Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! [Archive] - Page 27

bowzer

Oct 17, 2006, 05:04 PM

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.

moved things around abit again... the monitors are only about 2.5-3 feet away from each ear. I think that's a good enough distance?

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

daneoni

Oct 17, 2006, 05:47 PM

moved things around abit again... the monitors are only about 2.5-3 feet away from each ear. I think that's a good enough distance?

I know i'd have a lot of fun here. Quite surprised you use a G4 mini, i'd think it'll be slow handling professional audio.

platypus63

Oct 17, 2006, 08:12 PM

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).

Hey, I want a new monitor pretty badly. Is that the current 2407 dell or the 2405? Also how is it working for you? Looks pretty nice from the pics :)

bowzer

Oct 17, 2006, 09:10 PM

I know i'd have a lot of fun here. Quite surprised you use a G4 mini, i'd think it'll be slow handling professional audio.

It gets slow when theres too many things playing at once... I use Reason, I dunno - still saving up for a mac pro. And by saving I mean spending all my money on records. lol... I dunno when I'll get one.

Prom1

Oct 18, 2006, 02:10 AM

It gets slow when theres too many things playing at once... I use Reason, I dunno - still saving up for a mac pro. And by saving I mean spending all my money on records. lol... I dunno when I'll get one.

Dude, more house party's even a residence at a local club, heck even event shows for say the local The Bay, The Gap, or a fashion show held at the big mall in your city. Just a few hints I wanted to drop, not like you need them as I know you DJ'd before, as discussed in another thread here, BUT just wanted to jostle your memory.

stuh84

Oct 18, 2006, 05:04 AM

moved things around abit again... the monitors are only about 2.5-3 feet away from each ear. I think that's a good enough distance?

Its not so much how far away they are from your ears, but where they are and you are in relation to them.

The perfect setup is to be in an equilateral triangle, with you forming one corner and the speaker cones forming the other two, so anything as close to as possible is a bonus.......either that or you sit about 6 feet away from your desk :confused:

FleurDuMal

Oct 18, 2006, 05:42 AM

Hey, I want a new monitor pretty badly. Is that the current 2407 dell or the 2405? Also how is it working for you? Looks pretty nice from the pics :)

It's the 2405fpw. Apparently there's something about the 2407fpw that makes it inferior to the previous model - something about it only being 4-bit :confused: . Search some 'expert' forums as I have no idea about this. I'm sure its a load of pedantic nonsense.

Anyway, I got my Dell for about a third of the normal price thanks to some misguided government computer literacy scheme. And I'm very, very happy with it (apart from the fact that the DVI cable wont screw into the back of the Dell very well...but that's probably me just missing something).

risc

Oct 18, 2006, 05:45 AM

Finally got a new machine on my $5 desk... it could be time to get a new desk though. ;)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5830/c2dxo3.jpg

iMac Core 2 Duo 20"

Sharewaredemon

Oct 18, 2006, 01:04 PM

http://tunebomb.com/videofiles/pictures/setup/new/wholesetup.png

andysmith

Oct 18, 2006, 07:21 PM

Finally got a new machine on my $5 desk... it could be time to get a new desk though. ;)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5830/c2dxo3.jpg

iMac Core 2 Duo 20"

I *love* those speakers! I was playing with some in the Apple store the other day, and they sounded great.
What do you make of them?

risc

Oct 19, 2006, 06:52 AM

I *love* those speakers! I was playing with some in the Apple store the other day, and they sounded great.
What do you make of them?

For the price they are great. I've heard the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s are even better, but the GMXs are great I love mine.

BoyBach

Oct 19, 2006, 09:49 AM

http://tunebomb.com/videofiles/pictures/setup/new/wholesetup.png

That's a very nice desktop.

kristiano

Oct 19, 2006, 10:40 AM

Last look at setup before I get a new desk and stuff.

http://i11.tinypic.com/4ftpmrm.jpg

2nyRiggz

Oct 19, 2006, 04:08 PM

*snip*

I love the cameras...what type? are you into film making?

Bless

Sharewaredemon

Oct 19, 2006, 04:15 PM

I love the cameras...what type? are you into film making?

Bless

The VX2100 I just got and am rather excited about.

The other camera won't be seeing much use any more it's a JVC.

Right now my film making basically extends to skateboard videos, but I am working on some other things.

There are some videos on my website (see sig). Trailer 2 is probably the best thing on there.

Coops46

Oct 19, 2006, 04:45 PM

My new macbook. I really love it! No problems at all and working like a dream!

Heres it is, but i'm going to change the desk for something quite smaller as I dont need all this space anymore and its huge...

Thats my biorb in the corner, its quite fun to watch!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/Coops46/IMAG0344.jpg

Rickay726

Oct 19, 2006, 05:03 PM

http://tunebomb.com/videofiles/pictures/setup/new/wholesetup.png

im jelouse of your vx 2100, how long have you had one? how do you like it i am still contimplating on getting one. im in to photog alot but film will alwyas be a second passion to me

twdawson

Oct 19, 2006, 06:27 PM

My little corner of cyberspace. Monitor turned off for photography purposes.

Mini 1.66 core duo
LG Flatron L203WT 20.1"
Creative itrigue speakers.
Crappy Microsoft mouse soon to be replaced.

noel4r

Oct 19, 2006, 07:11 PM

Finally got a new machine on my $5 desk... it could be time to get a new desk though. ;)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5830/c2dxo3.jpg

iMac Core 2 Duo 20"

What kind of a watch is that? Omega?

xPismo

Oct 19, 2006, 07:51 PM

So... no one is going to ask who that is on the desktop? Ok, I will. Who is he?

Sharewaredemon

Oct 19, 2006, 07:59 PM

im jelouse of your vx 2100, how long have you had one? how do you like it i am still contimplating on getting one. im in to photog alot but film will alwyas be a second passion to me

Just got it on Saturday, I think it's grand.

I can't wait to put it to good use.

zane

Oct 19, 2006, 08:16 PM

Last look at setup before I get a new desk and stuff.

http://i11.tinypic.com/4ftpmrm.jpg

would u mind taking a picture of that insanely great poster

FF_productions

Oct 19, 2006, 09:15 PM

Just got it on Saturday, I think it's grand.

I can't wait to put it to good use.

Vx2100 is a very nice camcorder, my uncle owns one, and I've used it plenty of times to tell you its worth the money.

I got the dvc30 just because my budget was so low, sure would have picked up a vx2100 if I had a little bit more money.

kristiano

Oct 19, 2006, 09:16 PM

would u mind taking a picture of that insanely great poster

Sure, I'll do it once I get home.

senseibiz

Oct 19, 2006, 09:29 PM

Here Is Mine.....

FF_productions

Oct 19, 2006, 09:34 PM

Here Is Mine.....

Nice setup, I'd love to have that setup for Final Cut Pro!

Benjamindaines

Oct 19, 2006, 09:47 PM

Here Is Mine.....
I think I just died.

monke

Oct 19, 2006, 09:53 PM

I think I just died.

I might have too. *pinchs self* Nope, still here.

Nice setup senseibiz!!!

MBM007

Oct 20, 2006, 01:25 PM

pure tastiness...

grahamtearne

Oct 20, 2006, 03:53 PM

http://s10.imagehosting.us/uploadpoint/imagehosting_upload_storage/nouser_1690/T0_-1_1690851.jpg

Whats in the pic: Xbox360, 30gb 5.5g iPod and dock, Acer 19inch monitor (just bought yesterday) and Creative speakers. Apple pro Keyboard and some crappy Logitech usb mouse.

Whats not in the pic: Wireless Mighty Mouse (cant find it!). Macbook Pro 2.16ghz 2gb Ram, Panasonic Lumix LX2 (black), Apple remote, EyeTV Hybrid and KVM switch box.

Macbook pro is in my drawer (u can just see the edge of it in the pic) and KVM switchbox is underneith my desk to switch between 360 and Macbook Pro.

Not the best setup here on macrumors but Im thrilled with mine, just got my new monitor and speakers and I love em, and the KVM works brilliantly to swtich between computer/xbox :D

Rickay726

Oct 20, 2006, 04:09 PM

how do you loose a wireless mighty mouse?! where would you take it to? hahah

grahamtearne

Oct 20, 2006, 04:38 PM

how do you loose a wireless mighty mouse?! where would you take it to? hahah

lol i take it to college every day to use with my macbook pro. i have got a wire mighty mouse as well but that stays in my bag as it doesnt work on my glass desk (the wireless one does work on it because it uses a different tracking i think?) so i think ive lost it at college, need to get another one. i also want a bluetooth keyboard but im out of money now for a while lol.

iJawn108

Oct 20, 2006, 09:36 PM

You're hot.
is it roger!!? lol

daneoni

Oct 20, 2006, 09:57 PM

Here Is Mine.....

Amazing setup, display is a little too high for me but amazing nonetheless. The acrylic displas are still the most beautiful displays by apple ever IMHO

arcsbite

Oct 20, 2006, 09:58 PM

is it roger!!? lol

Roger was HOT!

CaptainCaveMann

Oct 20, 2006, 10:59 PM

Here Is Mine.....

Love the desk and stand for your printer. Where did you get them?

senseibiz

Oct 21, 2006, 01:47 AM

Love the desk and stand for your printer. Where did you get them?

Thanks to all for your comments...

The desk and book shelf came together, and I purchased it at Walmart
for $69

kristiano

Oct 21, 2006, 08:01 AM

would u mind taking a picture of that insanely great poster

As promised:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5039/cimg0378fy8.jpg

iVersa

Oct 21, 2006, 11:11 AM

Nice poster

iVersa

Oct 21, 2006, 01:54 PM

Here is my new setup

http://www.7-45.com/public/mini_studio.jpg

zane

Oct 21, 2006, 02:44 PM

As promised:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5039/cimg0378fy8.jpg

were did you get it

Shotglass

Oct 21, 2006, 03:12 PM

Here is my new setup

http://www.7-45.com/public/mini_studio.jpg
*Borat voice* Niiiice.

daneoni

Oct 21, 2006, 03:26 PM

Here is my new setup

http://www.7-45.com/public/mini_studio.jpg

Had an identical setup (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=100230245&size=o) like this but it was only temporary

iVersa

Oct 21, 2006, 03:53 PM

Had an identical setup (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=100230245&size=o) like this but it was only temporary

Cool. It's a fairly modest yet nice setup for me now I don't work from home.

*Borat voice* Niiiice.

*Avid Merion voice* Thank you please!

i4k20c

Oct 21, 2006, 04:23 PM

iversa..

whats that thing in between your speak and monitor on the left hand side? :confused:

Tucom

Oct 21, 2006, 04:26 PM

Looks like a digital clock.

xPismo

Oct 21, 2006, 05:19 PM

Earlier version of the SqueezeBox (http://www.slimdevices.com/) I think.

iVersa

Oct 21, 2006, 06:20 PM

That squeezebox looks pretty snazzy! Mine is just a fairly cheap digital clock. I just got it because it was white :D

Tymmz

Oct 21, 2006, 06:32 PM

edge540

Oct 21, 2006, 08:09 PM

Here is my set up... in case you would like to know, it consists of:
1. 2Ghz Macbook, 2 GB Ram
2. 20" ACD on wishbone mount
3. Apple wireless keyboard and mighty mouse
4. (Not Shown as is in drawer) 400 GB External
5. Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

There is a lot of cable management that has gone on to make this as neat as possible, as you can see the speaker controls are mounted under the desk, external drive is in a drawer with plenty of ventilation out the back, and of course getting rid of wires for the keyboard and mouse.

http://my.fit.edu/~bhoising/545B8399-C8C0-480A-8F0B-4371FA1BA143/Photos_files/Computer.jpg

PimpGGG

Oct 21, 2006, 08:22 PM

^^^^Alotta Workspace...nice tho..

MBM007

Oct 21, 2006, 10:09 PM

I really like the cord management....check out mine on the previous page...i'm debating whether or not to wall mount my Apple Cinema Display....how would you set it up

mattrud

Oct 21, 2006, 10:17 PM

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2921/img0408dy5.jpg

posted this in the under 18 thread too.

I'm 17.

edge540

Oct 21, 2006, 11:21 PM

I really like the cord management....check out mine on the previous page...i'm debating whether or not to wall mount my Apple Cinema Display....how would you set it up

I personally would wall mount both monitors you have... then run the cables though the wall, assuming its not a concrete wall. All the other cables, you pretty much have taken good care of IMO.

ericssonboi

Oct 22, 2006, 02:59 AM

RPP

Oct 22, 2006, 08:09 AM

The VX2100 I just got and am rather excited about.

The other camera won't be seeing much use any more it's a JVC.

Right now my film making basically extends to skateboard videos, but I am working on some other things.

There are some videos on my website (see sig). Trailer 2 is probably the best thing on there.

You go on skateperception ? I don't post that much but I've been lurking for around a year, I do a bit of filming myself.

I'm digging trailer 2 aswell.

Sharewaredemon

Oct 22, 2006, 09:16 AM

You go on skateperception ? I don't post that much but I've been lurking for around a year, I do a bit of filming myself.

I'm digging trailer 2 aswell.

Yup, I post more or forums in general in the summer so I tend to only post in filming and video critique lately.

I started lurking there about a year ago too.

Thanks for enjoying Trailer 2, I put a lot into that.

edge540

Oct 22, 2006, 09:45 AM

Are the wires in the wall on the LCD?

Yes they are...

juansicos

Oct 22, 2006, 09:46 AM

Hi everyone
This is my first post and i think it's a great time for posting. Since Friday im a proud owner of a 24'' Imac. Here it's a photo of my two buddies. Sorry for my english but i'm Spanish:)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39625436@N00/276137086/

mikes63737

Oct 22, 2006, 10:38 AM

kentrox99

Oct 22, 2006, 01:28 PM

I need a wireless mouse & keyboard....:)

daneoni

Oct 22, 2006, 01:36 PM

I need a wireless mouse & keyboard....:)

i concur

Aaon

Oct 22, 2006, 02:24 PM

Lovin' the poster behind your machine! Are you in the civil aircraft/airline industry?

Here is my set up... in case you would like to know, it consists of:
1. 2Ghz Macbook, 2 GB Ram
2. 20" ACD on wishbone mount
3. Apple wireless keyboard and mighty mouse
4. (Not Shown as is in drawer) 400 GB External
5. Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

There is a lot of cable management that has gone on to make this as neat as possible, as you can see the speaker controls are mounted under the desk, external drive is in a drawer with plenty of ventilation out the back, and of course getting rid of wires for the keyboard and mouse.

http://my.fit.edu/~bhoising/545B8399-C8C0-480A-8F0B-4371FA1BA143/Photos_files/Computer.jpg

Nuks

Oct 22, 2006, 02:32 PM

Nothing extravagant, but it fits the bill for me.

Macbook 2.0 w/ 1 gig of ram
Logitech X-230 speakers (subwoofer is hidden)
Wireless Mighty Mouse
15 gig 3rd gen iPod

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/andrewsnow/DSC07946.jpg

cmccarten

Oct 22, 2006, 05:27 PM

I'm new to mac - but have fallen desperately in love with my computer.

I'm using it as a small recording setup/essay writing machine!
iMac Core 2 Duo.
2.16 ghz
17"
150 gig hd
1 gig RAM

...Featured alongside my m-audio fast-track pro recording interface, and an AT2020 cardiod microphone.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/biophaedia/imacsetup.jpg

leftfoot

Oct 22, 2006, 07:49 PM

I still can't belive I haven't posted mine yet.

*please excuse the crappy excuse for a photomerge*
http://static.flickr.com/81/276726543_deecf6b96f_b.jpg
Click here for Flickr notes. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leftfoot/276726543/)

kristiano

Oct 22, 2006, 08:33 PM

were did you get it

A local MUG was giving them away about a year ago.

MacSyn

Oct 22, 2006, 10:07 PM

diehldun

Oct 22, 2006, 11:21 PM

http://my.fit.edu/~bhoising/545B8399-C8C0-480A-8F0B-4371FA1BA143/Photos_files/Computer.jpg

Is that a TWA 777? I thought TWA only operated the 767 :confused:

edge540

Oct 23, 2006, 12:24 AM

Lovin' the poster behind your machine! Are you in the civil aircraft/airline industry?

I am currently studying to become an aeronautical engineer... so I guess you would say that i am in the aircraft business.

Is that a TWA 777? I thought TWA only operated the 767

As far as i know they dont either, that poster is just supposed to show the different airliners, so it might not be the most accurate to show what airlines actually operate the airliner.

jaysmith

Oct 23, 2006, 01:45 AM

You go on skateperception ? I don't post that much but I've been lurking for around a year, I do a bit of filming myself.

I'm digging trailer 2 aswell.
haha, perception's blowing up. cool.

jamesi

Oct 23, 2006, 03:20 AM

I need a wireless mouse & keyboard....:)

where did you get that picture, i wanna see a clearer copy. ty

Chundles

Oct 23, 2006, 03:43 AM

So... no one is going to ask who that is on the desktop? Ok, I will. Who is he?

Well derrrr...

It's Tony Martin last time he was on "Thank God You're Here."

Funniest show that's been on in ages - like televised theatresports with celebrity comedians, actors, TV hosts, radio personalities etc.

Four celebrities are chosen each week, dressed up in a costume and thrust through a blue door into a situation they're going to have to ad-lib through whilst trying to sort out who they are and how that person would respond. They've had people auditioning for childrens' television, as local members of parliament, shonky real estate developers, everything. A member of the ensemble who take part in the scene greet each celebrity as they walk through the door with a variant of "thank god you're here" and then launch into the scene.

Very good show.

kentrox99

Oct 23, 2006, 08:06 AM

where did you get that picture, i wanna see a clearer copy. ty

THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL WALLPAPER PACK

http://tds.nin.com/index2.html

jotti

Oct 23, 2006, 09:33 AM

I spend DAYS going through this thread. :eek:

Some of you have very nice setups!

Coops46

Oct 23, 2006, 05:50 PM

Nice aquarium. Have clearer pictures of it?

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/Coops46/IMAG0348.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/Coops46/IMAG0350.jpg

I believe it's the 30 litre biorb, but it does need a good ol' clean!

I have ran the wires from the iPod along the wall enclosed to a set of Black JBL Creatures, but they make my desk look cluttered when i put them on it so I prefer them over the other side of the room.

Really loving my Mac, Ive just recieved a green LArobe for it, so it will be coming every where with me now.

asencif

Oct 24, 2006, 01:01 AM

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.

Nice Setup. Who is the maker of that corner desk? Looks spacious and I have been looking around for something simple like that. The model and where it can be found online or retail store would be appreciated. Thanks.

JackSYi

Oct 24, 2006, 01:28 AM

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/jacksyi/DSC_0936-1.jpg

*Soon to be replaced by the C2D MBP.

Foggy

Oct 24, 2006, 07:55 AM

Nice Setup. Who is the maker of that corner desk? Looks spacious and I have been looking around for something simple like that. The model and where it can be found online or retail store would be appreciated. Thanks.

It was from Ikea a few years ago, closest they have now is the Galant one. I spent ages trying to find the right desk as I like to have a fair bit of room on the desk (especially as at the time I had 2 19" CRT screens) and also the leg configuration on it meant my chair area is nice and clear from obstruction.

Melkor

Oct 24, 2006, 09:21 AM

*Soon to be replaced by the C2D MBP.

That's a cool way to store your bass. I've been looking for one of those hanger thingys for my guitar. Where'd you get it?

asencif

Oct 24, 2006, 12:20 PM

It was from Ikea a few years ago, closest they have now is the Galant one. I spent ages trying to find the right desk as I like to have a fair bit of room on the desk (especially as at the time I had 2 19" CRT screens) and also the leg configuration on it meant my chair area is nice and clear from obstruction.

Thanks for the info. I went to the IKEA site to check out the Galant series and was wondering if you had a desk with T-LEG or A-LEG? I know yours is probably not the Galant, but I imagine there was a choice for your desk of leg styles. Thanks again.

Foggy

Oct 24, 2006, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the info. I went to the IKEA site to check out the Galant series and was wondering if you had a desk with T-LEG or A-LEG? I know yours is probably not the Galant, but I imagine there was a choice for your desk of leg styles. Thanks again.

Neither - when I bought the table I was able to get straight legs for it. Closer to the A legs than the T legs I guess.

KingYaba

Oct 24, 2006, 02:32 PM

*Soon to be replaced by the C2D MBP.
Why? That MacBook isn't even a year old? :confused:

vohdoun

Oct 24, 2006, 02:38 PM

Why? That MacBook isn't even a year old? :confused:

Its not as if its a slouch either, (//Black MacBook 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM, 100GB HD)

Foggy whats the spec of the Athlon XP3200+ machine, assuming thats it with the LED thing at the top with the 3 long vertical slots... ah its must be? and how long have you had it? :)

FleurDuMal

Oct 24, 2006, 02:40 PM

Why? That MacBook isn't even a year old? :confused:

Seems a bit strange. I very briefly thought about replacing my Macbook with a C2D MBP, but then realised I'd be better off just putting the extra £££ that that would cost towards an almighty Mac Pro at some point down the line.

The only reason I can think of going from MB to C2D MBP is if you really need the extra screen space, or are a gamer of some sort.

Foggy

Oct 24, 2006, 04:45 PM

Its not as if its a slouch either, (//Black MacBook 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM, 100GB HD)

Foggy whats the spec of the Athlon XP3200+ machine, assuming thats it with the LED thing at the top with the 3 long vertical slots... ah its must be? and how long have you had it? :)

Quite old now - cant even think when I bought it but havent gotten round to updating it because it now just runs Gentoo and all I do on it is multiple aterm sessions, firefox, thunderbird and amarok. Iirc the specs are 1gb ram, 3200XP+ processor, nvidia 2 motherboard, geforce 256mb AGP graphics card (buggered if I can remember the model off the top of my head) and approx 1TB spread over a couple of HDD's of various sizes. Not really much of a machine these days and hopefully sometime after leopard it will be replaced with a Mac Pro. Best thing about it is the case is quiet groovy :)

Edit: When the Mac Pro arrives it will become a development server and my mini ITX will become just another file server.

viccles

Oct 24, 2006, 05:12 PM

Why? That MacBook isn't even a year old? :confused:

I don't understand it either. Of course if you had a Powerbook or something of the sort that you wanted to upgrade then I totally understand the C2D but why on earth would you want to upgrade on a perfectly good Blackbook? :confused:

xfiftyfour

Oct 24, 2006, 05:47 PM

I don't understand it either. Of course if you had a Powerbook or something of the sort that you wanted to upgrade then I totally understand the C2D but why on earth would you want to upgrade on a perfectly good Blackbook? :confused:
viccles you have a lot of iPods! :eek:

heh. :)

anyways, back to the topic: I kind of understand it. I'm half tempted to sell mine. eBay pays ridiculous amounts, and I'm fairly sure for my blackbook I could sell it and buy the low end 15" MBP straight out. Worth it? Probably not. But these forums make me a bleeding edge type - I can't stand to be out-dated.. :p

diotav

Oct 24, 2006, 05:52 PM

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/5092/1re6.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5109/2dy5.jpg

My setup ... still love 30"
Now saving for a Mac Pro or MacBook C2D!:rolleyes:

wonga1127

Oct 24, 2006, 06:01 PM

Benjamindaines

Oct 24, 2006, 06:10 PM

Theres nothing better IMO than a huge monitor and a clear desk.
And a cumfy chair =]

Rickay726

Oct 24, 2006, 06:16 PM

Tucom

Oct 24, 2006, 09:56 PM

What type of desk is that diatov?

JackSYi

Oct 25, 2006, 01:56 AM

That's a cool way to store your bass. I've been looking for one of those hanger thingys for my guitar. Where'd you get it?

Guitar Center. http://www.guitarcenter.com/

JackSYi

Oct 25, 2006, 01:58 AM

Why? That MacBook isn't even a year old? :confused:

Now, now. Let me explain my friends: I am going into the marketing/advertising field by starting an internship very soon. I need a bigger screen and a matte one at that. My good friend also needed a computer, so this worked out for both of us.

xPismo

Oct 25, 2006, 02:19 AM

Now, now. Let me explain my friends: I am going into the marketing/advertising field by starting an internship very soon. I need a bigger screen and a matte one at that. My good friend also needed a computer, so this worked out for both of us.

You wont be comping your stuff for color correct with a laptop for long. Unless its shoe string stuff. Bigger is nice though. Unless your on the train a lot. :)

xPismo

Oct 25, 2006, 02:22 AM

<hot girlie on mac images snipped>[/img]

My setup ... still love 30"
Now saving for a Mac Pro or MacBook C2D!:rolleyes:

Nice. How do you like the large Wacom tablet? I'm on the fence, some of my coworkers say going over 6x8 is a waste... most had a larger one and went back. I feel cramped with the old 4x5 I have now.

What type of work do you do?

Is that a video on your 30"? Looks like the Victoria Secrets Campaign?

Prom1

Oct 25, 2006, 05:09 AM

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/5092/1re6.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5109/2dy5.jpg

My setup ... still love 30"
Now saving for a Mac Pro or MacBook C2D!:rolleyes:

Sorry every1 but that colour of wood is VERY warm indeed. It could be -20 below and I can wake up with the window frozen open and be right in the mood to draw! And I cannot even draw STICK MEN right ;) :D Very :cool: desktop mate.

btw, what size is your Wacom tablet?

diotav

Oct 25, 2006, 05:18 AM

The desk is from IKEA..
The Wacom tablet is a A4..
A 1080p video of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is running..

:cool:

Alex Urchin

Oct 25, 2006, 06:07 AM

The Wacom tablet is a A4

The A4 looks wider than it does in brochures, it looks more like the A5 wide. I've got the A5 wide and that is a perfect fit. It's big, but not too big.

Nice system, diotav

interlaced

Oct 25, 2006, 12:35 PM

Well, I got one of the Speck SeeThru for MBP cases...

benthewraith

Oct 25, 2006, 12:38 PM

Well, I got one of the Speck SeeThru for MBP cases...

Holy sheets! :eek: Where did you get that? :eek:

I must get that for my macbook pro, and what are the colors, cuz I think blue defines me better.

Alex Urchin

Oct 25, 2006, 12:43 PM

Holy sheets! :eek: Where did you get that? :eek:

I must get that for my macbook pro, and what are the colors, cuz I think blue defines me better.

http://www.speckproducts.com/for-macbook.html

vohdoun

Oct 25, 2006, 02:32 PM

The A4 looks wider than it does in brochures, it looks more like the A5 wide. I've got the A5 wide and that is a perfect fit. It's big, but not too big.

Ya it does. I wanted to get the A3, but I'm glad I did not and got A4 instead. Its big enough as it is.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ib80/Computers/DSCF0336.jpg

CubeHacker

Oct 25, 2006, 06:52 PM

Benjamindaines

Oct 25, 2006, 07:16 PM

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~doa/A0063.jpg

Its not the best picture (taken with my phone), but it'll do. If you couldn't tell, thats my G4 cube - highly upgraded too! I'm never selling that thing, NEVER!
What are the specs?

CubeHacker

Oct 25, 2006, 07:37 PM

What are the specs?

My main concern was to keep it at silent as possible, just like it was meant to be. Thus, all my upgrades were tailored to that.

600mhz 7410 G4 (runs faster and cooler than the stock 7400 G4's)
80gb Seagate Barracuda
1.5gb ram maxed
Radeon 9200 128mb passive cooled (soon to be a Geforce 6200)
Airport card
8x Dual Layer Superdrive

Despite is slow speed, its still quite zippy. And best of all, its silent! Even in the dead of night its almost inaudible.

Oh, and I can't forget the beautiful SGI 17" widescreen display that I picked up for only $50 :)

sierra oscar

Oct 25, 2006, 08:18 PM

Well, I got one of the Speck SeeThru for MBP cases...

thanks for the pics marissaaa - I wonder how durable that surface is? (looks great btw). I was toying with the idea of getting one way back when I was still deciding between MBP/MB - and thought (to myself) that those covers 'may' just get scratched up too easily (meaning long term they will look not so good - unless you replace it). Better than scratching the MBP though - but how many will ppl really buy during the computers life?

Great looking product though, good looking machine marissaaa

asencif

Oct 25, 2006, 08:46 PM

The desk is from IKEA..
The Wacom tablet is a A4..
A 1080p video of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is running..

:cool:

Hey diotav...Nice setup. Is that the Galant workspace series from IKEA? If so, which combination...Seems like the right one on the pic. Also, how wide is the desk?

interlaced

Oct 27, 2006, 01:15 AM

thanks for the pics marissaaa - I wonder how durable that surface is? (looks great btw). I was toying with the idea of getting one way back when I was still deciding between MBP/MB - and thought (to myself) that those covers 'may' just get scratched up too easily (meaning long term they will look not so good - unless you replace it). Better than scratching the MBP though - but how many will ppl really buy during the computers life?

Great looking product though, good looking machine marissaaa

Thanks so much! The plastic is pretty thick but as far as getting scratched, I think you might be right. It'll probably develop those little hairline scratches that you can only see at a certain angle under the light. I haven't taken it out of the house yet so it's still immaculate. Smudges from my hands can be seen really easily though. :o

nukiduz

Oct 27, 2006, 11:29 AM

this is my setup :)
17" intel imac, 1gb, 250gb and my v-drums. oh yeah, and the turtles...
http://nukiduz.googlepages.com/P1010171.JPG
http://nukiduz.googlepages.com/P1010172.JPG

Caitlyn

Oct 27, 2006, 11:58 AM

nukiduz, very cute! :)

Chrispy

Oct 27, 2006, 12:33 PM

When are people who received their MPB Core 2 Duo going to start posting those? I wanna see them even though they look exaclty the same haha

kitki83

Oct 27, 2006, 02:28 PM

Omg is that a turtle if so thats such a bad tank seriosly. Buy a ten gallon tank for it poor thing doesnt even get to use his legs at all.

macOSX-tastic

Oct 27, 2006, 07:22 PM

here's my new setup, now tha im back in loughborough (digs this time, not halls.)

taken in the evening, when i turn the lights down as it's easier on my eyes i find. also taken when i'm supposed to be doing a project appraisal but instead talking on msn. :D

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Sam68040/IMG_5783.jpg

enjoy

S

risc

Oct 27, 2006, 07:36 PM

What kind of a watch is that? Omega?

Yes it's the Omega Seamaster Professional.

thworple

Oct 28, 2006, 01:54 PM

Ok, thought it was high-time I added my current set-up to this thread. Should all be changing round in a month or so when I finally relent and purchase a MacPro!

Please excuse the quality of the photo - my office isn't exactly huge - had to stand in the cupboard to get this angle!

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3105/cimg0176xi6.jpg

daneoni

Oct 28, 2006, 02:41 PM

My little corner of cyberspace. Monitor turned off for photography purposes.

Mini 1.66 core duo
LG Flatron L203WT 20.1"
Creative itrigue speakers.
Crappy Microsoft mouse soon to be replaced.

Do you have a link to that wallpaper?

StealthRider

Oct 28, 2006, 09:57 PM

here's my new setup, now tha im back in loughborough (digs this time, not halls.)

taken in the evening, when i turn the lights down as it's easier on my eyes i find. also taken when i'm supposed to be doing a project appraisal but instead talking on msn. :D

[Image removed for space]

enjoy

S

You're not really running Jag still, are you?

zflauaus

Oct 29, 2006, 12:07 AM

macOSX-tastic

Oct 29, 2006, 05:31 AM

You're not really running Jag still, are you?

heavens no! im running 10.4.8!

i just like the jaguar desktop.

S

Shotglass

Oct 29, 2006, 10:20 AM

It seems like [the display] belongs with the Cube.
How can you say that? :eek:

stagecustom

Oct 29, 2006, 02:27 PM

[QUOTE=nukiduz;2988132]this is my setup :)
17" intel imac, 1gb, 250gb and my v-drums. oh yeah, and the turtles...
http://nukiduz.googlepages.com/P1010171.JPG
Nice E kit in the background, i play drums too. Yamaha.:D

bowzer

Oct 29, 2006, 03:10 PM

artsy fartsy one for halloween... the powerbook and mini are kinda hiding ;)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_decks-oct29-06.jpg

XIII

Oct 29, 2006, 04:15 PM

Here's mine - 20" iMac (Intel rev. A), Wacom, wireless kb and mouse, iPod mini, iPod nano, and a glass of orange juice..... :p

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1383/setup1jo8.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup1jo8.jpg)

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/6438/setup2bo0.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup2bo0.jpg)

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/2569/setup3ab1.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup3ab1.jpg)

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2430/setup4os9.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup4os9.jpg)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5633/setup5yo5.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup5yo5.jpg)

skunk

Oct 29, 2006, 04:18 PM

Mine, with apologies for the hurried PS job:

vendettabass

Oct 30, 2006, 04:25 PM

I do apologize for the wiring catastrophe going on right now, but I'm only a 19 year old student in halls and they didn't provide a cable hole in the table!

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9429/1001333su6.jpg

my trusty iBook G4 (1.42Ghz, 768MB RAM) ripping LotR with handbrake, and my Windows machine .. 3.00Ghz Pentium D, GB RAM blah blah its still windows lol.

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/3635/1001334ix6.jpg

I'm hoping to sell both to nail a Santa Rosa MBP next year so I get power and portability (and a lot more space!)

Markleshark

Oct 31, 2006, 07:28 AM

Nice Setup! How do you feel about leaving all that stuff locked in your room at Uni? I just visited my friends at Uni (Preston, UK) and I wouldn't be too chuffed about leaving my Mac stuff in my room while I went out, all it takes is for someone to follow you in past all the security doors like.

vendettabass

Oct 31, 2006, 08:14 AM

hmm, its pretty secure really, I live in a house on the 2nd floor, where it takes a key to get into the house, and a key to get into my room, so unless someone's prepared to bring ladders , its pretty safe really....

its all insured so if anything does happen, I can get a C2D MBP with the cash :-D

R.Youden

Oct 31, 2006, 08:52 AM

Mine, with apologies for the hurried PS job:

What do you think of the R800 printer. I got mine when they where new and although it was expensive I have saved so much money on ink cartridges over the normal multi-cartridge that most printer companies fob off!

Maxiseller

Oct 31, 2006, 09:01 AM

Haven't posted in a While: My office (VERY "in use" during this photo!)

http://www.music-solutions.biz/DSC00162

Apologies for use of phone camera.

Shotglass

Oct 31, 2006, 10:44 AM

Haven't posted in a While: My office (VERY "in use" during this photo!)

http://www.music-solutions.biz/DSC00162

Apologies for use of phone camera.
I like it, looks very stylish in an Apple kinda way. Do you do music production? Judging from the Piano and PSR monster.....

Maxiseller

Oct 31, 2006, 11:20 AM

I like it, looks very stylish in an Apple kinda way. Do you do music production? Judging from the Piano and PSR monster.....

Well, I'm doing a music composition course at Uni at the moment and doing some media composition at the same time. Looking forward to finishing so I can finally invest in some more gear and do a hard days work! :)

The keyboard and the piano are also arranged like that as I teach privately and I find having the instruments opposite works well for me!

Maxiseller

Oct 31, 2006, 11:25 AM

artsy fartsy one for halloween... the powerbook and mini are kinda hiding ;)

<image of lovely decks and hundreds of records>

I'd love a few hours with all those records :p

Shotglass

Oct 31, 2006, 01:51 PM

artsy fartsy one for halloween... the powerbook and mini are kinda hiding ;)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_decks-oct29-06.jpg
How'd you do that effect?

bowzer

Oct 31, 2006, 05:18 PM

How'd you do that effect?

Converted the colour photo to black and white, then image > adjustments > shadow/highlight. Played with that a bit. Duplicated the layer, gaussian blurred it, erassed out middles and turned down transparency. Then took some custom photoshop brushes and added borders. somethin like that ;)

Benjamindaines

Oct 31, 2006, 05:33 PM

Haven't posted in a While: My office (VERY "in use" during this photo!)

http://www.music-solutions.biz/DSC00162

Apologies for use of phone camera.
I don't know if I would want all that in my front room...

Maxiseller

Oct 31, 2006, 07:10 PM

I don't know if I would want all that in my front room...

It's lucky it's only a study then! :)

Shotglass

Nov 1, 2006, 09:35 AM

Converted the colour photo to black and white, then image > adjustments > shadow/highlight. Played with that a bit. Duplicated the layer, gaussian blurred it, erassed out middles and turned down transparency. Then took some custom photoshop brushes and added borders. somethin like that ;)Thanks for sharing. Mind passing on those custom brushes? :cool:

koobcamuk

Nov 1, 2006, 11:51 AM

This isn't how they're set up!

I have just bought a cube. the 24" is my girlfriends, the 17" is my brothers and everything else is mine. Apart from the black Nano.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4856/img4167xa7.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4167xa7.jpg)

Clydefrog

Nov 1, 2006, 04:49 PM

locked and loaded baby!

bowzer

Nov 1, 2006, 05:44 PM

Thanks for sharing. Mind passing on those custom brushes? :cool:

Hmm the site where i got em from doesnt exist anymore... but i found this torrent: http://www.btmon.com/Other/Unsorted/209_Photoshop_Brushes_from_8nero.net_brushes_index.htm.torrent.html

its the name of the site where i got em from... so they're probably in it.

YS2003

Nov 1, 2006, 08:53 PM

I added a C2D 15" MBP to my current Mac line-up. 2.33Mhz/256 MB GPU/120 GB HD/Matte screen.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_0069.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_0072.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_0077.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_0081.jpg

ironjaw

Nov 1, 2006, 08:56 PM

I added a C2D 15" MBP to my current Mac line-up. 2.33Mhz/256 MB GPU/120 GB HD/Matte screen.

I really like your mouse - what model is it? In your opinion does it feel ergonomically better than the mighty mouse?

HckySo

Nov 1, 2006, 08:58 PM

I really like your mouse - what model is it? In your opinion does it feel ergonomically better than the mighty mouse?

It's a Logitech MX1000 and they feel amazing.

Foggy

Nov 2, 2006, 06:01 AM

It's a Logitech MX1000 and they feel amazing.

I have the MX1000 as well and it is absolutely superb.

jamesi

Nov 2, 2006, 06:11 AM

I like it, looks very stylish in an Apple kinda way. Do you do music production? Judging from the Piano and PSR monster.....

what kinda speakers are those?

Clydefrog

Nov 2, 2006, 04:52 PM

I have the MX1000 as well and it is absolutely superb.

me 3, ive used it so much the logitech symbol has worn off the top, and also the textured black stuff for your thumb has worn off, its shiny were my thumb is.

Alex Urchin

Nov 2, 2006, 05:48 PM

I also have a MX1000 - It is a wonderful mouse.

quicksilver77

Nov 2, 2006, 06:48 PM

Well I updated my setup a bit. Added 2 Dell 2007FP to replace my 2 1905FP's and my Macbook Pro 15".

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

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

menthol moose

Nov 2, 2006, 07:12 PM

Ooh, nice. Is the MBP a Core Duo or a Core 2 Duo? And is that a 20" iMac?

YS2003

Nov 2, 2006, 07:19 PM

I have the MX1000 as well and it is absolutely superb.
I am a sucker for Logitech mouse. I have 2 MX1000, 1 MX900 BT, 1 MX Revolution, VX Revolution, VS200, V270 BT, MX510 (corded), and other mice (such as Mighty Mouse BT, and MM Wired, and others). I am always in search of most comfortable mouse. So far, MX1000 has been a winner for me. VX and MX Revolution are not as good as MX1000 based on my user experience. But, they work excellent with Windows PC.

quicksilver77

Nov 2, 2006, 07:42 PM

Ooh, nice. Is the MBP a Core Duo or a Core 2 Duo? And is that a 20" iMac?

Its a Core Duo bought it just before the Core 2's were released. Its a 20" iMac G5 also purchased just before they released the Intel Mac's....lol...I am always late to the party :rolleyes:

dpaanlka

Nov 2, 2006, 07:48 PM

Total overkill:

61249

PowerBook G4 17" 1Ghz
1 GB RAM
100 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Mac OS... 7.6.1? :D

Kalns

Nov 2, 2006, 07:51 PM

Wha? Huh? Why is the powerbook running System 7? :eek:

livingfortoday

Nov 2, 2006, 08:20 PM

Total overkill:
Mac OS... 7.6.1? :D

I'm not gonna lie. That's the coolest thing ever. I'd been thinking of bringing my Duo 210 around to meetings and class and whatnot, just for the shock value of using that old of a laptop, but running Sys 7 on a G4... such a cooler idea. Nice.

TyPod

Nov 2, 2006, 09:19 PM

this is my setup :)
17" intel imac, 1gb, 250gb and my v-drums. oh yeah, and the turtles...
http://nukiduz.googlepages.com/P1010172.JPG

Nice iMac and iPod. How do you like the iMac?

wonga1127

Nov 2, 2006, 09:22 PM

Total overkill:

61249

PowerBook G4 17" 1Ghz
1 GB RAM
100 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Mac OS... 7.6.1? :D

Bet that thing runs like hell.

Benjamindaines

Nov 2, 2006, 09:27 PM

Bet that thing runs like hell.

I bet it doesn't, unless you mean hell in a horribly slow way.

dpaanlka

Nov 2, 2006, 09:35 PM

I bet it doesn't, unless you mean hell in a horribly slow way.

I'm not sure what he meant, or how he would arrive at that conclusion, but it does feel pretty slow since System 7 has no graphics acceleration, not even 2D, running on the PowerBook G4. However, processing tasks is extremely fast, of course.

dpaanlka

Nov 2, 2006, 09:55 PM

Adding a familiar desktop picture certainly makes it feel a little more modern...

61259

Sometimes I wish OS X had smaller form-factor GUI... look how huge a 1440 x 900 screen looks! Yikes!

FadeToBlack

Nov 2, 2006, 10:04 PM

Total overkill:

61249

PowerBook G4 17" 1Ghz
1 GB RAM
100 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Mac OS... 7.6.1? :D

I guess I'm gonna be the first to ask - how did you get System 7 running on your PowerBook G4? I didn't even think that was possible.

dpaanlka

Nov 2, 2006, 10:13 PM

I guess I'm gonna be the first to ask - how did you get System 7 running on your PowerBook G4? I didn't even think that was possible.

It isn't, it's Basilisk II (http://www.users.bigpond.com/pear_computers/), which of last release, finally seems stable, and has a nice full-screen feature. It emulates a 68040 processor. It's nice to have as it allows me to do some (only some, because no PowerPC) work on my web site (signature) while I'm away at school and don't have room for real System 7 machines on my desk.

FadeToBlack

Nov 2, 2006, 10:36 PM

It isn't, it's Basilisk II (http://www.users.bigpond.com/pear_computers/), which of last release, finally seems stable, and has a nice full-screen feature. It emulates a 68040 processor. It's nice to have as it allows me to do some (only some, because no PowerPC) work on my web site (signature) while I'm away at school and don't have room for real System 7 machines on my desk.

Ah, cool. I didn't even think about emulators.

nukiduz

Nov 3, 2006, 06:45 AM

Nice iMac and iPod. How do you like the iMac?

real nice thanks! it's my first mac and i'm really happy to have switched :)

nukiduz

Nov 3, 2006, 06:47 AM

I have the MX1000 as well and it is absolutely superb.

I have the MX1000 too and it's nice but i really don't like the cradle. Is there any way to make it run without the usb receiver?

HckySo

Nov 3, 2006, 07:01 AM

I have the MX1000 too and it's nice but i really don't like the cradle. Is there any way to make it run without the usb receiver?

I have an MX700 at the moment and it took me like 10 frustrating minutes to get the damn thing charging on it's base every time because it's so crappy so I use those Rayovac 15 minute rechargeable batteries because I have a million of those and rotate them in my mouse. There isn't a way to use the MX1000 via bluetooth or without the USB base.

vohdoun

Nov 3, 2006, 11:31 AM

me 3, ive used it so much the logitech symbol has worn off the top, and also the textured black stuff for your thumb has worn off, its shiny were my thumb is.

Logitech logo is gone on mine too, think it looks better all grey to be honest :)

As for the thumb part, sure its not oil from your finger? I've got 2 thats well over a year old and aren't shiney, they are kind of rubber based. Only time it gets shiney is from the oil of my thumb which starts to feel greasy, hate that. So I wipe it with a cloth and its matte and grippy again.

The MX-Laser sticker is starting to wear now too, but thats no biggie. Love the mouse though, best ever. I sometimes switch between the MX1000 and MX Revolution.
As long as the grey paint never wears off I'll be more than happy. As the silver on the MX700 had worn through to the white plastic and made it look tacky. Hated that, it still works though. 3-4 years old now and is a good mouse but really hated seeing the right click area where the paint was worn.

Found something interesting http://www.cordless-club.com/DesignAward/gallery/

http://www.forum-hardtecs4u.com/yabbse/index.php?board=6;action=display;threadid=39518

http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5355

This is cute, TV in your mouse :P http://www.metku.net/index.html?path=mods/loginoki/index_eng6

Some of these paint jobs are real nice! Love the metalic red.

http://images.mi-pcs.com/albums/MX100-Painting-Guide/Painting_and_packe_084.sized.jpg

benthewraith

Nov 3, 2006, 12:52 PM

Adding a familiar desktop picture certainly makes it feel a little more modern...

61259

Sometimes I wish OS X had smaller form-factor GUI... look how huge a 1440 x 900 screen looks! Yikes!

I thought the powerbook G4s had a higher resolution than the Macbook Pros?

dpaanlka

Nov 3, 2006, 01:17 PM

I thought the powerbook G4s had a higher resolution than the Macbook Pros?

No... all 17" PowerBook G4s except the last revisions had 1440 x 900 screens. The last revision shared the same screen size as the MacBook Pro.

jlewis2k1

Nov 3, 2006, 09:37 PM

here is my setup :-D

(sorry for the poor quality sell phone pic)

YS2003

Nov 4, 2006, 03:57 AM

I try out new mouse as much as I can.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_0136.jpg
So far, MX1000 is my favorite. I gave BT Mighty Mouse a chance even though I did not like the wired version.

rogersmj

Nov 4, 2006, 06:42 AM

Nice collection, YS2003. I too try out a lot of mice (although I don't buy quite that many :D ) because I'm really picky. I've used every mouse you have there (and owned several of them) except the Revolution ones; I love the MX1000, but now I am using the Logitech S530 wireless desktop for Mac. The mouse has a similar feel to the MX1000, and the same tracking, but I do wish it had just one more button -- I used the middle thumb button for Expose on the MX1000, now I use the forward thumb button on the S530 mouse.

One thing about the S530 -- when I bought it, I thought that having the volume/mute buttons on the mouse itself was just about the dumbest idea ever. Now I use them so much, more than the controls on the keyboard! It's kind of like how I thought steering wheel radio controls were really stupid (because come on, the radio is like right there) until I owned a car with them, and now I find them indispensable.

amacgenius

Nov 4, 2006, 08:33 AM

here is my setup :-D

(sorry for the poor quality sell phone pic)

We have the same desk :).

amacgenius

Nov 4, 2006, 04:17 PM

http://static.flickr.com/121/288707082_03da4c5e94.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/108/288703192_5bcaa7c441.jpg

greatdevourer

Nov 4, 2006, 05:01 PM

I thought the powerbook G4s had a higher resolution than the Macbook Pros? The 15"s had the bigger 16:11 resolutions

zflauaus

Nov 4, 2006, 11:16 PM

I try out new mouse as much as I can.
~Snip Image
So far, MX1000 is my favorite. I gave BT Mighty Mouse a chance even though I did not like the wired version.
So, I'm guessing you have a backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your main mouse?

ITASOR

Nov 4, 2006, 11:28 PM

dopey220

Nov 5, 2006, 02:37 AM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/dopey220/computers.jpg

killmoms

Nov 5, 2006, 04:46 AM

Still chugging along on this old PowerBook.

http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk.jpg

Next spring she'll be replaced (finances provided) with a Mac Pro. LCD TV will be replaced by a Dell 2407 doing double duty as computer monitor and high def TV.

YS2003

Nov 5, 2006, 06:14 AM

So, I'm guessing you have a backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your backup for your main mouse?
That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/desksetupcopy.jpg

Blu3fox

Nov 5, 2006, 06:30 AM

macdude2

Nov 5, 2006, 07:42 AM

That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.
<snip>
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

daneoni

Nov 5, 2006, 07:51 AM

That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.

erm....wow.

iMark

Nov 5, 2006, 08:00 AM

what on earth do you use all those for?

Maxiseller

Nov 5, 2006, 08:01 AM

Holy Sh** :D you like Apple laptops that one thing for sure :D

And I find it hard to justify having a Desktop and a Portable...

That's a joke!

YS2003

Nov 5, 2006, 08:15 AM

what on earth do you use all those for?
I like computers. iBook for daily tug-along for document creations and minor graphic works for marketing while on the road or in the office.

Ti is now used mainly for iTune radio (through the external stereo speaker) and ripping DVDs to external HDs with MacTheRipper.

12" PB and 15" PB are used for CS2 and MX2004 works as they are hooked up with ACDs.

Dell is the work PC for Lotus Notes and company network related programs.

Tablet PC is for note-taking and virtual file cabinet (I am trying to reduce the paper document so that I can carry "electronic paper and notes" with me in this Tablet PC).

MBP is a toy for me now as I am interested in getting C2D MBP (Core Duo MBP did not make a cut for me as it was slow launching Office 2004/CS2). I am planning to start learning and doing video editing and 3D graphics with this new machine as it is more powerful than my other Macs.

If I get hooked into 3D graphics and video editing/creation, I would get Mac Pro in the future. I have to find the space for that as my desks are full with all accessories and external HDs.

vendettabass

Nov 5, 2006, 09:34 AM

:eek: mac pro and c2d mb pro and u'll be laffin? and have lots more space?

Maxiseller

Nov 5, 2006, 11:31 AM

:eek: mac pro and c2d mb pro and u'll be laffin? and have lots more space?

Why not just throw in a space shuttle while you're on this spree!

Dibbs on donations when you want to throw the "old" stuff away...after all, you don't want it to clutter the attic! :p

Clydefrog

Nov 5, 2006, 12:10 PM

xfiftyfour

Nov 5, 2006, 12:26 PM

That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/desksetupcopy.jpg
uhm.

i'm having a mixed reaction, really, between "whoa" and "what are you compensating for"

seriously, sell 'em off, get yourself a high end portable and a high end desktop and be done with it already. 8 laptops? no one needs that. I mean, hell, I'm not even jealous of that.. it's not desireable.

hollerz

Nov 5, 2006, 01:13 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2334.jpg

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2336.jpg

backsidetailsli

Nov 5, 2006, 01:16 PM

^^^ super niiice/ clean i love it.
what are your specs?

rmhop81

Nov 5, 2006, 01:17 PM

uhm.

i'm having a mixed reaction, really, between "whoa" and "what are you compensating for"

seriously, sell 'em off, get yourself a high end portable and a high end desktop and be done with it already. 8 laptops? no one needs that. I mean, hell, I'm not even jealous of that.. it's not desireable.

exactly....kinda ridiculous.

sell off a majority of the laptops and keep the dell for work, the MBP, the monitors and get a mac pro. doesn't make sense to have 8 old laptops when you could have just one blazing fast one and a super fast desktop

hollerz

Nov 5, 2006, 01:20 PM

^^^ super niiice/ clean i love it.
what are your specs?

Thanks. It's a Mac Pro 2.66GHz, 2GB RAM, X1900XT, 250GB HDD (with another 400GB on its way). I have EyeTV connected with a PS2 and a satalite receiever, all my DVD's ripped, and boot camp for games in windows, so its kinda my media center. Just waiting for the right software!

Melkor

Nov 5, 2006, 02:02 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

That is a damn nice setup. What kinda speakers are those, and are they any good?

hollerz

Nov 5, 2006, 02:17 PM

That is a damn nice setup. What kinda speakers are those, and are they any good?

They are Logitech Z-5500 (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2,CONTENTID=9486). They sound amazing! (to my non-audiophile ears anyway!) I have them set up as 5.1 surround using the optical out of the Mac Pro, movies, music, games all sound great! :D

YS2003

Nov 5, 2006, 02:18 PM

exactly....kinda ridiculous.

sell off a majority of the laptops and keep the dell for work, the MBP, the monitors and get a mac pro. doesn't make sense to have 8 old laptops when you could have just one blazing fast one and a super fast desktop

I tried to trim down on the #s. But, I heard so many horror stories in which selling has gone bad (products are shipped to the buyer, who did not pay). What would be the best and safest way to sell?

Shotglass

Nov 5, 2006, 02:20 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2334.jpg

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2336.jpg

Dude that setup is just so tiny and sad.

I think I'm going to say that to everyone now that I've seen YS2003's setup. :p
Seriously though, nice Mac Pro. How are those speakers?

hollerz

Nov 5, 2006, 02:24 PM

Dude that setup is just so tiny and sad.

I think I'm going to say that to everyone now that I've seen YS2003's setup. :p
Seriously though, nice Mac Pro. How are those speakers?

haha i know, but I have no need whatsoever for that many computers lol

monke

Nov 5, 2006, 02:32 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

Simplistic. I like it.

Did you mount your ACD because it looks somewhat higher off the desk than the usual foot?

hollerz

Nov 5, 2006, 02:36 PM

Simplistic. I like it.

Did you mount your ACD because it looks somewhat higher off the desk than the usual foot?

Yeah its wall mounted, unfortunately the centre speaker wouldn't fit under the display on the normal stand!

monke

Nov 5, 2006, 02:41 PM

Yeah its wall mounted, unfortunately the centre speaker wouldn't fit under the display on the normal stand!

I figured it was, it looks just as good if not better anyway. :)

xfiftyfour

Nov 5, 2006, 03:05 PM

I tried to trim down on the #s. But, I heard so many horror stories in which selling has gone bad (products are shipped to the buyer, who did not pay). What would be the best and safest way to sell?

I've never had a real problem with eBay, personally. You just have to be smart. Don't ship until you've been paid. I only accept PayPal, and I require that your account be linked to a PayPal account before you can even bid (which cuts down on the nigerian scams). I only ship within the US.

Alternatively, you could try the marketplace here. You won't get as much as you would on eBay, but you'll also be able to avoid eBay fees, and you'll (typically) have a higher caliber buyer, and less scams.

Also, craigslist is good if you live near a bigger city. You won't have to deal with any fees, and you can do everything in person, no shipping or anonymity hassles. I'd only accept cash, though, personally, because money orders can be falsified.

Shotglass

Nov 5, 2006, 03:08 PM

Yeah its wall mounted, unfortunately the centre speaker wouldn't fit under the display on the normal stand!
Have you tried running the cables along the display arm, putting the center speaker a little bit behind the ACD and lowering it, so that normally you can only see half the center speaker? I never used a wall-mounted display, but I think it'd look good.

Cassie

Nov 5, 2006, 04:03 PM

Dude that setup is just so tiny and sad.

I think I'm going to say that to everyone now that I've seen YS2003's setup. :p
Seriously though, nice Mac Pro. How are those speakers?

You have no idea how bad my 5x5 closet looks stuffed with 36 computers :eek:

YS2003

Nov 5, 2006, 04:35 PM

You have no idea how bad my 5x5 closet looks stuffed with 36 computers :eek:

We would like to see that picture. Some of the people here are pack-rats, well, like me.

macnewbbie

Nov 5, 2006, 04:37 PM

Hi!
This my first post here on macrumors, i´ve been visiting this forum, mostly this section for some months, and today i decided to register and start participating:)
Im sorry for any ortographic our gramatical mistakes, but my native language is not english, but i´ll try to write right..
This is my first and only mac setup :
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8599/0511062115jl3.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/6794/0511062116xm5.jpg
For some reason, the pics "moved" to the left their selfs, when i upload them the were in the right position, but here the turn like this...
Stay well

YS2003

Nov 5, 2006, 04:38 PM

Hi!
This my first post here on macrumors, i´ve been visiting this forum, mostly this section for some months, and today i decided to register and start participating:)
Im sorry for any ortographic our gramatical mistakes, but my native language is not english, but i´ll try to write right..
This is my first and only mac setup :
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8599/0511062115jl3.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/6794/0511062116xm5.jpg
:D
God, your pictures almost burned my retina. That looks like a very powerful flash off your camera.

tech4all

Nov 5, 2006, 04:47 PM

I like computers.

That's an understatement. :p

macnewbbie

Nov 5, 2006, 04:47 PM

God, your pictures almost burned my retina. That looks like a very powerful flash off your camera.
Actually, its was taken with my cell phone( v3x), so the picture quality is not soo good...

daneoni

Nov 5, 2006, 04:53 PM

....its was taken with my cell phone( v3x), so the picture quality is not soo good...

No kidding.

xfiftyfour

Nov 5, 2006, 06:12 PM

No kidding.

:p :p

Clydefrog

Nov 5, 2006, 07:36 PM

You have no idea how bad my 5x5 closet looks stuffed with 36 computers :eek:

please post!

epicwelshman

Nov 5, 2006, 08:03 PM

I like computers. iBook for daily tug-along for document creations and minor graphic works for marketing while on the road or in the office.

Ti is now used mainly for iTune radio (through the external stereo speaker) and ripping DVDs to external HDs with MacTheRipper.

12" PB and 15" PB are used for CS2 and MX2004 works as they are hooked up with ACDs.

Dell is the work PC for Lotus Notes and company network related programs.

Tablet PC is for note-taking and virtual file cabinet (I am trying to reduce the paper document so that I can carry "electronic paper and notes" with me in this Tablet PC).

MBP is a toy for me now as I am interested in getting C2D MBP (Core Duo MBP did not make a cut for me as it was slow launching Office 2004/CS2). I am planning to start learning and doing video editing and 3D graphics with this new machine as it is more powerful than my other Macs.

If I get hooked into 3D graphics and video editing/creation, I would get Mac Pro in the future. I have to find the space for that as my desks are full with all accessories and external HDs.

Buddy... a Core2Duo MBP won't open CS2 or Office much faster than a CoreDuo, if at all. Rosetta is Rosetta. When they finally release universal versions, we'll all be much happier.

the kid 05

Nov 6, 2006, 01:07 AM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2336.jpg

hey we have the same computer and speaker set up :)

YS2003

Nov 6, 2006, 05:32 AM

Buddy... a Core2Duo MBP won't open CS2 or Office much faster than a CoreDuo, if at all. Rosetta is Rosetta. When they finally release universal versions, we'll all be much happier.

My own experience tells me differently. The Core Duo model I tested in Apple Stores took so many seconds just to launch Office 2004 and CS2. That was a complete turn-off for me for those models ( I winced when I had to wait Core Duo MBP and MB took ages to launch those programs). I am simply stating what I experienced with the actual machines.

amacgenius

Nov 6, 2006, 07:26 PM

http://static.flickr.com/110/291020412_76e5bb659c.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/amacgeniusdotcom/291020412/)
Click for Larger

Pictured:
2GHz Black MacBook
Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camera
1gb 2G iPod shuffle
LaCie 160gb d2 external HD
Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks II
HP AIO printer
RAZR V3m

benthewraith

Nov 6, 2006, 09:51 PM

That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/desksetupcopy.jpg

Wow...dude...I'm shocked. Um, yeah, I bet it gets pretty hot in that room. But um, yeah. Keep the CD MBP, the TiBook, and get a high end desktop.

falcon1

Nov 6, 2006, 09:58 PM

I use to not like the black macbooks but their working on me. Nice setup amacgenius.

flalaw

Nov 6, 2006, 10:53 PM

That is my exact plan. I don't want to be stranded without working muose nor computer. With my current set up, I was able to resolve that problem for now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/desksetupcopy.jpg

lol wtf! i didn't even realize that there were two more notebooks on the far left of the picture! its like the matrix workstation.

flalaw

Nov 6, 2006, 10:55 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2334.jpg

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2336.jpg

nice cable management.

FadeToBlack

Nov 7, 2006, 01:40 AM

Click for Larger

Pictured:
2GHz Black MacBook
Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camera
1gb 2G iPod shuffle
LaCie 160gb d2 external HD
Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks II
HP AIO printer
RAZR V3m

Very nice! I think the Black MacBook is one of the best looking Macs EVER! They are just so awesome looking! I actually like the looks of them more than the MacBook Pro.

brikeh

Nov 7, 2006, 04:58 AM

Very nice! I think the Black MacBook is one of the best looking Macs EVER! They are just so awesome looking! I actually like the looks of them more than the MacBook Pro.

I think it looks better than the white Macbook but no way does it look better than the MBP :rolleyes: Atleast not to me....

FadeToBlack

Nov 7, 2006, 05:05 AM

I think it looks better than the white Macbook but no way does it look better than the MBP :rolleyes: Atleast not to me....

I honestly think it does. It may be where it's basically a complete redesign. The MacBook Pro (which still looks great, BTW) still looks pretty much like an Aluminum PowerBook.

rstorm

Nov 7, 2006, 07:25 AM

At work:

stagecustom

Nov 7, 2006, 12:40 PM

At work:

nice, would be awesome to be able to use a powerbook at work. you need some decent speakers though.

AtariMac

Nov 7, 2006, 01:05 PM

Here is one of my Macs. Its an iBook 600 that had a dead screen so I put the guts inside an old Atari 810 Disk Drive case, painted it white and the iBrick was born.

hotwire132002

Nov 7, 2006, 01:35 PM

Here is one of my Macs. Its an iBook 600 that had a dead screen so I put the guts inside an old Atari 810 Disk Drive case, painted it white and the iBrick was born.

Sweet. :cool:

What sort of disk drive was the Atari? 5 1/4"?

In any case, it looks awesome! Great mod. :)

downhillboy86

Nov 7, 2006, 01:47 PM

My setup. Mac Pro with 20" ACD.

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2334.jpg

http://www.leeholliday.co.uk/IMG_2336.jpg

Dude where'd you get that desk? I've been looking for a simple corner desk.

AtariMac

Nov 7, 2006, 01:53 PM

Sweet. :cool:

What sort of disk drive was the Atari? 5 1/4"?

In any case, it looks awesome! Great mod. :)

Yes, it was a 5 1/4" Floppy drive. I have a bunch of 8-bit Atari stuff from when I was kid and that particular drive was long dead. Since my wife's iBook died I figured it would be a fun project to marry the two together.

Here is some info on the Atari 810 : http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8bits/400800/810/810.html

Here is a little website I put up of how I did the Mod: http://homepage.mac.com/pfletch/PhotoAlbum25.html

downhillboy86

Nov 7, 2006, 05:19 PM

representing one of the hottest cars cruising the streets -- E46 M3 :D

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f28/downhillboy86/DSC00911.jpg

hollerz

Nov 7, 2006, 05:40 PM

Dude where'd you get that desk? I've been looking for a simple corner desk.

It's actually custom made! There's a local company here that come to your house and you design it with them around the room, and it doesn't cost that much more than a normal desk! :D

SolidSnake

Nov 7, 2006, 06:02 PM

representing one of the hottest cars cruising the streets -- E46 M3 :D

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f28/downhillboy86/DSC00911.jpg

that's a very unique design, where did you get it from?

apfhex

Nov 7, 2006, 06:03 PM

I posted back in August just after I ordered my Mac Pro, but never posted a pic of it.

Here's my old PowerBook setup from before (taken in March) (Flickr link)
http://static.flickr.com/44/113166375_83fe7958e9_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elismyth/113166375/)

and attached is a pic I took today of my MP. I have too many peripherals to make it look pretty. :o She's named "Battlestar" and my drive partitions are Galactica (MacOS) and Pegasus (Windows). Clever huh. :cool: :p

downhillboy86

Nov 7, 2006, 07:05 PM

that's a very unique design, where did you get it from?

I'm assuming you're talking about the desk design. The desk is from Office Depot. I bought it about two years ago. I haven't seen it since. It's a desk-in-a-box and isn't the best of quality, but it fits my needs great.

Martin C

Nov 7, 2006, 08:43 PM

backsidetailsli

Nov 7, 2006, 11:06 PM

Here is one of my Macs. Its an iBook 600 that had a dead screen so I put the guts inside an old Atari 810 Disk Drive case, painted it white and the iBrick was born.

soo sick! good work on that bro

janstett

Nov 8, 2006, 01:38 PM

Here is one of my Macs. Its an iBook 600 that had a dead screen so I put the guts inside an old Atari 810 Disk Drive case, painted it white and the iBrick was born.

Hmm, a little sacrilidgious but it's all good... Were you an Atari guy back in the day? I was a big Atari guy and I just picked up an old Apple IIe on eBay to fart around with.

koobcamuk

Nov 8, 2006, 05:18 PM

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7193/newsetupcw4.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newsetupcw4.jpg)

AtariMac

Nov 8, 2006, 05:35 PM

Hmm, a little sacrilidgious but it's all good... Were you an Atari guy back in the day? I was a big Atari guy and I just picked up an old Apple IIe on eBay to fart around with.

Indeed I was. I actually still own several. I have an Atari 400,800,800xl,1200xl, 520ST, 1040ST and many peripherals.

Jorey3969

Nov 8, 2006, 09:20 PM

Got new monitor + desk (really a table) and hooked my stereo up to my computer. Did have a 1200 watt sub hooked up, but its in my brothers truck. The old Performa won't turn on, but I think it needs a new PRAM battery.
http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/4460/p1010039zz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2745/p1010040ad9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2718/p1010041oe8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/2056/p1010042bc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Benjamindaines

Nov 8, 2006, 09:42 PM

Jorey3969

Nov 8, 2006, 10:03 PM

Dude pop that screen open a few inches! You'll fry you display

I watch the temp on it, it doesnt get hot (or even warm), but if I'm really working the G4, they do get hot, and I open her up.

rogersmj

Nov 8, 2006, 11:08 PM

She's named "Battlestar" and my drive partitions are Galactica (MacOS) and Pegasus (Windows). Clever huh. :cool: :p

Haha, nice! Take a look at my network setup (http://rogersmj.com/tech/network), you'll see I use a similar naming scheme (my iMac is Galactica, the routers are named after Cylon ships, my laptop's a Viper, and I did have something named Pegasus but it went bye-bye...kind of like the Pegasus :D ). Only the best show to ever grace the screen. :)

zflauaus

Nov 9, 2006, 12:10 AM

Haha, nice! Take a look at my network setup (http://rogersmj.com/tech/network), you'll see I use a similar naming scheme (my iMac is Galactica, the routers are named after Cylon ships, my laptop's a Viper, and I did have something named Pegasus but it went bye-bye...kind of like the Pegasus :D ). Only the best show to ever grace the screen. :)
Prometheus, Daedalus, and Korolev from Stargate? You are awesome! :D