XPS GEN 4 & DUAL 2405's - VGA & DVI matching problem?

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I just received my XPS Gen 4 with 3.73 Extreme, 4 gig RAM, dual 10,000 rpm drives with two 2405's. I specifically order the Nividea 6800 GTO so I could run both monitors on DVI.

Dell sent the ATI Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition instead. I know it's a great card, but it only has one (1) DVI & one (1) VGA. I've got both panels running, but I'm pulling my hair out trying to match the panels via different connections. The VGA just doesn't get the blacks like the DVI.

MY QUESTIONS ARE:

Is it possible to match the monitors via different connections critcal enough for Video, Photoshop, etc.? Or, should I make Dell send me the card I ordered with two (2) DVI's?

Do they make a VGA to DVI adapter. I know they make the opposite. Even if they do, I can't image converting analog to digital at the same quality as true digital?

I researched the Radeon X850 XT Platinum via the internet and a CNET review stated it has dual DVI's. Obviously, Dell's version of this does not?

Also, is there anyway to get the Windows bottom icon tool bar on the second monitor simultaneously? It's kind of a drag opening everything on the 1st monitor and dragging what I want to the 2nd monitor?

It's kind of frustrating to buy the latest and greatest machine and have Dell randomly switch cards on me? Any input appreciated.

[stupot42]

I'd get Dell to send you the card you ordered. And make sure they're paying if they want you to return the X850... you didn't ask for it, and I'm sure if they'd contacted you you'd have told them that you wanted the dual DVI card, so they don't really have a case. They need to inform you of changes unless it's in the small print that parts may be replaced with like if not available. Either way, they should send you the new card.

I think they do make a VGA to DVI adaptor, but like you say I can't imagine you can improve the quality with it.

As for the second task bar, you can stretch the bar across both screens, but as for a duplicate I'm not sure... I'd have thought it was possible, but I've never tried.