NetWriter is Cool!

[sportshobby]

Being a lazy shopper, I play almost exclusively from what I can see on the Don Best screens (premium and IX). I make a few exceptions when a book has (1) non-clone lines, (2) very quick online wagering that DOES NOT time out, and (3) automatic or single-button odds refresh, and (4) good online limits of at least a dime. WSEX and Carib are examples of these.

Now this new Netwriter software (sportbet, 5dimes, and other Unified books I think) really looks appealing, and I'd like to hear some feedback to those who have actually used it. It seems to be very quick, automatic updates with highlighted changes, no time-out, and everything.

[This message has been edited by sportshobby (edited 01-08-2001).]

[Curious]

Isn't Netwriter a separate Java based applet that requires keeping another window open?

[sportshobby]

Curious, I think you're right. If you have enough memory, however, you can minimize it and run it alongside other windows.

It appears to be very stable. I had a Netwriter window open for more than 24 hours, without any problems.

[Curious]

Sounds a bit clunky and inconvenient. What do you do if you're checking lines at 3 or 4 different places that use Netwriter?

[sportshobby]

It's true that one can look at more lines on IX than using Netwriter or just web browser windows. I was thinking of adding a couple NetWriter windows to my my IX screen.

With 128 MB of RAM, I can open up and run around a dozen windows simultaneously.

I doubt that the Netwriter window takes up much more space than another IE window.

[phaedrus]

IMO the netwriter system is rubbish, all hype no substance.

Several books out there have way better software right now and it aint even close...

[sportshobby]

phaedrus, maybe different players like different things. Go back and look at my four requirements - there aren't many online books that can claim these things. Auto refresh and no time-outs are unusual finds.