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Touch screen laptop for Poker?...inc Poker update, 11/8/17

devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
edited August 2017 in Poker Chat
I am looking at the possibility of playing 2-6 tables on a touch screen laptop, does anyone play on one and if so can you just use the touch screen option for each table, or do you need to use a mouse or pad as on a normal laptop? (Which obviously defeats the object of buying one).
Also, would an i3 processor be enough or would I need a stronger i5 model?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    Don't all hurry with your replies you might get killed in the rush!
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  • jordz16jordz16 Member Posts: 2,253
    edited August 2017
    I use a touchscreen Laptop, and if im honest i forget its touchscreen most of the time, as its far easier to use the regular touchpad... you can play poker using just the touchscreen but it will get a bit annoying when it comes to typing in your bet amounts. In terms of processor thats not something i know about but i would imagine any laptop which has a touch screen will be a high enough spec to manange 6 tables on Sky very comfortably. 
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    I use a touchscreen Laptop, and if im honest i forget its touchscreen most of the time, as its far easier to use the regular touchpad... you can play poker using just the touchscreen but it will get a bit annoying when it comes to typing in your bet amounts. In terms of processor thats not something i know about but i would imagine any laptop which has a touch screen will be a high enough spec to manange 6 tables on Sky very comfortably. 
    Posted by jordz16
    Thanks jordz, appreciate your post, Dev.
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  • percival09percival09 Member Posts: 3,804
    edited August 2017
    A touch screen laptop is one of those that kinds sounds cool. Wow touch screen laptop. Buys touch screen laptop. Uses it for 3 days. Gets ***** with touch screen. Buys mouse. Go without imo.
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2017
    Generally unless you go for a combination laptop/tablet (because you want/need the flexibility) I would stick with a normal laptop.

    For multi-tabling poker I would recommend...

    Invest in a high res larger separate screen (unless you actually play on your laptop on your lap)

    Processor speed shouldnt be an issue, the main issue should be a good broadband connection, and not running much else while you are playing.

    If you really need to run other stuff while playing then yes spend more on processor speed and more RAM.

    PS How is the painting going?
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    A touch screen laptop is one of those that kinds sounds cool. Wow touch screen laptop. Buys touch screen laptop. Uses it for 3 days. Gets ***** with touch screen. Buys mouse. Go without imo.
    Posted by percival09
    Thanks percival09, yeah you are probably right. I've been/am playing on my tablet with touch screen for about 9 months or so I guess, & it is not having to keep clicking the mouse that I like with the touch screen, hence why I am thinking of trying it out on a laptop with the view to playing more tables also.
    Best wishes, Dev.
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    Generally unless you go for a combination laptop/tablet (because you want/need the flexibility) I would stick with a normal laptop. For multi-tabling poker I would recommend... Invest in a high res larger separate screen (unless you actually play on your laptop on your lap) Processor speed shouldnt be an issue, the main issue should be a good broadband connection, and not running much else while you are playing. If you really need to run other stuff while playing then yes spend more on processor speed and more RAM. PS How is the painting going?
    Posted by Phantom66
    Thanks Phantom. When you say invest in a high res larger separate screen, would that be a touch screen? & how would that work, would i/could I link it up to my pc(i7), or would I need to buy a laptop to go with it?
    I have an i7 tower & a 27"monitor already.
    I have a pretty good broadband connection(sky fibre), so no problems there.
    Yeah, only have the poker running when playing, so an i3 or equivalent should be fine then.

    Thanks for asking about the painting. Haven't done any since February 2016 as I am resting both arms as much as possible, due to my long running 'tennis elbow' injury, and also the reason why I am only playing short sessions mainly on my tablet, & the reason for my laptop touch screen enquiry.
    Nearly  better though so fingers crossed will be back painting & playing 'proper poker again very soon...
    Mind you I thought that 18 months ago, ha ha.
    All the best, Dev.
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited August 2017
    A friend of mine has a touchscreen and thinks its fine once you're used to it, not sure it would be for me though.

    Remember to wander into your local PC World and demand £20 off, then storm out if they turn you down.
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    A friend of mine has a touchscreen and thinks its fine once you're used to it, not sure it would be for me though. Remember to wander into your local PC World and demand £20 off, then storm out if they turn you down.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Lol, you crack me up at times hhy  you really do :)
    I got my 100% deposit bonus I was looking for @pokerstars last Saturday so I will put that to good use, ha ha
    (Ok, so I've not actually got it yet, you know how it works,play and pay), but at least it's coming, ha ha)
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  • stokefcstokefc Member Posts: 7,878
    edited August 2017
    Resting tennis elbow ? I had tennis elbow in both elbows at the same time and worked through the pain for 2 years I'm a joiner too  it cleared up eventually, man up i say 

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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    Resting tennis elbow ? I had tennis elbow in both elbows at the same time and worked through the pain for 2 years I'm a joiner too  it cleared up eventually, man up i say 
    Posted by stokefc


    Big deal, I've been playing with buffet elbow for at least 6 years now. I find a burger whilst playing numbs the pain.
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  • stokefcstokefc Member Posts: 7,878
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : Big deal, I've been playing with buffet elbow for at least 6 years now. I find a burger whilst playing numbs the pain.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    But your elbows are protected with that extra flubber around them ��
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : But your elbows are protected with that extra flubber around them ��
    Posted by stokefc


    This is very true, Dr Stoke.
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    Resting tennis elbow ? I had tennis elbow in both elbows at the same time and worked through the pain for 2 years I'm a joiner too  it cleared up eventually, man up i say 
    Posted by stokefc
    I've got it in both elbows & had it for 5 years...if we are counting 
    I guess that's the difference between you northerners & us old fogies down south, you feel the need to brag about how tough you are & we don't:)
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  • stokefcstokefc Member Posts: 7,878
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : I've got it in both elbows & had it for 5 years...if we are counting  I guess that's the difference between you northerners & us old fogies down south, you feel the need to brag about how tough you are & we don't:)
    Posted by devonfish5
    lol yeah bragging :) its just when you,re on your a r se financially you conna sit around scratching it ;)
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun Member Posts: 3,756
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : Lol, you crack me up at times hhy  you really do :) I got my 100% deposit bonus I was looking for @pokerstars last Saturday so I will put that to good use, ha ha (Ok, so I've not actually got it yet, you know how it works,play and pay), but at least it's coming, ha ha)
    Posted by devonfish5
    Is there a forum on poker stars you can get help with your questions?
    Tbh I think sky are being most kind to you.
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  • CATCH-22CATCH-22 Member Posts: 270
    edited August 2017
    +1

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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : lol yeah bragging :) its just when you,re on your a r se financially you conna sit around scratching it ;)
    Posted by stokefc
    Yeah, you can give it but not nice when u get it back mate is it
    Enough said
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  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : Is there a forum on poker stars you can get help with your questions? Tbh I think sky are being most kind to you.
    Posted by tomgoodun
    Tbh, I couldn't give a monkey what you or your +1 mate thinks.
    This is an 'open forum' & anyone is entitled to ask a question regardless of if they are playing here or not.
    Get over yourselves 
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  • MattBatesMattBates Member Posts: 4,118
    edited August 2017
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker?:
    In Response to Re: Touch screen laptop for Poker? : Tbh, I couldn't give a monkey what you or your +1 mate thinks. This is an 'open forum' & anyone is entitled to ask a question regardless of if they are playing here or not. Get over yourselves 
    Posted by devonfish5


    Funny you say get over yourselves having posted  "Don't all hurry with your replies you might get killed in the rush!" after a couple of hours of no response. 
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