Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present!

[Reaver]

So a brief update:

Dumped my MBP about 5 months ago and decided to wait for the C2D revision as mine started having issues. In the meantime i reverted to my trusty PowerBook.

My Dell display also arrived today and i can't help but adore it. Would i prefer Apple aesthetics...yes but this has more ports and function and especially height adjustability which is an absolute must for me and its a whopping £170+ cheaper. Also on the plus side it matches my iPod & PSP. Anyway here goes:

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7554/dsc00570bx2.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/690/dsc00574oj7.jpg

where did you get your mouse at? and what kind is it (brand) ?

[the kid 05]

finally got my pics to upload (stupid router!)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/779/im000209qo0.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im000209qo0.jpg)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7007/im000212oy8.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im000212oy8.jpg)

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[MacHarne]

I am not sure if anyone has posted shots of the 24" iMac yet, but I took some quick ones at our demos today and thought I would share for everyone.

In our downtime, we would watch trailers through Front Row - woah... nice. People across the room would tell us to not stand in front of the iMac so they could watch, too.

Really, the screen is just that big. And beautiful.

[the kid 05]

I am not sure if anyone has posted shots of the 24" iMac yet, but I took some quick ones at our demos today and thought I would share for everyone.

In our downtime, we would watch trailers through Front Row - woah... nice. People across the room would tell us to not stand in front of the iMac so they could watch, too.

Really, the screen is just that big. And beautiful.


:eek: that thing is HUGE holy cow

[rkriheli]

http://kriheli.com/images/setup.jpg
new image after macbookpro core 2 duo purchase!

[diotav]

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/currentsetup.jpg

[sunfast]

^^^

Those three iMac generations are excellent. Still like the G4 the most though. :)

[wwooden]

http://kriheli.com/images/setup.jpg

Why do you use the double cord for your iPod? The 5G's can only be sync'd through USB and charge just fine through it too. I'm just curious if you have another reason I can't think of.

[rogersmj]

Why do you use the double cord for your iPod? The 5G's can only be sync'd through USB and charge just fine through it too. I'm just curious if you have another reason I can't think of.

Just a guess...one of them is line-out?

[j3tang]

where did you get your mouse at? and what kind is it (brand) ?

i believe it's a Phillipe Starck MS Mouse
there's a version with orange light and a version with blue.

http://reviews.cnet.com/Microsoft_Optical_Mouse_by_Starck_Orange/4505-3148_7-30993068.html

[Platform]

A few changes...:D

[daneoni]

where did you get your mouse at? and what kind is it (brand) ?

Its a Microsoft Mouse designed by Phillip Starck. I got mine from Selfridges (UK) but if you google it you should find a retailer. Some people dont like the mouse but i absolutely love it and have been using for the past 3 years. I got it when i got my first ever mac (a 12" PB). So some sentimental value there.

[Reaver]

Its a Microsoft Mouse designed by Phillip Starck. I got mine from Selfridges (UK) but if you google it you should find a retailer. Some people dont like the mouse but i absolutely love it and have been using for the past 3 years. I got it when i got my first ever mac (a 12" PB). So some sentimental value there.


thanks I will be looking for one I think its badass

[rectangular]

diotov: That is an impressive looking sketch tablet for your g5. What brand is it? Do you like it?

[rkriheli]

Why do you use the double cord for your iPod? The 5G's can only be sync'd through USB and charge just fine through it too. I'm just curious if you have another reason I can't think of.

I use that chord because its a longer chord I used to have for a previous ipod. The one that came with the 5g iPod I use as my travel chord for my powerbook.

Incidentally the dual wire thing is USB and Firewire. And obviously Firewire is no good for the current iPods.

[diotav]

diotov: That is an impressive looking sketch tablet for your g5. What brand is it? Do you like it?
It's the Wacom Intuos3 A4 ... I love it!:D

[jamesW135]

I don't Think I posted my iMac Before.

[SolidSnake]

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7092/oldvsnewqj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
What can i say? I was bored :)

[radiantm3]

http://static.flickr.com/106/261173940_4c6ceb7400_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/261173940)

Changes: Macbook Pro replaces Powerbook and Powermac. :cool:

[furious]

is that the 30 inch cinema display? :eek:

[Prom1]

http://static.flickr.com/106/261173940_4c6ceb7400_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/261173940)

Changes: Macbook Pro replaces Powerbook and Powermac. :cool:

************:eek: MAC PRO USER ALERT :eek: ************


> Sensei, Your site is very Modern, Current, and Uniquely Professional:cool:
> If I'd seen your work : play was a serious deal. But now that I see your desktop its uniquely satisfying and challenging.

Mad props!:D :D :D

[diotav]

Does the MacBook Pro beat your previous PowerMac? :confused:

[cleanup]

Simple, no-fuss setup.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4738/setupyy7.jpg

My iPod nano is usually in its iPod mini dock over by my TV:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4103/tvxv0.jpg

[radiantm3]

Does the MacBook Pro beat your previous PowerMac? :confused:

In most cases, yes. If the app is universal, then yes. The only programs I use that aren't universal are photoshop and illustrator, but they are fast enough to not be an issue at all.

Ripping and encoding a dvd with handbrake used to take a few hours on my dual 1.8ghz g5 tower. Takes 40 minutes on the macbook pro. :cool:

[peas]

mine
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3770/o8l9568jj8.jpg

[vohdoun]

peas, that the Razer Copperhead?

[flickwg]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/143/img3307yn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Mac Mini 1.25 GHz PPC G4 - 512 MB
Old Gateway Desktop Windows 2000
Old Gateway Laptop Windows XP
Xerox XA7 - 19i
HannsG 19" x 2

All running off Macs keyboard and mouse through Synergy

[iGary]

mine
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3770/o8l9568jj8.jpg

Love the arm, love the black and white, love the "I didn't lay out all of my iPods, cell phone in a neat row" fake setup look.

Nice. :)

[Josias]

mine
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3770/o8l9568jj8.jpg

Love it. How's the Hifi for a computer speaker?

[peas]

Love the arm, love the black and white, love the "I didn't lay out all of my iPods, cell phone in a neat row" fake setup look.

Nice. :)

thanks. ive no time to be pretentious just to post up aa pic of my desk area.
and look, ive got cables all over the place!!!

the arm is dope. no other way to describe it. up down left right. facing the other direction so i can watch the office while i sleep. it rules. plus it goes low enough so that the top of the monitor is level with my eyes and that's a huge benefit for me. it locks my heavy as a turd 30" in place no matter what position it's in. setup is a 2 man job though. trying to swing that arm around with one arm and wrestle the monitor at once is a bit trying. good thing ive been eatting my spinach

the hifi is good, but too pricey. i got optical cable coming from the mp to the hifi and it does the job. classical and electronic sounds great. songs with low exaggerated bass distort or clip. vocals get muddy sometimes too when i listen to blues.

if i ever had to pinch pennies, i'd sleep with my head on the side near the exhaust of the casing, and cancel heating company.

vohdoun, it's not the copperhead. it's the little brother diamondback. works like a charm. im a closet fps gamer and this here is my best friend.

take it easy fellas

[stagecustom]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/143/img3307yn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Mac Mini 1.25 GHz PPC G4 - 512 MB
Old Gateway Desktop Windows 2000
Old Gateway Laptop Windows XP
Xerox XA7 - 19i
HannsG 19" x 2

All running off Macs keyboard and mouse through Synergy
hanns G = crap, i returned my widescreen one to tigerdirect with them telling me it was definitely damaged (ghosting and such) and then they tested it and said it wasn't, i am now waiting for my partial paypal refund. CRap.... maybe you got lucky, but mine was crap and it had 5ms response.

[z00y0rk]

hanns G = crap, i returned my widescreen one to tigerdirect with them telling me it was definitely damaged (ghosting and such) and then they tested it and said it wasn't, i am now waiting for my partial paypal refund. CRap.... maybe you got lucky, but mine was crap and it had 5ms response.

That would be tigerdirects fault.

[Clix Pix]

It's been a long time coming, but finally....the year-old G5 iMac has a space of its own (no more perching on the dining table, no more sharing a crowded workstation) and the 30" ACD reigns supreme over its own space, a separate workstation, with the brand-new Mac Pro snuggled up on the floor nearby....

Thought I'd better take photos quick before I manage to clutter up both workstations! Neither will ever look THIS clean again! :D

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284138-L.jpg

[Clydefrog]

wow how many lacies do you have!

[ricgnzlzcr]

If only we all could have that power

[Karpfish]

yay! spanning! i love it! even this 20" widescreen is huge compared to my 17" imac.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6901/img2249xm8.jpg

[Clix Pix]

Somehow over the past year as I kept shooting more and more photographs, especially after I started shooting RAW, the hard drive space kept disappearing....so I needed a backup for the iMac itself and another drive for just images and another for iTunes and images.... when I knew I would be getting a Mac Pro I got a 500 GB drive in preparation; the machine has two internal drives and then I'll use the external LaCie for backup.

Yeah, I also realized that I'd better plunk out some money for APC UPS power supply/backups.....got one on the iMac and printer and LaCies, then have a more powerful one connected to the MP, 30" ACD and LaCies..... one is plugged into one outlet and the other is in another outlet down the wall.

Heh, with the amount of heat generated by these babies I won't need to have my furnace on too much this winter! LOL!!!

I am really excited and pleased with my setup: it's been a very long time in coming! Needless to say, didn't get everything at once: it's been a matter of adding one thing at a time over weeks and months....

[Rickay726]

It's been a long time coming, but finally....the year-old G5 iMac has a space of its own (no more perching on the dining table, no more sharing a crowded workstation) and the 30" ACD reigns supreme over its own space, a separate workstation, with the brand-new Mac Pro snuggled up on the floor nearby....

Thought I'd better take photos quick before I manage to clutter up both workstations! Neither will ever look THIS clean again! :D

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284138-L.jpg



im in love with you desk! where did you get one? can you send me a link?!

[Clix Pix]

Got both at Staples, and they're made by Z-Line. I saw them in the local store first, and then ordered each of them online at different times. The larger one is the Z-Line Matrix Compact Desk, Item #473068, Model #31745 ($199.99) and the smaller one is the Z-Line Expo Glass Desk, Model #SP4052-1D (I have misplaced the sales slip but I believe it is around $75.00). I was tempted to order a second Z-Line Matrix (larger desk) instead of the smaller one, but reason prevailed and I knew I was limited on space. The iMac is very happy on the smaller desk! Each desk is constructed to allow an extra shelf/monitor stand rising above the main part, but in both cases I did not want that; IMHO the desks are more functional without it. The larger of the two has a glass keyboard shelf, while the smaller one has a metal keyboard shelf.

The larger desk is 48" wide and the smaller one is 33.5" wide. I really love them -- they provide plenty of work space and they're elegant and functional.
I got the larger one back in mid-June and then after I ordered my Mac Pro and knew I'd need additional work space, I went ahead with getting the smaller one. I think they're both going to work out just fine!

Another, closer view:

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284009-L.jpg

[arcsbite]

my last blackbook set up (needing to upgrade to a mbp for school)
http://static.flickr.com/80/261969867_0d245b2f11_o.jpg

more info here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56614718@N00/261969867/)

[indigoflowAS]

It's been a long time coming, but finally....the year-old G5 iMac has a space of its own (no more perching on the dining table, no more sharing a crowded workstation) and the 30" ACD reigns supreme over its own space, a separate workstation, with the brand-new Mac Pro snuggled up on the floor nearby....

Thought I'd better take photos quick before I manage to clutter up both workstations! Neither will ever look THIS clean again! :D
Now that we've talked about the desks, can you go over the beautiful lamp you have there?:)

[MBM007]

Contemplating mounting the Apple Cinema Display on the wall with a silver arm....anyone know a good place to locate one?
2nd ever post....how do you stop the attached thumbnail from expanding so large when opened?

[diotav]

I see that the 30" is popular these days?!:D

[kristiano]

Simple, no-fuss setup.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4738/setupyy7.jpg


I like. Very clean.

[janstett]

I don't mean to be a prick or anything, it's Mac not MAC or mac or mAC or mAc or MaC. ;)

I like you're setup. :)

And, not to be a prick or anything, it's "your" not you're. As in, "I like you are setup." :)

[sohaness]

i live in korea so i have a little mini-desk and use my computer whilst sitting on the floor...

[Clix Pix]

Now that we've talked about the desks, can you go over the beautiful lamp you have there?:)


I'm assuming you mean the lamp on the large workstation? Got that at Home Depot. I was tickled as the shape complements the legs of the two workstations. It is a halogen lamp and puts out an amazing amount of light for such a little lamp. It was around $30.00 and I had to buy the special halogen bulb separately. I've already tossed out the box so don't remember the brand name now. The other lamp, the brass one at the far end, is a table lamp that I've had for many years. Hope that helps!

[someguy]

Don't have any shots of my old setup, but I just took these of my current setup.

Enjoy. :)

[vohdoun]

Got both at Staples, and they're made by Z-Line. I saw them in the local store first, and then ordered each of them online at different times. The larger one is the Z-Line Matrix Compact Desk, Item #473068, Model #31745 ($199.99) and the smaller one is the Z-Line Expo Glass Desk, Model #SP4052-1D (I have misplaced the sales slip but I believe it is around $75.00). I was tempted to order a second Z-Line Matrix (larger desk) instead of the smaller one, but reason prevailed and I knew I was limited on space. The iMac is very happy on the smaller desk! Each desk is constructed to allow an extra shelf/monitor stand rising above the main part, but in both cases I did not want that; IMHO the desks are more functional without it. The larger of the two has a glass keyboard shelf, while the smaller one has a metal keyboard shelf.

The larger desk is 48" wide and the smaller one is 33.5" wide. I really love them -- they provide plenty of work space and they're elegant and functional.
I got the larger one back in mid-June and then after I ordered my Mac Pro and knew I'd need additional work space, I went ahead with getting the smaller one. I think they're both going to work out just fine!

Another, closer view:

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284009-L.jpg

Such a lovely elegant setup, especially the wooden floor. I'm just loving all these glass desks people are posting.

[cleanup]

And, not to be a prick or anything, it's "your" not you're. As in, "I like you are setup." :)

To be honest I find it really surprising that a lot of people, good friends of mine among them, make this mistake constantly, even in writing. They're very intelligent, for sure, but they often mix up they're, there, their as well as here and hear.

It was never ever a problem for me, but seems to be a problem for a lot of people! :eek:

anyways, back to the setups...

[Dark]

This is an online forum not an English term paper. Who Cares?

Anyway. Clix Pix im loving that setup. How is the Mac Pro compared to your old iMac? I have one just like it, but with the ever-growing photography that im doing I really need a more powerfull setup with more internal storage.

[FleurDuMal]

Meh...all these beautiful set ups are making me feel crap about the new place I'm moving into tomorrow. Some of these desks would literally take up my whole room so there was no room for the bed! There'll be barely enough room for my Macbook, never mind a Mac Pro w/ 30" ACD!!! :o

[peas]

fleurdumal, dont sweat it.
if you can wake up and smile, i'd say you're donig pretty well.

[Clix Pix]

Thanks, Vohdoun! When I bought this condo apartment I had the hardwood floor put in the living room/dining room areas before I moved in. Only problem is that the woman who lives below me can hear when I'm walking around or wheeling my chair on the uncarpeted part so I do have to be considerate of her and not go banging around a lot at night.

Dark, I LOVE the Mac Pro!!!! I still love my G5 rev B iMac, too, but oooh, that Mac Pro runs circles around it! I bought the MP for the exact reasons you mention: I was running out of HD space, even with using external HDs, and I also wanted a bit more power and "oompth" in terms of Ghz, graphics card and RAM. The iMac's 2 GB RAM are fine for most things but I definitely notice the difference in the new machine with its 8 GB. Shooting in RAW was just eating up HD space like crazy. Now I've got two internal 500 GB HDs plus an external 500 GB HD, so that should work out pretty well. When I need them and have the money to do so, I'll add two more internal HDs to the Mac Pro,but this will suit me well for the next few months at least. For the time being I'm still using the iMac for basic internet stuff, email, etc., freeing up the Mac Pro for primarily digital imaging projects. The iMac is only a year old and working perfectly fine so I'm not banishing it to a corner somewhere! I love it too much for that.

On the Mac Pro, Aperture really flies, and since I use Aperture most of the time for my images, this makes me VERY happy!

[Dark]

Holy Crap I diddnt realize the MacPro was so loaded! Man I would really love one but unfortunately, im only 16. I have a Job but nothing extravagant. Its tough considering I payed for mostly all of my camera gear. I was contemplating getting a MacBook for Christmas that I would use for primarily photography, but if they dont get the chip upgrade then forget it.

[Clix Pix]

The nice thing about the Mac Pro is that people can configure it to pretty much whatever it is they want/need/can afford. I was fortunate enough to be able to load mine up, but one can still get a really nice machine when buying the stock one right at the store and then adding stuff later as funds become available and the need more apparent.

As for a MacBook, yes, it would be a good idea to wait until the new Intel chip is in it, but also you might want to check out whether or not it might be more advantageous to go with a MacBook Pro because of the dedicated graphics card....

The advantage of the Mac Pro over either notebook or the iMac is the upgradeability....so one starts out with the stock configuration -- still pretty frisky! -- and then as time goes on and funds permit, adds what is needed in terms of RAM or another internal HD or whatever. A lot of people are buying the stock Mac Pro and then getting RAM from third-party vendors at less cost or getting HDs elsewhere and installing them.... The Mac Pro is very flexible and upgradeable, but even at absolute base level is pretty darned good.

[MBM007]

anyone got pics of a wall mounted arm holding an Apple Cinema Display?...my setup is on the previous page

Thanks

[azzurri000]

Simple, uncluttered setup.

I liked your setup so much that I had to save a photo of it! It's an inspiration to me :)

[cleanup]

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284009-L.jpg

I want that mousepad! :(

[daneoni]

So a slight update. I moved the PowerBook to the bottom of the desk as it was cluttering up the desk and made the whole setup look somewhat ugly. Now things are somewhat cleaner and there's air to breathe.

I'd still prefer a dedicated desktop macine though, instead of disconnecting and reconnecting every time i want to be mobile. Might get a mini to play that role when those go C2D.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5673/dsc00577py0.jpg

[Shadow]

Here you go! (http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59433&stc=1&d=1160230337)

EDIT: Not shown:
- iPod 4G 20GB (SBT)
- iPod 3G 15GB (ChrisG; at home)
- Logitech Quickcam (SBT)
- Phillips External HD (SBT)
- Apple Mouse & Keyboard (SBT)
- Apple Mighty Mouse (ChrisG)
- Packard Bell PC (SBT; down stairs)
- HP Pavillion (ChrisG; at home; specs in sig)
- Compaq Laptop (SBT's dad; somewhere else)
- Random PC (SBT)
- Server (SBT; Ubuntu)
- Toshiba Msomething (ChrisG's dad; at home)
- Phones and stuff (Samsung E720, Motorola V525, PSP, DS, XBOX, PS2, etc)

[Clix Pix]

I want that mousepad! :(

Got them at the Apple Company Store when I was out in SF last January for MacWorld. I was ecstatic because they're orange, which is my favorite color.
Someone said they periodically change the colors, so I don't know what they are featuring now.

[pidwidget]

I love seeing everyone's setups, so I figured I'd post mine :) My workspace is in what used to be my closet because my room is just 10'x10' and space is at a premium.

http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk1.jpg

http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg

There's a third picture of the bookshelf next to the desk here (http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk4.jpg).

[zflauaus]

I love seeing everyone's setups, so I figured I'd post mine :) My workspace is in what used to be my closet because my room is just 10'x10' and space is at a premium.

There's a third picture of the bookshelf next to the desk here (http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk4.jpg).
That is quite beautiful, if I say so myself. Except for the bookcase. :O

I was also thinking of excavating (literally) my stuff out of my closet and put a dresser in there to give me more room.

Once again, wow.

[janstett]

I am ready with photographic evidence to prove just how insane I am (a realization I came to while taking these pictures). In my defense I am a software engineer (at least that's the excuse I tell my wife).

Desktops: Windows (XP & Vista), Mac (OSX & XP), Linux (Fedora Core 5)
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4561/desktop1bz4.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/338/desktop2ti5.jpg

Laptops: Both active duty, although I do have a laptop from work (Dell) so I don't use them as much as before.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8504/laptopsey4.jpg

Gadgets: I spend about 15 hours a week commuting so I have lots of audio toys. From top left -- normal PSP, hacked white PSP with hard disk, Motorola Razr, 3rd gen iPod (classical/jazz music), 4th gen iPod (will hold my lossless collection), 5th gen black (videos/movies), 80 gig 5.5 gen white (will hold my full rock collection), Nano (holds the latest entries because my 60g 4th gen was so stuffed I have zero room left, means deleting something to add something else), Sirius Stilletto.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7057/gadgetsrw0.jpg

Media Server: UPnP server, file sharing server, download mule.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8756/mediaservermb4.jpg

G4 Mac Mini: My wife's surfing machine in the kitchen
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6564/macminizx9.jpg

Media Center in the living room: Didn't need it until I started downloading a lot of shows from the internet (Top Gear, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galacitca) and the Digital Media Adapters I used couldn't keep up with all the formats.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/493/mceje9.jpg

Home Theater PC (and 360/PS2): Now I have to cross my fingers for a PC-based HD-DVD/Blu-Ray solution.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/872/htpcyp1.jpg

MAME PC: I want to make a cabinet at some point, but for now it just works. It's going in the basement with my foosball table.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4919/mamecd1.jpg

[Benjamindaines]

I am ready with photographic evidence to prove just how insane I am (a realization I came to while taking these pictures). In my defense I am a software engineer.

At least you vacuumed for us :)

[zflauaus]

Janstett, that is absolutely beautiful, rediculous, outrageous, and why-the-hell-do-you-need-all-that-stuff-ness.

Oh yeah, AND TAKE THAT WINDOWS STICKER OF THE MACBOOK PRO!

[Chrispy]

Wow to the setup above haha.

EDIT: Been an hour and I'm still speechless on that setup janstett...

[indigoflowAS]

Sweet mother janstett, have mercy! You are an inspiration for the rest. While it's nice to see PCs and Macs coexisting...it is a sin to place a Windows sticker on that MBP :D

Edit: Holy crap, I looked at the pictures again and am floored once more over.

[daneoni]

I am ready with photographic evidence to prove just how insane I am (a realization I came to while taking these pictures). In my defense I am a software engineer (at least that's the excuse I tell my wife).

I spend about 15 hours a week commuting so I have lots of audio toys. From top left -- normal PSP, hacked white PSP with hard disk, Motorola Razr, 3rd gen iPod (classical/jazz music), 4th gen iPod (will hold my lossless collection), 5th gen black (videos/movies), 80 gig 5.5 gen white (will hold my full rock collection), Nano (holds the latest entries because my 60g 4th gen was so stuffed I have zero room left, means deleting something to add something else), Sirius Stilletto.

Media Server: UPnP server, file sharing server, download mule.

G4 Mac Mini: My wife's surfing machine in the kitchen

Media Center in the living room: Didn't need it until I started downloading a lot of shows from the internet (Top Gear, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galacitca) and the Digital Media Adapters I used couldn't keep up with all the formats.

Home Theater PC (and 360/PS2): Now I have to cross my fingers for a PC-based HD-DVD/Blu-Ray solution.

MAME PC: I want to make a cabinet at some point, but for now it just works. It's going in the basement with my foosball table.



Duuuude!!!

[cleanup]

I love seeing everyone's setups, so I figured I'd post mine :) My workspace is in what used to be my closet because my room is just 10'x10' and space is at a premium.

http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk1.jpg

http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg

There's a third picture of the bookshelf next to the desk here (http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk4.jpg).

Well, since I can't see the photos, yet others can, and I can view them when I use a proxy server, I believe it's safe to say that the Chinese government has embargoed zaireth.com. :D Don't ask me why. They're funny like that.

[mattcube64]

HOLY S*** at all those iPods! :eek:


And all those computers! Damn!


Very nice!

[Platform]

HOLY @$%#&

Too much to comment on....but remove the XP sticker from the MBP :eek:

[menziep]

Damn!

What job do you have again?:D

[Rickay726]

[QUOTE=janstett]I am ready with photographic evidence to prove just how insane I am (a realization I came to while taking these pictures). In my defense I am a software engineer (at least that's the excuse I tell my wife).

look at all those 360 games !!!@#$!%^&*()!_

[vohdoun]

I love seeing everyone's setups, so I figured I'd post mine :) My workspace is in what used to be my closet because my room is just 10'x10' and space is at a premium.

http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg


Look at the size of that dudes trash dock icon!

[peas]

look at all those 360 games !!!@#$!%^&*()!_

most look like gen1 cases

[arcsbite]

Look at the size of that dudes trash dock icon!


LMAO!

I sat looking for it for about a minute....that just made it even funnier.

[Shotglass]

Look at the size of that dudes trash dock icon!
I'm thinking about getting one of them, but it worries me that people can see everything you put in the trash :eek:

[Temujin]

I'm thinking about getting one of them, but it worries me that people can see everything you put in the trash :eek:
What?! You throw away unused condoms and overused pornmags? We all do ;)

[Shotglass]

What?! You throw away unused condoms and overused pornmags? We all do ;)Oh, it's not that - I'm worried about the used condoms ;) :cool:

[Temujin]

Oh, it's not that - I'm worried about the used condoms ;) :cool:
Which should be honored and put on display :D

[kristiano]

Last shot before I change the look of my setup

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4665/cimg0337vc7.jpg

[janstett]

Oh yeah, AND TAKE THAT WINDOWS STICKER OF THE MACBOOK PRO!

Heh, I did it as a joke but it really really irritates my boss, so I'm leaving it as long as it gets under his skin :)

Damn!

What job do you have again?:D

Embedded software engineer. I spent most of my career in OS/2 and Windows, but nowadays I do a lot of embedded Linux. I actually have some code shipping in/with some consumer electronics devices.

look at all those 360 games !!!@#$!%^&*()!_

The back stack is old X-Box games. The front stack is 360 games. What, do you think I'm crazy? ;)

[pidwidget]

I'm thinking about getting one of them, but it worries me that people can see everything you put in the trash :eek:

Heh heh. Well mine has a trash bag in it now because I went to throw away some of my bird's food and realized the complete uselessness of a trash can without a bag =/

Well, since I can't see the photos, yet others can, and I can view them when I use a proxy server, I believe it's safe to say that the Chinese government has embargoed zaireth.com. :D Don't ask me why. They're funny like that.

I guess it's good I don't use it for anything but random picture storage, then. o_o;.

[raggedjimmi]

http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/finishedstudio.jpg

Finally got around to clearing the tangled mess of wires that was my setup. tucked them all down the back of the desk. HDD's in a more accessible place, Pocket PC connected and in use. fixed monitors stand. fixed lava lamp fuse. didn't fix the mess of DVD's or replace the ceilings bulb :D

[xPismo]

Heh, I did it as a joke but it really really irritates my boss, so I'm leaving it as long as it gets under his skin :)

I've been toying with adding one to my buddies MBP when he isn't looking. It would drive him nuts too. :)


Embedded software engineer. I spent most of my career in OS/2 and Windows, but nowadays I do a lot of embedded Linux. I actually have some code shipping in/with some consumer electronics devices.

Very cool.

The back stack is old X-Box games. The front stack is 360 games. What, do you think I'm crazy? ;)

Heck, there aren't even that many good games for the xb360 yet. :eek: ;)

[mikes63737]

http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/finishedstudio.jpg

Finally got around to clearing the tangled mess of wires that was my setup. tucked them all down the back of the desk. HDD's in a more accessible place, Pocket PC connected and in use. fixed monitors stand. fixed lava lamp fuse. didn't fix the mess of DVD's or replace the ceilings bulb :D

What happened to that PowerBook? The bottom looks like it was twisted. :eek:

[NicholasC]

I am ready with photographic evidence to prove just how insane I am (a realization I came to while taking these pictures). In my defense I am a software engineer (at least that's the excuse I tell my wife).

Desktops: Windows (XP & Vista), Mac (OSX & XP), Linux (Fedora Core 5)
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4561/desktop1bz4.jpg
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/338/desktop2ti5.jpg

Laptops: Both active duty, although I do have a laptop from work (Dell) so I don't use them as much as before.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8504/laptopsey4.jpg

Gadgets: I spend about 15 hours a week commuting so I have lots of audio toys. From top left -- normal PSP, hacked white PSP with hard disk, Motorola Razr, 3rd gen iPod (classical/jazz music), 4th gen iPod (will hold my lossless collection), 5th gen black (videos/movies), 80 gig 5.5 gen white (will hold my full rock collection), Nano (holds the latest entries because my 60g 4th gen was so stuffed I have zero room left, means deleting something to add something else), Sirius Stilletto.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7057/gadgetsrw0.jpg

Media Server: UPnP server, file sharing server, download mule.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8756/mediaservermb4.jpg

G4 Mac Mini: My wife's surfing machine in the kitchen
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6564/macminizx9.jpg

Media Center in the living room: Didn't need it until I started downloading a lot of shows from the internet (Top Gear, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galacitca) and the Digital Media Adapters I used couldn't keep up with all the formats.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/493/mceje9.jpg

Home Theater PC (and 360/PS2): Now I have to cross my fingers for a PC-based HD-DVD/Blu-Ray solution.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/872/htpcyp1.jpg

MAME PC: I want to make a cabinet at some point, but for now it just works. It's going in the basement with my foosball table.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4919/mamecd1.jpg
DUDEE!! THIS SETUP IS AWESOME AND YOU ARE DAMN A GADGET GEEK, GOT MANY IPOD

[NicholasC]

It's been a long time coming, but finally....the year-old G5 iMac has a space of its own (no more perching on the dining table, no more sharing a crowded workstation) and the 30" ACD reigns supreme over its own space, a separate workstation, with the brand-new Mac Pro snuggled up on the floor nearby....

Thought I'd better take photos quick before I manage to clutter up both workstations! Neither will ever look THIS clean again! :D

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/100284138-L.jpg

sIMPLE, clean. one word = NICE!! :D :D

[someguy]

DUDEE!! THIS SETUP IS AWESOME AND YOU ARE DAMN A GADGET GEEK, GOT MANY IPOD
Seriously... was it absolutely necessary to include each enormous image in your quote? :rolleyes:

[Benjamindaines]

DUDEE!! THIS SETUP IS AWESOME AND YOU ARE DAMN A GADGET GEEK, GOT MANY IPOD
PLEASE don't quote 6 pictures for one line of text.

[SMM]

Here is some of it:

59521

59522

59523

[FF_productions]

Here is some of it:

59521


Wow that is a nice setup!

Why do you need 3 PowerMacs/Mac Pros?

[zflauaus]

Heh, I did it as a joke but it really really irritates my boss, so I'm leaving it as long as it gets under his skin :)
Well, if it's for irritating the boss, you can leave it. But on one condition, when you get home, you must take the sticker off.

Of course, you could just ignore my instructions since I am in no position to make you.

[zflauaus]

Here is some of it:
What do you for a living?

And what is it with people coming out with like the 10+ computer setups valued at $30,000+?

[Dark]

What do you for a living?

And what is it with people coming out with like the 10+ computer setups valued at $30,000+?

Yeah honestly. No single person NEEDS that setup regardless of what they do.

[p0intblank]

What do you for a living?

And what is it with people coming out with like the 10+ computer setups valued at $30,000+?

From the looks of it, he seems to be a pro video editor of some kind. The keyboard on the left gave it away. :) I'm jealous!

[SMM]

From the looks of it, he seems to be a pro video editor of some kind. The keyboard on the left gave it away. :) I'm jealous!

Yes, I am a video editor. But, I have migrated into some really cool stuff. I also develop business applications for the MS world. Over the past couple years, I have been developing applications which use audiovisual media, incorporated with traditional data. I am also working to move Apple into the business mainstream with applications which leap-frog those currently available.

I use the 10 processors of the PM's/MP's for Qmaster/Compressor. But, I will also use all of them together for organizing my post-production flow.

I am often developing VB code on the Dell concurrently. It is attached to a database Server Cluster at work, which I am accessing through Citrix.

Actually, as I write this, I know I am going to get going sideways talking about it. Basically, I am using all of these machines for various reasons and functions. I use a couple machines (Mini & a Dell) to simulate network nodes to test my work. Most of these machines have some special configuration I can easily switch to.

The fact is, I am not done yet. I recently purchased, and am now configuring an HP Proliant BL-460c Server to move my SQL Server databases/Active Directory/Exchange Server local. I will also add an Apple XServe/Xraid when the Clovertowns arrive. The idea is to make your only creative limitation your imagination. It should not be constrained by your toolbox.

[zflauaus]

Yeah honestly. No single person NEEDS that setup regardless of what they do.
Wow... Somebody agreed with me for once! (Pulls string, balloons fall out a la Family Guy)

[zflauaus]

Yes, I am a video editor. But, I have migrated into some really cool stuff. I also develop business applications for the MS world. Over the past couple years, I have been developing applications which use audiovisual media, incorporated with traditional data. I am also working to move Apple into the business mainstream with applications which leap-frog those currently available.
Ahh... Makes sense now.

I use the 10 processors of the PM's/MP's for Qmaster/Compressor. But, I will also use all of them together for organizing my post-production flow.
~Drools at the thought of 10 processors~ I really need a Core Duo Mac.

I am often developing VB code on the Dell concurrently. It is attached to a database Server Cluster at work, which I am accessing through Citrix.
I have no idea what that is but it sounds very, very techincal, and I know technical stuff.

Actually, as I write this, I know I am going to get going sideways talking about it. Basically, I am using all of these machines for various reasons and functions. I use a couple machines (Mini & a Dell) to simulate network nodes to test my work. Most of these machines have some special configuration I can easily switch to.

The fact is, I am not done yet. I recently purchased, and am now configuring an HP Proliant BL-460c Server to move my SQL Server databases/Active Directory/Exchange Server local. I will also add an Apple XServe/Xraid when the Clovertowns arrive. The idea is to make your only creative limitation your imagination. It should not be constrained by your toolbox.
So that means you have what, like 12-14, soon to be 16-18 processors at your disposal, not including the Mini's and Dell's?

~Faints from the thought~:eek:

[technicolor]

Yeah honestly. No single person NEEDS that setup regardless of what they do.
lmao@ a 16 year old telling someone what they need:rolleyes:

[Shotglass]

Yeah well don't go to the 18&under setup thread and tell those people what they do need and what they don't need.

[raggedjimmi]

oh and the toys - I like to travel light. Micro in bag, iPod in left pocket phone in the right.
http://satansam.co.uk/ftp/toys.jpg

[Dark]

lmao@ a 16 year old telling someone what they need:rolleyes:

No...a 16 year old not understanding why a single person needs "16-18 processors". Maybe my innocent, young, and fragile mind cant grasp the concept yet:p . And as far as me being 16, so what!?! I pay for a lot of my stuff and the things that my parents pay for I appreciate and don't take for granted. Like Shotglass said, go into the 18 and under thread and yell at everyone for ranking or not ranking on us ..."little kids".

[MBM007]

I need to buy an external drive as the 80 gigs my powerbook has are quickly disappearing....I'm thinking about getting a G Tech drive because it will fit so beautifully into the setup....I haven't seen anyone on here with one...why is that?...cost?
I'm also thinking about mounting the ACD on an arm attached to the wall...but once again haven't seen one of these on here either....anyone got any photos of one wall mounted and not mounted to the desk?

Cheers

[Veritas&Equitas]

I need to buy an external drive as the 80 gigs my powerbook has are quickly disappearing....I'm thinking about getting a G Tech drive because it will fit so beautifully into the setup....I haven't seen anyone on here with one...why is that?...cost?
I'm also thinking about mounting the ACD on an arm attached to the wall...but once again haven't seen one of these on here either....anyone got any photos of one wall mounted and not mounted to the desk?

Cheers
I love that Samsung lcd...I have the white one: 4000:1 contrast ratio? Yes please. :D Quite nice LCD for the price...

[MBM007]

Yes its a 32 in LCD with a 4000:1 contrast ratio.
I've been looking around at external hard drives and have read a lot of horror stories about various LaCie drives. What have your guys' experiences been? Anyone have the G-Tech 250 with Firewire/USB?

[ant_s]

Uni setup: latest machine: 24" iMac, pictured with 15" PowerBook G4, 20Gb 3G iPod & 1Gb iPod shuffle.

http://www.asdsolutions.co.uk/ajs/macrumors/setup10-2006.jpg

[Melkor]

^very nice. I like the wood finish. Why do you have 2 wireless mouses?

[ant_s]

^very nice. I like the wood finish. Why do you have 2 wireless mouses?


Hi - glad you like it! The BT Mighty Mouse is for the iMac, and the standard BT mouse is for the PowerBook.

[Josias]

Uni setup: latest machine: 24" iMac, pictured with 15" PowerBook G4, 20Gb 3G iPod & 1Gb iPod shuffle.

http://www.asdsolutions.co.uk/ajs/macrumors/setup10-2006.jpg

Would you accept a soul in trade for all your jolly junk?:D

[ant_s]

Would you accept a soul in trade for all your jolly junk?:D

lol...tempting ;) - but I don't think it'd help me complete my degree somehow!

[Josias]

lol...tempting ;) - but I don't think it'd help me complete my degree somehow!

Hot damn! I hope someone's gonna buy it someday.

Why didn't you get 2 GB RAM in the 24" for future coolity?

[ant_s]

Why didn't you get 2 GB RAM in the 24" for future coolity?

Good point. Apple do charge rather too much for extra RAM - so I thought I'd max it out in a year or so, or whenever I feel I need it.

Right now it seems extremely quick at everything - it boots in around 15 seconds from cold and makes the PowerBook feel generally slow at everything. Amazing machine.

[Josias]

Good point. Apple do charge rather too much for extra RAM - so I thought I'd max it out in a year or so, or whenever I feel I need it.

Right now it seems extremely quick at everything - it boots in around 15 seconds from cold and makes the PowerBook feel generally slow at everything. Amazing machine.

WTF! 15 seconds! My MacBook with 2 GHz CD and 1 GB RAM takes 21 seconds...:eek:

BTW, I love them speakers. Which are they?

[ant_s]

BTW, I love them speakers. Which are they?

They're Indigo model 1s, and sound great. Unfortunately they're not made any more since the company went bankrupt, however you might be able to find them on eBay occasionally.

[Anoi]

Uni setup: latest machine: 24" iMac, pictured with 15" PowerBook G4, 20Gb 3G iPod & 1Gb iPod shuffle.

http://www.asdsolutions.co.uk/ajs/macrumors/setup10-2006.jpg


The Cyrus setup is looking great :D I need to get myself a Cyrus CD player to go with my C7!

[wPod]

Wow... Somebody agreed with me for once! (Pulls string, balloons fall out a la Family Guy)

where is the clown?!

[2nyRiggz]

oh and the toys - I like to travel light. Micro in bag, iPod in left pocket phone in the right.


And the shag carpet for;) ....JK



Bless

[ant_s]

The Cyrus setup is looking great :D I need to get myself a Cyrus CD player to go with my C7!

Cheers - not only does it look great, but it also sounds great :D! The setup's a Cyrus III amp with CD6 CD player incase you were wondering.

[joshwest]

Uni setup: latest machine: 24" iMac, pictured with 15" PowerBook G4, 20Gb 3G iPod & 1Gb iPod shuffle.

http://www.asdsolutions.co.uk/ajs/macrumors/setup10-2006.jpg


Whats the matte underneath your keyboard and PB and Mice

[janstett]

Yeah honestly. No single person NEEDS that setup regardless of what they do.

OK, I may be a case of going overboard, but anyone who works with computers for a living, especially as a developer, will disagree. Let me shed some light.

A basic rule of unit and system testing is to not assume that because something runs on your development system that it works everywhere. Usually the developer's system has debug libraries that aren't present on a user's system.

Right now, I'm using my work laptop to have a 3-way conference call on Skype with my co-workers (working from home today) and access the corporate network via VPN. My desktop PC is capturing Ethereal traces of Samba copies with a NAS I am developing. My Mac is ripping CDs for my newly started lossless encoding efforts. My old Thinkpad is downloading torrents. Could I do all that with one machine? Maybe but it wouldn't be pretty. I often do things simultaneously that would bring a single normal computer, even my new Mac Pro, to its knees.

I like playing with different operating systems too. I suppose I could have one machine with XP, Vista, OSX, and Linux on it, but then I couldn't use them at the same time. I'm constantly doing things that tie up a single computer, so I need more than one. Whoops, I want to play Unreal Tournament, I guess I have to stop that transcoding of my 15,000 MP3s that takes a week to finish.

When I first started working with Linux, I got by with Virtual PC and Red Hat 9, so I still had good old XP behind the scenes when I needed it. But as good as Virtual PC is (was), it isn't exactly like a real PC. So I must have a full-blown Linux desktop available.

My laptops -- I got the X60 because my old Laptop was the HP Pavillion that is now my Media Center -- very powerful and with a gorgeous 17" screen. But after lugging that monstrosity to Germany, South Korea, and Japan twice in about a year of business travel, I had enough and went completely the opposite direction and got a 2.7 lb ultraportable. The MacBook Pro is a pure indulgence. I suppose I could have gotten by with running a hacked version of OSX86 on my Thinkpad.

The others? My wife has her own computer so she doesn't have to worry about messing anything up on mine. The old Thinkpad download mule? I don't want to leave my main system on 24/7 and be subject to lightning strikes while I'm not home. OK, the Media Center and HTPC are questionable, but a lot of my media is digital and PC-centric. I actually worked on Digital Media Adapters (DMAs) such as this, that play media streaming from a PC, but I've abandoned them because they just can't handle all the different file formats and types that a PC can, and a lot of my TV watching is now internet-centric. I was streaming audio in my house in 2001 and working on what Apple only now is trying with the iTV back in 2002.

http://www.mavromatic.com/images/D2730.jpg
http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/7288632429785053.JPG?0.9830127136469176
http://kbserver.netgear.com/images/mp101.jpg
http://laptopmag.com/NR/rdonlyres/exbontuusde23qrvnygmogi6rsi4lt7kp6rl4ghhqhzkr4765z6xgugyvfqgkfnmgrlmylfqtg2gpj/qs.jpg
http://www.rueducommerce.fr/hifi/images/produits/info/xl/PHILIPS-SLM5500.jpg

The MAME PC is a pure indulgence. I always wanted a classic arcade cabinet, this is cheaper and more flexible.

Also, don't forget that machines that were once my desktop system get old and get replaced. Usually I give them to my wife for her business.

So, in conclusion, yes, I do need more than one PC. Maybe not as many as I do, but more than one. For you normal mortals who can get by with a single iMac, in a way I envy you. There was a time when my only computer was an Atari 600XL with a cassette recorder. Those were the days :)

[Temujin]

My little box.
By the way do you guys think it's a bad idea to place the speaker on the Lacie drive? Interference, data-loss?

[ant_s]

Whats the matte underneath your keyboard and PB and Mice

The desk is quite soft wood, and kinda splinters too, so didn't want to be resting my hands on it - the matt is from Ikea - they also do a corner desk version if that suits you more. Thoroughly recommend them if you think you need one.

[ant_s]

My little box.
By the way do you guys think it's a bad idea to place the speaker on the Lacie drive? Interference, data-loss?

Nice setup :)

If the speaker is magnetically shielded, you should be OK - can't say I'd do it myself though :)

[Temujin]

If the speaker is magnetically shielded, you should be OK - can't say I'd do it myself though :)
Type: Portable, weather resistant, audio playback system and AM/FM Radio
Driver: One 2.5” treated, magnetically-shielded, full-range driver
Power Supply: 12VDC nominal – 15VDC maximum, 500mA
Battery Pack: Model MA-1, NiMH, 7.2V, 1200mAh
Battery Current: 500mA
AC Adapter: Model PAL-PS 120v-60Hz, 18W, 12VDC, 500mA, 6VA (UL)
Dimensions: 6.25"H x 3.88"W x 3.69"L (15.88cm H x 9.86cm W x 9.37cm L)
Weight: 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)

:rolleyes: is what Tivoli Audio (http://www.tivoliaudio.com/home.php) has to tell me about shielding. So the "driver" has to be shielded?

[ant_s]

...So the "driver" has to be shielded?

Yes as that's the part with the magnet in, which could potentially cause damage. Carry on as you are - it should be fine in which case.

[janstett]

Yes as that's the part with the magnet in, which could potentially cause damage. Carry on as you are - it should be fine in which case.

BTW if anyone ever wants to test if speakers are shielded or not, find a CRT monitor or TV (anybody remember those?), and run the speaker along the top. You will see the colors warp and the image distort if the speakers are not shielded.

[Josias]

BTW if anyone ever wants to test if speakers are shielded or not, find a CRT monitor or TV (anybody remember those?), and run the speaker along the top. You will see the colors warp and the image distort if the speakers are not shielded.

Will the colors remain warped?

I still have my 28" Prosonic CRT Television for my Xbox 360. best image quality ever...:D

[Temujin]

Will the colors remain warped?

I still have my 28" Prosonic CRT Television for my Xbox 360. best image quality ever...:D
Yeah if you leave the magnet too long or get too close. It all depends on the strength of the magnet.

[Temujin]

Yes as that's the part with the magnet in, which could potentially cause damage. Carry on as you are - it should be fine in which case.
Thanks, will do.

[Josias]

Yeah if you leave the magnet too long or get too close. It all depends on the strength of the magnet.

Hot damn!:eek:

I won't try it anyway. Are you the dane with the 23" ACD or the little black monitor for your MacBook Pro? We are 12 danes now, so kinda messes up..:D

[Temujin]

Hot damn!:eek:

I won't try it anyway. Are you the dane with the 23" ACD or the little black monitor for your MacBook Pro? We are 12 danes now, so kinda messes up..:D
Neither. MBP + ViewSonic 20'1" :)

[zflauaus]

where is the clown?!
(Skeleton falls) Oh, there he is. :p

[Sweener88]

where do u get that garbage can?
http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg

[Benjamindaines]

where do u get that garbage can?
http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg
IKEA, I have one too.

[heehee]

where do u get that garbage can?
http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg


Ikea.com (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=3&catalogId=10103&langId=-15&topcategoryId=15600&parentCats=15600*15774*16134&categoryId=16134&cattype=sub)

[bowzer]

dont have much room since my place is sort of a bachlor/upstairs on a small house, have to have the computer on the same end as my desk for the turntables - need to use space wisely :)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_computer-oct06a.jpg

shot of sitting area... haha i hate the floors, but oh well, only living here for awhile.
http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_computer-oct06b.jpg

[cschreppel]

Sweet vinyl collection! Mainly used for scratching and remixes or also for casual listening as well?

[jrs2090]

Simple, uncluttered setup.

http://www.fenderbarlow.com/mac/macsetup1.png

http://www.fenderbarlow.com/mac/macsetup2.png

what kind of dest is this?

[pidwidget]

where do u get that garbage can?
http://zaireth.com/images/photos/desk2.jpg

I got mine at the Container Store. We don't have IKEA here :P

[Rickay726]

[QUOTE=SMM]Here is some of it:

59521


are you out of you mind?

[EMAGDNIM]

Sweet vinyl collection! Mainly used for scratching and remixes or also for casual listening as well?


Jusdging by the Metalheadz background he's into some Jungle/Drum and Bass...

Sweet setup BTW!

[bowzer]

Sweet vinyl collection! Mainly used for scratching and remixes or also for casual listening as well?

Jusdging by the Metalheadz background he's into some Jungle/Drum and Bass...

Sweet setup BTW!

Yea, I play a lot of different styles - mostly drum & bass, but more recently dubstep. I also have a fair size collection of breaks & uk hardcore. You can't see it in the picture, but I have FinalScratch 2 for DJ'ing from my powerbook as well.

[EMAGDNIM]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/trickyab/DSC00247.jpg

My setup...I'll take a closer pic sometime soon...

[Markleshark]

:eek: Do not knock that off there! Not be better on the floor?

Sorry, not trying to lecture you, nice setup, just trying to protect your investment :)

[R.Youden]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/trickyab/DSC00247.jpg

My setup...I'll take a closer pic sometime soon...

I always have to question why people have boxes of tissues THAT closo to their bed...

[knome]

ahhh soo the creature speakers sooo smooth..... lol i love those speakers.


http://www.fenderbarlow.com/mac/macsetup2.png

looks like he stole it from the apple store.

[sunfast]

Yeah, desk and all! :p

[Blu3fox]

I always have to question why people have boxes of tissues THAT closo to their bed...


Hehe yeah wonder why ;)

[EMAGDNIM]

I always have to question why people have boxes of tissues THAT closo to their bed...


So if my nose is runny, I don't have to get up to blow it...Nothings is worse then looking around at 3 in the morning for tissues...

[xfiftyfour]

Hehe yeah wonder why ;)
dirty boy! :p

[adom]

So if my nose is runny, I don't have to get up to blow it...Nothings is worse then looking around at 3 in the morning for tissues...

haha! ...but seriously

[wonga1127]

shot of sitting area... haha i hate the floors, but oh well, only living here for awhile.
http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_computer-oct06b.jpg

That is one big chair.

[vohdoun]

That is one big chair.

Maybe giants live in that house.

[raggedjimmi]

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_computer-oct06b.jpg

I must know where that door goes!

[terriyaki]

I must know where that door goes!

It leads to the mystical world of Narnia

[stagecustom]

It leads to the mystical world of Narnia
closet for the midget who lives there, as a trade for cleaning services, there midget slave!:eek:

[quicksilver77]

Well I have updated my setup some.

PC

Sonata II Case
Asus P5NSLI
E600
2GB OCZ PC-6400
320 GB 16MB NCQ HD
EVGA 7900GTO
2 x Dell 2007WFP LCD's

Macbook Pro
15"
1GB


iMac 20"
G5

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/IMGP0788.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/IMGP0789.jpg

[kristiano]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/IMGP0788.jpg



Nice.

I like how despite the presence of so many toys, there's still a semblance of neatness.

[fishit]

24"

[KingYaba]

The 24 inch screen must be awesome, no? :cool:

[brikeh]

24"

Love that desk drawer combo thing, where did you get it?

[benthewraith]

That is one big chair.

That chair looks like IKEA.

[®îçhå®?]

The setups on this page are sweet. I wld most mine but it is only a computer and the "desk" is my lap.

[bowzer]

I must know where that door goes!

It leads to the mystical world of Narnia

closet for the midget who lives there, as a trade for cleaning services, there midget slave!:eek:

lol nah... no land of narnia, or midgets living in there.

...just dead bodies! :p

Seriously though - its just storage area... goes all around my place, its really useful because i can store lots of stuff where I wouldn't normally have room for and would of had to of thrown away or sold.

[fishit]

Love that desk drawer combo thing, where did you get it?
I actually found the file cabinet at a garage sale and I kind of built the desk. I found an old drafting table, put a new wood top on it and painted the base black. Turned out nice.

[iBookG4user]

Just got my MacBook Pro and thought I'd take a picture of it (sorry about the poor quality and it being sideways)
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4699/photo0002os5.jpg

[rmhop81]

yes i know my desk is small! haha. i need to get a good one sometime soon, but can't seem to find one i like....oh wellz. Here's my imac and mac mini setups

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5135/rangersgame016ji4.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rangersgame016ji4.jpg)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3877/rebel013il6.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rebel013il6.jpg)

[xfiftyfour]

yes i know my desk is small! haha. i need to get a good one sometime soon, but can't seem to find one i like....oh wellz. Here's my imac and mac mini setups

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5135/rangersgame016ji4.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rangersgame016ji4.jpg)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3877/rebel013il6.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rebel013il6.jpg)
I love the mac mini/tv set ups. Wish I had a good enough TV to warrant the buy. Unfortunately ours is.. well.. behind the times a bit. :p Guess that's what happens when you move out on your own and inherit your parent's old stuff cause you're too cheap to buy your own.. :p

[rmhop81]

I love the mac mini/tv set ups. Wish I had a good enough TV to warrant the buy. Unfortunately ours is.. well.. behind the times a bit. :p Guess that's what happens when you move out on your own and inherit your parent's old stuff cause you're too cheap to buy your own.. :p

haha i know what u mean.....but tv's nowadays are pretty darn cheap. I got my 42inch sony for $1499 back in March and that was just a one day sale. The regular price was $1799. Now you can get the same tv for just around $1,000. You can even get 32inch lcd's for like $699 it's crazy....

the mac mini and the tv is pretty darn cool especially when u sit close to the tv haha

[ilikeninjas90]

i wish i hadnt bought my tv now

i got a pioneer about 5 years ago for 8 grand

still better than most hdtvs now though

[iBookG4user]

I've got a picture of it right side up this time :p
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4681/indexphpat2.jpg

[brikeh]

I actually found the file cabinet at a garage sale and I kind of built the desk. I found an old drafting table, put a new wood top on it and painted the base black. Turned out nice.

Sure did, nice work! They go really nicely together. :cool:

[R.Youden]

This is my new mac mini media centre. I will also post my MacBook Pro when I get the desk setup next week.

In the photo we have:

Mac mini 1.66GHz core duo (rev B) stock
Eye TV Hybrid
500 GB USB2 external HD (behind the TV)
Harmon / Kardon sound sticks
101 wires!
Airport express for connecting machines to internet
Sony Ericsson K610i phone

All of the media centre is controlled via Remote Buddy which is a fantastic application for this purpose. If I wish to carry any maintenance out on the machine I use Chicken of the VNC to remotely connect.

All-in-all BRILLIANT

Any questions please ask.

[rogersmj]

Is that Mini on top of a subwoofer??? :eek:

Two bad things going on there: magnet and vibrations.

[p0intblank]

Dude, I highly suggest you take that Mac mini off the subwoofer RIGHT NOW!!! Cool setup and all, but what were you thinking??? Steve Jobs would slap you...

[Maxwell Smart]

Also, doesn't the TV have a better resolution than that? or is it not an HDTV. It shouldn't look stretched... :-/

[R.Youden]

Calm down, there is a glass shelf between the two. If the gaussian effect of the sub woofer is that strong then Harmon / Kardon have done a pretty bad job!

[R.Youden]

Also, doesn't the TV have a better resolution than that? or is it not an HDTV. It shouldn't look stretched... :-/

That is at full resolution, it is a normal CRT TV but it is setup to play back widescreen films and TV so it looks a lot better when running as a TV which is its normal job.

[rogersmj]

Wow, you keep your glass pretty clean then. I can't see the shelf at all in the picture.

[R.Youden]

Wow, you keep your glass pretty clean then. I can't see the shelf at all in the picture.

If you look at the mini you can just see the bracket which holds the glass in place

[livingfortoday]

If you look at the mini you can just see the bracket which holds the glass in place

Dang, you're right. Is that glass balancing on the speaker? I can't see where it connects to the stand.

[ricgnzlzcr]

This is me and the love of my life: my tibook. It's the computer I always wanted and now it's my only machine. Hopefully it'll last me a few more years

[iBookG4user]

This is me and the love of my life: my tibook. It's the computer I always wanted and now it's my only machine. Hopefully it'll last me a few more years
What about that iMac in the background? And nice computer, Tibooks are cool!

[timerollson]

This is me and the love of my life: my tibook. It's the computer I always wanted and now it's my only machine. Hopefully it'll last me a few more years

You're hot.

[ricgnzlzcr]

What about that iMac in the background? And nice computer, Tibooks are cool!

I work in a Mac computer lab in college and we just upgraded our emacs to 20 new imacs. I used one imac to take a picture. But I did lie, I have a sawtooth powermac g4 coming in the mail to be a server for me and my roommates.

[Veritas&Equitas]

You're hot.
Do I sense a creepy, online, MR member attraction building?

[CaptainCaveMann]

You're hot.

The guy or the Tibook? Haha, ill be in my cave..:p

[timerollson]

Do I sense a creepy, online, MR member attraction building?

Actually, no. I was just commenting on his looks. Nothing more, nothing less. If anything, there are far more creepier people on this forum who would probably think I'd be referring to a computer and not an actual person.

[pixelbaker]

yes, it's mismatched. it's a composite of PC remains and teh new hotness, but I love it all the same. maybe even more once Leopard comes out and I do a fresh install (hopefully the experimental switcher learning period will be over by then). maybe by then have an ACD or a some other more suiting widescreen LCD...
http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/3244/2002650732938290414_rs.jpg

[R.Youden]

Dang, you're right. Is that glass balancing on the speaker? I can't see where it connects to the stand.

The stand has a large pillar at the back which the glass bracket connects too. There used to be two shelves but I took one out to get the sub woofer in, so if anyone wants a glass bracket for a Panasonic TV stand let me know!

[Foggy]

My setup:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Kr0nen/DSC00637_small.jpg

MacBook Pro on the left
Athlon XP3200+ running Gentoo driving the dual 2001FP dell screens
Old Inspiron 8200 running Ubuntu on the right, primarily for messenger apps and mldonkey
Under the desk is the athlon, my mini ITX web server and a Buffalo 1TB Terastation.

On my desk:
A couple of network hubs
HP 4700 PDA
iPod Nano
Sony Ericsson w810i phone
Logitech Z2300 speakers
Logitech MX1000 mouse
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 keyboard
iPod 20GB
Sony PSP
Walkie talkie so my wife can ask me stuff from the house :)

Oh, and my chair is about 15-20 years old and I am always saying I will replace it but have never found one as comfortable to do so.

[someguy]

Do I sense a creepy, online, MR member attraction building?
Not to steer the thread, but I have a creepy, online MR member attraction to another member here. It's purely physical as that someone is hot stuff, but I'll never say who. Not in a thread anyways.

Because then things would get weirder.

;)

[quicksilver77]

Im very weirded out right now.

[janstett]

Calm down, there is a glass shelf between the two. If the gaussian effect of the sub woofer is that strong then Harmon / Kardon have done a pretty bad job!

Subwoofers have very large, very strong magnets, and worse, they typically do not have ANY magnetic shielding. What exactly is the glass supposed to do, by the way? Didn't you ever put two magnets on either side of the glass and move one with the other as a kid?

[someguy]

Subwoofers have very large, very strong magnets, and worse, they typically do not have ANY magnetic shielding. What exactly is the glass supposed to do, by the way? Didn't you ever put two magnets on either side of the glass and move one with the other as a kid?
I think he knows that the glass won't help anything. My guess is that he didn't initially understand the concern of the magnet, however I wouldn't worry about it much anyways. There is some amount of distance between them and if it hasn't damaged anything already, odds are it won't in the future. The magnet isn't getting stronger or anything…

[R.Youden]

I think he knows that the glass won't help anything. My guess is that he didn't initially understand the concern of the magnet, however I wouldn't worry about it much anyways. There is some amount of distance between them and if it hasn't damaged anything already, odds are it won't in the future. The magnet isn't getting stronger or anything…

OK, well I am an electronics engineer and as part of my job I design, yup you guessed it, speakers! So I do perfectly understand what the effects of magnets are on electronics. My comments about the glass was as a reply to the statement about the mini being on top of the glass, not on top of the speaker. As mentioned the gaussian effect from the speaker is an inverse square so at a distance of about 12" the effect frum the sub would be minial. Then you have to take into account all of the shielding around the mini and everything will be fine. Also the magnetic field is weaker in the horizontal axis at distance due to forces which wrap the field away from the magnet and back towards the oposite pole.

[crashlock]

Old setup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03001.jpg

Most recent setup:
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/crashlock/Apple/DSC03191.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/crashlock/Apple/DSC03190.jpg

Will be updating the setup soon with a 20" Apple display for my PB and wireless keyboard. I'll put the PB under the desktop on the keyboard pull out shelf.;)

Also my Airport Extreme is on the other side of the room, but told me she's camera shy.:rolleyes:

[someguy]

OK, well I am an electronics engineer and as part of my job I design, yup you guessed it, speakers! So I do perfectly understand what the effects of magnets are on electronics. My comments about the glass was as a reply to the statement about the mini being on top of the glass, not on top of the speaker. As mentioned the gaussian effect from the speaker is an inverse square so at a distance of about 12" the effect frum the sub would be minial. Then you have to take into account all of the shielding around the mini and everything will be fine. Also the magnetic field is weaker in the horizontal axis at distance due to forces which wrap the field away from the magnet and back towards the oposite pole.
What he said. :p

[daneoni]

Old setup:

Most recent setup:

Will be updating the setup soon with a 20" Apple display for my PB and wireless keyboard. I'll put the PB under the desktop on the keyboard pull out shelf.;)

Also my Airport Extreme is on the other side of the room, but told me she's camera shy.:rolleyes:


Is that a Hi-Res Pb and also, is the PB faster than or just equal to the Tower in terms of performance?

[crashlock]

Is that a Hi-Res Pb and also, is the PB faster than or just equal to the Tower in terms of performance?

It's 2 years old this month and about the same speed as the old DP-1GHz PowerMac. But has a faster superdrive. Plus it much less imposing than the PowerMac and more portable.

I was going to upgrade the lappy before now. But I've decided I'll wait for round 2 of the Intel Laptops and Leopard to come along. ;)

- PS -

It makes sense for me to also hold off until Adobe CS3 comes out with Intel native support.

[plinkoman]

Is that Mini on top of a subwoofer??? :eek:

Two bad things going on there: magnet and vibrations.

the effect of magnets on a computer (hard drives specifically) have been GREATLY overstated. he'll probably win the lottery while being simultaneously struck by lightning before the mini's hard drive will fail from a magnet in a nearby speaker.

[cschreppel]

crashlock - Love that old setup. Similar to my deskop setup now...though I'm trying to get rid of it as my MacBook has been smoking it.

[Benjamindaines]

Old setup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03001.jpg

That's gotta be one of my favorites.

[BoyBach]

Old setup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03001.jpg


That's officially 'lush' :)

[cschreppel]

'Lush' is definitely the best adjective for that photo.

[Shotglass]

crashlock, if you still have that G4, please put it on a large desk and take another picture in the best lighting you can get. It's so beautiful, it's just worth it.

[daneoni]

Most recent setup:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/crashlock/Apple/DSC03190.jpg

Will be updating the setup soon with a 20" Apple display for my PB and wireless keyboard. I'll put the PB under the desktop on the keyboard pull out shelf.;)



There's something still sexy about PBs.....even sexier than MBPs IMHO, i love my PB and just cant sell it despite many offers. In fact i use it more than my MBP and its the first mac i'm considering getting AppleCare for just to prolong it as much as possible. Long live the G4's

[radiantm3]

Old setup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03001.jpg


My old setup was pretty similar: :)

http://static.flickr.com/42/78962465_82d3293404.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962465/)

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962661_d0de5a3812.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962661/)

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)

[Benjamindaines]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)

http://static.flic2/78962465_82d3293404.jpg (http://www.flictmark/78962465/)

http7/78962661_d0de5a3812.jpg (http://www.flickrtmark/78962661/)

http://static62739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.cark/78962739/)
that's sextastic.

[Eldentistfuturo]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)


http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)


SonyEricsson T68i,, the best phone ever made.

[zflauaus]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)
Are those headphones the Sennheiser EH150? If they are, a few questions. Do you like the sound? Have you compared lossless format to AAC? And do they block out any noise?

[kristiano]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)

http://static.flickr.com/42/78962465_82d3293404.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962465/)

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962661_d0de5a3812.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962661/)

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)

Ooh, I love the look and feel of that setup!

[®îçhå®?]

Ooh, I love the look and feel of that setup!
Yeah so do i but that was his old setup. wonder if the new one is as good as that.


Also, what creature speakers are those with the LEDs in the bottom?? I have only seen them without LEDs but with looks cooler.

[Platform]

Yeah so do i but that was his old setup. wonder if the new one is as good as that.


Also, what creature speakers are those with the LEDs in the bottom?? I have only seen them without LEDs but with looks cooler.

I agree, great looking set-up...now the new one?

Creatures; I have not seen any without the LED's :confused:

[Shotglass]

Are those headphones the Sennheiser EH150? If they are, a few questions. Do you like the sound? Have you compared lossless format to AAC? And do they block out any noise?
Those are the Sennheiser HD 212 pro, I have them. The Sound is pretty much alright, the bass is good, and you definitely feel a difference between AAC at let's say 256KBps and Lossless. It might be my ears, but I still think they bring out the difference. The left cable on mine broke, but If you get a good deal (under 40 bucks), and don't have too big ears, I can recommend them.

EDIT:
radiantm3, I LOVE your setup. It pays great restecp to the G4's design. A little too much clutter, but it's not like wireless was a real option back then, so I still love it.

[crashlock]

Thanks for the nice comments people.

I have just recently sold my old Apple Cinema Display and PowerMac G4. It will be paying for my new ACD and some bits. I'll post pics soon as I make my new setup. My camera is in need of updating too. As my pics are 4 mega-pixel rubbish quality i know. Thinking of getting a Casio Exilim (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/257/337/-/1094661/Casio_Exilim_EX_Z70_Digital_Camera/Product.html?searchtype=genre) :p

One last fair-well pic of the old girl:(

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03005.jpg

[xfiftyfour]

Creatures; I have not seen any without the LED's :confused:
Creature IIs have the green LEDs, and I think the first set of Creatures had blue LEDs.

[Prom1]

that's sextastic.


If you think his setup was wicked, you should check out his site. radiantm3's site is incredible! I'm still on the fence about to cave for a 933Mhz/1Ghz G4 PowerMac but I know I should just wait to save enough for the Mac Pro.;)

@allexsimmons; The T68i (SonyEricsson)/m (Ericsson) was a farce. Sure many liked it but I couldnt stand it. It was the first ever colour screen phone. I prefered the T39m - STILL slimmer than RAZR's standards, better battery life (non colour screen though).

[Chrispy]

If you think his setup was wicked, you should check out his site. radiantm3's site is incredible! I'm still on the fence about to cave for a 933Mhz/1Ghz G4 PowerMac but I know I should just wait to save enough for the Mac Pro.;)

radiantm3's website is really well done. He does great work! I'm saving for a macpro as well. I'm gonna use my Core 2 Duo PC until after Leopard is released and then I may make the plunge. I will have all my credit cards well paid off by then too... which is always a good thing!

[Shotglass]

Thinking of getting a Casio Exilim (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/257/337/-/1094661/Casio_Exilim_EX_Z70_Digital_Camera/Product.html?searchtype=genre) :p
I can recommend the exilims. I have the Ex Z-110. Good camera, **** for macros though.

[peter32892]

Old setup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/joesebay/DSC03001.jpg

I was going to get a g4 or g3 because they just look so dam good. Great previous set up!:) :) Also cool new set up.

[Bobdude161]

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59869&stc=1&d=1160886763
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59870&stc=1&d=1160886776

This is my new setup. I first had a 15" compaq monitor, then i got a 17" compaq then just recently got a 19" compaq. So i trashed the 15" and used the 17" and 19". Quite ghetto, but it suits me well. :D

[zflauaus]

This is my new setup. I first had a 15" compaq monitor, then i got a 17" compaq then just recently got a 19" compaq. So i trashed the 15" and used the 17" and 19". Quite ghetto, but it suits me well. :D
While most of us would say ditch the CRTs (none the less, Compaqs) and get shiny new LCDs, at least you have a Mac. Think of it that way.

[Rickay726]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)


http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)


i love love love that angle, espically me being in love with photography, it quite cool

[®îçhå®?]

i love love love that angle, espically me being in love with photography, it quite cool
As do i. It is a shaep image and the mouse mat makes it look so cool aswell.

[Aarow]

My setup:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Kr0nen/DSC00637_small.jpg

Words Words
Words Words

That chair is wonderful.

[Me1000]

i love love love that angle, espically me being in love with photography, it quite cool

I agree, however i wish it showed more of the computer...

[PaRaGoNViCtiM]

http://static.flickr.com/37/78962739_c982372455.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/78962739/)
I have that mousepad! :p

[p0intblank]

I agree with the others. The angle you used really is amazing. :)

[Shotglass]

Yup, kudos to you. however, I think there is not much more to your setup. That mouse is pretty much the center, right?

[radiantm3]

Thanks for the comments. My old setup was very simple. I think it was the combination of the camera angle, warm lighting (the desklamp I used to have produced a really great warm light), and the beautiful G4 hardware. The new brushed aluminum looks great, but not as beautiful the previous hardware, IMO.

Yup, kudos to you. however, I think there is not much more to your setup. That mouse is pretty much the center, right?
Yup. This was the setup of my very first mac. :)

[Prom1]

What do you program your "WORK" site in? I'm just curious.

[radiantm3]

What do you program your "WORK" site in? I'm just curious.

Textmate. :) Any text editor is fine, but I'm most efficient with textmate.

[Benjamindaines]

My old setup was pretty similar: :)
What do you have now?

[radiantm3]

What do you have now?

After that I had a dual 1.8ghz g5 and a 1.67ghz powerbook.

Now I have a 15" macbook pro hooked up to an ACD. I posted photos of it a few pages back. They just aren't as memorable as the plastic macs. :cool:

[Foggy]

That chair is wonderful.

That chair is pure classic 1980's!! It is just soooo damn comfortable even if the arms are fraying and it is definately just about starting to show its age - I am hoping that seeing as the rest of the 80's seems to be back in at the mo then my chair will too!! :D:D

[bowzer]

Bought a new reference monitor speaker today (KRK Rokit-8), and i wanted to setup my computer better for audio production/mixing. I don't see why it took me so long to realize I could have things setup much better!

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_newdjsetup-oct06.jpg

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_newdjsetup2-oct06.jpg

Just gotta move that keyboard tray, but it's too late for that tonight. I wanted to re-arrange things so Im just using some stupid folding table for a make shift keyboard tray right now.

this is what it was like before:
http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_computer-oct06a.jpg

feels like i have more room now too!

[furious]

my set-up. yes the poster is crooked. it is modest but gets the job done. for Christmas i am planing on getting an external monitor and 1 gb ram. it is stock 1.83ghz macbook. i have two external hdd, the 250gb mybook(for every day use) and a generic case 320gb(for backup).

[FleurDuMal]

Finally got my desk set up in my new place which means I can finally use my 24" Dell monitor :D (bear in mind my new room is about the size of a box so it's a miracle it fits in at all).

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60040&stc=1&d=1161085565

[Markleshark]

Love the photo. :)

[someguy]

Where does everyone get these "swing-arm" things (yeah I don't know what they are called) to hold their 'books up? They look really cool and useful as well. I circled what I'm talking about in the image below. :)

[Shotglass]

You can get them at some bigger electronic stores. The swing-arms are actually availabe in more places than the actual mounting arms.

[someguy]

You can get them at some bigger electronic stores. The swing-arms are actually availabe in more places than the actual mounting arms.
Know of any chain stores that might carry them, or online somewhere?

[bowzer]

Know of any chain stores that might carry them, or online somewhere?

You can get them at Staples Business Depot... but that might just be a Canadian store thing - http://www.staples.ca/
Any kind of business store supply store... they're sometimes called "Monitor Arms". I got mine used off a local buy & sell website in my city... $15 :)

[someguy]

You can get them at Staples Business Depot... but that might just be a Canadian store thing - http://www.staples.ca/
Any kind of business store supply store... they're sometimes called "Monitor Arms". I got mine used off a local buy & sell website in my city... $15 :)
$15? Wow! The only one's I can find online are $100+, most above $250.

I'm looking for one that mounts to a desktop and elevates a laptop so can I cam swivel it freely as well as use the desk space beneath is comfortably... and that is cheap. :)

Perhaps I should make a WTB thread in the Marketplace Forum.

[Scottyk9]

Where does everyone get these "swing-arm" things

Try searching for "ergotron". I have one for my MPB.

Here's a link:
http://www.ergotron.com/ConsumerProducts/DeskMounts/tabid/55/ctl/Product/mid/386/PRDID/68/Default.aspx

[QuarterSwede]

Bought a new reference monitor speaker today (KRK Rokit-8), and i wanted to setup my computer better for audio production/mixing. I don't see why it took me so long to realize I could have things setup much better!
You'll need to move those reference speakers closer together if you are doing audio production/mixing. If not your mixes are going to have stereo imaging problems.