About to purchase full setup, want feedback

[jlcowper]

Hello everyone,

I have been researching all the posts and trying to get as much information as possible and I think it is time to get some feedback.

Usage: 60% practice, 40% SIM (Son wants to play too),
Size 9' X 11' (4:3 expected)
Projector short throw - I was debating if I should go 1080 or 720 ( + or - $200) I got a blackout cloth to put right behind the west coast netting pr-20. I heard that makes it a lot better, but is it worth the extra $200 to get the extra res on an 11' screen or does it not make any difference?
Mat - Seems like a good mat from the feedback.
Ipad vs. computer - I was thinking of going with an Ipad mini 4 but if someone can tell me I can get a base computer for about the same price that will respond faster I would consider it. Any experience with this? I already got the apple tv for the air connect.

Maybe in a few years I will get the TGC sim for expected $1k

Am I missing anything? Should I make a change to something based on your experience?

Thank you in advance.

Justin

SkyTrak	$2,125	https://shop.skygolf.com/p-2114-skytrak-tee-off-package.aspx
Optoma - 1080p DLP Projector - Black	$699	http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-GT1080-1080p-Gaming-Projector/dp/B00M9D4CAK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453922158&sr =1-2&keywords=short+throw+projector&refinements=p_n_c ondition-type%3A2224371011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A400 00-80000%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A3541424011
Mat	$129	http://www.allturfmats.com/Matzilla-Golf-Mat-p/mt6060.htm
Screen	$260	http://www.westcoastnetting.com/netting-products/sports/golf-barrier/impact/pr-20-w.html
Ipad mini 4	$399	http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/
Projector mount	$50	http://www.amazon.com/Projector-Gear-Projector-Ceiling-OPTOMA-GT1080/dp/B00WLJSB68/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453932510&sr =1-6&keywords=Optoma+GT1080+mount&refinements=p_n_con dition-type%3A2224371011%2Cp_36%3A-6000
Blackout cloth	$60	http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Carl-s-Blackout-Cloth-4-3-110x150-inch-Projector-Screen-Material-White-/231608112909?hash=item35eceb570d:g:LTwAAMXQVhFR-r9h
EMT 1" Poles and connectors	$50	1 Inch EMT pipe Frame

[Golfallday1983]

I just went thru this whole process past 2 weeks. Thanks to lot of people here (especially fortysixandtwo), I was able to get this done pretty quickly and within my limited budget. Here's what I got:

- SkyTrak Hole in one package -- Currently $200 off, so you get Play & improve pkg for free
- Supertec impact screen (108 x 108) - http://shop.virtual-golf-simulator.c...-x-96-1800.htm (this guy will also sell you a skytrak and you can avoid paying tax if you are in different state). I went cheap on the screen as I thought I can buy 4 of these for the less than the price of the HQ screen.
- BenQ HT1085ST -- get it from jet.com. If you haven't purchased from jet.com before, you get 15% off.
- Cimarron golf net & frame - https://jet.com/product/Cimarron-Spo...ef1c5dc0627e5b
- HP PC via slick deals (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpos...55&postcount=2) - great deal on a really good computer, if you need one.
- Real feel golf mat 5 x 5and ball tray - expensive, but worth it. you can use usgolftv code for 15% off

I’m doing this now my set up

I was wondering for sim play would an iPad work or do you need a pc to run skytrak on true golf or e6 etc?

im assuming graphics will be better with a pc?