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> Hello All
>
> I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about your
> machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
> actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>

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> Hello All
>
> I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about
> your
> machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
> actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>
> Your curious...
> Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> Wed, 31 May 2006 15:55:56 +0200
>
> =========================
> Reality is something for noobs that can't handle Computergames!
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> Ive had my TrackIR for a couple years Dirk and I won't even try flying
> without it. At first its a bit awkward but very shortly it becomes quite
> natural. I cant recommend this product enough for flight simmers.
>
> I have the TrackIR3 w/vector and its worked flawlessly.
>
> I use it alongside my Cougar which also has worked flawlessly.
>
> Mitch
>
>
> "Dirk Pfeiffer" <dirk@dbx501.de> wrote in message
> news:1149077468@dirk.dbx501.de...
>
>

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> Hello All
>
> I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about
> your
> machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
> actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>
> Your curious...

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> Hello All
>
> I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about your
> machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
> actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>

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>Hello All
>
>I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about your
>machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
>actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>
>Your curious...
>Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> Wed, 31 May 2006 15:55:56 +0200
>
>=========================
>Reality is something for noobs that can't handle Computergames!
>=========================
>Posted with Qusnetsoft NewsReader 2.2.0.8

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> Reply to message from Villain <villain@weasle.net> (Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:57:
> 38) about "Re: Pacific Fighters / FB / AEP online":
>
>
> V> On Wed, 31 May 2006 16:11:08 +0200, Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de>
> V> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> V> I second what most every one else has said about Track IR, it's great
> V> and works flawlessly(?) with my Dell 2001 FP. Now using the Saitek X-52
> V> which at first blush seems a little better than the 45 although no
> V> rocker for the rudder. This sticks action seems "smoother" somehow than
> V> the 45. They are both dorky looking IMHO, though.
>
> Just what I thought...after seeing TRACK-IR in action for the first time
> (didn't know something like that even exists) a few weeks ago. The guy that
> showed me how they play above mentioned flight-sim said something like:"I
> always fly with my cap on my head." Which made me think:"Okay...every gamer
> has his umh *crazyness*...this guy's flaw is just bigger than everyone
> else's!" But then seeing WHY he did so (and him explaining it to me)...
> simply left me standing there speechless. Buying IL2/AEP/PF was the first
> step after watching him, getting it to work (patching it for the first time
> is a PITA) the second step. A very painfull (3 weeks long) experience in
> playing it online the third...which led to the OP above. You guys answers
> at least show me wtf I get owned SO BAD in online flights. I consider
> myself not a noob in flight-sims, as I played like every flight-sim since I
> first had a C-64. F-16 Falcon, MIG-29, Janes, EF-2000, everything, but at
> PF online I simply SUCK! Guess I will have to save up some money and go and
> get some fricken TRACK-IR...since giving up is NOT AN OPTION!
>
> Thanks for your replies!
>
>
> Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:39:59 +0200
>
> =========================
> Reality is something for noobs that can't handle Computergames!
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> Reply to message from Stuart Chapman <ten.no.edonretni@nampahc.trauts>
> (Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:18:49) about "Re: Pacific Fighters / FB / AEP
> online":
>
>
> SC> Dirk Pfeiffer wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> SC> Dirk....
>
> SC> TrackIR does NOT make you a better pilot....
>
> SC> A lot of blokes in my squad use TrackIR but all agree that while it
> SC> improves the immersion in the game, they are not better pilots because
> SC> of it.
>
> SC> I just use the mouse to look around and find it fine, even online.
> SC> I've thought about getting TrackIR but haven't yet because I think
> SC> I'll be a worse pilot while I get used to it.
>
> SC> Stupot
>
>
> Of course it doesn't. But I lack the ability to quick check my 6 when
> chaing someone else (f.e.), which could be easy with Track-IR. Using the
> mouse takes just too long, Padlocking doesn't let you. So I consider
> Track-
> IR as an option to IMPROVE. Not the piloting skills, but just the gameplay
> overall. It makes things just easier.
>
>
> Bye
> Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:59:55 +0200
>
> =========================
> Reality is something for noobs that can't handle Computergames!
> =========================
> Posted with Qusnetsoft NewsReader 2.2.0.8

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>Hello All
>
>I was wondering what kind of gear everyone is using? Not talking about your
>machine itself, but about your Joystick, etc. How many of you guys do
>actually use TRACK IR (if not everyone)?
>
>Your curious...
>Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> Wed, 31 May 2006 15:55:56 +0200
>
>=========================
>Reality is something for noobs that can't handle Computergames!
>=========================
>Posted with Qusnetsoft NewsReader 2.2.0.8

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> On Wed, 31 May 2006 16:11:08 +0200, Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de>
> wrote:
>
your[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> CH FighterStick, ProPedals (both USB) and TrackIR 3Pro.
> Works fine for me, although the TIR 4Pro looks promising.
>
> Haukeye

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> Reply to message from "Mitch -A" <naman@nospam.pacbell.net> (Sun, 04 Jun
> 2006 17:47:42) about "Re: Pacific Fighters / FB / AEP online":
>
>
> M> The bottom line is it make flight simming more natural and realistic.
>
> M> Mitch
>
> M> --
> M> "Don't pee on my leg then tell me it's raing". "Dirk Pfeiffer"
> M> <dirk@dbx501. de> wrote in message news:
> M> 1149423002@dirk.dbx501.de...
>
>
> What he said, PLUS it gives you just that one second to check who's where.
> Btw...I still need to work a LOT on my aiming. But as said before: "Giving
> up is not an option." I still have lots of fun, even though it doesn't
> last
> very long most of the time ;)

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>A man to my own liking.
>Identical setup here (as Haukeye)
>Does it have something to do with Fighter Duel Maybe ?
>
>RX
>

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> Dirk Pfeiffer <dirk@dbx501.de> writes:
>
>
>
>
> I use a TrackIR 4 and a Saitek X-45
>
> Øystein

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> =D8ystein Tvedten wrote:
your=20[vbcol=seagreen]
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>=20
> I also use TrakIR 4 Pro, and a Saitek X 45,
> and wouldnt fly without TrakIR. It is so instinctive
> and easy to use, frees up having to worry about view
> control, it is a tremendous advantage !
>=20
> Put it this way, if you dont have TrakIR, you are a
> victim in the HL servers that run at full realism !
>=20
>=20
> Oh, and if you go to NaturalPoints website from HL
> there is a $15 discount on TrakIR 4 Pro
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> cc that about TrackIR.
>
> It works so good I've removed all my view controls from my joystick *x-
> 35* because it's redundant and far less effective.
>
> Just say no to padlock.
>
> IMO, TrackIR is an underrated immersion tool.
>
> Way, way underrated.
>
> -Surfer

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> Underrated? Ive never heard anything but positive comments (including my
> own) from TiR owners.
>
> Because its a niche market to begin with hardly makes it underrated...
>
> Mitch
>
> "Surfer" <philkw@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1f370f4aadb5ee5e989684@newsgroups.comcast.net...
> IMO, TrackIR is an underrated immersion tool.
>
> Way, way underrated.
>
> -Surfer
>
>
>