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Solafaa
Jun 26, 2005, 03:16 PM
I just got some extra cash that i want to spend on my 15" PB and PM desktop. I cant make up my mind so could you please recommend stuff that you have or want to help me decide.

Speakers, bags, skins and so on.

Thanks



liketom
Jun 26, 2005, 03:18 PM
get a good bag - and a screen protector !

external HDD is usefull so is Bluetooth Mouse



:)

Solafaa
Jun 26, 2005, 03:26 PM
get a good bag - and a screen protector !

external HDD is usefull so is Bluetooth Mouse



:)


Any particalur bag in mind?

liketom
Jun 26, 2005, 03:32 PM
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/70202/wo/OX1l5E54zHmp22CYTjf1luyh3QT/9.0.0.11.1.0.6.9.3.19.0.1.7.1.1.1.1.0.3

thats mine

FFTT
Jun 26, 2005, 03:33 PM
Let's see, for the man that has everything?????

I'd check out the M-Audio gear.

ProTools HD :eek:

I'm dying here waiting till I can afford an 1814 A/D interface and a new mixing console. Don't even get me started on microphones!

A great set of studio reference monitors or a set of PRO headphones.

A new surround sound system.

A pair of 10K Raptor drives

Another display! :D

XServe RAID

Fibre channel card

Software and Games

Solafaa
Jun 26, 2005, 03:39 PM
A great set of studio reference monitors or a set of PRO headphones.

A new surround sound system.

A pair of 10K Raptor drives


Could you recommend good surrond sound system please, i watch DVD's, play games and listen to music on my desktop.

FFTT
Jun 26, 2005, 04:13 PM
I wish I knew more on that subject.

I guess it all depends on your definition of good.

Obviously you have good taste based on the gear you've already purchased.

You're probably going to get better info on audio gear
on some of the A/V production threads.

I'd take a look at Mackie, M-Audio and Alesis, Bang and Olufsen etc.

I dug up a couple links to get you started

http://www.proaudioreview.com/speakers_monitors/

http://netscape.com.com/4520-7612_7-5109926-1.html?part=netscape

SurfinSHELL23
Jun 26, 2005, 07:33 PM
Try http://www.crumplerusa.com/ for some nice bags.

http://www.radtech.us/ has the Powersleevz and Screensavers, which are a good idea. Also some nice bags there as well.

I like the looks of the Creature or Soundstick speakers, but I'm not sure if they'd meet your standards.

Happy money burning!

tuartboy
Jun 26, 2005, 08:20 PM
screw the bag.

hire a sherpa (http://www.bena.com/sherpa1/sfa/sSherFac.htm) to haul it for you.

DaftUnion
Jun 26, 2005, 08:52 PM
I'm not an expert when it comes to components in a computer, but for audio it's a different story

I'd go with a Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 system...THX Certified.
500watt. ;)

I currently have one of their ProMedia 4.1 systems and it sounds fantastic...I even bought another one of the 4.1's for everything from get together's to hauling two of these around for DJing at parties. Keep in mind this is coming from someone who has 4 different stereos in their room, you won't be disappointed with Klipsch.

tuartboy
Jun 26, 2005, 10:07 PM
Ok, I'm not a powermac expert, but the PM has a digital out right?

You need to be careful about the computer speakers you buy then as most systems are set up to use 3 1/8" jacks for analog input. I know there are a few systems out there with digital decoding built in, but if you don't get one you will have to get a decoder as well.

Not sure about the above klipsch and digital decoding, but I know the company has quite a good rep in the computer audio area.

puckhead193
Jun 26, 2005, 10:28 PM
Could you recommend good surrond sound system please, i watch DVD's, play games and listen to music on my desktop.
Logitech Z 5500 ( i think that's the model number) those things kick. Make sure you got the space, the sub is huge.