Monitor suggestions?

GTA Poker

So, I have decided to go the route of a monitor to add a few tables to my laptop sessions. I can easily tile 8 tables on my laptop and would like to add 4 more tables overall. My laptop max res is 1366x768 and I am guessing that I would want 6 tables per screen.

Can I do this with my current laptop or do I need to get one with higher resolution before considering it?

If I can do it with this one which size/model monitor do you suggest?

philliivey

I think 1920x800 is the resolution you want(quoting this on memory, I am sure someone will correct me).

I have heard raves about 23"-30" monitors so my guess is anywhere in there.

westside8

I've been using the Dell 2709 for the past 1.5~ years with no complaints - easily able to 16 tables (sizing wise) but I don't really play more than 12 really. Although if I can unload it for a good price locally, I would drop down to dual 24, or maybe do a 30" with a 24" vertically beside the 30.

actyper

Dual Dell 24". No probs so far except the odd occurance when theres "interference" and it scrambles the screen.

GTA Poker

Why is everyone using Dell? I see Samsumg, Acer etc. with the same specs (I think) for less money.

ReefAquarium

GTA Poker;225490 wroteSo, I have decided to go the route of a monitor to add a few tables to my laptop sessions. I can easily tile 8 tables on my laptop and would like to add 4 more tables overall. My laptop max res is 1366x768 and I am guessing that I would want 6 tables per screen.

Can I do this with my current laptop or do I need to get one with higher resolution before considering it?

If I can do it with this one which size/model monitor do you suggest?

The output of laptop vga/dvi can be higher than the native laptop output.

I'd go with 1920x1200.
24" 1920*1200 can be had for about 209-289CND
What model laptop do you have.

JH1

I currently run a 25" 1920x1080 for tables which I overlap/tile 3 columns x 2 rows and a side 21" for HEM and the lobby.

30" 2560x1600 would be ideal to get rid of the overlap with that layout.

GTA Poker

JH1;225574 wroteI currently run a 25" 1920x1080 for tables which I overlap/tile 3 columns x 2 rows and a side 21" for HEM and the lobby.

30" 2560x1600 would be ideal to get rid of the overlap with that layout.

Do you mean for just 6 tables? I can already do that on a 15" laptop.

GTA Poker

ReefAquarium;225571 wroteThe output of laptop vga/dvi can be higher than the native laptop output.

I'd go with 1920x1200.
24" 1920*1200 can be had for about 209-289CND
What model laptop do you have.

I just have a cheap Acer Aspire 5735z.

I saw a few of these 24" on bestbuy and that is what I am thinking of getting to start with.

westside8

GTA Poker;225548 wroteWhy is everyone using Dell? I see Samsumg, Acer etc. with the same specs (I think) for less money.

Not a big fan of Acer..had one a few yrs back and just my eyes just became irritated easily. And I only buy Dell products during it's "days of deals" or other random sale events..

JH1

GTA Poker;225586 wroteDo you mean for just 6 tables? I can already do that on a 15" laptop.

I do the 3x2 layout and then stack up to 4 layers on top of that. I could run them without overlap if I want to size them down even more but I find a lot more stress on my eyes when my HUD is tiny. So I've got it set to whatever width they come out to if I use the entire height of my screen. Usually play 18-24.

I've also been stacking and moving tables out if I need to pay attention to them lately which seems to work a lot better if you want to run 24.

Edit: Here's an example of what I mean.