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by CHUCKP
Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: TrackIR 5
Topic: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?
Replies: 15
Views: 12538

Re: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?

<t>Just wanted to report back to close out this issue:<br/> <br/> I got myself a very well reviewed 23" ASUS Monitor to replace my Samsung 19" and with 44% more screen space, I can now sit back almost two feet from the screen and see everything clearly. Maybe things ARE "smaller", as one person post...
by CHUCKP
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: TrackIR 5
Topic: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?
Replies: 15
Views: 12538

Re: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?

<t>Seth:<br/> <br/> OK....I think I have the answer I needed to feel comfortable in buying the unit and knowing it will work at close range!<br/> <br/> Before I do, I am going to buy a 24" LCD Monitor to replace my 19".<br/> <br/> I will prolly buy a Neo Flex LCD stand to go with it that has a nice ...
by CHUCKP
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: TrackIR 5
Topic: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?
Replies: 15
Views: 12538

Re: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?

<t>My current monitor is a 19" SAMSUNG Widescreen.<br/> <br/> As I get more into gaming, and especially if I get this TrackIR 5 unit, I am thinking of upgrading to an ASUS 24" LCD monitor that I can get for only $220. Since everything will be larger on that size screen, I might be able to get away w...
by CHUCKP
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: TrackIR 5
Topic: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?
Replies: 15
Views: 12538

Re: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?

<t>snomhf:<br/> <br/> Thanx for the idea....that might work?<br/> <br/> However, I hope to get a response from the manufacturer NaturalPoint(Seth or Vincent?).<br/> <br/> They might shed some light on this situation as to how critical the minimum 2 feet spec is to the proper operation of the system?...
by CHUCKP
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: TrackIR 5
Topic: Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?
Replies: 15
Views: 12538

Minimum Range of 2 feet is too far for my vision?

<t>The published specs for the TrackIR 5 states that the MINIMUM distance (low end of the "range") between the sending unit sitting on top of your monitor and the reflectors on your head is 2' (24").<br/> <br/> Because of a difficult vision situation that I have(I am BOTH shortsighted and farsighted...