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Dentist
05-23-2004, 03:59 PM
I have a poor 15 inch monitor right now (HP for my Pavilion computer that is about 4 years old, but still running great).

I want a bigger monitor with higher resolution so that I can see at least 2 pokerstars screens (like a tournament and the lobby) without any overlap.

I do not really need a flat screen monitor (space not an issue).

Can I get a monitor like this one:
http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=302579

and accomplish what I said without needing a new graphics card or anything?
Jim Kuhn
05-23-2004, 05:22 PM
You should be able to play 4 tables without overlap on that monitor. Great price too. I may think about that one myself.
Blindfolk
05-23-2004, 05:29 PM
Yes. There is no need to upgrade your video card. Have fun.
astroglide
05-23-2004, 05:48 PM
i would look for something like a used dell p1130 on ebay over a known refurb
Dentist
05-24-2004, 12:24 AM
What is the difference between:

This:

1) http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=663116


and this

2) http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=302579

Which one of these is better?

And what makes the P1130 so special compared to these?
JTrout
05-24-2004, 12:29 AM
I had a 21" CRT, and it was very hard on my eyes. The flat screen is better on eye strain.
Dentist
05-24-2004, 12:33 AM
Don't both of those say that they're "flat"?

I'm so confused.
astroglide
05-24-2004, 12:42 AM
p1130 is a newer model and is NOT REFURBISHED
Jim Easton
05-24-2004, 12:45 AM
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and accomplish what I said without needing a new graphics card or anything?

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It depends on your graphics card. As long as it can handle 1600 x 1200, you're fine.
Dentist
05-24-2004, 07:16 AM
1) how do I know if my graphics card can handle that resolution level

2) what does refurbished really mean?
NotReady
05-24-2004, 07:39 AM
Right click on your desktop. Click on "Properties". Click on "Settings". You should see a "Screen resolution" slider bar in the lower left, the highest setting is your max.
astroglide
05-24-2004, 09:50 AM
look up the specs at the manufacturer's site for your max video resolution. the other user's advice on this is false, as looking in the display properties will only tell you what the max resolution is of the monitor you are presently using.

a refurbished product is one that was returned as defective, repaired, and then placed back out on the market. they are usually available at a modest discount over new products, but in my extensive experience OFTEN have repeat failures.