When to get a new monitor?

[ClaytonN]

In about 10 days or so my poker roll will be around $1100 (bonii + rakeback). I'm finally getting around to playing 22's. I'm very risk averse.

Anyways, at what point should I sell my current monitor (non 16x12) and get two monitors that can handle 16x12? Also, where are the best deals for 2001fp's? Because those are the ones I am looking for.

I know this basically boils down to a budget question, but I have to believe everyone here who is playing 2 monitors of 33's and higher has had to deal with this, umm, "conundrum" before.

Suggestions comments or anything appreciated.

[bluef0x]

My BR also just hit $1,100 (After buying an ipod, books, fathers day present the last couple months)

I decided since I had an excellent late-August run I would reward myself with a 2001FP to go alongside my gigantic 19" CRT (plan to 8-table.) I haven't received it yet, hasn't even gone "in production"- what's everyone's experience with dell's shipping?

Since my monitor was $545 shipped (wow, raped by tax + california monitor tax) if you don't need an LCD you could get two 19" CRTs for around 500-600.. make sure they run 1600x1200 though. If not, I would only get one 2001FP for now as they are expensive.. and be prepared to move down. I just had a 9 buyin drop that I was luckily able to recover by a nice live casino night.

[skipperbob]

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"conundrum" before

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Judging from the average age @ *STTF-HUC* and average "cool-factor" = most 2+2'er's don't know what a "conundrum" is and/or have never had a chance to use one /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[GtrHtr]

Why not just get one dell to start with.

Dell delivers on time.

[Maulik]

get a CRT used they come in cheap, new cheap as well.

[Nicholasp27]

u can get a 21" dell trinitron CRT that can handle 1600x1200 easily for 150-200

if u have the desk space, then save the money and go CRT

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get a CRT used they come in cheap, new cheap as well.

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... and cause eye strain. I have high eye pressure and wear rx glasses and contacts (not at the same time, lol). I have noticed when I play eight hours on my CRT, the eyes start fighting with me. No worries during an eight hour session on my 17" Flat Panel LCD. I then looked into the whole CRT vs. LCD arguments and found plenty of mixed opinions. I settled it by going to my optometrist after using a CRT for one week and my eye pressure was very high. I discussed this with her and after getting a glare screen for my CRT, it still was high. I then started using my LCD for one week, went back and the pressure had decreased.

Based on these findings, I just purchased a Samsung 204t not only for the well-being & health of my eyes, but as I am now comfortable multi-tabling to the point where I want to do it in a serious capacity with no overlap, as I am experiencing on my 17". I'll probably get another next month or the month after if I feel comfortable with eight tabling.

Did not mean to hijack your thread, but poker aside. Consider your eyes. As they go, the world goes.

[Maulik]

fwiw CRTs are able to display images at sharper resolutions which should result in less eye strain.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe an LCD will display just as sharply as a CRT as long as the LCD is running at its native resolution.

So a LCD that has a native res of 1600x1200 will display just as sharply as a CRT. But if you decrease the LCD to 800x600 and do the same on the CRT, the CRT will have the sharper resolution.

[brimstone1]

I put away small amounts of money each week over the summer and actually managed to get $600 together.

I ordered my first 2001FP on Friday, cost me about $536 including shipping and taxes -- already shipped and almost here. It's supposed to be here tomorrow.

I had a chance to work with 2 monitors over the summer, and its a great thing. But there's no need to put your bankroll at risk just so you can 8-table immediately.

I'm going to start using the 2001FP as my main monitor, sell the CRT (21" also) I have, sell some old books, couple pieces of hardware, etc, and then buy the second 2001FP in about a month. There's no rush, the speculated `end of online poker` isn't as close as they make it out to be, so don't sweat it, and buy one at a time.

Plus, Dell goes on crazy sales 1-2 times a year where you can get a 2001FP shipped for $375-$450, according to rumors. So it doesn't hurt to wait. At all.

Good luck /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Nick B.]

I really don't feel like searching, so would you mind just linking the post where you said you definitely wouldn't be playing poker your first semester at school.

[TruFloridaGator]

Here is a good option if you're looking CRT...
http://www.accurateit.com/details.asp?iid=496#

[ClaytonN]

Took me 2 weeks to realize I could balance both easily. About every single one of my college friends told me it would happen, and I didn't believe them.

If you are inciting I'm going to burn in hell, yes, probably. Moving on...

[Scuba Chuck]

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"conundrum"

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This was never a conundrum for me. Both of my 2001fp's were purchased from my BR. This question almost reminds me of the "Should I quit my job and go pro" posts. If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't buy it.

[applejuicekid]

lol...never thought about it that way before but I agree. When I decided to get my 2nd monitor it was a very easy decision. My BR was very comfortable and I had become insanely bored playing 4 tables. The money meant very little to my bankroll and I was very ready to add more tables.

I am in the same boat as you (played the 22s for a while).

I just bought one today, and am moving back down to the $11s til i get back up to about $800 or so.

IM me if you're interested in buddying up...

[A_PLUS]

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My BR also just hit $1,100 (After buying an ipod, books, fathers day present the last couple months)

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that is pretty funny, that was almost the exact order of my purchases with poker money.

Next should be laptop, mother-gift, and diamond earings for the GF.

[ClaytonN]

Same for me as well, though I have a seperate poker roll from my actuall roll of worth

[runner4life7]

just get 2 20.1" lcds, they are awesome, im thinking of getting a third. I'm not cool enough for 4 though.

[Freudian]

I just ordered two Dells. Even with 20% off they cost $775 here in Sweden. /images/graemlins/mad.gif But I guess the money is better spent on monitors than sitting in my Neteller account.

[ClaytonN]

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just get 2 20.1" lcds, they are awesome, im thinking of getting a third. I'm not cool enough for 4 though.

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company? price?

[bennies]

I hear you, same crap here in Denmark...

[Jessica1]

Hey Clayton...
purely a coincidence becuase we normally only ever offer Cash prizes but this month we are offering a del 2001fp monitor for finishing top of the leaderboard on one of our rooms!

As i say...just a coincidence

best wishes

Jess