Graphics board maker Matrox is famous for its graphics boards that handle 1, 2, or 3 LCD screens. Now Nvidia and Intel are joining in, although Matrox will still have the edge.
Nvidia's Quadro NVS 280 PCI card outputs to 2 displays, but can handle up to 16 with additional cards. This won't be one for CAD users, because it doesn't offer 3D graphics acceleration. You'll see the card from Nvidia and remarketed by its OEMers.
Intel is working on a new i915G chipset called "Grantsdale" that supports multiple monitors -- at least 2, and perhaps 4. accordinging to Xbit Labs.
In the case of Nvidia, it is marketing its multi-monitor board to 2D graphics users, like financial instutions, leaving the CAD and high-end graphics market to Matrox.
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