Tools for the Online Poker Player
Playing poker online, even for the causal person, can always be made better with the right tools at your disposal. I mean, do you really think that Phil Ivey’s computer setup is the same as yours? Is his designed for looks or for maximum comfort while playing? While it’s true that you don’t need a highly complicated workstation in order to get the most out of your online poker experience, it sure doesn’t hurt to have a few key items that will make life noticeably easier. Here are a few suggestions.
1. Executive Chair: How anyone plays online poker for more than an hour while sitting in anything other than an Executive chair is beyond me. Folding/rocking chairs are way too uncomfortable, while even padded upright chairs still don’t provide the long-lasting comfort needed. Executive chairs on the other hand provide arm rests, thick padding and most of them recline at least a little bit, allowing you to play for hours on end without feeling the least bit of discomfort. You can easily pick up one for under $100 and it is definitely a worthwhile investment.
2. Padded Mousepad: A padded mousepad is one that has foam/gel cushions in place where your wrist sits while your hand controls the mouse. You may not feel a lot of strain on your wrist while doing an hour or so of web browsing, but the hours of clicking and moving the mouse that come with any long online poker session can put a literal cramp in your style. You can find these cheap at any electronics store that sells computers, you won’t regret it.
3. Dual Computer Monitors: Even if all you do is play one online poker table at a time you’re still going to want to get your hands on a second monitor. Nothing is more annoying than trying to multi-task on a computer while constantly clicking back and forth between your poker screen and whatever else you’re working on. With a second monitor you can keep your poker session going on one display, thus leaving the other display wide open so that you can complete your work/web surfing without the headache of having a cramped visual workplace.
By: Chris Iaqunita
