von Baur 54 Posted October 29, 2010 A couple of weeks ago we finally made the move to large HD TV's, including a 37-incher designated for the bedroom. The computer room is just inside our door, and somehow that one (which happens to have a VGA port ) got lost and stopped in there before making it to the bedroom...I had nothing to do with it, HONEST !!! It turns out that it won't display a 16:9 image from the VGA input, although it did stretch the 4:3 to fill the screen. WOW!!! It was . Even though everything was distorted, the effect of the larger image was fantastic. Even at maximum zoom out I was able to pick up planes and ground features much more easily, feeling almost like what I'd expect from being there, and as a former skydiver I've had some experience at viewing things from the air. Unfortunately my video card doesn't have an HDMI port which would allow me to return things to their original shape and at the same time take advantage of some expanded peripheral vision. But for the paltry sum of $14.78 (including shipping) the good folks at TigerDirect have agreed to let me have a DVI-HDMI adapter which, by coincidence, has been released for delivery as of 5:22 this very morning. So, after I move my TIR camera a little higher....GUESS WHAT I'LL BE DOING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 29, 2010 Sometimes, all the good things come together to make a man happy! Congratulations, von Baur! We expect screenshots! (Please convert to a size we all can enjoy- ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted October 29, 2010 Nice... Looks like OFF life is about to take a new step for you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
von Baur 54 Posted October 31, 2010 After some tweaking (video sttings, Track IR sensitivity...to accomodate a greater range of head movement) the results are in: Me like. I have to admit, it's not that good for regular computer use, though. You have to turn your head from side to side to read what you used to simply scan with your eyes. I'll reserve the TV-as-monitor for when I'm planning an afternoon or a day of flying and nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 31, 2010 You may need to sit further away from the screen? I watched "Avatar" on a friends big screen Full HD TV monitor, and at a distance of ca. 2 Meter it was brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted October 31, 2010 That's inspiring Von Bauer. Nice flying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
von Baur 54 Posted October 31, 2010 I'm going to remove the hutch from the computer desk. Then I can push the tv (when I use it...it's still meant for the bedroom) back about a foot (~30 cm). I don't really want it too far away or I'll lose the advantage it gives of making objects easier to spot. But sitting as close as I am I get a headache if I fly too much . The TV we bought for the living room is 50". I felt that 42 would have been plenty, but my wife held out for the larger one. I'm glad she did. Watching movies now has a 'theater' feel that smaller screens can't match:ok: . I'm looking forward to popping "The Blue Max" into the old DVD player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted October 31, 2010 The Blue Max and Master & Commander would be my first two choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 31, 2010 "Master & Commander" is a good choice indeed - and "Gladiator". Of course: "Avatar". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
