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    Z2 - Ultimate PC for stock traders

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TraderJoe, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Notebook Consultant

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    I'm a full time trader and love my Z2. The fact that so much power and resolution exists in a 13" platform, along with the ability to handle 3 external monitors, makes it the perfect trader platform.

    I love it so much that I made a YouTube video.
     
    TraderJoe, Nov 13, 2011
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    nicktids Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks

    Out of interest what software are you using for your charts and trading?

    only got the older z11 with a 1600*900 screen and with that can only attach one extra screen, I think, maybe 2 with the VGA and one by HDMI
     
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  3. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Notebook Consultant

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    I use eSignal for charting. They also provide the streaming data. I place my trades through IB (Interactive Brokers). IB is the best broker for my style of trading, but their charts and platform are horrible.

    I think with the Z11, you can use either VGA or HDMI for one external monitor, but you can't use both at the same time. It's the same with the Z2 series. You can only add up to 3 external monitors with the PMD.
     
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  4. rmcx

    rmcx Notebook Evangelist

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    I ran multiple 1920x1200 monitors on the Z1 using USB->DVI adapters. Not the fastest response in the world, but usable nonetheless.
     
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    zonules Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the video.... and not a bad job with the camera.
     
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    Sick Nick Notebook Consultant

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    Nice video, showing full potential of these babies!
     
    Sick Nick, Nov 16, 2011
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    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I was wondering whether the bag review guy was an NBR member :D
     
    Vogelbung, Nov 16, 2011
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  8. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Notebook Consultant

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    I did the bag review for other Z2 owners. Before ordering, I was wondering about the fit and if the accessories, such as the PMD and the large brick ac adapter would fit in the accessory pouch.

    Might as well put the old Sony camcorder to some use! I have no editing skills, so I just let it roll and the post. Hence the bad quality.

    Here is the link of the Water Field bag review for those that missed it.
     
    TraderJoe, Nov 16, 2011
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