From CES - The Ultimate Virtual Driving Experience
Monday January 12, 2009
LAS VEGAS - The Consumer Electronics Show has its share of practical devices, but it's also a great place to have some fun with over-the-top tech toys you just won't find at your local Best Buy. That's certainly the case with SimCraft's Apex SC830 (shown in the photo) which is used by real race car drivers and pilots, but is destined for the consumer market, as well. The Apex SC830 features a chassis suspended over hydraulic mechanisms that add instantaneous and realistic motion loading to your driving or flying experience. Driving the Apex SC830 is downright exhilarating (until you spin into a wall), and can be all yours for just $39,000. There may be a more affordable SimCraft in the future, as the company is working on a consumer model for to be released in 2010.
-guest post and image by Fred Zahradnik-
Comments
I am new to computers- my dad (in his 80s) would like a flight simulation game- with a joy stick. we will need to set him up with everything. a laptop would probably be the most convenient. can we use a joy stick with that? what programs do you rec’d for beginners? do you rec’d Mac or PC for these types of games? thank you for your input!
Hi Betty!
Thanks for the question.
You can use a joystick on a laptop. It should have a USB connection. You won’t get the best graphics on a laptop. Flight sims require a lot of horsepower. They will work though. Microsoft Flight Simulator is the flight sim to start out with.
there are laptops that are designed for gaming for example the alienware probably not designed for 80 year olds, but why not. there is the alien notebook range which are brillaint!http://www.alienware.co.uk/product_pages/notebook_all_default.aspx
or maybe the dell are the next ones to maybe go for. it might be worth looking around for the best deal before you decide on anything, you can always find decent hardware at bargain prices.if your in the uk have alook at www.novatech.co.uk