system trader,
the software I have been using is the casino verite full version which cost 90 dollars. it was certainly not a waste of money. they have a lite version for 47 dollars and I compared the two. there are some differences but as far as I can tell the only addition, considering the features I use, is that in the full version you have a selection of more than the basic table layout. for example, you can have it where you are seated in the middle, or at first and third base and the graphics are setup to give you that look. that may not be a big deal, but more importantly for me is that with the optional table layout I can have a full table of 7 players where on the basic layout, although it is more realistic, you can only have a max of 4 players. but regardless of which version, you can control the speed of the play, deal, etc..... and they have popups that tell you what the count is. you can also input any strategy. they include most of the popular systems, including KO, although for copyright concerns they have renamed it OK. and you can adjust to any IRC you want to use, input the plays for the different matrix....A, B, etc... another good thing is that it is a very small program, not even a mb and performs very well. I have mine on a 5 year old dell that I won't even connect to the internet because it is so slow, but the program works wonderful and doesn't overload the computer with senseless graphics. it is very fast......trust me, you will never be able to master the max speed on the system, and of course no dealer could ever deal that fast anyway. so it is equiped to handle your counting speed progressions. also, the owner is very quick to get back with you via email if you have any questions or concerns. I hope that helps.
let us know how your experiment goes with the bankroll. yes, I agree we need to trust the math etc...
you know the software out there is good but I still use the old fashioned method of using a deck of cards, playing the dealer and dealing the hands and counting as part of my practice. I think that is necessary because another challenge is counting while at the same time counting the value of my hand. playing dealer with real cards is the best way I know to develop that skill. would appreciate yours or anyone else's input on how you handle that part of the game. when it gets to my hand I adjust the count and then count the hand in that order with each new card. I have heard some people add the cards to the running count only after they are finished with the hand. thats ok if you only need one more card but when I need something like 5-7 cards there is no way I could count all those before the dealer took them up for a bust, or if no bust then I would get behind if I was not sitting at 3rd base. so I just adjust the count with each card I am dealt. any ideas?