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Hello All,

Pretty sure this has been done so apologies for another boring thread about setups.  I could do with a little assistance if possible.  I am not a computer guy, I can turn it on and pick up the odds bits but when it comes to anything hi-tech i struggle.  Any help is much appreciated!

Current Set up

Laptop

Acer Aspire 5732z
Intel Pentium T4400 (2.2 Ghz, 800MHz FSB)
Intel GMA 4500M
15.6 HD LCD
3 GB Memory
250 GB HDD
Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n

Games Played

At present I am playing 45man SnGs on FTP, generally playing max 9 tables but playing in batches (normally 12 at a time).  I play with laptop on knee using the little mousepad.  I don't make many mistakes but don't think this is a very +ev set up so to speak.  I was reading MC's blog and looked at his set up and think I need to sort this out ASAP.  I would like to play 9 tables continuously rather than in batches which is a bit tricky on the lappy.

Proposal

I'm going to buy a computer desk (already got a decent chair but it is currently used to store my man bag and coat), I dont really want to spend any money on a new comp but would like to, if possible, connect my Acer to a monitor (unsure on size but dont want to spend the world).  

Help

Is it possible, how do I do it and if I set up a link between Laptop and monitor can I just use the monitor, I really don't know what I am talking about.  Hopefully its clear what I would like to do.  Basically have a better set up.

Laptop on knee is brilliant... but I feel sitting up properly would be better !

step 1. buy a monitor
step 2. plug it into your lappy
step 3. play poker

it is that simple

Should be simple to plug in any monitor to your laptop with a vga cable on pretty much any version of windows.

(edit: what gatso said)

lolz

TY guys!

Just go down PC world and get one.  They might give me a discount if I get a desk as well!

FYP

i would of liked a straight answer like this to my post...l.....mbn

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-bx2331-23-widescreen-led-monitor-07908152-pdt.html

any views?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/241849

23" Samsung for sixty quid less.

nice one mate.

will it come with a wire to connect it to my laptop?

sorry for stupid questions - but i am stupid

Yes.

lol - thank you. 

read on MC's blog about using an xbox control pad.  is this easy!?

Yeah, pretty easy to set-up, just need Xpadder and TableNinjaFT.

If you don't end up doing that at least get a mouse ffs lol :)

I've got one of these

(http://brain.pan.e-merchant.com/1/1/00776711/l_00776711.jpg)

its a bit shit

i have a port in my laptop for plugging something into but it only had 15 pins.  With the ebuyer monitor it doesnt come with a DVI cable and the ones i am looking at wouldnt fit my lappy as far as I can see.  

Am i missing something?

DVI is something different to VGA.

my bad

technical nous

gatso your normally really nice to me.  whats going on.  i'm disappointed.

probs braped

All that and more went into my 'Yes'  ;)

Here's my current balla set up Christopher....

(http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg521/scaled.php?tn=0&server=521&filename=f4hy.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)


12 tarbs + Redtube ;)

That's awesome amatay! I'm on my phone so can't tell is that your laptop? Easy to set up?

Yes mate. Just get a decent/avergae monitor from PC world (probs between £100-200) and you can play pokes and watch porn at the same time to your little hearts content, simples

Tell me how you use the mouse! Across both screens?

Once the monitor is connected, right click your desktop, click on personalize and then display settings.  There will be an option to use the attached monitor to extend your desktop and then you can just roll the mouse over

Yeh this, just have a mess about with the settings mate. Its a piece of piss

Sound as a pound!! Bought a desk and a wireless keyboard&mouse! Going to order a monitor tonight!

No more backpains!!

Wiiiiii

rofl, you still have the people sat around the tables on Party. That'l be why your not getting anywhere wth your stake mate!

ha yeh, prefer the classic style

I am home from purchasing some bits prior to the arrival of my brand new 23" monitor, even using a mouse and keyboard with my laptop is better than having it on my knee!

So excited about my new monitor!

I'm pleased for you :)

Spanking your Blackpool winnings already?!

Is that a euphemism?

Dont' think you'll be spanking any Stoke money tbh.

Trackballs are the dogs bollocks as far as I'm concerned,wouldn't trade mine for anything...

Although xbox controllers are great...I use joy2key, convert all the buttons to key presses using that software and then have table ninja using those keys as shortcuts....its too easy to fold or shove though...the amount of times i've tilted then just kept firing the shove button.... :(

how does the xbox thingy work. do you need some receiving unit to plug into your lappy?

I bought a cheap xbox controller from asda for about £12 (I don't own an Xbox, PS3 ftw) It had a USB connector on the end so was just a case of simply plugging it in, it found its own driver (this was in Vista, might not be so easy in XP).

JoytoKey is the program that turns the buttons into keystrokes, if you open the controller configuration from the Control Panel there is a test panel where you can press each button on the controller and find the corresponding button number.
http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version.htm

so I would need a usb connector from somewhere then? I have 2 controllers for my xbox but afaik no connector

Are they wireless? I've used my PS3 controllers aswell but needed to use the charging cable (USB) and a specific driver to get them working. Maybe someone who owns an XBox can help?

Hey lads

need some expert advice I have recently purchased this setup http://www.dabs.com/products/samsung-md230x6-widescreen-lcd-eyefinity-monitor-74NZ.html?refs=50429-52980000 (http://www.dabs.com/products/samsung-md230x6-widescreen-lcd-eyefinity-monitor-74NZ.html?refs=50429-52980000)

I put it all together which took several hours and then realised my graphics card wasn't compatible, I have an alienware custom built comp it cost alot of money and is of the highest spec, I'm no computer genius but I have set up 3 monitors in the past and it all worked fine.

I recently purchased this graphics card http://www.awd-it.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=8420 (http://www.awd-it.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=8420) which is compatible with the setup so I can use all 6 monitors at once I have it all correctly plugged in with the mini dp ports and I have also installed the software disc for the graphics card.

My problem is only 1 monitor is working out of the 6 this is the main monitor which is connected via the main power supply. It wont detect any of the other 5 monitors and I have no idea why?

Does anyone know any reason why or have a similar setup? All ideas are welcomed.

Thanks for any help

James

Sick.

How many tables do you play at the same time?

4 but he multitasks on tube8

My set will be better than this

wtf how big do your tables need to be?!!

you'd be better off asking on av forums or somewhere like that.

Can you check whether you have power to the other monitors and how it's distibuted to them. i.e separate power cables or from one distribution.

New monitor has arrived, it's brilliant! Prob not going to use two screens as the monitor is big enough as it is.

No more back pains for me!!

pics of your poker/porn set up pls m8