Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present!

[biohazard6969]

No kidding! It would look a lot better with an iCurve ... although this would look cool too:

what is that? can you post a link to where i might be able to purchase it? that thing looks awsome!!!!!

[shrimpdesign]

what is that? can you post a link to where i might be able to purchase it? that thing looks awsome!!!!!
It's an Ergotron LX Notebook arm or something like that ...

http://www.ergotron.com/3_products/keyboard/LX_notebook/default.asp

There's the link. It's about $120, depending on where you get it, but it's way cool! I'm getting a similar item for my LCD monitor.

Here's where to buy:
http://dealtime.com/xFS?KW=LX+Notebook+Arm&FN=&FD=0&x=0&y=0

[Dr_Maybe]

No kidding! It would look a lot better with an iCurve ... although this would look cool too:

I don't like the look of that actually. But if I had an external display it would be cool to have it on a flexible wall mount, so it would look like it was floating in the air.

[Chundles]

Here's my setup:
http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b.jpg (http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b_o.jpg)

I think I need an iCurve or something :P


Pfft. I reckon the box has character. I have my iBook on a bit of polystyrene packing insert with some cardboard on top and some little bits of polystyrene under the corners to provide more airflow.

[Chundles]

Yup, I now have two monitors..... that's 2048x768 of massive screen real-estatey goodness.

Who needs an iCurve when you've got stuff hanging around from moving?

Sadly the polystyrene iPod dock had to be retired as it was annoying me and the Mighty Mouse is off to the AppleCentre tomorrow morning for the second time (I don't think it likes humidity, this is the second time my scroll ball's jammed up).

And it is a recent photo, I just haven't been bothered to change the calendar page - it's nice to be able to look at a photo of Arizona under snow when it's so damned hot down here.

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4341/ibookmarch066qe.jpg

[motherduce]

And it is a recent photo, I just haven't been bothered to change the calendar page - it's nice to be able to look at a photo of Arizona under snow when it's so damned hot down here.


What part of Arizona are you in?

[iGary]

What part of Arizona are you in?

Location: The Gong, Australia

[terriyaki]

It's an Ergotron LX Notebook arm or something like that ...

http://www.ergotron.com/3_products/keyboard/LX_notebook/default.asp

There's the link. It's about $120, depending on where you get it, but it's way cool! I'm getting a similar item for my LCD monitor.

Here's where to buy:
http://dealtime.com/xFS?KW=LX+Notebook+Arm&FN=&FD=0&x=0&y=0
wow.. that looks so nice.. puts my iCurve to shame :(

[_bnkr612]

Here's my setup:
http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b.jpg (http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b_o.jpg)

I think I need an iCurve or something :P

Lefty.

[2nyRiggz]

Here's my setup:
http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b.jpg (http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b_o.jpg)

I think I need an iCurve or something :P

The PB is off centered on the box....nice by the way....ummm the box seems kinda high.


Bless

[_bnkr612]

That's his/her pref. for the box. Maybe they have a long neck...

[_bnkr612]

I guess it's time to share my setup.

http://www.imgdump.net/images/3_station.jpg

[XIII]

I love those glass + aluminum desks with the aluminum ACD on them. Wow. Very cool looking. :)

[IanC]

I love those glass + aluminum desks with the aluminum ACD on them. Wow. Very cool looking. :)
Glass desks are nice, but they are a PITA to keep clean.

(ive posted my set up too many times lol - but its one of them glass desks)

[_bnkr612]

Glass desks are nice, but they are a PITA to keep clean.

(ive posted my set up too many times lol - but its one of them glass desks)

If you're not dirty, than it's not hard to keep clean.

This is pretty close to bad. I found it somewhere on the web.
http://www.imgdump.net/images/effects_of_smoking.jpg

[Kurt871]

I guess it's time to share my setup.

http://www.imgdump.net/images/3_station.jpg

Wow, do you know where I can get that desktop background?

[_bnkr612]

From a New Zealand sky...

I took it while I was in New Zealand. It's so much better in it's true form and not of a photo of the photo...

[kieran23kk]

[QUOTE=biohazard6969]..
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9030/dsc011217zk.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc011217zk.jpg)
this is where the imac that was in the office went, its now in the basement with the tv. you can see into my room where my imac G5 is as well[QUOTE]

That wouldn't happen to be a vizsla in that picture now would it? They are honestly the best dogs ever.:)

[_bnkr612]

[QUOTE=biohazard6969]..
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9030/dsc011217zk.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc011217zk.jpg)
this is where the imac that was in the office went, its now in the basement with the tv. you can see into my room where my imac G5 is as well[QUOTE]

That wouldn't happen to be a vizsla in that picture now would it? They are honestly the best dogs ever.:)

That dog looks like an old lady down the street who used to yell at me and my mates. Does anyone believe in reincarnation?

I hope your pup is nice.

[Monoxide]

My setup has been changed a little bit....more finalized. I purchased a belkin KVM switch to share this monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers between my Mac Mini and Athlon 64 system. iBook is sitting on top of my tower on an iCurve. Thinking of something I can do with it, might just sell it for like $300, it does have a broken hinge (Monitor is more or less only attatched by the wires, long story involving cat jumping on ibook, icurve, and cement floor) I do wish that the KVM switch supported my 5.1 speakers but 2.1 is fine since I'm rarely blasting my sound.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/jwieler/sup22.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/jwieler/sup11.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/jwieler/sup33.jpg

[maestro55]

If you're not dirty, than it's not hard to keep clean.

This is pretty close to bad. I found it somewhere on the web.
http://www.imgdump.net/images/effects_of_smoking.jpg

I wonder who posted the picture of my set-up on the web.

[biohazard6969]

That wouldn't happen to be a vizsla in that picture now would it? They are honestly the best dogs ever.:)

yeah it is, i actually have two of them, the other one is on the couch just out of the picture, they're great dogs and definitely the BEST, the one in the picture is mika, she's about a year and a month old, my other one is clover, she's about 8 and a half years, they don't get along well at all

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/7166/dsc020182va.th.jpg (http://img459.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc020182va.jpg)

this is them both together

[PlaceofDis]

i suppose i might as well add my setup to the list here.....

[Chundles]

What part of Arizona are you in?

I lived in Phoenix when I was little. We still have friends over there who send out the Arizona Highways calendar to me every year - it's great, I can see winter photos at all times of the year, either on the calendar or out my window.

[Synapple]

Oh well... here's my setup... work in progress actually... my iBook is not pictured as he's sleeping in my brother's room... I'm going to Ikea later today to buy some new stuff (lamp, etc.)!

p.s. I put a pic of myself in full-screen mode on the display :p

[Gordy]

I've got an updated picture, I'm still waiting on my mac book pro which is taking forever to arrive. In the mean time I've picked up and refurb mac mini for my girlfriend. As her aging g4 tower was getting a bit long in the tooth. I got a lacie mini drive for it, I need to upgrade the disc from 80gb to 500gb but I will do that next week.

Piccies:

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4282-1/DSCF3254.JPG

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4284-1/DSCF3255.JPG

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4286-1/DSCF3256.JPG

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4288-1/DSCF3259.JPG

The cube is my fileserver and is actually a pc with 2 x 250gb hard drives in, the g4 tower is tucked under the desk next to another computer and a dreamcast but they will be going today hopefully.

[biblo]

My "new" Hometheatre Mac (http://kuvax.net/i/?2346Beige.jpg)

See specs in sign.


And whole desk (http://kuvax.net/i/?5019Koko_setti.jpg)

[YS2003]

I have added a few items since my last posts a while back.....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/2026d03d.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/48710c18.jpg

[ElCamino]

Just got this iBook 12 4 weeks ago new to MAC OS X, I purchased a lid to paint it nice and glossy painted about 2 weeks ago. I have another bottom lid that I ordered and just arrived on Friday which I will paint also like the top to match.

[nataku]

Just got this iBook 12 4 weeks ago new to MAC OS X, I purchased a lid to paint it nice and glossy painted about 2 weeks ago. I have another bottom lid that I ordered and just arrived on Friday which I will paint also like the top to match.

a bit weird but cool none the less. ;)

[Jesus]

Mine:

[jonat8]

My setup these days:

http://static.flickr.com/53/108071899_8841e59799.jpg?v=0

[ITASOR]

If you're not dirty, than it's not hard to keep clean.

This is pretty close to bad. I found it somewhere on the web.
http://www.imgdump.net/images/effects_of_smoking.jpg

That made me sick.

[dornoforpyros]

That made me sick.


nasty, nasty, nasty....the sad thing is I knew a guy who's set up was only "slightly" cleaner than that.

[dotdotdot]

I've got an updated picture, I'm still waiting on my mac book pro which is taking forever to arrive. In the mean time I've picked up and refurb mac mini for my girlfriend. As her aging g4 tower was getting a bit long in the tooth. I got a lacie mini drive for it, I need to upgrade the disc from 80gb to 500gb but I will do that next week.

Piccies:

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4282-1/DSCF3254.JPG

The cube is my fileserver and is actually a pc with 2 x 250gb hard drives in, the g4 tower is tucked under the desk next to another computer and a dreamcast but they will be going today hopefully.

I love the cube... Imagine a Cube Core Duo :eek:

[joshwest]

I have added a few items since my last posts a while back.....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/2026d03d.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/48710c18.jpg


the display to the right the 23"? wasnt sure if one of your new items was a new display. Im trying to see how big the 23"'s are on a desk next other items cause im thinking about getting one for my MBP.

[w_parietti22]

the display to the right the 23"? wasnt sure if one of your new items was a new display. Im trying to see how big the 23"'s are on a desk next other items cause im thinking about getting one for my MBP.

The one on the right is a 23" and the one on the left is the 20"

[Laser47]

Went to the Apple store at Towson Town Center and couldn't resist buying something, since I dont go there hardly ever so I had to make it count. So bought the apple wireless keyboard and the iCurve.
An updated pic of my setup;

[YS2003]

The one on the right is a 23" and the one on the left is the 20"
Yes, that's correct. My new additions have been Wacom Tablet 9X12, a few external HD (Maxter and Seagate), and Fujitsu tablet PC.

[Benjamindaines]

Went to the Apple store at Towson Town Center and couldn't resist buying something, since I dont go there hardly ever so I had to make it count. So bought the apple wireless keyboard and the iCurve.
An updated pic of my setup;
http://home.comcast.net/~laser47/IMG_1211.JPG
PLEASE POST THAT AS A LINK OR SHIRNK IT DOWN TO 800 X 600

--ThankYou

[Laser47]

PLEASE POST THAT AS A LINK OR SHIRNK IT DOWN TO 800 X 600

--ThankYou
Sorry about that, I forgot to constrain the image.

[rkolsen]

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[Benjamindaines]

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Huh?:confused:

[nataku]

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:confused: newbs....

[h0e0h]

maybe there should be a newbs instructional video or e-class on not being newbs

[iGary]

i suppose i might as well add my setup to the list here.....

Very nice, Tim - looks good. :D

[maestro55]

I have added a few items since my last posts a while back.....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/2026d03d.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/48710c18.jpg

Looks like a very productive set-up!

[tomw]

Mine:

42599

The whole desk:

42600

Sorry about the quality but i didnt know how to export the images (so i did it in VGA) :o

[Afro1989]

-- Updated Setup --

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/4.jpg

[Dr_Maybe]

http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b.jpg (http://static.flickr.com/38/106847708_ef17ebe85b_o.jpg)
Lefty.

I'm actually right handed, and that black thing on the right is a "vertical mouse" of the Evoluent brand. It's supposed to be better ergonomically, but doesn't seem to work better for me, than other mice. My hands hurt from using computers :( so I alternate between the two mice.

The PB is off centered on the box....nice by the way....ummm the box seems kinda high.

Thanks. The table is a bit low (tabletop about 72cm from the floor), so the top of the screen is a bit below the level of my eyes. Yeah, off center on the box. But it's obviously not meant to fit there, just a temporary solution.

[e-clipse]

-- Updated Setup --



Your setup is absolutely beautiful! :cool:

[Aarow]

Your setup is absolutely beautiful! :cool:

Can you not quote all the photos?

Please?
PLEASE??

But it is an absolutely beautiful setup :).

[Afro1989]

Thank you!!

[e-clipse]

Can you not quote all the photos?

Please?
PLEASE??

But it is an absolutely beautiful setup :).
sorry:( :D

[motherduce]

nice setup afro - the chrome and glass with the silver Creatures is very nice indeed. The XBOX 360 makes it all look like crap, though, ha! (:-p)

Curious though, how often you have to clean the glass - seems to me I would go nuts over all the smudges from palms, fingers, etc...

I have kids with grimey hands, so maybe I'm just skeptical due to that, lol.

[Clix Pix]

-- Updated Setup

Beautiful! Is that the glass desk they have at Staples? I've been eyeing that one but haven't been able to figure out where I could put it here at home. I really like the looks of it, though.

[Afro1989]

Thanks for all the compliments people! :D The desk is called the A-Line computer desk, which I bought online for around $220. Here's (http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=7930) a link to it. That site is a little overpriced though.

To answer your question about smudging, I have only had to clean it off a few times in the past month because I'm an only child and only my friends come into my room most of the time. The glass is beautiful though. Nice, thick, and sturdy. The only thing you have to think about is the amount of wires you have under the desk because you are always looking through it.

No real problem with smudges though. Cleaning the glass is very easy with Windex. Takes a few seconds!

[Afro1989]

A follow-up on motherduce's question:

My hands are usually resting on the keyboard pull-out thing so there's another reason why I never get any smudges.

[stonyc]

Thanks for all the compliments people! :D The desk is called the A-Line computer desk, which I bought online for around $220. Here's (http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=7930) a link to it. That site is a little overpriced though.That's a beautiful desk... when I start my next setup I'll have to keep that in mind. Nice, clean setup you have by the way... impressive.

[Clix Pix]

Thanks for all the compliments people! :D The desk is called the A-Line computer desk, which I bought online for around $220. Here's (http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=7930) a link to it. That site is a little overpriced though.

It's a lovely desk and does remind me of the one at Staples because of the shape of the legs. Is the keyboard pullout tray metal or glass? It's hard to tell in the photos, either yours or the one in the website.

I really like it....

[Afro1989]

The keyboard pullout is metal, which is great because you can rest your hands/wrists on it without getting any smudges all over it.

[biblo]

Here's my new setup (http://kuvax.net/i/?5700PM_G5.jpg)

I bought Powermac G5 Dualcore and sold Cube.
PM is now just basic but I buy more memory and HDD as soon as possible.

In summer I buy ACD 20"-display.

It's not a finally setup,I must clean it up first.Then I got a new pictures.

[mrwildguitar]

Sorry for the crap pic.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5483/setup3se.th.jpg (http://img466.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup3se.jpg)

[Kyle Nerder]

Here is my current home setup. I think it looks a little better in person and with natural lighting. Camera flashes suck:p The iMac is just a toy to me. I'll hopefully have the girlfriend converted soon and it'll be hers...

Also I am currently saving up for a Apple Cinema Display. The TV beside the desk is setup up as my dual/2nd monitor. It's great for watching movies while working.

[kammron]

Just got it today and its awsome!

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1563.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1562.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1561.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1560.jpg

[allenmertes]

Here is my current home setup. I think it looks a little better in person and with natural lighting. Camera flashes suck:p The iMac is just a toy to me. I'll hopefully have the girlfriend converted soon and it'll be hers...

Also I am currently saving up for a Apple Cinema Display. The TV beside the desk is setup up as my dual/2nd monitor. It's great for watching movies while working.

You still play the gameboy?

[csTYCOON]

No mac to speak of yet, but I think that will change in a couple of weeks here.

I will get a picture of my current PC setup when I clean up my room..:D

[p0intblank]

I finally got me new iCurve and Apple Bluetooth Keyboard setup. :D I also have my Dell monitor designated as my primary display. It feels great to have the Dock and everything on the larger monitor. More screen real estate for me!

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1505/mysetup7fq.th.jpg (http://img159.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mysetup7fq.jpg)

Edit: I also mounted my iSight. :D

[livingfortoday]

I finally got me new iCurve and Apple Bluetooth Keyboard setup. :D I also have my Dell monitor designated as my primary display. It feels great to have the Dock and everything on the larger monitor. More screen real estate for me!

Edit: I also mounted my iSight. :D

Isn't it frustrating how much dimmer the Powerbook LCD is compared to the Dell? I had my Powerbook hooked up to a 2005fpw for a while, but I just couldn't read from the Powerbook anymore, the Dell was just so much nicer!

[ieani]

-- Updated Setup --

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Afro1989/4.jpg


Where did you get your monitor from?

[p0intblank]

Isn't it frustrating how much dimmer the Powerbook LCD is compared to the Dell? I had my Powerbook hooked up to a 2005fpw for a while, but I just couldn't read from the Powerbook anymore, the Dell was just so much nicer!

Yes, as you can see the Dell display is MUCH brighter than my PowerBook. I hate to see it, but that's just how it is. :( I wonder how the MacBook Pro's screen brightness compares to the Dell 2005FPW. Anyone know?

[M-theory]

I'll hopefully have the girlfriend converted soon and it'll be hers...


...sounds sinister...what are you converting her to? :D

[Kyle Nerder]

You still play the gameboy?
Yeah man. Gameboy rocks. I welded in Tetris. That's the only game I play. But I have a newer Gameboy though. It's much slimer and clear in colour.

Heck! I broke out the 1st generation Nintendo about a month ago too.

[Stridder44]

My Setup:

iMac Core Duo 2.0 GHz
2Gb DDR2 Ram
ATI X1600 w/256Vram
250Gb HDD
La Cie D2 Extreme 300Gb

Powerbook 1.67Ghz
1Gb DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 w/128Vram
100Gb HDD
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40349&d=1139327447


my GOD PLEASE post that Heineken Wallpaper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chaos86]

Yes, as you can see the Dell display is MUCH brighter than my PowerBook. I hate to see it, but that's just how it is. :( I wonder how the MacBook Pro's screen brightness compares to the Dell 2005FPW. Anyone know?

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

[Kyle Nerder]

...sounds sinister...what are you converting her to? :D
She is quite stuburn on swithing to a Mac. She uses mine all the time with ease and swears at her pc, but still won't switch. I think I will switch her setup on her in her sleep this weekend. Muhahaha

[livingfortoday]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

Well, I'll be goin' down to the Michigan Ave Apple Store this evening, so if no ones replied by then, I'll try and get a MacBook Pro next to a Cinema Display and let ya'll know how it looks.

Edit: I went, and they won't really let you move those things around. At all. But from what I could tell, it looked to be as bright. But that's from a few feet away that I was comparing them.

[lowtudoor]

Dual 2.0 G5
Klipsh pro media speakers
23" cinema display
Powerbook G4
Airport express
Video iPod
Lacie 120,250 and dl dvd

[greatdevourer]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)
Work:

http://homepage.mac.com/drew1/.Pictures/work_setup.jpg
http://www.xaqtly.com/setup.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/drew1/.Pictures/Xserve01.jpg

Home:

http://www.specmode.net/images/desk/desk_04mar06_small.jpg

[shrimpdesign]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.
They have the same panels, but that doesn't mean they have the same backlight. The Dells and ACDs could have differences in brightness.

[_bnkr612]

Dual 2.0 G5
Klipsh pro media speakers
23" cinema display
Powerbook G4
Airport express
Video iPod
Lacie 120,250 and dl dvd

Could use a 10 minute paint job on that trim chap!

[_bnkr612]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)
Work:
[/img]

Holy sheet, I hope they're wearing some mercury underwear while around all those CPUs.

[Oblivious]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.
Well, I was at the Apple store last weekend, and although I didn't do a direct comparison between the ACD and MacBook Pro's screens, there was a MacBook Pro and 17" PowerBook sitting side-by-side. And holy crap the MacBook Pro's screen looked absolutely amazing next to the 17" PowerBook; it was incredibly bright.:eek: :p

[Oblivious]

I finally got me new iCurve and Apple Bluetooth Keyboard setup. :D I also have my Dell monitor designated as my primary display. It feels great to have the Dock and everything on the larger monitor. More screen real estate for me!

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1505/mysetup7fq.th.jpg (http://img159.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mysetup7fq.jpg)

Edit: I also mounted my iSight. :DIs that the Jerker from IKEA?:D

[dsharits]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)
Hmmm, he wouldn't happen to do any audio work, would he? ;) :p

[w_parietti22]

Hmmm, he wouldn't happen to do any audio work, would he? ;) :p

No... I dont think so... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Who seriously needs a 12", 15" and 17" PB???? :eek:

[dsharits]

Who seriously needs a 12", 15" and 17" PB???? :eek:
Me, of course! :D

[p0intblank]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

I know both Apple and Dell's desktop displays use the same panels (i.e. Cinema Display and 2005FPW), but as far as notebooks go, I'm not sure. All I know is my PowerBook's display needs to be brighter! :mad:

And, Oblivious, yes it's an IKEA Jerker... and it's my baby. :D

Seriously, awesome desk for an awesome price! Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/insanelygreat/109869974/) is the same photo on flickr, but with notes. :)

[bowzer]

my GOD PLEASE post that Heineken Wallpaper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw it earlier today when I was looking for a new desktop.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=248

[Oblivious]

And, Oblivious, yes it's an IKEA Jerker... and it's my baby. :D

Seriously, awesome desk for an awesome price! Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/insanelygreat/109869974/) is the same photo on flickr, but with notes. :)
Man, I've been wanting one of those for a while now. I'm looking to head to IKEA next weekend to get one since I'll be getting my license next week (assuming I pass the drivers test, that is).:D

The Jerkers just look so big and roomy... I'm running out of space for my clutter.:eek:

[p0intblank]

Man, I've been wanting one of those for a while now. I'm looking to head to IKEA next weekend to get one since I'll be getting my license next week (assuming I pass the drivers test, that is).:D

The Jerkers just look so big and roomy... I'm running out of space for my clutter.:eek:

I've been needing this much space for a while now and I finally have it. I can actually use my Dell monitor as my primary display and my PowerBook's LCD as my secondary. It's great to have this much screen real estate, plus tons of actual desk space. Did I mention I love it? :D

And good luck on your drivers test! It should be easy. :)

[bowzer]

picked up a new lcd... viewsonic vx2025wm. after a bit of tinkering i got it to work using dvi (macminis dont like dvi lcds at high res's)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/newlcd.jpg

[ryannel2003]

picked up a new lcd... viewsonic vx2025wm. after a bit of tinkering i got it to work using dvi (macminis dont like dvi lcds at high res's)

Amazing!!! :eek:

[bowzer]

yea.. it was a pretty good deal for the specs. 20" widescreen, 8ms refresh, 800:1 contrast, vga/dvi, 1680x1050 max res. - $499 canadian before tax.

i have my pc hooked up to the vga, so i can switch between my mac and pc easily :)

[p0intblank]

yea.. it was a pretty good deal for the specs. 20" widescreen, 8ms refresh, 800:1 contrast, vga/dvi, 1680x1050 max res. - $499 canadian before tax.

i have my pc hooked up to the vga, so i can switch between my mac and pc easily :)

Why did you say the Mac mini doesn't like DVI? I'm obviously missing something here...

Nice setup by the way. I love the LCD. I also have my Windows machine hooked up through VGA and my PowerBook through DVI.

[SolidSnake]

Amazing things man! i didn't like that monitor too much but it looks nice with your stuff.. nice!

[macOSX-tastic]

wow cool, ive been debating the viewsonic. how does it perform? what's the resolution like?


S

[motherduce]

spill some coke on your speaker, there, Bowzer?

nice LCD though. looks sharp.

[bowzer]

spill some coke on your speaker, there, Bowzer?

nice LCD though. looks sharp.

yea - i didnt spill it, my girlfriend did. its pretty nice eh? :) haha i think its time for some new speakers soon.

[jrk07]

Bowzer-

Beautiful monitor man! Love that setup, but definitely go get yourself some nice speakers.

[bowzer]

Why did you say the Mac mini doesn't like DVI? I'm obviously missing something here...


Here's a good discription that someone gave to me when I was on the Apple forums about the dvi problem:

"The 1680 x 1050 resolution usually results in a pixel clock that lies between the range of 135 MHz and 154 MHz, and the G4 mini with ATI graphics has this really strange disclaimer about coherent TMDS vs. non-coherent TMDS relating to DVI pixel clocks between that range of frequencies. Unfortunately, some mini owners with 1680 x 1050 monitors have had to use a program called SwitchRes X that allows for the making of a custom timing with the goal being to try and reduce video blanking until the pixel clock drops down to, or below, 135 MHz."

I had to use that program and to fix the problem. Works great now! :)

wow cool, ive been debating the viewsonic. how does it perform? what's the resolution like?

It's looks really nice. My old 19" NEC monitors at 1600x1200, text was kinda blurry, and I had to sit closer to see it. With the viewsonic, its native resolution is 1680x1050 - stuff its alot brighter and sharper, very easy to read stuff even at a distance. I'll probably pick up a second lcd when apple releases a intel powermac, and do dual monitors with that.

[technicolor]

http://www.lifeintechnicolor.com/media/Random/DSC00401.JPG

updated
imac and macbookpro

[DeeJay Dan]

technicolor,


Call me stupid, but Apple doesn't still make printers, do they? If not, what model printer is that anyway, it looks nice?

[technicolor]

technicolor,


Call me stupid, but Apple doesn't still make printers, do they? If not, what model printer is that anyway, it looks nice?
No, just stuck the sticker on it.

Thats an Epson Photo R320

[livingfortoday]

Well, i can't help myself, I have to post up a new picture. I ended up returning the iMac I got due to its very large amount of problems, and Apple was kind enough to give me a full refund. I got this nice Rosewill LCD, build the MiniATX PC there on the right, and my Intel Mac Mini should be arriving later this week (it'll go where the little hub on under the monitor is now). But, for now, here ya go:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/livingfortoday2/newestsetup.jpg

Oh, and the LCD is hooked up to the Powerbook for now, since I need to replace the PC's processor.

[livingfortoday]

Bowzer - That's a gorgeous setup!

[p0intblank]

bowzer, thanks for the information. Do you know if this problems persists with the new Intel Mac mini?

By the way... I didn't even notice the speaker. :eek: Get yourself a nice 2.1 system. :cool:

[bowzer]

bowzer, thanks for the information. Do you know if this problems persists with the new Intel Mac mini?

By the way... I didn't even notice the speaker. :eek: Get yourself a nice 2.1 system. :cool:

I don't think its a problem with the new intel mac minis, because the video card is different. I think the intel minis are an intel video chip.

I'd like to get a 5.1 sound system, but I don't have any convient place to put rear speakers.

[w_parietti22]

Well, i can't help myself, I have to post up a new picture. I ended up returning the iMac I got due to its very large amount of problems, and Apple was kind enough to give me a full refund. I got this nice Rosewill LCD, build the MiniATX PC there on the right, and my Intel Mac Mini should be arriving later this week (it'll go where the little hub on under the monitor is now). But, for now, here ya go:

<snip>

Oh, and the LCD is hooked up to the Powerbook for now, since I need to replace the PC's processor.

Is that TiBook White???? :eek:

[livingfortoday]

Is that TiBook White???? :eek:

Yeah: http://www.macmod.com/content/view/568/1/

[p0intblank]

I don't think its a problem with the new intel mac minis, because the video card is different. I think the intel minis are an intel video chip.

I'd like to get a 5.1 sound system, but I don't have any convient place to put rear speakers.

Yeah, it's a GMA950. Alright, well thanks again.

[biblo]

I clean up the mess (http://kuvax.net/i/?4722S3400002.jpg)

That stribes in PM come from light,machine is not scratchy.

[mrwildguitar]

Originally Posted by biblo
I clean up the mess

That stribes in PM come from light,machine is not scratchy.

That is really nice setup! I love it.

[brikeh]

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2734/dsc009781mh.th.jpg (http://img66.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009781mh.jpg)

[nesbitt_a]

No-one with a MacBook Pro in their setup?

A

[Jay42]

No-one with a MacBook Pro in their setup?

A

Did you look? There are several.

[technicolor]

No-one with a MacBook Pro in their setup?

A
I have one in my setup. Those messy cables in the middle are gone now :D

Here is a little closer view
http://www.lifeintechnicolor.com/media/Random/DSC00406.JPG

and a little extra
http://www.lifeintechnicolor.com/media/Random/DSC00415.JPG

[Benjamindaines]

Yeah: http://www.macmod.com/content/view/568/1/
I wonder why no one's taken a buffer / polisher to the TiBook and make it just polished titanium

[thequicksilver]

Here's a prime example of the rare syndrome known as "I'm currently waiting for an iMac Core Duo".

[jtalerico]

my 2005FPW and G5 Setup.

http://69.68.181.132/~joetalerico/images/photos/New_Desk/DSCF0525.jpg

Please let me know if that image works...

[p0intblank]

Yes, the image works fine. Nice setup, too! :D

[livingfortoday]

I wonder why no one's taken a buffer / polisher to the TiBook and make it just polished titanium

I've actually seen someone do that before, I'm not sure where. It's online somewhere, and it looks pretty cool. It would take a lot of work, though!

[edesignuk]

my 2005FPW and G5 Setup.

http://69.68.181.132/~joetalerico/images/photos/New_Desk/DSCF0525.jpg

Please let me know if that image works...I'm not a Dell basher just for the hell of it, but that XPS laptop is hysterical :D :p

[technicolor]

I'm not a Dell basher just for the hell of it, but that XPS laptop is hysterical :D :p
Is that what that big brick is? :eek: Is it sitting on something or is it really that thick?

[jessica.]

Here's a prime example of the rare syndrome known as "I'm currently waiting for an iMac Core Duo".
hah hah hah omg that made me laugh so hard!
I'm sorry but if I were a parent and my kid did that, I would run out and buy him/her the machine. It just screams GIMME PLEASEEEEE!

Cute.

[edesignuk]

Is that what that big brick is? :eek: Is it sitting on something or is it really that thick?I'm assuming that's it. His sig says Dell XPS, it must be it. That thickness is what happens when you force a 3.4GHz P4 HT in a laptop :rolleyes:

[ITASOR]

IThat thickness is what happens when you force a 3.4GHz P4 HT in a laptop :rolleyes:

You get an all-in-one desktop that folds! :p

[jtalerico]

If this was 2004, i would disagree, But now I do agree. I do not need that monster laptop. But I am a 6'0 220lbs monster of a man. (not bragging but I use to do a lot of lifting in my HS years and still do, so i bench/swat 425/500 lbs) So a 12lb laptop is not going to slow me down that much. What is funny is that i have a modified 17" PB bookbag that I use for that laptop! :)

[biblo]

That is really nice setup! I love it.


Thanks!

[technicolor]

If this was 2004, i would disagree, But now I do agree. I do not need that monster laptop. But I am a 6'0 220lbs monster of a man. (not bragging but I use to do a lot of lifting in my HS years and still do, so i bench/swat 425/500 lbs) So a 12lb laptop is not going to slow me down that much. What is funny is that i have a modified 17" PB bookbag that I use for that laptop! :)
12lb laptop :eek: ?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?

[kammron]

My eMac
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1570.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1575.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1573.jpg

[thequicksilver]

hah hah hah omg that made me laugh so hard!
I'm sorry but if I were a parent and my kid did that, I would run out and buy him/her the machine. It just screams GIMME PLEASEEEEE!

Cute.

:D:D

No, you misunderstood. I actually *am* waiting for an iMac Core Duo… I sold my iBook, and the iMac is on it's way. :p

[maestro55]

hah hah hah omg that made me laugh so hard!
I'm sorry but if I were a parent and my kid did that, I would run out and buy him/her the machine. It just screams GIMME PLEASEEEEE!

Cute.

Too bad you aren't my parent, I have the corner of my desk cleared off and ready for a MacBook Pro :D ..that I won't be able to afford for another few months, if not longer...

[bodeh6]

If this was 2004, i would disagree, But now I do agree. I do not need that monster laptop. But I am a 6'0 220lbs monster of a man. (not bragging but I use to do a lot of lifting in my HS years and still do, so i bench/swat 425/500 lbs) So a 12lb laptop is not going to slow me down that much. What is funny is that i have a modified 17" PB bookbag that I use for that laptop! :)


Lugging that laptop around is probably what gave you those 425lb benching abilities. That thing is freaking huge.:D

[jtalerico]

Lugging that laptop around is probably what gave you those 425lb benching abilities. That thing is freaking huge.:D

HAHAH, well in that case i should add some weight to it!

[w_parietti22]

I'm assuming that's it. His sig says Dell XPS, it must be it. That thickness is what happens when you force a 3.4GHz P4 HT in a laptop :rolleyes:

Hahaha... what does that thing weigh?

16lbs?? :eek: :p

[p0intblank]

That really is a Dell XPS in the corner there? :eek: I've played with one and it definitely was not that thick. Is this a much older model or something? Wow!

[jtalerico]

Yes, it is the Gen1. The new ones are not as fast as this one.. LOL

It is 12lbs. :)

[zap2]

Yes, it is the Gen1. The new ones are not as fast as this one.. LOL

It is 12lbs. :)

only 6lbs less then the original Apple Laptop

:eek:

[Benjamindaines]

Yes, it is the Gen1. The new ones are not as fast as this one.. LOL

It is 12lbs. :)
LOL I looked a them, they are much uglier now and only 2.26 Pentium M. I'd say you got the good side of the cake :)

[jtalerico]

Since everyone is interested in the XPS.. Here is a pic of the rear of it!

[Benjamindaines]

Since everyone is interested in the XPS.. Here is a pic of the rear of it!
Much nice then how it is now.

[homerjward]

Much nice then how it is now.
:eek: and dell claims it won a design award...
boxx and sager have similar offerings that actually look pretty good
boxx:
http://www.boxxtech.com/images/34viewf.gif
http://www.boxxtech.com/images/2200_rear.gif

[Glenn Wolsey]

Sometimes I move my iMac into my room:

http://static.flickr.com/51/111672135_5a7f4b2c71.jpg

[shrimpdesign]

Sometimes I move my iMac into my room:
I know, I love how portable it is .. I take it to my girlfriend's dorm room all the time to watch movies .. it's so much better than a TV.

[dornoforpyros]

Much nice then how it is now.


hehe my roomate has one of those, it weighs a ton and the battery last for an hour and a half if he's lucky. So essentially it's a desktop that's "slightly" easier to move

[dpaanlka]

I saw one of those new XPS laptops at some convention the other day.

I thought it was extremely silly, overly flashy "look at me" styling.

Anywhere, here is my list of what I currently own, and what I used to own:

68k:

Mac SE
Mac Classic
Performa 200

LC
LC II
LC III
LC 520
LC 575
LC 580
LC 630

Mac IIcx
Mac IIsi

Quadra 630 (same as LC)
Quadra 650
Quadra 700
Quadra 800
Quadra 900
Quadra 950

Centris 610
Centris 650

PowerBook 180
PowerBook 180c
PowerBook 520
PowerBook 520c
PowerBook 540c
PowerBook Duo 210
PowerBook Duo 280c

PowerPC:

6100
6300
7100
8100
8600
5200
5300
5400
6400
6100
6300 something (I don't recall and I'm too lazy to look)
6500

PowerBook Duo 2300c
PowerBook 1400c

iMac 266 (Green)
iMac 333? (Purpleish)
iMac 350 (Indigo)
iMac 350 (Blueberry or something?)

Power Mac G4 AGP

Used to Own:

PowerMac G3 B&W
PowerBook 3400c
PowerBook G3 Wallstreet 14"
PowerBook G4 17" (stolen!!!) :(
PowerBook 190cs
PowerBook Duo 280
iBook 366

I might have forgotten a few. But that pretty much sums it up. A tally I took once totaled over 75 due to repeat machines. Also, these are all fully functional machines, not any dead or parts machines.

Some of the fun machines are my G4 AGP with a 1.8ghz G4, an 8100 with a G3, a 6100 with a G3, and a Quadra 900 with a 50mhz 68040 upgrade. Oh yeah and of course my 1400c with a 466mhz G3.

First time I ever used a Mac was in September of 2000. Shortly therafter is when I started building this collection.

Oh I almost forgot my Motorola Starmax clone...

I only have really huge pictures online and don't want to mess up the flow of this thread with those.

[mo-ca]

got a warehouse to store this pieces of history ?
some of them are .... quite big

[stonyc]

got a warehouse to store this pieces of history ?
some of them are .... quite bigYeah, jeez... we have two computers and my wife gives me those wide-eyed looks of "Are you serious?" when I mention building my next gaming setup (waiting to see how AMD's AM2 iterations stack up against the Conroes)... in addition to the Intel mini that's on its way. :)

[dpaanlka]

I live at college, but my computers are still at home, which is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house with a full basement shared between two people (my mom and I).

Needless to say, there is plenty of room.

[Bubbasteve]

Sometimes I move my iMac into my room:

http://static.flickr.com/51/111672135_5a7f4b2c71.jpg

For some reason I just needed to note that that is one "powerful" picture

[Glenn Wolsey]

For some reason I just needed to note that that is one "powerful" picture

Haha, what do you mean? :)

[dcv]

I finally wall-mounted my iMac today. Pictures of the entire process can be found here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=186515).

Please ignore the power cable and FireWire cable hanging at the back - I shall cover those up very soon, just too pooped now!

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/1531/dcvimacsetup0pa.th.jpg (http://img475.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dcvimacsetup0pa.jpg)

[ryannel2003]

My eMac
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1570.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1575.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/kammron/PDR_1573.jpg

Yay, another eMac user! Cool idea on how the iPod is hooked up to side of the desk! BTW, what kind of printer is that? Looks very similar to mine (HP Photosmart 7450)

[kammron]

Yay, another eMac user! Cool idea on how the iPod is hooked up to side of the desk! BTW, what kind of printer is that? Looks very similar to mine (HP Photosmart 7450)

its an HP 7260.
i havent got it workin yet but im trying.
the ipods battery is crapped out so im just using it as an external HD.
so far I LOVE MY eMac

[ryannel2003]

its an HP 7260.
i havent got it workin yet but im trying.
the ipods battery is crapped out so im just using it as an external HD.
so far I LOVE MY eMac

Keep workin on the printer. HP's printer drivers aren't the best but they are great printers! I know my Deskjet 5740 was stubborn when installing it for the first time a couple of years ago. Just wouldn't install. Try download drivers from HP site and see if that helps.

The eMac will do that to you. It seems like just a computer but soon you'll get addicted to it (I am pretty much the biggest eMac fanboy in the world). :p

[mark!]

http://static.flickr.com/19/112197005_cbcd06ad04_o.jpg

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/sets/72057594081711620/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

[maestro55]

<snip>

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

Very clean set-up, I like how you have the green mini, green desktop background, and green walls. Goes together well. I also saw your flickr photos, maybe you could mod your mouse on the iMac to make it green.

[ryannel2003]

http://static.flickr.com/19/112197005_cbcd06ad04_o.jpg

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

Wow I dislike you so much right now.... ;)

[p0intblank]

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

Nice setup! :) I also checked out your flickr gallery and liked what I saw. I like how your iMac G3 is below everything else just for watching movies. It makes me want to do the same thing now...

[mark!]

Nice setup! :) I also checked out your flickr gallery and liked what I saw. I like how your iMac G3 is below everything else just for watching movies. It makes me want to do the same thing now...

Thanks :)
It took me forever to find out where to put that thing with such a small desk, and then I foudn a reason & a place to put it there. :cool:

[ITASOR]

Nice MacBook Pro man!

[ieani]

http://static.flickr.com/19/112197005_cbcd06ad04_o.jpg

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/sets/72057594081711620/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

Great pics! I cannot wait for mine to arrive.

[w_parietti22]

http://static.flickr.com/19/112197005_cbcd06ad04_o.jpg

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/sets/72057594081711620/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

you have no idea how jealous I am right now!

[SC68Cal]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/SCAPLUS/DSCF0713.jpg

[Stridder44]

My Setup:

iMac Core Duo 2.0 GHz
2Gb DDR2 Ram
ATI X1600 w/256Vram
250Gb HDD
La Cie D2 Extreme 300Gb

Powerbook 1.67Ghz
1Gb DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 w/128Vram
100Gb HDD
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40349&d=1139327447


my GOD PLEASE post that Heineken Wallpaper!!!

[bodeh6]

my GOD PLEASE post that Heineken Wallpaper!!!

He answered your question 2 pages ago.

Wallpaper (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=248)

[bodeh6]

Yes, it is the Gen1. The new ones are not as fast as this one.. LOL

It is 12lbs. :)

I found the perfect replacement Laptop for you
VooDooPC ENVY U909 SLI (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/voodoopc-envy-u909-sli-laptop-to-the-max-160333.php)
VooDoo PC (http://www.voodoopc.com/promo.aspx?promoID=6)

-19" 1680x1050 screen
-AMD Turion 64 processor
-2-NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX running in SLI Mode
-16lbs- Lugging this thing around will make you stronger, trust me

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/images/voodoopc_envy.jpg

[xper]

Haha you guys are seriously good in quoting pictures ;)
Same picture 4 times in this page hehe

[dotdotdot]

I found the perfect replacement Laptop for you
VooDooPC ENVY U909 SLI (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/voodoopc-envy-u909-sli-laptop-to-the-max-160333.php)
VooDoo PC (http://www.voodoopc.com/promo.aspx?promoID=6)

-19" 1680x1050 screen
-AMD Turion 64 processor
-2-NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX running in SLI Mode
-16lbs- Lugging this thing around will make you stronger, trust me

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/images/voodoopc_envy.jpg

Imagine someone who actually DOES carry that around everywhere.
And what a crappy resolution for a laptop of that size...

[quicksilver77]

Imagine someone who actually DOES carry that around everywhere.
And what a crappy resolution for a laptop of that size...



Sure plays a lot of games though...

[p0intblank]

I can't believe large laptops like the ones posted on this page actually exist today. You'd think with all the great technology we have, these things would be a little thinner... and lighter! :eek:

[_bnkr612]

What is it about those late model PM G4s that make them still sexy today? Shiny plastic? Smaller form factor? Rough and tough?

I don't know, but I would love to encase a dual G5 in one. With all the ports the current PMs have.

[Gordy]

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4129-1/DSCF3299.jpg

Specs from the left :

Apple mac cube converted into a mini-itx pc fileserver. It has 2 x 250gb hard drives and stores all my movies etc.

Mac Mini with a lacie mini hard drive underneath, this is my gf's machine and has a back drive with 500gb for my file server.

Apple MacBook pro is my latest machine I only got it last friday , its the 2.0ghz Dual Core model with 2gb of ram a x1600 graphics card and a 100gb hard drive.

Xbox 360 is next, I've been mainly playing kameo and nfs:mw on this for the last few weeks.

Finally my pc, this is a custom built shuttle system with a P4 3.0ghz (running at 3.6ghz) 250gb hard drive, an X800XT gfx card and sony dvd writer.

There's a ipod video 30gb next to the MBP as well.

[mark!]

Your picture isn't working for me :o

[Gordy]

Your picture isn't working for me :o

Hmm should work are you behind some kind of filter?

Does my site load for you www.gordyhand.co.uk ?

[dotdotdot]

http://static.flickr.com/19/112197005_cbcd06ad04_o.jpg

MY MACBOOK PRO.

go here :
http://flickr.com/photos/88756806@N00/sets/72057594081711620/

to look at more macbook picutres with notes.

Those Sony headphones... noise cancelling? Price? They look cool and I need a new set of headphones soon, so...

[calebjohnston]

Man I want a glass desk so bad. I'm tired of my dorm's ******** wood desk that's too short and basically heats up my iBook even more.

Glass is a huge heatsink and I love it. Probably 10 degrees cooler on my coffee table when I'm back home.

[mark!]

Uhm, those sony headphones are cancelling headphones, they're really good, I think they're great but to some sound geeks they might think it's just okay. They were $50 from target...on sale...%30 off or something. I love theeem.

To calebjohnston:
I have a glass desk & it was $90 from staples...haha....it's one of those Z-lines.

[SummerBreeze]

Don't know why it's taken me so long to post this....

My system: 12" PowerBook, 20" ACD, Creatures, keyboard and mighty mouse

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/2189/computer28qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Close up of the keyboard and PowerBook (plus my lovely pink foofbag):

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8264/computer12if.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Afro1989]

Nice looking monitor.

[livingfortoday]

Ah, I got the Mini today, but I don't wanna post another photo since I just did two days ago. But here's a Flickr link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488933@N00/112674020/

Ooh, fancy. Man this thing is small! I love it!

[maestro55]

Ah, I got the Mini today, but I don't wanna post another photo since I just did two days ago. But here's a Flickr link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488933@N00/112674020/

Nice set-up, the Simpleshare drive seems like a neat idea for sharing your music. I know for me I have my music on two computers plus my iPod, and it takes up space on two harddrives, with the Simpleshare I could put it all on one and share between these two machines. Umm.. seems like a nifty idea.

Then again... I hope you have all your music backed up. Having my music on three different sources is like having two back-ups. I wouldn't mind having it on another harddrive, but maybe only for storage and not sharing.. Something else to think about. umm..

Nice set-up non-the-less...

[livingfortoday]

Yeah, it's backed up on the 200GB drive next to it, actually. I actually lost about 20GB of music a few months back, and had to re-rip a ton of CDs, so I've been pretty careful about backing it all up now.

[miniConvert]

Here's my very first Apple setup. It's a Mac mini Core Duo 2GB/120GB (+iWork, QT Pro, Office & .Mac) with 23" HD ACD, BT Keyboard & Mouse and Soundsticks II, along with EyeTV EZ to give it the functionality of the TV it replaces.

I'm absolutely made up with it. What insanely great computers Apple make - I've been missing out.

[Rod Rod]

Here's my very first Apple setup. It's a Mac mini Core Duo 2GB/120GB (+iWork, QT Pro, Office & .Mac) with 23" HD ACD, BT Keyboard & Mouse and Soundsticks II, along with EyeTV EZ to give it the functionality of the TV it replaces.

I'm absolutely made up with it. What insanely great computers Apple make - I've been missing out.
That's a great setup! Where do you usually keep the remote? Would it stick to the top of the display, on the magnet that's supposed to hold the iSight mount?

[bursty]

Here's my very first Apple setup. It's a Mac mini Core Duo 2GB/120GB (+iWork, QT Pro, Office & .Mac) with 23" HD ACD, BT Keyboard & Mouse and Soundsticks II, along with EyeTV EZ to give it the functionality of the TV it replaces.

I'm absolutely made up with it. What insanely great computers Apple make - I've been missing out.
Nice setup and glad you are happy with it! :)

[miniConvert]

That's a great setup! Where do you usually keep the remote? Would it stick to the top of the display, on the magnet that's supposed to hold the iSight mount?
Thank you! No other computer could positively enhance the look of my room like the Mac does.

I keep it by the side of my bed with the TV and Sky remotes - I can actually wake the mini from sleep, play music, video etc, or watch TV and put the mini back to sleep again without going anywhere near it. Fantastic, and so simple. I played with a Media Centre PC the other week, but for all it's functionality I'm far more impressed with Front Row. Now if only I could stop pushing the MENU button to watch that transition...

[w_parietti22]

Thank you! No other computer could positively enhance the look of my room like the Mac does.

I keep it by the side of my bed with the TV and Sky remotes - I can actually wake the mini from sleep, play music, video etc, or watch TV and put the mini back to sleep again without going anywhere near it. Fantastic, and so simple. I played with a Media Centre PC the other week, but for all it's functionality I'm far more impressed with Front Row. Now if only I could stop pushing the MENU button to watch that transition...

How can you put the mini to sleep with the remote? I've never heard of that function.

Nice Setup. Im Jealous!

[kammron]

http://gordyhand.co.uk/gallery/d/4456-1/DSCF3299.jpg

Specs from the left :

Apple mac cube converted into a mini-itx pc fileserver. It has 2 x 250gb hard drives and stores all my movies etc.

Mac Mini with a lacie mini hard drive underneath, this is my gf's machine and has a back drive with 500gb for my file server.

Apple MacBook pro is my latest machine I only got it last friday , its the 2.0ghz Dual Core model with 2gb of ram a x1600 graphics card and a 100gb hard drive.

Xbox 360 is next, I've been mainly playing kameo and nfs:mw on this for the last few weeks.

Finally my pc, this is a custom built shuttle system with a P4 3.0ghz (running at 3.6ghz) 250gb hard drive, an X800XT gfx card and sony dvd writer.

There's a ipod video 30gb next to the MBP as well.

:eek: WOW!

[livingfortoday]

How can you put the mini to sleep with the remote? I've never heard of that function.

Nice Setup. Im Jealous!

When in Frontrow, you hold down the "Play" button on the remote, and it'll put the Mac to sleep. Of course, on my Mini it then crashes Frontrow when you try to wake up, so you have to force a reboot. Fun times.

[maestro55]

Here's my very first Apple setup. It's a Mac mini Core Duo 2GB/120GB (+iWork, QT Pro, Office & .Mac) with 23" HD ACD, BT Keyboard & Mouse and Soundsticks II, along with EyeTV EZ to give it the functionality of the TV it replaces.

I'm absolutely made up with it. What insanely great computers Apple make - I've been missing out.

That certainly is indeed one sweet set-up! The ACD looks humongous next to the mini, but the mini still looks very impressive.

[Bubbasteve]

Haha, what do you mean? :)
That iMac just empowers that picture... I dunno I just thought it fit :o

[Glenn Wolsey]

That iMac just empowers that picture... I dunno I just thought it fit :o

Heh, thanks :)

[shrimpdesign]

When in Frontrow, you hold down the "Play" button on the remote, and it'll put the Mac to sleep.
Actually, it works anywhere in OS X, not just Front Row.

[Platform]

Actually, it works anywhere in OS X, not just Front Row.

Yes thats right, this is how I put my iMac to sleep everyday :cool:

[livingfortoday]

Apple mac cube converted into a mini-itx pc fileserver. It has 2 x 250gb hard drives and stores all my movies etc.

I just checked out your step-by-step build on this thing, and damn, I'm impressed. I've wanted to do something similar with my Cube now that the mobo is fried, but I haven't been sure where to begin. How does the Cube handle the task? I believe you said you were using the 600Mhz version of the board on your page - is this sufficiently fast? Are you running XP on it, or what?

Thanks, and sorry if it seems kinda off-topic. Rockin' setup, either way!

[Gordy]

I just checked out your step-by-step build on this thing, and damn, I'm impressed. I've wanted to do something similar with my Cube now that the mobo is fried, but I haven't been sure where to begin. How does the Cube handle the task? I believe you said you were using the 600Mhz version of the board on your page - is this sufficiently fast? Are you running XP on it, or what?

Thanks, and sorry if it seems kinda off-topic. Rockin' setup, either way!

Hi

Thanks for the feedback always nice to hear what people think of my projects.

Yes its the 600mhz mini-itx board , it has 512mb of ram and runs windows xp sp2 , it runs this fine. Its no high speed gaming rig but for serving files and browsing the web its fine. I've the 1.2ghz version of the board and thats a bit quicker but with the cube I wanted a 100% fanless solution. Its almost totally unaudable and never gets turned off. It survived a lan party with 50 people leaching of it 24/7 without a single crash or failure of any kind.

[bowzer]

Bought some new speakers because my old ones were ugly and crappy. Would you believe I got this Logitech X-530 5.1 setup for $60 Canadian total, brand new? Pretty sweet find if I say so myself! :) Too bad I have no good places to stick the rear ones. Oh well...

http://bowzer.net/stuff/bowz-mar06_newlcd_newspeakers.jpg

[Kyle Nerder]

Damn! I just love the look of wide screen monitors. I gotta get one! It doesn't matter what brand it is, they all look so sexy.:cool:

[2nyRiggz]

^excellent setup...i like the color of your walls..good job.


Bless

[ChrisBrightwell]

Bought some new speakers because my old ones were ugly and crappy. Would you believe I got this Logitech X-530 5.1 setup for $60 Canadian total, brand new? Pretty sweet find if I say so myself! :) Too bad I have no good places to stick the rear ones. Oh well...

http://bowzer.net/stuff/bowz-mar06_newlcd_newspeakers.jpgYou could try hanging them from the ceiling behind/above you. Use some speaker brackets and you can more easily aim them.

[w_parietti22]

Bought some new speakers because my old ones were ugly and crappy. Would you believe I got this Logitech X-530 5.1 setup for $60 Canadian total, brand new? Pretty sweet find if I say so myself! :) Too bad I have no good places to stick the rear ones. Oh well...

http://bowzer.net/stuff/bowz-mar06_newlcd_newspeakers.jpg

very nice. What display is that??? I think its a ViewSonic but whats the model? thanks.

[iJUNKY]

should really post this here
http://static.flickr.com/53/113499230_5dfc0bcffe.jpg?v=0

[bowzer]

very nice. What display is that??? I think its a ViewSonic but whats the model? thanks.

ViewSonic vx2025wm

[Jorey3969]

Yup, I dont have a desk anymore, but this is how I like it anyway.
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9577/p10100190jv.jpg

[Oblivious]

Bought some new speakers because my old ones were ugly and crappy. Would you believe I got this Logitech X-530 5.1 setup for $60 Canadian total, brand new? Pretty sweet find if I say so myself! :) Too bad I have no good places to stick the rear ones. Oh well...

http://bowzer.net/stuff/bowz-mar06_newlcd_newspeakers.jpg
Nice! So, where'd you get that beautiful monitor, and does it have any built-in USB 2.0 ports? I'm in the market for a new 20 inch widescreen monitor, so I'd like to get something like that.:cool: :D

[bowzer]

Nice! So, where'd you get that beautiful monitor, and does it have any built-in USB 2.0 ports? I'm in the market for a new 20 inch widescreen monitor, so I'd like to get something like that.:cool: :D

I got it from a local computer store in my city.
It's a viewsonic vx2025wm, 20.1 widescreen, max res of 1680x1050, 8ms refresh, dvi or vga, unfortunatly it doesnt have any usb ports - but for $499 canadian, i wasnt going to complain. i love this monitor :)

[Oblivious]

I got it from a local computer store in my city.
It's a viewsonic vx2025wm, 20.1 widescreen, max res of 1680x1050, 8ms refresh, dvi or vga, unfortunatly it doesnt have any usb ports - but for $499 canadian, i wasnt going to complain. i love this monitor :)
Still, they look really nice. Maybe I'll buy one soon.:)

[bowzer]

Still, they look really nice. Maybe I'll buy one soon.:)

Just so you know - G4 Mac mini's with the ATI 9200 radeon cards can have trouble with high resolutions and dvi with certain lcds (including the one i bought) - but usually there is a fix. I had an issue, but used SwitchResX to create my own resolution refresh rate. Everything is working great now. Here's a link to more info...

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=395611&tstart=45

Website with a list of lcd's that work/dont work with the g4 mac mini -
http://www.freewebs.com/themagius/macintoshmini.htm

[terriyaki]

I got it from a local computer store in my city.
It's a viewsonic vx2025wm, 20.1 widescreen, max res of 1680x1050, 8ms refresh, dvi or vga, unfortunatly it doesnt have any usb ports - but for $499 canadian, i wasnt going to complain. i love this monitor :)
For $499 CAD I got a Dell 2005FPW (Thanks to the recent '12 days of deals' promo). It has DVI, VGA, S-Video, Composite and a 4 port usb hub. :p :D

[macOSX-tastic]

wow, i like the new speakers Oblivious!

straight from a....2:0 to a 5:1! wow!

that must be one entertainment machine now.....

whats the resolution on that screen?

S

[Oblivious]

wow, i like the new speakers Oblivious!

straight from a....2:0 to a 5:1! wow!

that must be one entertainment machine now.....

whats the resolution on that screen?

S
Eh, that's actually not my setup, it is bowzer's, though I wish it was mine.:D

[bowzer]

wow, i like the new speakers bowzer
straight from a....2:0 to a 5:1! wow!

that must be one entertainment machine now.....

whats the resolution on that screen?

S


Yea, the speakers are quiet nice for what I paid - the bass is great.

The resolution is 1680x1050

[rickvanr]

Yea, the speakers are quiet nice for what I paid - the bass is great.

You should spread them out a bit more. They'll sound better.

[bowzer]

I dont really have much room behind/beside me where i could put them. thanks for the suggestion though :)

[macOSX-tastic]

Yea, the speakers are quiet nice for what I paid - the bass is great.

The resolution is 1680x1050

Sorry oblivious, and bowzer, i got the two of you mixed up....that'll teach me to skim-read and skim-view threads:rolleyes:

no harm intended:D

S

[joetronic]

picked up a new lcd... viewsonic vx2025wm. after a bit of tinkering i got it to work using dvi (macminis dont like dvi lcds at high res's)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/newlcd.jpg

Nice setup. Where did you get that wallpaper.

[bowzer]

Nice setup. Where did you get that wallpaper.

I got it from interfacelift - http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=625

[MankieApple]

Well I've been looking at this post for a long time now, but i have only just finally got round to posting my setup. Hope you like it. :);)

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/5959/dscn27913ta.th.jpg (http://img479.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn27913ta.jpg) http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/6938/dscn27939mi.th.jpg (http://img479.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn27939mi.jpg) http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/1936/dscn27959um.th.jpg (http://img484.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn27959um.jpg)

[Aarow]

Well I've been looking at this post for a long time now, but i have only just finally got round to posting my setup. Hope you like it. :);)

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Looks good, MankieApple! The wireless is what completes the look.

[jrk07]

Well I've been looking at this post for a long time now, but i have only just finally got round to posting my setup. Hope you like it. :);)

I love the wireless mouse and keyboard, but geez, my eyes couldn't handle that screen that far away!

[calebjohnston]

Maybe an iCurve is in order for you. Get that screen closer to you and get a better view in general - save your eyes =).

[ITASOR]

Yea, the speakers are quiet nice for what I paid - the bass is great.

The resolution is 1680x1050

I have the old speakers you had. Only mine are clean. :p

The bass on them is really good!

[Malfoy]

2 things about pic quality:
1. Pic taken with a Casio Exlim
2. It's the light, not the camera, that makes that look.

The cables on the right are what I use for phone charging and USB/Firewire inputs because the PM is on the floor over to the right.

[Aarow]

2 things about pic quality:
1. Pic taken with a Casio Exlim
2. It's the light, not the camera, that makes that look.

The cables on the right are what I use for phone charging and USB/Firewire inputs because the PM is on the floor over to the right.

The keyboard looks so small compared to the display! Cool setup, Malfoy.

[MankieApple]

Ahh thanks guys :)

Yeah i think i need an iCurve.....and your right, my eyes are getting bad :(.....ahh well lol...i have recently just been using the normal notebook keyboard and mouse because i went away for a few days. Its not too bad :)

[NSG]

This is my baby!

I make music with my setup here

Imac G5 - 1.8GHZ - 1.5GB Ram 80gb hard drive
ibook G4 - 1.33ghz - 1gb ram 40gb hard drive
250 GB firewire Hard Drive
Berhinger mixers, midi automation controler.
Alesis Studio Monitors MK2


http://www.nsg-music.com/images/setup.jpg

This is my first POST AS WELL! HELLO MAC COMMUNITY!!

Visit my site

www.nsg-music.com

[jrk07]

This is my baby!

I make music with my setup here

Imac G5 - 1.8GHZ - 1.5GB Ram 80gb hard drive
ibook G4 - 1.33ghz - 1gb ram 40gb hard drive
250 GB firewire Hard Drive
Berhinger mixers, midi automation controler.
Alesis Studio Monitors MK2


http://www.nsg-music.com/images/setup.jpg

This is my first POST AS WELL! HELLO MAC COMMUNITY!!

Visit my site

www.nsg-music.com
Clean setup. So you just use Reason to compose music, or do you incorporate the keyboard and all?

[cleanup]

Don't know why it's taken me so long to post this....

My system: 12" PowerBook, 20" ACD, Creatures, keyboard and mighty mouse

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/2189/computer28qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Close up of the keyboard and PowerBook (plus my lovely pink foofbag):

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8264/computer12if.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Seth! Marissa! Ryan! Summer!

I think I love you. Nice username, too.

Where did you find that photo?

[SummerBreeze]

Seth! Marissa! Ryan! Summer!

I think I love you. Nice username, too.

Where did you find that photo?

Found it at http://oc_daily.livejournal.com/ here's a link to the actual picture:

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1731/teenpeople0032vm.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=teenpeople0032vm.jpg)

[sunfast]

Here's mine. Sorry about the quality but I only have a camphone to take pictures!

[brikeh]

Found it at http://oc_daily.livejournal.com/ here's a link to the actual picture:

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1731/teenpeople0032vm.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=teenpeople0032vm.jpg)


Does that ACD make your fans go nuts? Im thinking about adding a second display to my setup. :rolleyes:

[brikeh]

This is my baby!

I make music with my setup here

Imac G5 - 1.8GHZ - 1.5GB Ram 80gb hard drive
ibook G4 - 1.33ghz - 1gb ram 40gb hard drive
250 GB firewire Hard Drive
Berhinger mixers, midi automation controler.
Alesis Studio Monitors MK2


http://www.nsg-music.com/images/setup.jpg

This is my first POST AS WELL! HELLO MAC COMMUNITY!!

Visit my site

www.nsg-music.com

Nice! I liked your music too. Im in to producing my self but new to the world of macs so Im still looking for the right combo of software. Great vid too man!

[LaMerVipere]

I'm truly torn between what my future setup shall look like.

I've recently had about $3,000 plopped into my lap out of the blue, and even though I just bought Apple Care for my 14" iBook G4 a month or so ago...I want a new Mac now! AHH!

Everyone is advising me to save the cash and maybe just get an Canon Rebel XT if I absolutely need to have something new to play with, but I'd be much happier with an iMac or a MacBook Pro.

GAH, decisions, decisions.

[NSG]

Nice! I liked your music too. Im in to producing my self but new to the world of macs so Im still looking for the right combo of software. Great vid too man!

Yeah man! Logic is the one for mac though! You can have everything else, but logic is a sweet app, it looks good and sounds good! But its really not what you use! But how you use it!

But in the mean time! Logic logic, and Reason!

LOL

[biblo]

Here's mine. Sorry about the quality but I only have a camphone to take pictures!

Great!
I like a lot those iMacs

[menziep]

I'm truly torn between what my future setup shall look like.

I've recently had about $3,000 plopped into my lap out of the blue, and even though I just bought Apple Care for my 14" iBook G4 a month or so ago...I want a new Mac now! AHH!

Everyone is advising me to save the cash and maybe just get an Canon Rebel XT if I absolutely need to have something new to play with, but I'd be much happier with an iMac or a MacBook Pro.

GAH, decisions, decisions.

If U Cant Decide then Give it to me (Ill Find something)!!!

If U want a new mac then wait till about 11th of april 2006 see if apple has anything new out

If not then a macbook pro Would be great

[ethen]

My Current Setup, i still have 1 linux machine at home :p for coding gtk apps (missed my opteron that i sold) but thank god i got a g5 now :p

[celebrian23]

I have pictures of my mom's computer (in my room in photos) and mine. Both are PCs (hers is a dell). Sorry for all the p ictures I got carried away.

Hers are in this post: (mine are in the next)43780

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[celebrian23]

Here's the first set of my laptop pictures:
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[celebrian23]

Here's the second set of my laptop pictures:
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My little sister is on the desktop and as you could guess my laptop has no internet access (not even usb ports)

[dornoforpyros]

odd, I could have sworn this thread was called post your Mac setup :p

[technicolor]

odd, I could have sworn this thread was called post your Mac setup :p
:D

[celebrian23]

I know. But that is pre-mbp setup. no need to get snippy. I just wanted to compare before and after pics.

[w_parietti22]

I'm truly torn between what my future setup shall look like.

I've recently had about $3,000 plopped into my lap out of the blue, and even though I just bought Apple Care for my 14" iBook G4 a month or so ago...I want a new Mac now! AHH!

Everyone is advising me to save the cash and maybe just get an Canon Rebel XT if I absolutely need to have something new to play with, but I'd be much happier with an iMac or a MacBook Pro.

GAH, decisions, decisions.

How does $3,000 just plop into your lap???? :eek: :confused:

I mean seriously. As far as I know typically someone doesn't come up to you and say:

"Oh, you look like a nice person. Here is 3,000 bucks cash. Spend it however you'd like."

:p

[dornoforpyros]

I know. But that is pre-mbp setup. no need to get snippy. I just wanted to compare before and after pics.


fair enough, but It would be one thing if you were doing before & after, but seeing as you have no after pics yet (your sig says your MBP is on the way) your really just posting an odd assortment of old PCs.

This is MacRumors not ComputerRumors or PostEveryComputerYouOwnRumors

[plinkoman]

This is MacRumors not ComputerRumors or PostEveryComputerYouOwnRumors

i beg to differ.

http://www.pcrumors.com

[dornoforpyros]

i beg to differ.

http://www.pcrumors.com

damn :eek: *inserts foot into mouth*

[mark!]

damn :eek: *inserts foot into mouth*
oo snap!
served.