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Offline bandit752

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« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2006, 08:55:07 AM »
I was interested in the TrackIR! I mean after all we are always in a quest to make the game as real as we can!! from graphics to now the TrackIR!

I was looking at the Site on Track IR, Is seems that the Pro4 includes the expansion? also that has the greater angle view?

Like to hear before I buy it!
Thanks
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« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2006, 08:57:38 AM »
I also forgot to ask?
what is the memory usage to run the trackIR?
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« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2006, 09:19:02 AM »
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I also forgot to ask?
what is the memory usage to run the trackIR?


I'll check when I get mine hooked up, but since it's probably a simple USB driver, I'm guessing minimal. Probably about the same as an optical mouse or joystick.
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going to try it!
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2006, 09:24:51 AM »
Thanks for the reply!
I am going to order it? I see the price here for the Pro4 is $179.00,,,
wow!
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Offline calan

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« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2006, 09:30:43 AM »
Try http://www.edimensional.com.

They have the 4 Pro on sale for $159.95
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Offline Mace2004

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« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2006, 10:58:11 AM »
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Originally posted by bandit752
I was interested in the TrackIR! I mean after all we are always in a quest to make the game as real as we can!! from graphics to now the TrackIR!

I was looking at the Site on Track IR, Is seems that the Pro4 includes the expansion? also that has the greater angle view?

Like to hear before I buy it!
Thanks


That's true Bandit, the vector expansion comes with the TIR4 and it does have wider viewing angles which makes it easier to track you when you're using a lot of "body english".  I haven't used the TIR3 so can't compare the performance but the TIR4 reportedly keeps track better and does't require re-centering as often as the TIR3.  Actually, in practice, I've never had any tracking or recentering issues with the TIR4.  I just start the game, center and go.  I will re-center occasionally to change my resting head position for different airplanes but it's never been a requirement.  Even with the TIR4's greater viewing angle I can still get just outside of the window during intense fights but that's usually because I'm leaning forward more than necessary.  I imagine this could be a problem if I had the smaller viewing angle of the TIR3 but it's really related more to the distance the sensor is from the reflectors.  The farther away it is the more volume you have before getting past the edges.

Edit:  I forgot to mention but when I do go outside of the TIR4 viewing limits the screen will freeze but once I move back into view it immediately picks back up and tracks fine.  No need to recenter.
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Hi Mace!
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2006, 11:13:04 AM »
I checked out the website you left. I'm thinking of getting it and just wanted some input if it would make a difference.
From what I am seeing it looks pretty good!
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« Reply #22 on: November 15, 2006, 11:55:22 AM »
I think you'll enjoy it Bandit.  My one caution is to take your time and not expect to be totally competent and comfortable with the TIR for anywhere from one to four weeks.  There are those that can actually feel ill at first from the disorientation caused by changing from the "fixed" to free views but most get over it.  Also, most of the comments I've seen from people who don't like it are usually within the first week or two so you need to be persistant.  Last, stop yourself from reverting to the hat switch in fights, it'll slow down your adaptation to the TIR.  If you find yourself going to the hat due to force of habit and can't stop then consider remapping the hat switch to remove all but the forward view.  Good luck!:aok
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« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2006, 11:57:22 AM »
I know what you mean Mace! When I got my pedals I had the problem of getting use to it. Now I dont leave home without it!:aok
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« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2006, 08:15:25 PM »
a little off topic here........CALAN............ .what does it take to drive that 55" monitor? just curious, thatrs all........

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« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2006, 08:39:26 PM »
Well it has a dedicated VGA input for computers, but I don't use it. (It's a Sony A10 Grand Wega).

I'm using a game/media computer I built (AMD6400/nVidia 7950GT graphics) into a Yamaha M2600 receiver. The graphics card output is DVI converted to HDMI into the receiver.

The output of the receiver then uses the HDMI input on the TV.
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« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2006, 09:23:55 PM »
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Well it has a dedicated VGA input for computers, but I don't use it. (It's a Sony A10 Grand Wega).

I'm using a game/media computer I built (AMD6400/nVidia 7950GT graphics) into a Yamaha M2600 receiver. The graphics card output is DVI converted to HDMI into the receiver.

The output of the receiver then uses the HDMI input on the TV.


Nice.  You know I'd bet you might even be able to watch movies on that ;)
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« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2006, 10:01:50 PM »
got a separate hard drive with ISO movie images just for that purpose. With the HDMI upscaling in the receiver, it's pretty sweet.

What's a DVD player?   ;)

Now if we could just get HT to incorporate digital DTS encoding into AH, and if Micro$oft would get directx updated to support 16:9 field of view development, I'd be set... :aok
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Offline Mace2004

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« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2006, 10:29:44 AM »
Hey Calan, saw on another post you got your TIR,  how's it working with that simpit you've got?
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« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2006, 11:29:28 AM »
Works great...  beats the h3ll out of switching hat views :-)

Now if I just had more time to fly....
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