Tech Suggested usage for a vertical 2nd monitor?

[CurrentlySober]

So, while I get my roof fixed, I'm getting a cheap temporary interim monitor to use with my windows box. It's a 1080p 24 inch monitor that also rotates to vertical.

Once I've got my roof repaired, it's gonna be redundant, so I'm thinking perhaps I might use it as a second monitor, in a vertical orientation, next my main curved 4K monitor... But what to use it for?

I know some people say they are good to code on, but I don't really code. Some people suggest using it to display discord on, but I don't really heavily use discord anyway... I've considered perhaps having Gmail open on it. That would be useful I suppose, but even that, still doesn't really jump out at me as really useful...

So what would YOU use it for?

I don't HAVE to use it of course. I could always keep it as a standby, or use it for vertical arcade games via MAME... Or even lay it flat and build a mini virtual pinball to mess about with... So it's not gonna go to waste, and it'll get me through the time where I cant use my large desk...

Yet I hope I'm not missing out on something really cool, that I just didn't think of... So... Over to you

[HapaxLego]

I get the feeling most people get two monitors for general multitasking. It saves you time opening and closing or switching between applications in general.

[dcortez]

Multiple monitors are can be good for any time it is better to see more at the same time, than flip between windows.

Sometimes, I watch movies on my second monitor, while I'm working.

[OneHungLo]

Dell U4919DW Curved Display: 49 Inches, 5120x1440

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...hoCKPQQAvD_BwE


Just grab one of those.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by OneHungLo

Dell U4919DW Curved Display: 49 Inches, 5120x1440

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...hoCKPQQAvD_BwE


Just grab one of those.

Yeah, I've got a big 4K widescreen on order. But won't be able to install and use it for a couple of months - Hence the smaller 'interim' monitor for the time being. Once I'm back at my desk, thats when Im looking for ways to use it...

[J. Falcon]

How about Skype or some other IM?

[femdomdestiny]

I am using it for messengers, keywords in excel tables, and for browsing sites. Once you get used to seeing much more at once than with horizontal monitors (need to scroll), it will be very hard to stop using it for as many things as you can.

A long time ago, I've rotated all three to play games. Very interesting.

[lock]

Pinball emulation.

[J. Falcon]

Originally Posted by lock

Pinball emulation.

Not a bad idea

[femdomdestiny]

Originally Posted by J. Falcon

Not a bad idea

The best one at the moment. So are there some modern pinball games in high resolution?

[J. Falcon]

Originally Posted by femdomdestiny

The best one at the moment. So are there some modern pinball games in high resolution?

Probably. I don't even like pinball games.

Personally I would keep use that screen for Skype (or whatever other messenger you use). Or if you like reading articles, etc.

[Grapesoda]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

Yeah, I've got a big 4K widescreen on order. But won't be able to install and use it for a couple of months - Hence the smaller 'interim' monitor for the time being. Once I'm back at my desk, thats when Im looking for ways to use it...

I like a 32 inch 4K. I need to pump the text up a bit, no big deal

[mikeylikesit]

24/7 potty cam #EndThread

c'mon old schoolers we all know how this will really end

[ZTT]

Q: What is a good use of a vertical monitor apart from pinball?

A1: "Pinball!"

A2: "Oh yeah, good idea, pinball!"

A3: "Yes, that is the best suggestion so far, pinball!"

[fuzebox]

I mean web browsing is superior in a vertical orientation. I will never understand who fullscreen windows .

[femdomdestiny]

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by ZTT

Q: What is a good use of a vertical monitor apart from pinball?

A1: "Pinball!"

A2: "Oh yeah, good idea, pinball!"

A3: "Yes, that is the best suggestion so far, pinball!"

[Rochard]

I used to have four monitors.... One for a main screen, one for email, one for skype, and one for my calander. Now I have a 49 inch curved monitor, Samsung. Love it.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by femdomdestiny

I play that table in VR ! There's a full size rendering of that girl stood next to me, wriggling her ass and smiling, and a model train track surrounding me at waist height, with an old fashioned Steam Train chugging around the track. It blows out loads of smoke and toots its horn at me

EDIT: Found and added screenshot - Its that, but Im 'stood' right next to her infront the table

[femdomdestiny]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

I play that table in VR ! There's a full size rendering of that girl stood next to me, wriggling her ass and smiling, and a model train track surrounding me at waist height, with an old fashioned Steam Train chugging around the track. It blows out loads of smoke and toots its horn at me

On what device?

[CurrentlySober]

A Reverb G2, via Steam on the PC.

Mind Blowing mate. I've even considered mocking up a couple of arcade buttons on a fake pinball front, so I can stand there and have my arms in the right place. Like how when you drive in VR and your wheel and pedals are there in real life too

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by femdomdestiny

Originally Posted by fuzebox

I mean web browsing is superior in a vertical orientation. I will never understand who fullscreen windows .

Makes total sense. I mean most of the web is mobile orientated. Unless you have eyesight issues, you don't rotate your phone to read stuff in landscape. Its vertical based anyway. Like how you use a sheet of paper.

[ZTT]

Final sentence gives the solution. Write a book!

[femdomdestiny]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

I play that table in VR ! There's a full size rendering of that girl stood next to me, wriggling her ass and smiling, and a model train track surrounding me at waist height, with an old fashioned Steam Train chugging around the track. It blows out loads of smoke and toots its horn at me

EDIT: Found and added screenshot - It that, but Im 'stood' right next to her in front the table

This looks so interesting. I will have to review VR sets and order some

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by femdomdestiny

This looks so interesting. I will have to review VR sets and order some

Simple - You want the cheapest, out the box solution, but with more cartoony visuals, and lower PC based performance? Quest 2

You want the best visuals possible, with fantastic PC Graphics and decent tracking, with a mid range cost? Then get the the G2.

Best overall experience, the Vive Index, but it's not as good a visuals as the G2, (lower resolution) And you'll also need to set up base stations to track yourself - Meaning you can't do it in a different place should you choose. Plus its the most expensive and is about 4 years old now...

G2 is the current best allrounder by far. I did MEGA research summer before last when I chose my G2, and really nothing much has changed since, in the VR space.

FX Pinball VR 10 min review:

[ryanservergeekk]

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Okay okay, that's sick!

[J. Falcon]

Yeah, I'm not into pinball games but those look very cool!

[mikeylikesit]

Originally Posted by ZTT

Q: What is a good use of a vertical monitor apart from pinball?

A1: "Pinball!"

A2: "Oh yeah, good idea, pinball!"

A3: "Yes, that is the best suggestion so far, pinball!"

fuck it let's go with pinball for the win lol

[fuzebox]

My cousin convinced me yesterday to order an Oculus Quest 2... is that any good? I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by fuzebox

My cousin convinced me yesterday to order an Oculus Quest 2... is that any good? I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

Yeah. Its a great all rounder. You can do plenty of its 'own games' (ones that are built into its eco system. You can also link it to the PC and use steam for AAA titles too. Only thing is though, that as soon as you REALLY get into it, you'll probably wanna upgrade.

[dcortez]

I just figured out what you meant by "vertical monitor".

It may be time to retire. I thought the second monitor was mounted "vertically", above the first monitor. My bad...

That's what happens when your first (IBM) PC monitor was a Sony Trinitron TV.

So, yes to pinball!

[CurrentlySober]

Just thought I'd drop this here. Uploaded today, its basically agreeing with my choice of the G2 as being the best allrounder. He compares it to the newest top end headset that costs over $2000 more than the G2...

[lock]

I have a load of pinball emulators and arcade games i will eventually build a pinball emulator i have androids raspberry pies and converted emulation on pc. Best thing is to buy sd cards from aliexpress to find preloaded stuff.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by lock

I have a load of pinball emulators and arcade games i will eventually build a pinball emulator i have androids raspberry pies and converted emulation on pc. Best thing is to buy sd cards from aliexpress to find preloaded stuff.

Or just goto https://www.arcadepunks.com/ and download free images premade from there? I like the coinops packages for PC myself - They contain all the game roms and are pre configured with a front end. But they also do the same for Android and Pi 3s and 4s...