA adapter (in case you’re still running a CRT), an S-Video to composite video cable, and an installation guide in case you don’t know how to install a graphics card.
Dual DVI Outputs
As stated above, the PowerColor X1550 is equipped with two DVI outputs. This means that you can run two monitors with full digital signals from this card, unlike other entry-level units that may only offer one DVI output and one (analog) VGA output.
To enter the contest for a chance to win this dual head video card, just reply to this post. I’ll make a draw from all the commentators this Friday and that person will win the card. You only need to comment once to enter. You can comment more than once but it will still get you only one entry.
Good luck.
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8 views and no comments? What a travesty!
Haha, is it new? O_O probably not eh?
Yeah, I wouldn’t mind that actually
Well you know if you are just giving it away – SIGN ME UP!!!
Yes please!
oooh, pick me!
Nice! Count me in!
You should totally count me In
I soooo want one!
Yeah one for me !:!:
Please count me in!
Looks like your contest giveaways really show much turnout.. well, this is my comment!
I really think you want to pick me. And. . . go!
me too me too
I want it too… One little problem thought, how am I suppose to use it on my laptop ?
Just kidding 
Here’s my entry. I could use it a new dual output vcard.
Cheers & thanks,
http://Wesleytech.com
Me as well. Now we can all have John’s secret weapon.
I’m planning to get myself a new graphic card since my currently one no more working. Hope can this one for free.
I can’t pass on this contest! Count me in too! (By the way – I love reading your blog)
Video card for Me? Yes please…
oh yeah!
Very interesting, you have given me some ideas. Though I think this comment has reached its limits.
Nice contest. Count me in, John!
Awsome, here’s my entry. I’ve already got one but now I can put on 4 monitors! (if I win)
I’ll put my entry here – it seems the server is struggling to load all the comments and put the submission form in at the end!
- Martin Reed
Awesome deal John – hope I win!
Yeah I would love that as well
Does it matter if it’s new? It’s free
It was used in review testing and then it went back into the box.
Sounds good to me!!! Yes please, I’ll take one
Sign me up as well!
John the comment page is taking forever to load…you should think about having the leave a comment on top of the page:)
Please sign me up John! I need this badly!
I’m in, but I will have to buy a new computer and monitors to wrap around that thing if I were to win
hey John.
I tried to post a comment to the post and encountered a problem, in IE it gives scripting error and in FF it does nothing
I can only post comments to other comments.
But I still want the card, hope you ship to Israel
Like others, I can’t get to the bottom of the comments page, so I am adding mine within this post.
Pick me, Pick me!
AJ
hand me downs are still good.
gimme gimme!
Feeling lucky!
Page load madness… sorry for the comment jack.
Sign me up!!
People are so hungry for a graphic card.
People are just hungry for free stuff no matter what it is. You should have seen the massive flurry when John offered free pens!!!
wow, dual monitor video card, remind me on arkaos, my “ordinary” ati card died after 7 hours operation
the page is taking so long to load…i have to reply to a comment…I would love to have one..!
My IE6 and Opera just crash loading it.
That would be delicious!
i want one
hope i got lucky 
Nice contest. Count me in too !
What a great initiative for a contest (and a great way to test the limits of comment functionality!
) Count me in!
hey, John, stop throwing away your ‘valuable’ junk! But–I’ll accept it as a donation =P.
With all of these comments this website is lagging.
Sounds good.
I think it’s new. Why would he give away a used one when he’s a dot com mogul
Count me in on this, buuudy. by the way, you have a huge amount of white space at the bottom of your age here.
I wonder if it works? Either way, I’ll take it!
Here is my entry, I hope im lucky
Nice one, even tho i goto pho with u i still want this card!
I want one!!!
Oh geez John. I’ve just been gone 2 days away from your blog and another evil scheme?
Now that’s one way to drive a lot of commentators, spammers and what not and to put this post on your hot topics.
Anyway, I guess I’m in.
okej the server stoped showing the comments, so I’ll never be able to reach the comment box haha.
I’m leaving my comment here john, I hope you’re not that evil to not coun’t replys to a comment as not comments to the posts!!
Anyways try puting the post comment box at the top please so such things as this doesn’t occur in future contests
count me in. I hope I win
This thing looks sweet. I want it.
I can’t wait to install this card and get another monitor so I can start viewing with two screen. Wonder how much more work I will be able to do.
I like it! Pick me John!
I’ll enter.
i want it
I definitely need one of those. It’s always good to have more screens.
Nice Video Card … Man you can get your hands on goodies quick!
I’m up for a new Video Card!
Darin
I hope I win. I need a new graphics card.
I wouldnt mind getting my hands on that for free! Sure is better than buying one…
I’ll jump in on this contest as well. John, how about throwing in a 2nd monitor to go with it?
Hell, why don’t I just toss in an entire computer!
Great idea! I’m in that drawing as well!!!
I am joining you too, JOHN we want your computer too, yeh.. also your GPS.. haha.
JOHN are your writing all the names on paper for draw or computerised??
Oh, could you?
With my luck though, it wouldn’t really matter if you did LOL. May the luckiest commentator win!!!
John, i think you got addicted to the evil marketing game.
slow it down, man; but hurry up and give me the prize!!!!
That would nice and generous
I’m sure you’ve got enough spare parts kicking around for that
May I suggest throwing in a few pieces of furniture as well, John — make it like a complete workstation showcase!
niice
A new computer would so rock, doing pretty much everything from my laptop right now, the old workstation had to be turned into a server. But I think all the vms is starting to kill it slowly
wow nice card pick me pick me!
512mb thats way better then my 128mb lol
Awesome contest John!
Count me in!
Dual Screens..
I’m loving this blog.
Count me in to that contest.
I like video cards, pick me!
With 2 videos, that would be cool. I could have my blog open on one screen, and John’s on the other screen. Then I could copy and paste with ease all of John’s winning formulae!
That would be evil!
Please count me in. I would love a dual monitor video card.
Hey sign me up too please, and good luck to all competitors
I would love to have that video card.
Can you please send mine before the drawing since I know I am going to win it for sure =)
Nice! I wonder if it can run Crysis flawlessly without any hiccups whatsoever.
I’ll take it. I need a graphics card to play Wow.
Awesome, great deal John!
Perfect linkbait, evil John!
How can this be perfect linkbait when I don’t require a link? LOL
Since you mentioned it… Why not ask for a link?
I wanted to allow readers who don’t have a blogs a chance to enter.
I don’t think that it’ll fit in any of my laptops
but hey… I can always have my own contest on my blog for it if I win it right?
That’s exactly what I was thinking…lol
I was surprised there wasn’t a requirement to link to this post actually
Maybe you should have specified that in your post about linkbaiting
I’m planning on building a new computer for web surfing, this video card would be perfect
I could always use a new card
Plus, it’s Vista ready!
I’m from Quebec City, Canada so it’s not far but what about the others. Japan, England … Can they enter?
Don’t want the shipping and duties to be the price of the card
I’m replying!
I could always use a new video card!
I bet even those who don’t actually need one think so, too!
And here’s my entry. Thanks, John.
Thats a cool prize! I guess good luck to all commentators
I wouldn’t mine winning it.
Nice video card..I wouldn’t mind winning it at all!
I run a mac and I’d still be down for the contest. Free stuff is free stuff right?
I think that’s what most of the 300 people who commented are thinking
I’m always down for new hardware! That bad boy will work perfect with my new Vista machine and soon to have copy of Halo 2 for Vista!
-N
512 dual wow! pick me please.
I’m for the contest. I wander if this works on Linux or FreeBSD.Hope to find out soon
I am in for it!
one sweet card
Hi John
I’m in!!
I want a Dual Monitor Video Card.
this would be great for my new computer I am building, and would save me some money to. I’m in !
I run a mac, but just want to win. . . . . is that evil or what?
You are become the evilest Mr. Gary Lee
still think he has some ground to cover…but he’s on his way
Count me in for this one! Thanks for running yet another great giveaway John.
Alright, great card! Count me in!
I’m in dire need of a new video card…
Would be an awesome upgrade.
Come onnnn vid card
Since it won’t let me make my OWN comment, I need to reply to someone. So, you’re the lucky fellow.
I’d like to win. If I win, I’m going to use it to get people to donate for my fight against leukemia. One can only hope. Good luck to everyone!
What the heck, I’m always up for a freebie.
Wonder if this will work on Xubuntu. You don’t know if you don’t try, so…
Count me in!
WoW nice card.
I am definitely entering to win that bad boy.
Looks neat, guess I could use an extra 21″ screen
A buddy of mine has this card & I’m very jealous of him. If I happen to win I won’t have to steal his.
I recently droped about $1500 In a new computer from Newegg, but I only have one 22 inch Monitor,
However if I win this card, I’ll get another monitor just because I’ll be able to run them both at the same time
, which I think it will be pretty cool since I’ve never had that kind of set up.
Sounds great
I’m in!
Hey, a “no strings attached” contest. You have really hit it big time now. Throw my name in the hat too!
Hi John!
Hey, John,
where is a catch? where did you put your evil side?
shouldn’t you as something more, not just a simple comment?
you know, you could really make a difference in world with thinking a bit more before giving something out. make people to try some new things, to do good jobs.
and let’s say, only then… with a comment and a good job, a reader of your blog could enter in contest. i do not mean to scare or diminish the number of attendants, however there is an opportunity to make a difference.
No catch. I just felt like giving away a video card today.
Getting rid of your stock?
Just out of curiousity, what’s the retail on this puppy
I don’t know. I didn’t pay for it.
Wow this is a pretty good way to get traffic moving (not like you need to or anything).
Hmm what to say.
Count me in for the draw but I need to say something else that is witty and memorable.
Plink-0
Uhmm, I think I failed.
There must be some sort of incentive for you…? I mean, you don’t even require a linkback! It’s a great thing you’re doing man, thanks!
Does anyone know if the card is compatible with a Mac Pro or not?
- Thanks, Sahil.
It works with any computer that has PCI-E.
I guess I will need a mobo w/ PCI-E when I win the video card.
ughhh, this post need a parse choice, it seems every body wants the card
good to know, now i really hope i’d win
I already have a nice Zalman fan to tune it and make it quiet: count me in !
i wonder, did my comment was published, or not.
Well I haven’t been commenting for a long time. I believe its the time to comment
BTW, john I think you need to make a post about the robots.txt , but you should optimize yours first
Count me in… you can always use one of those.
Hmm, my old comment somehow didn’t show up… I’m trying Firefox now.
- Sahil.
Add my name to the list of folks that need the dual-monitor goodness.
Wow, sweet, I could definitely use one of those… count me in as well.
Wow, count me in. Thanks for the generosity!
Nice!
I need a new video card!
Im running an ATI 7500 64mb!
X1550 graphics card is the best graphics card for the money on the market. And if I’m getting a chance to win on for free….. hell yeah
…I’m in
A comment is all you need to win, no problem.
I’m in! I may need to build a new computer around it (I’m guessing it’s PCI not AGP). My computer has been struggling to play Counterstrike lately anyways.
I want the card!
Cool deal. Count me in.
count me in. I could finally hook up my other monitor. That would be sweet.
I could sure use one of those for my secondary monitor. Please count me in.
I’ve been researching dual monitor cards today, but winning one would save me some trouble! Count me in.
That card would be great in my computer. Pick me!
I want participate
Sure, I’ll take it!
This video card would help me be one step closer to making a decent HTPC.
Well…I’ll throw my entry in too. Since I can’t get my browser to load ALL these insane comments I’m in right here. I’d love a video card upgrade
PS: I’m one of your original readers, if that helps my chances
Ohhh, I want one!
Hook me up John. Great blog. Been following it for quite a while now.
For your consideration, my dual monitor haiku:
My eyes how they long
For higher resolutions
Spread over two screens.
Hello Mr. Chow! I need to win…
Pick me! Pick me!
Count me in!
Oh boy, count on me too! Thanks!
I guess I´ll have to buy another mobo, since mine doens´t have an pci express slot, but that´s another problem I can easily solve =)
From Argentina
I like video cards. Pick Me!
Im going to win it, so everybody stop posting !
Glibah!
sweet, I want it ! count me in
I’ve been a silent reader since now, but this is too nice to miss.
Me too! haha
Win Stuff Online with JohnChow.com! has a nice ring to it.
Is it ready for Linux ?
Anyway I want it
Count me in John – I’ve been running dual monitors at work for a while now, and I would love to have the same setup at home.
I’d love to enter as well. That’s awesome that you’re giving this away.
WHAT A DOT COM MOGUL YOU ARE
Hmm… I suppose I’ll enter this one as well, even though I’m more of an nVidia fan. I would normally prefer a GeForce 8800 GTX, or even an Ultra.
However, since you’re giving the ATI away for free, I may as well have a stab at it. At least this is something to get me to comment for a change, rather than the usual lurking I do.
Besides, this could be handy with an overhead projector setup.
I have a dual monitor card and work and it’s the coolest. The single monitor at home always drives me nuts. This is a great prize, John.
Thanks!
Sara
oh poor me.. i didnt know that the requirement to run a dual monitor must have a specific vga card..
im just plannin to buy a new lcd monitor n make it a dual monitor with the old one
Ship to australia?
Nice contest John. If I win I will have a contest on my blog, and guess what the prize will be…
That would be so cool, I want it !!! I even have a monitor on standby ready and waiting!
Draw me, draw me!!!!
not a big fan of dual monitors so dont know yet if i want one lol
Dual monitors are the shizzle! Hook me up John!
Now I can upgrade to 4 monitors
I already do the dual monitor dance!
Count me in!
There was an AdSense ad in this post and it just had a picture of an HDMI repeater, and I was wondering what that had to do with the card. Was he giving it away too? Then I relized it was the ad. I’m dumb. haha.
I feel lucky
I’m not only commenting here, I also wrote a blog post asking my readers to comment here. Does this count as 2 entries?
It’s a nice video card.
It seems to me it is possible also to connect the third video output device using TV-OUT output.
@Ehsan: How could you possibly not be a fan of dual monitors? Have you used them long enough to get used to them?
Count Me in! Thanks John for always adding a special touch to your blog.
Ahhh… finally found a spot where I can manage to comment. You’re going to have to tell us how many people you entered into the draw in the end.
Me too please!
Count me in John! A great blog that also gives stuff away, always a winner!
Wow more comments on this one than any other on the blog so far.
That’s his evil plan this time.
CHOOSE ME!!!
I’m in John
I feel lucky
That’s very nice of you John! But are you gonna handle international shipping as well?
I was just on Tigerdirect looking at graphics cards. I like my odds on this. Odds being better than the lottery.
Me…me…me
Generous prize John! No link needed?
Count me in!
FT
Count me in as well!
Snarf!
Nice offer John.
BTW
Some old LCD’s have only VGA Input…
Correct. That’s my case.
Get a monitor adaptor ( 10$ ) or New LCD
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=467
Just got one for $7 CAD. Tax included.
My video card’s DVI output does not have those 4 holes on the right. So the adaptor does not fit. I need the one from John.
Salut.
I should have read John article more closely :
“a red DVI to VGA adapter (in case you’re still running a CRT)”
Should have known the man always give the best and offer more
ATI PowerColor DVI to VGA Adapter I think its called.
Yet another great idea, duel monitors rock. Count me in.
I’m in for this! Hope I win, thanks John Chow
Ooh. i just bought a second monitor..same as the one you’ve got. I think i’ll set the desktop background to be the same as yours too.
That’s an incredibly generous offer John, now if only you’d include the dual 19 inch widescreen TFT’s to go with it…
JOHN, you teach people to be evil.. write my name in all the draw lists.. please please please PICK ME
Hello, please pick me! Thanks John.
That looks cool. I would like to win.
I wouldn’t be surprised if you won again, Nate.
No chance as I will be the winner this time
Waiting for your email asking for my postal mailbox address.
Count me in.
yeah!
I would love one
You can’t beat free stuff. Enter me!
its funny how you decided to raffle off the card after receiving all those questions about them
nice contest
great contest john
i hope to win
Bring it on John
John Metcalfe
John your site is awesome and you are a genius and getting traffic to your site. Keep it up.
Are you including the wallpaper from your other post?
A contest….Put me in there please!!
Don’t think it’ll fit in my lap top, or my pda, I’ll give this one a miss. Thanks
PS. Let me know when you finally include me in your reviewme batch, I reviewed you last month, maybe the post is slow…
I think John requires that a blog be up for 3 months before he posts in ReviewMe.
Thats not what I’ve understood. It was payperpost that requires a minimum 90 old blog, but John is quite happy with younger ones.
Is that so John? and if so, when do I get on the list?
I guess I keep blowing the same trumpet, but my Dad once said to me. “If you want something, then ask for it”
You don’t always get what you want, but don’t let “not getting what you want” be for not asking.
Cool! I’m in!
Count me in for the video card John.
Thanks.
Well I can’t miss a chance like this!
Wow!
I’m defenitly in.
Keep up the blogging John!
Sign me up!
Well, I want that one.
I’m in!
Count me in please John
You spoil us
Here is my commment! I hope I win this one, I need dual monitors.
I’m in for this.
I’d love one!
wanna have *slurp
Hmm … my old ATI just stopped working a few days ago!
Coincidence?
John,
Are you planning to make a 2nd contest to win a TFT monitor? I only got one monitor now.
I really need to know before winning this dual card.
Neat contest, ill give it a go.
Hey I would love ot have one. What say John ?
would love one
Awesome contest John!
Count me in!
NOW THIS IS ALOT OF COMMENTS!!!
Consider this my entry john!
Here you go
I’d love to get my hands on this card.
Cheers!
One of those would be great thanks
John,
Big fan. I am in.
Thanks for giving stuff away. Your site is pretty sweet.
-Sandy
Yeah this is an awesome idea to get some big comments………..Umm I really need this card….It would come in handy as I am a video editor and my other one just fried. I should win haha
Aww heck, enter me into the contest too. If I win, I’ll have an excuse to upgrade my computer.
I need a dual monitor setup for editing my island pictures
Sounds good to me..I’m in.
Man … Talk about traffic … this promo … just put an extra 143 Unique Visitors on the JohnChow.Com analytics graph!
Very Evil John … Very Evil!
Darin
Count me in John! I’ve been wanting to get one for a while.
Sweet. I have one LCD screen now, but since I was going to get a new computer, this would come in handy greatly. Hopefully I have some luck with this one.
—Jane May
I cannot believe this thread is up to 144 comments already
i fell lucky
Me too. Although what i need right now is a oven.
just what i was looking for! cross my fingers!
Who in the world is John Chow?
give me this 500mb dual out card and I will tell the world exactly who is John Chow…..and I will get to finally use 2 monitors! 
woohoo
I likey very much.
Nice draw.
*thinks light things so name floats to top of draw bag*
Count me in, John !!
Thanks for the opportunity.
thanks
Count me in.
Me too, John! You alwasy have the best contests!
Nice contest. When I first read the title, I thought I will have to make a post or something with a link to your site.
Anyway, this is way easier, so I’m in.
As luck would have it, my GeForce 4 actually crapped out last week after five years of honorable service.
I don’t believe in karma, but if I end up winning this then I might. I’m in.
Consider me entered
Wow there are a lot of comments
Count me in you evil genius!
Count me in John, Hope I win
I’m in!
Count me in!
Cheers
Sign me up
Count me in. My wife won’t like that I will need a second monitor, but I can tell her that I can make money faster.
Michael
I`m in !
I don`t even know what video card I have right now…
Good Luck to all others!
Wow I want one real bad!!!
I have two monitors too!
Lol but what are the chances?
Awesome card! Would work great with my video editing setup!
Cool giveaway John…
Count me on. This is going to be one long comment thread.
Sweet.
Niceeeeee…I would love to have one of those
A free giveaway, of course i’m in!
Nice card
Please! Dear GOD! Let me win this!
My graphics card, although it does support dual monitors, is old and pitiful! I’d love a new (to me) one!
Great! Please count me in!
I now have laptop so I do not think I can run two monitors, can I ?
If I got the video card, that will certainly encourage me to buy a desktop though
Sweet. Usable free stuff, how cool is that. It’ll be interesting to see how many comments this gets.
Count me in!
john you rock! count me in!
Dual monitors is the best way to go.
That’s one hell of a lot of comments entered.
have fun going through them to pick entrants
Hey. I’d love that one.
best, Leo
gimme gimme gimme.
I wonder if it will reach 300 comments by the time it’s drawn.
Give me that thing!!
Like the economic person i am, i just couldn miss a chance for a free graphic card
gimme
Free video card, I’m game, count me in!
Wow, I like that photo
Sweet.. Hook me up!
The marketing genius is up to it again! Nice work JC.
Thanks John, hook a brother up!
I’m not one to turn down the chance at getting something for nothing.
Hmmm, double vision.
Hmmm I can really use that
Count me in.
Yes, i’m definitely up for that!
Count me in. Nice video card.
Nice Card…Hope I win.
I wonder if it’s worth trying
.
Sign me up John . . .