Trading with Multiple Screens

[jono1887]

No way the 30" is 10 times more usable than 4 X 22". I have one Dell 30" and 3 x 22". And the 30" is worth it for sure.

Just about to order another 30". $2000 bit of equipment is nothing as your main business tool.

the apple display he has isnt 30", its only 24"... so i doubt that an extra 2" is worth the 6x increase in price.

 

[sleepy]

No way the 30" is 10 times more usable than 4 X 22". I have one Dell 30" and 3 x 22". And the 30" is worth it for sure.

Based on your experiences T/H .... would you recommend someone (whos looking for the ideal setup) starting with a single Dell 30" rather than having multiple smaller (e.g., 22") screens ....
... and only if/when absolutely necessary adding a 2nd/3rd 30".


sleepy

 

[anthonyriley]

hey guys! I had the macbook pro n 24inch cinema since they came out i only got the rest about 1 or so months ago but yeh i use the cinema display for adobe stuff i do, hence why i bought it better colours etc in it . . . .anyways for some1 starting i think a few 22 or 24z is decent it really depends how u sturcture ur trading plan n what u need them for i mean i use that many screens for simplicity and organisation.

 

[alphaman]

I'm rather ignorant on Apples. What panel does the the Apple Cinema Display use? S-IPS?

 

[anthonyriley]

I'm rather ignorant on Apples. What panel does the the Apple Cinema Display use? S-IPS?

Man i have no idea sorry . . . .

 

[Trembling Hand]

Based on your experiences T/H .... would you recommend someone (whos looking for the ideal setup) starting with a single Dell 30" rather than having multiple smaller (e.g., 22") screens ....
... and only if/when absolutely necessary adding a 2nd/3rd 30".


sleepy

The Dell 30" are $2200 each. I guess on one hand its a great bit of equipment for a biz that doesn't need much equipment to make good dollars.

But then again if its 1 month of profit its not the best use of capital. And your capital is the most important piece of equipment. Really depends on your type of trading but first would make sure I could get some return from trading.

 

[Cartman]

But then again if its 1 month of profit its not the best use of capital. And your capital is the most important piece of equipment. Really depends on your type of trading but first would make sure I could get some return from trading.

lol ----- exactly ------

if u own one takeaway u can eat "free" chips every night of the week ---

but if u own three takeaways --- u can eat "free" chips every night of the week ---AND drive a BMW --- lol

 

[sleepy]

The Dell 30" are $2200 each. I guess on one hand its a great bit of equipment for a biz that doesn't need much equipment to make good dollars.

But then again if its 1 month of profit its not the best use of capital. And your capital is the most important piece of equipment. Really depends on your type of trading but first would make sure I could get some return from trading.

I agree with the above comments. However, I probably should have said the ideal setup for an already profitable trader.

sleepy

 

[jono1887]

I agree with the above comments. However, I probably should have said the ideal setup for an already profitable trader.

sleepy

but if this ideal setup costs more than you make in a month, is it really worth it??

 

[nulla nulla]

Do you actually NEED that many screens? Or don't you know you can drag the corner of each chart and make it smaller?

Nah, reducing the screens makes it harder to read, big screens are easier on the eyes, especially if it is a DVI or HDMI connection with a good resolution setting.

 

[ginar]

Probably need welding goggles to look at this all day ! is this many screens really necessary , probably not but doesnt it look impressive

 

[Naked shorts]

Probably need welding goggles to look at this all day ! is this many screens really necessary , probably not but doesnt it look impressive

The guy who uses that is a regular at the elite trader forums (or was, I dunno about these days).

Thats not his only setup either, he has more. Total waste of space imo. but cool to look at

 

[nulla nulla]

I wonder if he wears a neck brace. Constantly swivelling his head to view all 24 screens would be an incredible strain on the neck muscles.

 

[skc]

Probably need welding goggles to look at this all day ! is this many screens really necessary , probably not but doesnt it look impressive

Most people's trading won't even cover that power bill.

You probably need a very quick zoom and mouse movement function to make this set up work. Those gadgets that detect eye movement would be great, and a special function where you click and the mouse cursor will appear on the screen where you eye is looking.

Interesting to note that this guy uses IB (bottom row, 3rd from right).

 

[nulla nulla]

Is anyone using 30" screens with resolutions of 2560 x 1440 (16:9) or 2560 x 1600 (16:10)?

If so how many DVI connections do you need to hook up from your video card(s) to the dvi inputs on the screen(s) to get the resolution above 1920 x 1080??

 

[CanOz]

Is anyone using 30" screens with resolutions of 2560 x 1440 (16:9) or 2560 x 1600 (16:10)?

If so how many DVI connections do you need to hook up from your video card(s) to the dvi inputs on the screen(s) to get the resolution above 1920 x 1080??

You can only hook up 1 DVI from the video adapter to the screen DVI port. Some newer screens are using Display Port which is faster and easier to hook up. Generally though if you use display port adapters (video cards) you need display port screens, avoiding cable adapters.

Most DVI video adapters are pretty cheap for our uses, so don't pay for a gaming card unless you are gaming.

Here's my five screen setup at the moment (2 Pcs)

CanOz



CanOz

 

[nulla nulla]

You can only hook up 1 DVI from the video adapter to the screen DVI port. Some newer screens are using Display Port which is faster and easier to hook up. Generally though if you use display port adapters (video cards) you need display port screens, avoiding cable adapters.

Most DVI video adapters are pretty cheap for our uses, so don't pay for a gaming card unless you are gaming.

Here's my five screen setup at the moment (2 Pcs)

CanOz



CanOz

Thanks CanOz, I'm currently running 3 Computers. One has 2 x 24" screens running 1920 x 1024 resolutions and the other 2 computers running one screen each at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Im looking to squeeze more data in without shrinking the various fonts. so I am looking for info on the 30" screens running 2560 x 1440 resolution.

Is the right hand screen in your setup 30"? If so what resolution have you set it too?

 

[FlyingFox]

Is anyone using 30" screens with resolutions of 2560 x 1440 (16:9) or 2560 x 1600 (16:10)?

If so how many DVI connections do you need to hook up from your video card(s) to the dvi inputs on the screen(s) to get the resolution above 1920 x 1080??

You will need dual link DVI connections to support this. This manifest itself in various forms but the simplest is a single cable with slightly different pin out. Your video card will need to support this as well.

If your completely updating your system, look for a video card with multiple HDMI and/or DisplayPort connections instead. Most if not all modern screens will have either HDMI or Displayport connectors so please ensure you have the right type on both.

Personally I really like the mini displayport connectors that you get on macbooks etc. I have seen video cards with three of these outputs. You can get cables that go from mini-displayport to full displayport for connecting to screens. Depending on your card max res, you should be able to drive three screens at 2560 x 1600 from these.

 

[CanOz]

Thanks CanOz, I'm currently running 3 Computers. One has 2 x 24" screens running 1920 x 1024 resolutions and the other 2 computers running one screen each at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Im looking to squeeze more data in without shrinking the various fonts. so I am looking for info on the 30" screens running 2560 x 1440 resolution.

Is the right hand screen in your setup 30"? If so what resolution have you set it too?

No, it's a 24....

What's the best value for money in LCD now?

CanOz

 

[jimmyizgod]

27" screens are prob best value for money at the moment.
viewsonics are good quality and cheap at about $210ex
a couple of those and some dual or triple VESA mounts from dell to make them all look nice...