Just Ordered my 3x Widescreens - VW198T

Billes · Post by **Billes** » 09 Sep 2008, 22:17

Nice, built in webcam's too on those bad boys. Surround webcam chatting anyone?

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 09 Sep 2008, 22:43

Just got off the phone with ASUS. They are upgrading my panels to VK222H models. And, they are working to reimburse the shipping on my first RMA.

All in all, a satisfactory resolution. I had asked for a refund, and was then going to buy new panels. This keeps me from having to buy a 2nd purchase. The VK222H has DVI, VGA and HDMI, so now I can get an Xbox360 again. ;-)

Glad to hear the news. I guess the EECB worked out? ;)

garcol · Post by **garcol** » 10 Sep 2008, 20:04

Wow, glad to see they are trying to take care of you. Even though it might take a lil longer those 22" screens look VERY nice. Might be worth the hassle in the long run.

Post by **skipclarke** » 19 Sep 2008, 19:54

God is certainly laughing at me. I got the new VK222H's right before I had to evacuate from the hurricane. Got back into the house on Tuesday, and things are very good (all things considering). I finally got around to setting up the new monitors today. They worked great and looked beautiful. I got them mounted on the bar as well.

I stepped out of the office, and my APC battery backup tripped due to the load of the PC and the monitors. When it came back up, two of the monitors were dead.

I've logged a claim with APC, though I'm not sure who is to blame. One monitor, the PC and the printer are fine. Again, God is laughing at me...

skeeder · Post by **skeeder** » 19 Sep 2008, 20:10

I've had no luck with battery backups. They seem to do more harm than good in my past experience.

Post by **skipclarke** » 19 Sep 2008, 20:34

We used to have real flakey power. It would dip for just a split second, and reset everything. I got it to keep the CPU, network gear and HDTV up. I think I'm going to move away from them, and only keep the CPU plugged in, if that. Network gear was the most important.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 19 Sep 2008, 21:08

Bummer news. Murphy's lawyers have apparently fixated on you. If this keeps up you'll have to push out the contest date just so you don't have to give away your only working equipment. ;)

I hope you can get things in working order with minimal fuss and expense.

Post by **skipclarke** » 20 Sep 2008, 04:52

I called ASUS, and gave them the straight story. They agreed to replace the two that died. It's amazing how good the service is from the executive office, and how bad on their normal support.

Post by **skipclarke** » 24 Sep 2008, 07:01

Got the two new panels in today. They are sweet. Got them hooked up, and tested HDMI as well. Found out someone makes a VGA cable for the Wii, so I'm going to move all my tech/gaming stuff into my office. Perfect time to get a new Xbox360 as well, especially with the fall update to support 1680x1050 over VGA. PS3 would be nice with Blu-Ray support as well. Here is the dream setup:

Monitor #1 - VGA : 2nd monitor for work laptop
Monitor #1 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #1 - HDMI : HD Cable Box

Monitor #2 - VGA : Wii
Monitor #2 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #2 - HDMI : PS3

Monitor #3 - VGA : Xbox360
Monitor #3 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #3 - HDMI : HD-DVD

Post by **scavvenjahh** » 24 Sep 2008, 11:35

Cardboard boxes all over the room, yay ! New hardware in da house ! :)

(You crazy gear collector geek, how can you actually use all that stuff and admin a whole friggin' site on top of all that ??) :shock:

Glad to see all is well at last. As I just received the two VX1940w I was missing and could finally setup my new TripleWideHead environment, I kinda know how you feel. Gotta review those panels and show us what a triple webcam can do now :lol:

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 24 Sep 2008, 17:13

(You crazy gear collector geek, how can you actually use all that stuff and admin a whole friggin' site on top of all that ??) :shock:

Rumor has it he also carries a day job. ;)

And I'm officially changing my status to jealous. :mrgreen:

Post by **skipclarke** » 24 Sep 2008, 19:53

[quote](You crazy gear collector geek, how can you actually use all that stuff and admin a whole friggin' site on top of all that ??) :shock:

Rumor has it he also carries a day job. ;)

And I'm officially changing my status to jealous. :mrgreen:

That rumor is true, as is the one about have three kids (including 5 month old twins). The rumor that I can't remember what sleep is really like, that is also true.

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » 24 Sep 2008, 21:22

Keep up the good work... with everything.

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 24 Sep 2008, 21:56

Amen to that sentiment.

Post by **skipclarke** » 25 Sep 2008, 02:33

Oh, hell. I forgot about the Dreamcast that Tanuki gave me. New setup.

Monitor #1 - VGA : 2nd monitor for work laptop
Monitor #1 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #1 - HDMI : HD Cable Box

Monitor #2 - VGA : Wii
Monitor #2 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #2 - HDMI : Xbox360 / PS3

Monitor #3 - VGA : Dreamcast
Monitor #3 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #3 - HDMI : HD-DVD

Post by **MobsterOO7** » 25 Sep 2008, 02:38

DO WANT :shock:

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 25 Sep 2008, 05:18

Oh, hell. I forgot about the Dreamcast that Tanuki gave me. New setup.

Monitor #1 - VGA : 2nd monitor for work laptop
Monitor #1 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #1 - HDMI : HD Cable Box

Monitor #2 - VGA : Wii
Monitor #2 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #2 - HDMI : Xbox360 / PS3

Monitor #3 - VGA : Dreamcast
Monitor #3 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #3 - HDMI : HD-DVD

To summarize, when a gamer walks into your house, they hear the Hallelujah Chorus echoing through the halls....;)

packerfan · Post by **packerfan** » 18 Nov 2008, 00:29

[quote]Oh, hell. I forgot about the Dreamcast that Tanuki gave me. New setup.

Monitor #1 - VGA : 2nd monitor for work laptop
Monitor #1 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #1 - HDMI : HD Cable Box

Monitor #2 - VGA : Wii
Monitor #2 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #2 - HDMI : Xbox360 / PS3

Monitor #3 - VGA : Dreamcast
Monitor #3 - DVI : TH2Go
Monitor #3 - HDMI : HD-DVD

To summarize, when a gamer walks into your house, they hear the Hallelujah Chorus echoing through the halls....;)

Threadbump but wow thats crazy. So you would never really leave that room except for food and sleep if you didnt have a wife and kids?

Post by **skipclarke** » 18 Nov 2008, 01:08

That is true. I have this all set up (with my new Dells) with everything except the PS3 (don't have one yet).

Racheakt · Post by **Racheakt** » 07 Feb 2009, 04:54

Where did you pick up that desk? I like the simple design an I am looking for a desk to so a set up I am buying.

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