So, I'm thinking of buying an Xbox 360, but I'm having problems thinking about where to place the TV/monitor for optimal viewing distance from my couch. I'm thinking of getting a Dell 2005FPW to use with the Xbox 360.
One place for the Dell would be on a empty desk/dresser which is directly across from my couch. It's a perfect place, and is only about 4 feet away, and would provide a great viewing distance/angle.
However, here's the problem. Directly across the room (10'-12'), I have a desk with a 30" Apple display. I would use this screen for the Xbox, but currently, there's no way to use the monitor. Basically, right now, it's impossible. I could put the Dell monitor next to this monitor (it's an L-shaped desk), so it would be in the opposite corner of the couch. This is about 7 feet away, which is getting to be pretty lengthy.
If I have the Dell on the desk 7' away, it wouldn't be as good because of the viewing distance, but I could use it as a secondary monitor for my PC. If I put it on the other desk, it would ONLY be used for Xbox (my TV is my Apple display) gameplay, and nothing else.
Sorry if this all comes out confusing, but hopefully someone can give me some advice. Anyone know what I should do?
UPDATE: Yeah, it sucks, but maybe this'll help people get an idea of what I'm saying. Diagram.
One place for the Dell would be on a empty desk/dresser which is directly across from my couch. It's a perfect place, and is only about 4 feet away, and would provide a great viewing distance/angle.
However, here's the problem. Directly across the room (10'-12'), I have a desk with a 30" Apple display. I would use this screen for the Xbox, but currently, there's no way to use the monitor. Basically, right now, it's impossible. I could put the Dell monitor next to this monitor (it's an L-shaped desk), so it would be in the opposite corner of the couch. This is about 7 feet away, which is getting to be pretty lengthy.
If I have the Dell on the desk 7' away, it wouldn't be as good because of the viewing distance, but I could use it as a secondary monitor for my PC. If I put it on the other desk, it would ONLY be used for Xbox (my TV is my Apple display) gameplay, and nothing else.
Sorry if this all comes out confusing, but hopefully someone can give me some advice. Anyone know what I should do?
UPDATE: Yeah, it sucks, but maybe this'll help people get an idea of what I'm saying. Diagram.
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