Comments on: Ergonomics and Functionality – Your Online Poker Setup

By: drdre

drdre — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:59:30 +0000

Ol_dirtyy, widescreen HDTVs are actually lower resolution than modern computer monitors, so you can’t fit as many tables. A 1080i/p HDTV is 1920×1080 resolution. Compare that to a modern 24″ widescreen monitor which has 1920×1200 and you’re actually getting more space on the monitor. If you have a 720p HDTV, the resolution is even lower. You are just getting bigger pixels with HDTV, so it’s a good choice if you have bad vision and need a very big picture.

On that point, for poker, widescreen seems to buy you no extra table space. Getting a cheap, square monitor gives you 1600×1200 resolution, which fits four tables just as well as the more expensive widescreens, without a strip of unused space on each monitor. If you purely play poker and want to save money, consider a bunch of square (4:3) monitors. If you are ultra-player, go for the ultra-high resolution monitors like the Dell 30WFP (2560×1600).

By: HoldEmUp

HoldEmUp — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:42:48 +0000

The Aeron chair, a wireless mouse, and the Aerpad mouse pad attachment from ergophilia has changed my back and neck issues. You really can sit back in your chair.

By: Ol_Dirtyy

Ol_Dirtyy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +0000

Does anyone recommend using a widescreen television in your poker setup as David Benyamine does at home? I was watching a AOL video of his house and his setup looks good with his tv mounted on the wall. The only problem is it looked like he could only 4 table on it… does anyone know if you could fit 6-9 tables on it or is that just wishful thinking?

By: Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:51:00 +0000

I would just like to say that I would recommend the Wireless Mighty Mouse from Apple which does not have the disadvantages stated in the article above. It connects with Bluetooth, so you don’t need to plug anything into your computer. Batteries last for five months under normal use. It also allows scrolling left-to-right as well as up and down, but that doesn’t really affect poker play. But anyway, I’ve been quite content using this mouse to play online poker… The roughest part is its price tag at $69, but I think it’s worth it.

By: Ellis

Ellis — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:37:27 +0000

For those of you still hanging on to the Aeron chair, let me tell you that it is OLD technology. The same guy who designed the Aeron chair – Don Chadwick – has trumped the Aeron with the “Chadwick Chair” by Knoll. Less adjustments, more comfort and a smaller footprint. I have been sitting in mine for over a year and I can’t tell you how much more comfortable it is than my old Aeron.
Enjoy!

Ellis

By: Bar Nuthin

Bar Nuthin — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:34:39 +0000

I would like to add that some nice customized table layouts can make a huge difference on your play – especially over a long session.

here is a Ultimate Bet example

http://psthemes.com/forum/store/1_20_08_07_1_40_42.jpg

By: wptinsider

wptinsider — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:55:20 +0000

This setup is the dope……The only thing missing under the mouse is the poker table mouse pad where you can shuffle your chips while you are playing…….

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:23:04 +0000

Thanks elie, I do my best :)

By: elie

elie — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:35:19 +0000

durr is sooo cool.

but most of these guys aren’t playing on a mac. and mac’s don’t have pokertracker!

i might buy an intel mac, and use bootcamp to play poker.

this site is so sweet. i love the layout and the content. i just hope the content continues to be this good.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:23:22 +0000

Yeah, the Aeron chair spoils you. Sitting in any other computer chair becomes torture.