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Arcade monitor do vs PC or TV?
vidmouse:
I can second that... was moving my Sony 27" by myself after acquiring it...
door stop slipped, and I caught the door but had to shift the
weight VERY quickly to one arm. Tore my shoulder rotator cuff
and am still getting over it. But at least I didn't drop the tv :)
Zebidee:
>I mean, not to dis you or anything, really, just mentioning. Someone, whether I know them, comments >on something like the above about something I know
Well, actually you don't know. And, well, actually you are dissing me, just a bit. Dunno why though, so now I'm climbing on my
:soapbox:
Shorthair, don't get me started on this macho ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---. I've got another two 29" displays here that I have no problem throwing around - here catch! Last week I had to load a large upright cab onto a trailer with no ramp by myself with nothing but a trolley for help. I shoulder pressed two 9 year old boys at the same time a couple of days ago.
And of course I have moved and mounted my 27" PVMs by myself. Anyway, enough dick waving.
Back to the issue: These 27" sony PVMs weigh around 40-50% more than an equivalent sized TV. They have steel shielding around the CRT tube, and a metal frame around them that makes it really easy for two people to carry, but by yourself it is really bloody difficult to get the centre of mass close to your body. With most displays the weight is all in the front of the CRT tube/screen - just get it close to your chest. But the PVMs significant weight is more evenly distributed and therefore more difficult to manage for one person. I can move them around the house by myself, but I'd use my trolley for anything more or get someone to help, especially for mounting it onto a cabinet because the positioning can be very tricky, especially if it is decased and the electronics are exposed.
shorthair:
Actually, I do know Zeb. Going by what you said - "I lift serious weights, but I can only just heave these around by myself" - my conviction about lifting is further confirmed. But what I meant is, say I know about lifting (which I do), and someone comes and says something about it that I'm not familiar with, and particularly, contrary to what I think I know about it. I listen, cos I'm always wanting something better. It's no reflection on me if what I'm doing is not as good as it could be for optimal health and function. It is a reflection on me (and my emotional state) if I don't listen. So, I'm not dissing you. I'm dissing lifting. (And cardio, but that's another part of the story.)
Back on topic, of course it's just plain smarts to use a dolly/hand truck when moving things around places. Hell, if you had an overhead or cherry picker handy, almost regardless of how strong one is, it'd be a good idea to use one for installing a monitor. But, if you're familiar with Brooks Kubic, odd-object lifting is very functional. And if you absolutely happen to be alone when doing any of this stuff, it helps to have some experience in OOL.
Zebidee:
:applaud: Whatever you reckon, shorthair. :dunno , what are you talking about.
I'm just talking about using your brain and not your back. not weightlifting, but ergonomics, common sense and experience. I can do this stuff by myself because I'm smart and strong, but I'm a bloody legend now aren't I? (I'm being bit sarcastic about myself here). But seriously, my just trying to say be smart about lifting heavy objects. I don't want people hurting themselves.
tommyinajar:
--- Quote from: shorthair on April 27, 2007, 10:07:26 pm ---Zeb: I would say the weights aren't doing you any favour, as I'm average height at about 150 pounds (about 73 kee's?), and I can easily move my 29" Billabs around.
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