If I want 16 tables on one monitor, what are my options?

[ZeeJustin]

Any ideas? I've heard most big flat screen tv's have horrible resolution. If anyone out there has some godlike setup, I'd love to see some pics.
-ZJ

[ClaytonN]

Would it be feasible to just hook up 4 flatscreen 1600 x 1200 monitors in a square formation?

16-tabling just seems sick to me. I can't handle 8-tabling at the moment, let alone 16. You got some gift! [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[WSOPWinner2005]

Zee, I know you have the money for it so this is what I woudl suggest. The highest resolution you are going to get isn't much more than 1600 X 1200 on a monitor you will even semi-enjoy the clarity and legibilty of the game on.

Go to your high end electronics store wherever you live, the one that customizes home entertainment centers for millionares... not Best Buy or circuit city. Tell them what you want.

I am guessing they will put 4 21 - 30 inch flat screen monitors together in a format similar to what you have seen on T.V. before (100 T.V. screens setup 10 X 10 to display one screen) except on a smaller scale. I would expect to have an open ended desk (meaning no back to it above the hieght of your surface) pushed up against a wall and the monitors hanging from the wall.

They can also wire everything THROUGH the wall and no wires will be visible what so ever. I would expect the setup of such a system to run $1,000 - $1,500 in setup fees with some good wiring and mounts for the screens maybe a few hundred more.

Other than that, the problem with big T.V. screens (even HDTV Plasma screens or EDTV for that matter) is the resolution is MUCH lower than you would expect! I am guessing the highest resolution you will get ... is 1024 X 768 - 1280 X 1024 on even the 60 inch HDTV screens.

I am sure you could have a custom high end scren made by some manufacterer but this way would be prices ALOT more reasonable and would actually look cooler [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Since they are there doing the wiring I would suggest having them run cable wires and setting up a Plasma T.V. on the wall off to your left or angling it in the corner.. something along those lines. At least have them put the wiring in place in case you ever change your mind [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I know I will end up tuniong the T.V. on and just 'listening' to my favorite shows havlf the time..

[MicroBob]

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If I want 16 tables on one monitor, what are my options?

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I suggest you consider the option of seeking therapy immediately.

Then again, I would LOVE to have one of these babies myself.

[WSOPWinner2005]

If you can't tell I didn't spell check my post [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Also, this is my dream setup, lol ...

[WSOPWinner2005]

Something's wrong here Bob, I have the long exhausting post and you'r is short and sweet ?? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[MicroBob]

Because, unlike most topics, I can't even pretend to know what I'm talking about regarding this subject.

You, OTOH, provided some very good information.

[WSOPWinner2005]

Thanks I'm useful at everything but poker adivce, LOL !

I'm about to start Chapter one and get beyond the prefix of this damn book though, who knows in a year maybe I will actually contribute more poker advice to the forumn [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[JAque]

I hope this helps:

The Biggest LCD: Samsung's LT-P468W 46 Native resolutions/aspect ratio 1920x1080

one review




Speeds and Feeds

Here are the Samsung's vital statistics:

Samsung LT-P468W

Price $9,999 list (check prices) <--- much less

Weight (pounds) 99.2

Dimensions, in inches (HWD) 27.1 x 54.1 x 5.7

Visible screen (diagonal, in inches) 46

Native resolutions/aspect ratio 1920x1080 / 16:9

Rated contrast ratio/brightness 800:1 / 500 cd/m2

Composite inputs RCA (1 rear, 1 side), S-Video (1 rear, 1 side)

Component inputs RCA (2 rear)

Other video and data inputs DVI (rear), Analog RGB (rear), HDMI (rear)

Audio inputs Stereo RCA (3 rear, 1 side), stereo minijack (rear)

Audio outputs RCA (stereo + subwoofer), optical, stereo minijack

Separate media connection box (YES/NO) No

Supported SD, ED, and HD modes 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Film mode (inverse 3:2 pull-down) (YES/NO) Yes

Dual-tuner split screen (YES/NO) Yes

Discrete Input Selection Buttons on Remote (YES/NO) No

User can assign names to input sources (YES/NO) Yes

User can assign separate picture settings to input sources (YES/NO) No

Power consumption 350W

Speakers 15W x2



The LT-P468W does pretty well in terms of I/O versatility, though all the connectors are perpendicular to the set's back panel. When you factor in the unit's weight (close to 100 pounds), it isn't going to be very amenable to a wall-hanging installation.



click on image for full view

On the upside, this Samsung panel is very PC-friendly, offering both DVI and VGA connectors to display your PC's GUI in 1920x1080 glory .


It also has a native HDMI port, so it's ready for the next generation of set-top boxes, DVD players and other high-definition sources. The finishing touch is an optical S/PDIF output to forward a digital audio bitstream that accompanies an HDTV transmission to your home theater receiver.


JAque

[o0mr_bill0o]

16 tables, one monitor - try an alternate shell for windows that has multiple desktops. WARNING: not for the computer novice.

litestep is quite easy and has some very nice eye candy.

bb4win (or the variant bblean, which i use), is a lot harder to config, but a lot speedier and less resource intensive. it's also got some other neat features.

google both of them and do some research.