[recount123]

Hi,
I may just be able to afford 4 screens: home bridge will benefit from BBO infrastructure and regime + I will save lots on cards!
Can I use 1 or 2 computers to wire these 4 monitors?
I suppose multiple instances of a web browser are ok (else I may run IE + FireFox + Safari + Opera?).
Would it be permitted by BBO? Any problems with same IP? In tournaments?

Now, ideally I would like these to be tablets with privacy filters. What is a comfortable size for touch screens? After a few?
That's likely to be expensive but still, what are your experiences, wishlists and cons for such solution?
TIA

[barmar]

BBO allows multiple logins from the same IP. It doesn't allow multiple logins from the same PC, though. So you'll need to give everyone their own computer or tablet.

[Vampyr]

I would rather spill wine on cards than keyboards! Side tables might be cheaper and simpler than computers.

[recount123]

Vampyr, on 2013-March-16, 13:50, said:

I would rather spill wine on cards than keyboards! Side tables might be cheaper and simpler than computers.

You are right, although my drift was this; I love bridge and anything less than decks of $80 KEMs wouldn't pay enough homage to the game.
So, being thrifty as I am, I envisage using mice & keyboard @ $10. They are just new tech cheapo's, easily replaced, insignificant - and dryable - tools.

The whole thing was to illustrate how technology gets cheaper and "real McCoys" get more precuios over time. Think Kindle...

Also, the playing and scoring environment offered by BBO is priceless, and I would go as far as hiring students to set our hands to follow BBO deals, if I ultimately couldn't get this 4PC solution.
Hey, these students could double as live musicians and lemonade servers too, come to think of it...

[1eyedjack]

I agree that that BBO can provide a lot of added value to the home bridge environment. But as to its being cheaper than a deck of cards, well, I just don't get that bit at all.

[GreenMan]

It's cheaper if you insist on Kem cards, which is not a bad thing to do. I have a few decks and love them.

[Vampyr]

GreenMan, on 2013-April-14, 16:22, said:

It's cheaper if you insist on Kem cards, which is not a bad thing to do. I have a few decks and love them.

Aren't those cards plastic, and if so can't you wipe wine off them?

EDIT: Kem Cards are also completely washable. (from Kem website)

[diana_eva]

Vampyr, on 2013-April-15, 00:44, said:

Aren't those cards plastic, and if so can't you wipe wine off them?

EDIT: Kem Cards are also completely washable. (from Kem website)

Let him live his dream So what if they are washable...

[recount123]

diana_eva, on 2013-April-15, 08:51, said:

Let him live his dream So what if they are washable...

Thank you Diana

Discussions over these wine spills make me recall old Monty Python: "What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow"
Link to that scene on YouTube.
(FYI: that questions lingered on throughout the "Holy Grail" and curious minds were bothered by it)

My question is still open, regarding minimum screen size that's functional and not causing many mis-touches, even in a relaxed atmosphere. Are touch screens ok in long sessions? Can they be vertical? Any experiences anyone?

[recount123]

1eyedjack, on 2013-April-14, 13:00, said:

I agree that that BBO can provide a lot of added value to the home bridge environment. But as to its being cheaper than a deck of cards, well, I just don't get that bit at all.

I was making fun of myself as a deconcentrated druncard... Technical aspects of my questions are still up, though...

[barmar]

recount123, on 2013-April-15, 16:51, said:

My question is still open, regarding minimum screen size that's functional and not causing many mis-touches, even in a relaxed atmosphere. Are touch screens ok in long sessions? Can they be vertical? Any experiences anyone?

Google "gorilla arm". Many think that this will prevent touch screens from becoming popular in vertical desktop displays.

[Vampyr]

diana_eva, on 2013-April-15, 08:51, said:

Let him live his dream So what if they are washable...

Yes, actually I recognise that having the ability to review the bids and plays can be useful (I assume this is what the OP is after).

Anyway, you might think about just buying some second-hand laptops (I am sure they can be had very cheap) and play on 4 computers.

[Free]

barmar, on 2013-March-16, 00:00, said:

BBO allows multiple logins from the same IP. It doesn't allow multiple logins from the same PC, though. So you'll need to give everyone their own computer or tablet.

BBO allows 2 logins from the same PC when one player uses the online version and another player uses the client version