Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present!

[Cassie]

Well, until I get the computer mentioned in my sig, here is my current mac setup

iMac Bondi Blue 233 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 3 GB. Oh, and Mac OS 8.6

[benbarsh]

Nice tray loader imac. I used to have a 333 imac g3 before it bit the dust. There cool machines.

[joshwest]

My Setup back in the day

[Cassie]

*Whistles*

[apfhex]

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. :)
Haha, yeah. :D My USB Flash drive is named Viper... I had something called Raider at some point... and I must've named my iPod Shuffle similarly, can't remember what though. Under Windows my workgroup name (not that I need to set one) is 12COLONIES.

[rogersmj]

Prometheus, Daedalus, and Korolev from Stargate? You are awesome! :D

Yeah, and don't forget the other laptop "Chapaai", also from Stargate! Remember that's what the Go'ould called the Stargate. Oh man my old nerd days are really coming through now :D

[jaws01]

.....and this is my home set up.

[khunsanook]

The Thailand grad student home office...keepin' it simple. MacBook, wifi, mangoes, limes and sunshine :)

[xPismo]

The Thailand grad student home office...keepin' it simple. MacBook, wifi, mangoes, limes and sunshine :)

<falls off chair> Woah. Can we trade? Man that looks like fun.

[Maxiseller]

The Thailand grad student home office...keepin' it simple. MacBook, wifi, mangoes, limes and sunshine :)

Well now...you've already posted that setup on page 234 (post 5831)...you have to change something to brag again! :p

[benthewraith]

Yeah, and don't forget the other laptop "Chapaai", also from Stargate! Remember that's what the Go'ould called the Stargate. Oh man my old nerd days are really coming through now :D

You forgot the Odyssey. ;)

[Seramir]

Hey everyone :D, I just recently joined. Here's my past and present setup photos. I've had a varying amount of macs during my life, but these two machines were my dominant ones I kept on my desk (the others were either tucked away or rarely used). I really missed my old setup lol, it's just too nostalgic and the machine ran so well for 3+ years >_<;

Past ~ > (Powermac 5500 G3 upgraded, 500mhz)
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3024/phoenixexplodedviewjv6.jpg

Present ~ > (eMac 1.25Ghz)
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3420/untitled5yf1.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/7501/untitled44ck8.jpg

[Tech607]

You don't see many eMacs around here. A almost forgotten favorite. I almost bought one. I still wish I had bought it.

[SeVeN]

nice eMac, i wish i had one too. :mad:

[khunsanook]

Well now...you've already posted that setup on page 234 (post 5831)...you have to change something to brag again! :p

busted!:p ...I'm lazy, and you either have a great memory or too much time on your hands :) , just wanted the new eyes to get a gander...maybe I'll come up with somethin' new for ya...

[FadeToBlack]

You don't see many eMacs around here. A almost forgotten favorite. I almost bought one. I still wish I had bought it.

My first Mac was an eMac 1.25. They are GREAT machines! Some people don't like their appearance, but I actually really like the looks of them.

BTW, nice setups, Seramir!

[Maxiseller]

busted!:p ...I'm lazy, and you either have a great memory or too much time on your hands :) , just wanted the new eyes to get a gander...maybe I'll come up with somethin' new for ya...

Ahhh - photoshop a spider into the frame and you're sorted. "New addition to my setup" !

It's only because I remembered looking at it before thinking I wish this was my setup. Still, we can dream!

[daneoni]

Hey everyone :D, I just recently joined. Here's my past and present setup photos. I've had a varying amount of macs during my life, but these two machines were my dominant ones I kept on my desk (the others were either tucked away or rarely used). I really missed my old setup lol, it's just too nostalgic and the machine ran so well for 3+ years >_<;

Past ~ > (Powermac 5500 G3 upgraded, 500mhz)

Present ~ > (eMac 1.25Ghz)



I walk past an eMac everyday as its one of the admins computer but i've never seen it powered so maybe its been abandoned but unlikely as its very well used. The white is becoming yellowish. lol.

[macOSX-tastic]

The Thailand grad student home office...keepin' it simple. MacBook, wifi, mangoes, limes and sunshine :)

OMG! (http://omgitsomg.ytmnd.com/)

that looks really nice! wouldnt i just love to trade in for that right now........

all it needs is a lychee cooler or cream soda with lime drink next door to that macbook (being very careful of course:D)

S

[iBookG4user]

I just rearranged my setup. Got rid of CRT monitor, cleaned up desk, organized CDs and I also changed the place of my MBP to where the CRT used to sit. Still need to get new wireless keyboard and mouse and I'm hoping to get a nice dell 20" widescreen within a couple months.

http://static.flickr.com/101/294621910_1c65a6111b.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/101/294621915_0e626ceced.jpg?v=0

[xPismo]

OMG! (http://omgitsomg.ytmnd.com/)

OMG I hate the url. Just blasted my ears off.

[bowzer]

Picked up a second speaker and moved my tv to beside my computer monitor.
http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/bowz_nov-decks06.jpg

[brikeh]

Mbpc2d

[zflauaus]

Yeah, and don't forget the other laptop "Chapaai", also from Stargate! Remember that's what the Go'ould called the Stargate. Oh man my old nerd days are really coming through now :D
Ahh yes. I forgot about that one.

I miss Prometheus. It was one of the coolest looking ships on that show, then it was blown up by the stupid Ori. Ugh...

[xfiftyfour]

Quite a few changes since I last posted my set up.. new monitor, new computer, new mouse, new speakers, new iPod... :p

Old:
http://people.clemson.edu/~mkboyle/photosave/setupold.jpg


New:
http://people.clemson.edu/~mkboyle/photosave/setup1.jpg

http://people.clemson.edu/~mkboyle/photosave/setup2.jpg

[falcon1]

Great setup and nice dog, what kind of dog is that?

[xfiftyfour]

Great setup and nice dog, what kind of dog is that?

heh.. that's one of two dogs. She's a mutt, and we're not positive what she has in her.. our best guess is that it's lab and american bulldog.

[daneoni]

Quite a few changes since I last posted my set up.. new monitor, new computer, new mouse, new speakers, new iPod... :p

Old:


New:


Hows the glossy screen on the MBP, does it cause eye strain in any way?.

Also couldn't you find a way to hide the cables? and couldn't you spring for an ACD, nothing is wrong with Dell but it just doesn't look pretty on the wall...with cables. Still like the setup though, in all honesty, but think the ACDs look *prettier* when mounted. There i said it, bring on the hate mail...or reply in this case

[xfiftyfour]

Hows the glossy screen on the MBP, does it cause eye strain in any way?.

Also couldn't you find a way to hide the cables? and couldn't you spring for an ACD, nothing is wrong with Dell but it just doesn't look pretty on the wall...with cables. Still like the setup though, in all honesty, but think the ACDs look *prettier* when mounted. There i said it, bring on the hate mail...or reply in this case

The glossy screen is great, IMO. No eye strain at all.. but then again, I'm using the external about 70% of the time..

As far as cables and the Dell.. A computer has cables. That's just how it is.. I think I've managed them pretty darn well, and having two doesn't bother me in the least. The ACD would be "prettier", I guess, but I think the Dell is sexy, looks great on the wall, has more inputs, and was a much better buy. The ACD is a rip off. I wasn't about to pay $400 more for less.

[daneoni]

The glossy screen is great, IMO. No eye strain at all.. but then again, I'm using the external about 70% of the time..

As far as cables and the Dell.. A computer has cables. That's just how it is.. I think I've managed them pretty darn well, and having two doesn't bother me in the least. The ACD would be "prettier", I guess, but I think the Dell is sexy, looks great on the wall, has more inputs, and was a much better buy. The ACD is a rip off. I wasn't about to pay $400 more for less.

I know what you mean, i own the 2007WFP and it pawns the ACD IMHO. The ACD just looks prettier, thats about it.

Wouldn't wall mount it though but thats just me.

[Tinlad]

My first Mac, in situ in my room at uni.
http://www.mydarkmaterials.co.uk/misc/desk.jpg
From left to right:
Mug.
Lens cap for my 350D.
Sony Ericsson w810i.
15" MacBook Pro, 2GHz Core Duo, 1.5GB, on an iCurve with an Apple keyboard.
Logitech MX518 mouse.
6GB iPod Mini.
Wacom Graphire 2 A6 tablet.
Graphical calculator.
Western Digital MyBook Premium 250GB Firewire.
Creative Gigaworks T20 speakers.

[xfiftyfour]

I know what you mean, i own the 2007WFP and it pawns the ACD IMHO. The ACD just looks prettier, thats about it.

Wouldn't wall mount it though but thats just me.

I wall mounted to save space, mostly. You'd be surprised how much the desk opened up when I got rid of the stand.. that was also because I had space, finally, to put the laptop underneath the monitor.

Oh, and I wouldn't wall mount a 20" either. 24" and up only, really.. IMO, anyways. 20" is too small.. it would kind of get swallowed

[daneoni]

My first Mac, in situ in my room at uni.

From left to right:
Mug.
Lens cap for my 350D.
Sony Ericsson w810i.
15" MacBook Pro, 2GHz Core Duo, 1.5GB, on an iCurve with an Apple keyboard.
Logitech MX518 mouse.
6GB iPod Mini.
Wacom Graphire 2 A6 tablet.
Graphical calculator.
Western Digital MyBook Premium 250GB Firewire.
Creative Gigaworks T20 speakers.

Love the mini still sometimes wish i hadn't sold mine. The new nanos while cool are waaay too small IMHO and somewhat unwieldly.

[Tinlad]

Love the mini still sometimes wish i hadn't sold mine. The new nanos while cool are waaay too small IMHO and somewhat unwieldly.
Yeah, I still love mine. I think I'm going to get a new 30GB iPod this Christmas though for the simple reason that 6GB just isn't enough any more!

I wonder how much I could get for my Mini on eBay... it's in absolute mint condition with all the original packaging...

[zap2]

Mine...its been a while, last time I posted I had my G5 iMac, and I've had this Mac Mini for a while...never the less here it is



Mac Mini Core Duo 1.66Ghz with 20'' ACD
SuperDrive
1.25GB RAM
80GB Harddrive(Plus Lacie 160Gb External FW/USB drive)
JBL Creature II
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wireless Mouse

iBook G4 1.33Ghz
512MB RAM
40GB Hard Drive

Extras
iPod Shuffle 2G 1GB
iPod Shuffle 1G 1GB(the white case, you can't see the iPod, but its there :))
iPod Nano 2G 4GB Green ( In blue iPod sock)
iPod 1G 5GB(In green iPod sock)
iPod 5G 60Gb (In black case)
Basic Cell Phone
Fossil Watch
DS(my DS lite is in for repairs)
GameBoy Micro

[Compile 'em all]

Extras
iPod Shuffle 2G 1GB
iPod Shuffle 1G 1GB(the white case, you can't see the iPod, but its there :))
iPod Nano 2G 4GB Green ( In blue iPod sock)
iPod 1G 5GB(In green iPod sock)
iPod 5G 60Gb (In black case)


What do you do with all these iPods :confused:?

[StokeLee]

Well i had a little clean up, and ive not posted with my HD tv so from left to right,

Xbox 360, some games, EyeTv 410, G5 iMac with ambient light sensor, external hard drive, Samsung 26" HD TV, DVD player, Siemens Fujitsu windows xp Laptop.

My amp below the TV is a JVC RX-6042 - It handles all my sound, and video if i wanted it to. The iPod is the 1st Gen iPod Photo 30Gb.

[imacintel]

Don't have my PB yet but here are the sales pics...

[imacintel]

And some more...

[zap2]

What do you do with all these iPods :confused:?

Well I use the Nano, Video and 2G Shuffle everyday(switching around) as for the 1G it just something I picked up sometime i use it. The 1G shuffle got replace by my new shuffle, I just still have it. I'm going to use it for some project, not sure how yet!

[Roba]

xfiftyfour i really like your new setup. That Dell was on my shortlist as i have been looking at getting a monitor but i was unsure how it would look with my mac stuff but it works well. The ACD is not a consideration for me as it has not got the inputs that i need.

[Alex Urchin]

The glossy screen is great, IMO. No eye strain at all.. but then again, I'm using the external about 70% of the time..

As far as cables and the Dell.. A computer has cables. That's just how it is.. I think I've managed them pretty darn well, and having two doesn't bother me in the least. The ACD would be "prettier", I guess, but I think the Dell is sexy, looks great on the wall, has more inputs, and was a much better buy. The ACD is a rip off. I wasn't about to pay $400 more for less.

For goodness sake, why can't people understand that because of the worse (or shoddy) backlight and internal technology, the dell display are not as good, or accurate as the Apple Cinema display.

People just don't seem to get it. They also look horrible, but that is an opinion, the quality is not.

[xfiftyfour]

For goodness sake, why can't people understand that because of the worse (or shoddy) backlight and internal technology, the dell display are not as good, or accurate as the Apple Cinema display.

People just don't seem to get it. They also look horrible, but that is an opinion, the quality is not.

Uhm, no. Quite positive that the Dell looks gorgeous.. perfect backlighting, great colors... For what I do, I'd never notice the difference between the ACD and the Dell.

I'm quite sure that Apple fanboys would like to kid themselves into thinking that the Dell is inferior to their precious Apple displays, which justifies paying twice as much for it. But.. no. The 23" ACD's are notorious for the pink hue.. my Dell? Perfect.

Any color discrepancies would be corrected by a calibrator, anyways, for the professionals that *depend* on color accuracy.. regardless of whether they're using a dell or an ACD - so any "out of the box" color accuracy that the ACD might offer over the Dell is useless.

At any rate, this is not the thread to be arguing over monitors. There are plenty of other threads for you to defend your overpriced ACD. Go search.

[rob5]

Uhm, no. Quite positive that the Dell looks gorgeous.. perfect backlighting, great colors... For what I do, I'd never notice the difference between the ACD and the Dell.

I'm quite sure that Apple fanboys would like to kid themselves into thinking that the Dell is inferior to their precious Apple displays, which justifies paying twice as much for it. But.. no. The 23" ACD's are notorious for the pink hue.. my Dell? Perfect.

Any color discrepancies would be corrected by a calibrator, anyways, for the professionals that *depend* on color accuracy.. regardless of whether they're using a dell or an ACD - so any "out of the box" color accuracy that the ACD might offer over the Dell is useless.

At any rate, this is not the thread to be arguing over monitors. There are plenty of other threads for you to defend your overpriced ACD. Go search.
exactly my opinion as well :)


here's my setup with the "horrible backlight dell" ...

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8268/img0005zo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7528/img0011ic8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3250/img0014qu2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and my sharp lc32d40u :)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/981/img0035zm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jorey3969]

I just rearranged my setup. Got rid of CRT monitor, cleaned up desk, organized CDs and I also changed the place of my MBP to where the CRT used to sit. Still need to get new wireless keyboard and mouse and I'm hoping to get a nice dell 20" widescreen within a couple months.

http://static.flickr.com/101/294621910_1c65a6111b.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/101/294621915_0e626ceced.jpg?v=0

Nice desktop, Have a link?

Thanks.

[joshwest]

And some more...


great pics, i really miss my 12" PB

[T0mmyGunZ]

rob and xfiftyfour awesome setups! and great cable management, mind posting pics of under your desks?

[Xander562]

exactly my opinion as well :)


here's my setup with the "horrible backlight dell" ...

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8268/img0005zo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


wooooooow...... i wish i had your room.......


(including the Mac Pro)

[ruutiveijari]

My current setup:

http://koti.welho.com/jlepikko/Speeds/Everything1.jpg

http://koti.welho.com/jlepikko/Speeds/Everything2.jpg

http://koti.welho.com/jlepikko/Speeds/Elvis.jpg

http://koti.welho.com/jlepikko/Speeds/Mousey.jpg

[wonga1127]

exactly my opinion as well :)


here's my setup with the "horrible backlight dell" ...

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8268/img0005zo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


What kind of desk is that?

[Caitlyn]

ruutiveijari, beautiful looking setup. You have a Flickr?

[rob5]

What kind of desk is that?

IKEA galant desk combination right in birch veneer / t legs.. was around $280.

[ruutiveijari]

IKEA galant desk combination right in birch veneer / t legs.. was around $280.
Same desk that I have. Great value for money and suprisingly good quality.

[Afro1989]

Here's my Mac setup. I'm 17 so I guess I'll post it in both threads. Just got a fresh coat of white paint. Everything in my room is black & white now. :D I'm not spoiled. I work for this stuff. (^_^)

- Mac Mini, 19" LG monitor (about to be upgraded), Dolby 5.1 Receiver -

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6058/2eb5.jpg

- Wall-mounted Samsung HDTV & In-wall speakers -

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1560/1pe9.jpg

- My Mini -

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7700/5vl2.jpg

- Surround Sound -

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/9942/3uf0.jpg

- Bass -

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8350/4nq5.jpg

- 360 -

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8876/6cg6.jpg

[rogersmj]

For goodness sake, why can't people understand that because of the worse (or shoddy) backlight and internal technology, the dell display are not as good, or accurate as the Apple Cinema display.

People just don't seem to get it. They also look horrible, but that is an opinion, the quality is not.

What don't YOU get about it? You do know that the 2007WFP and the ACD 20" use the exact same panel (so do the 30" models) -- the picture looks identical. I know. I've seen them in use side by side. That makes your "accurate" argument sound pretty dumb. And as long as you don't get one of the early-revision 2007WFPs with the color banding problem (which I personally have never seen, but for which Dell will provide you a replacement), the Dell is definitely a better value. If you want to buy an ACD, that's cool, it's a nice looking monitor and it's your money. But stop being an elitist snob and knocking those of us who want more value and not just more looks.

I personally think Dell's monitors look really good anyway, especially the latest models. I don't know why some people think they're so horrible looking. Not Apple design, sure, but I think they're pretty slick.

[MBM007]

Anyway you could so a few more shots of your setup.....I really dig that wall mounted Samsung!!! Is it 26 in? I have the 32in of the same model but in Black with a blue bar. WHere did you find with the silver below? All the ones I've seen in white have a ridiculous brown bar around the bottom of them.

[xfiftyfour]

What don't YOU get about it? You do know that the 2007WFP and the ACD 20" use the exact same panel (so do the 30" models) -- the picture looks identical. I know. I've seen them in use side by side. That makes your "accurate" argument sound pretty dumb. And as long as you don't get one of the early-revision 2007WFPs with the color banding problem (which I personally have never seen, but for which Dell will provide you a replacement), the Dell is definitely a better value. If you want to buy an ACD, that's cool, it's a nice looking monitor and it's your money. But stop being an elitist snob and knocking those of us who want more value and not just more looks.

I personally think Dell's monitors look really good anyway, especially the latest models. I don't know why some people think they're so horrible looking. Not Apple design, sure, but I think they're pretty slick.
finally someone with some sense!

[R.Youden]

finally someone with some sense!

I agree. I have the 2005FPW and it is great, I like it more that the 2007 version. I just hate it when people think because I have a mac I must be able to afford a ACD. I buy what I think is best value for money. I think a MBP is best value for money, I think the Dell is best value for money.

[xfiftyfour]

I buy what I think is best value for money. I think a MBP is best value for money, I think the Dell is best value for money.

completely agree. I pay the premium for Apple computers because they run better, and OSX is about a million times nicer and more stable than the alternative. Macs are the best value, IMO. But I'm not going to blindly pay Apple the premium on their displays just because they match my computer the best. I'm sorry Apple and their faithfuls, but the ACD is not worth the extra premium. Perhaps if it was a matter of $100 or so, then paying the extra for the casing/looks is reasonable.. But it would have been $430 more for me to get the 23" ACD which has lower specs, less connectivity, and a shorter warranty. No thanks.

[rickvanr]

Not a fanboy, but I'm reasonably sure I read in one of the Apple vs. Dell monitor threads that for the 20 and 30 inch monitors they do indeed use the same panel, however in the case of the 30 inch, Dell will use the panels that other companies reject.

Comparing Apple and Dell monitors is like comparing Honda's and Acura's.

[zflauaus]

What don't YOU get about it? You do know that the 2007WFP and the ACD 20" use the exact same panel (so do the 30" models) -- the picture looks identical. I know. I've seen them in use side by side. That makes your "accurate" argument sound pretty dumb. And as long as you don't get one of the early-revision 2007WFPs with the color banding problem (which I personally have never seen, but for which Dell will provide you a replacement), the Dell is definitely a better value. If you want to buy an ACD, that's cool, it's a nice looking monitor and it's your money. But stop being an elitist snob and knocking those of us who want more value and not just more looks.

I personally think Dell's monitors look really good anyway, especially the latest models. I don't know why some people think they're so horrible looking. Not Apple design, sure, but I think they're pretty slick.
Thank god you stopped the whole Dell/Apple debacle. That what half of these recent posts are about!

I agree, the Dell monitors do look quite slick, better than some others. Their towers are also looking better than the standard black they used to always have.

I agree. I have the 2005FPW and it is great, I like it more that the 2007 version. I just hate it when people think because I have a mac I must be able to afford a ACD. I buy what I think is best value for money. I think a MBP is best value for money, I think the Dell is best value for money.
I think people associate Apple with rich people. I bought my NEC monitor because it was the best at the current time, and it does not match my iBook, or anything else really, whatsoever.

[falcon1]

IKEA galant desk combination right in birch veneer / t legs.. was around $280.

Why is the desk so close to your bed and is your room small or something? I'm asking cause I have a cheap desk I got from Wal-Mart and I want something alot nicer but my room is small.

[Alex Urchin]

You do know that the 2007WFP and the ACD 20" use the exact same panel (so do the 30" models)

Yes, I do know this. I have used Dell's display offerings extensively in a professional environment.


That makes your "accurate" argument sound pretty dumb.

My argument is not dumb. What is dumb is that you don't recognise that it isn't just about the panel, It has a different coating, a different backlight and different internal technology.

I am a professional, I have dealt with monitors for many years as a profession, yet a few users on a forum call me dumb because a monitor that appears the same is cheaper.

But stop being an elitist snob and knocking those of us who want more value and not just more looks.

**** you. Who are you to call me an elitist snob? As I've explained, I am a pro user that has vast experience with Dell, Apple, Eizo and various other displays and I take exception to posters that are obviously talking crap saying that the Dell is much better than the ACD. It Isn't, I am not saying it is vastly worse either, but it is better and that is what justifies the price.

I personally think Dell's monitors look really good anyway, especially the latest models. I don't know why some people think they're so horrible looking. Not Apple design, sure, but I think they're pretty slick.

Personally, I don't give a crap about that. Design matters for about a minute when you are in a business environment with 20 of these displays.

I never said that the Dell display was not a good price for what you get, but you don't get a monitor hat is as good or better than the Apple. Argue all you want, 'talk sense' all you want, it doesn't make you right.

This is a little clipping from MacWorld magazine.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5396/picture4tf6.jpg

[stuh84]

I think you aren't realising the problem here. The reason he is having a go at the Apple monitor is because Daneoni told the guy he should "spring" for an ACD merely because it looks prettier, and also the fact it has cables coming out of it (oh noes! something electrical has cables!).

Of course he's gonna take a pop at the ACD when some blithering idiot thinks money is no object and its worth $400 for the silver border round the screen.

To you the display is worth it because it is better quality when you are working in a pro environment. To the guy who posted his setup, does it look like he needs it?

[Alex Urchin]

I think you aren't realising the problem here. The reason he is having a go at the Apple monitor is because Daneoni told the guy he should "spring" for an ACD merely because it looks prettier, and also the fact it has cables coming out of it (oh noes! something electrical has cables!).

If you read back, the problem I have is people saying that the Dell display is much better, which to anyone that knows anything (other than the ability to read specs and hearsay on forums) about monitors is incorrect.

Of course he's gonna take a pop at the ACD when some blithering idiot thinks money is no object and its worth $400 for the silver border round the screen.

1) who are you to say it isn't worth it? We pay thousands for clothes, furniture, televisions, cars et al, and people seem it is idiotic to pay extra for something that looks nice and is also a better display.

2) It isn't just the silver border (and that is underselling the encased aluminum housing, when you consider the squeaky black plastic crap that the Dell is made out of) it is a higher class of display.

3) I don't think you should presume that somebody is an idiot because they choose to purchase something which they prefer, just because it costs more. All the subtle differences make quite a difference.

To you the display is worth it because it is better quality when you are working in a pro environment. To the guy who posted his setup, does it look like he needs it?

I don't need a porsche, but I would buy one. I don't need to buy organic food, but I do. I don't need a Mac, but I own one. I don't need to....... You get the idea.

If he wants to pay extra for better design, better quality materials and better backlighting/internal technologies, then who are we to say different.

People might think that because I am backing Apple monitors that I think the Dells are rubbish (or at least that is what I am trying to promote) I do not. They are good monitors at a good price. This argument is reminiscent of PC users saying that windows is better and they cost less.

[Alex Urchin]

Double post - sorry.

[illstabyou]

I've been lurking the board for a good while and finally signed up. Figured this would be a good first post. :-)

24" iMac -- 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
PowerBook -- 550 MHz G4

[rob5]

Why is the desk so close to your bed and is your room small or something? I'm asking cause I have a cheap desk I got from Wal-Mart and I want something alot nicer but my room is small.

yeah, room is pretty small.

[p0intblank]

I've been lurking the board for a good while and finally signed up. Figured this would be a good first post. :-)

24" iMac -- 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
PowerBook -- 550 MHz G4

Nice and elegant setup! Simple usually wins my vote. :)

[xfiftyfour]

ahhhhh! Stop the war of Dell vs. ACD...!!

To each their own. It will depend on the user's needs and income as to whether the ACD is worth it. For me, the ACD is a rip off, and not at all worth its price tag compared to what else it out there. I'm a college kid on a college kid's budget, and not doing anything that would even come CLOSE to challenging the differences between the Dell display and Apple's.

But others might (will!) disagree, others might have needs that the ACD can only satisfy, others might follow Apple blindly, and others might just have so much money that they couldn't care less. Does it matter? No. You earn your money, I earn mine, and we all can choose what to do with it.

As long as everyone is happy with their own setup, that should be enough.

[vohdoun]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ib80/Computers/DSCF0366.jpg

[Jasonbot]

Here's a bad render of what I want for my iMac...
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/457/setuplf2.png

[Clydefrog]

Here's my Mac setup. I'm 17 so I guess I'll post it in both threads. Just got a fresh coat of white paint. Everything in my room is black & white now. :D I'm not spoiled. I work for this stuff. (^_^)


- Wall-mounted Samsung HDTV & In-wall speakers -

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1560/1pe9.jpg




my dream TV, what size 26in?

[benthewraith]

Here's a bad render of what I want for my iMac...
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/457/setuplf2.png

To be honest, that's actually pretty good. Now if you could smooth those speakers and correct the ipod a bit, you'll be just fine. :)

[Jasonbot]

To be honest, that's actually pretty good. Now if you could smooth those speakers and correct the ipod a bit, you'll be just fine. :)

Hmm, thanx! So is the Mouse Ok then? I suck @ perspectives:( But I've got a better set up now... iMac to OLD school NAD Amp to Quad stereo speakers

[Fleetwood Mac]

Hmm, thanx! So is the Mouse Ok then? I suck @ perspectives:( But I've got a better set up now... iMac to OLD school NAD Amp to Quad stereo speakers
I think the mouse looks pretty spiffy. Good job, and good luck assembling your future setup.

[Jasonbot]

I think the mouse looks pretty spiffy. Good job, and good luck assembling your future setup.

Yeah, It'll all come together som time near X-mas I hope :( I should post my current current as of today setup tho. I like it:D Any other ideas on how to make a setup 1337? I was thinking eyeTV + Xbox/PS3?

[Afro1989]

my dream TV, what size 26in?

24" I believe.

[Shotglass]

24" I believe.

And what is the brand, model name etc?
EDIT - game, console, too.

[stuh84]

Alex, you are still missing the point entirely.

The guy got berated for wall mounting a Dell, based alone on it looking not as good as the Apple monitors (which is where the silver border comment came from), and also had a go because you could actually see cables. Of course he is gonna lash out because someone assumes money grows on trees.

[Fleetwood Mac]

Can the Dell vs. Apple monitor posts get split into their own thread? Its kind of annoying having to go through dozens of posts which don't have anything to do with the topic to find the lovely pictures and comments.

Its a valid discussion and I for one would be interested in the outcome, but please take it elsewhere for the sake of this thread. We wouldn't want it locked after all..

[benthewraith]

Can the Dell vs. Apple monitor posts get split into their own thread? Its kind of annoying having to go through dozens of posts which don't have anything to do with the topic to find the lovely pictures and comments.

Its a valid discussion and I for one would be interested in the outcome, but please take it elsewhere for the sake of this thread. We wouldn't want it locked after all..

Why? So we should have a Dell-monitor only setup and a Apple-monitor only setup? That doesn't make sense. "Oh, you have to put this on THIS forum because APPLE monitors are SO much better!" "It sounds like you're discriminating against Dell-monitor users", etc, etc, etc.

Nah, if they want to have the Apple vs Dell monitor debate, they can go have it on their own forum. And there's plenty of advantages to owning a Dell monitor, (the main being the ability to play XBOX/360, PS2, Gamecube, etc)

There can be a general discussion thread about it somewhere else, but to raise the issue here is a bit pointless IMHO.

[Fleetwood Mac]

Hi benthewraith. I think you misread my post. I'm not implying that setups should be categorized by their monitor's brand.

What I am trying to say is that the posts pertaining to the argument over Dell and Apple monitors should be taken elsewhere because the argument isn't related to the topic. Like I said, its valid, but in the wrong place.

All setups = here
Argument = not here

I'll consider editing my post for clarification, my applogies for your confusion. Also, I don't mind you dropping me a PM if I haven't made myself clear enough.

[xfiftyfour]

Can the Dell vs. Apple monitor posts get split into their own thread? Its kind of annoying having to go through dozens of posts which don't have anything to do with the topic to find the lovely pictures and comments.

Its a valid discussion and I for one would be interested in the outcome, but please take it elsewhere for the sake of this thread. We wouldn't want it locked after all..

I tried to put an end to it, as well. No one listened. :/ I never thought my photos would cause so much drama!



ahhhhh! Stop the war of Dell vs. ACD...!!

To each their own. It will depend on the user's needs and income as to whether the ACD is worth it. For me, the ACD is a rip off, and not at all worth its price tag compared to what else it out there. I'm a college kid on a college kid's budget, and not doing anything that would even come CLOSE to challenging the differences between the Dell display and Apple's.

But others might (will!) disagree, others might have needs that the ACD can only satisfy, others might follow Apple blindly, and others might just have so much money that they couldn't care less. Does it matter? No. You earn your money, I earn mine, and we all can choose what to do with it.

As long as everyone is happy with their own setup, that should be enough.

[benthewraith]

Hi benthewraith. I think you misread my post. I'm not implying that setups should be categorized by their monitor's brand.

What I am trying to say is that the posts pertaining to the argument over Dell and Apple monitors should be taken elsewhere because the argument isn't related to the topic. Like I said, its valid, but in the wrong place.

All setups = here
Argument = not here

I'll consider editing my post for clarification, my applogies for your confusion. Also, I don't mind you dropping me a PM if I haven't made myself clear enough.

:o I just read that wrong. And yeah, you made yourself clear enough. ;)

[Fleetwood Mac]

:o I just read that wrong. And yeah, you made yourself clear enough. ;)
No problem at all..thanks for reassuring me in my grasp of the English language. :D

xfiftyfour, I saw your earlier attempt and thought the argument was finished. Haahahhahahahaha; wrong. I recall this happening within this very thread not long ago...I may be as bold as to call the thread notorious on this particular front. :eek: We all love the thread though, so onward and upward. Anyways I think/hope we quashed the argument. Nice setup by the way.

[Afro1989]

And what is the brand, model name etc?
EDIT - game, console, too.
Samsung LN-S2352W. The console is Xbox 360 and the game is Gears of War.

[Jasonbot]

Here's my "Better" setup!

Setup angle1:
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5967/pict0088au1.jpg

Angle2:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9762/pict0087so9.jpg

My iPods 'n stuff
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9248/pict0092vy9.jpg

[MBM007]

Why? when you laid out all that chedda for all the ipods in the first place

[Jasonbot]

lol, duct tape is 1337! But I'm working on funds for a "real" dock.

Here's how ity goes:
iPod:X-mas present 2005
nano:won it last month
shuffle:Birthday 2005
V3: contract

so, as you can see my "chedda" is kinda short.
And: apple doesn't make a non-'tape iPod stand of sorts.

[MBM007]

I picked up a nano dock at Target for $4.95....don't know the reason for the drastic sale, but Target may be not be carrying them anymore and thus dumping inventory...check it out....its the only reason I have a dock

[Clydefrog]

[QUOTE=Jasonbot;3052862]Here's my "Better" setup!

Angle2:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9762/pict0087so9.jpg

where did you get that matrix figurine?

[interlaced]

I picked up a nano dock at Target for $4.95....don't know the reason for the drastic sale, but Target may be not be carrying them anymore and thus dumping inventory...check it out....its the only reason I have a dock

Mwahaha, yeah I saw those too! The new Nanos probably have a slightly different dock?

[Jasonbot]

where did you get that matrix figurine?

McFarlane toys. spawn.com

Mines broken though:( check the right arm.

[ozontheroad]

here's mine

[xfiftyfour]

here's mine

Now I have a neck-ache. :( ;)

[ozontheroad]

Now I have a neck-ache. :( ;)
:D

how can I rotate it ?

[stagecustom]

:D

how can I rotate it ?

pretty basic. IN iPHOTO!

[ozontheroad]

pretty basic. IN iPHOTO!

i did that before uploading

[Alex Urchin]

:D

how can I rotate it ?


Not sure if you have Photoshop or not, so I just did it for you.

Click Me For You Image (http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/126/deskgq5.jpg)

[ozontheroad]

Not sure if you have Photoshop or not, so I just did it for you.

Click Me For You Image (http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/126/deskgq5.jpg)

thank you !

PS. I don't have Photoshop :o

[MBM007]

I need an ICurve but there sold out on Griffins Website and hard to locate....anyone know a good place?

[Jasonbot]

I need an ICurve but there sold out on Griffins Website and hard to locate....anyone know a good place?

How about making your own? Got some thick steel/plastic tubing and a blowtorch?

[benthewraith]

pretty basic. IN iPHOTO!

And you needed to scream that aloud, why? Not everyone uses iPhoto on a regular basis.

[jlewis2k1]

I picked up a nano dock at Target for $4.95....don't know the reason for the drastic sale, but Target may be not be carrying them anymore and thus dumping inventory...check it out....its the only reason I have a dock

those went on clearance at my store like 2 months ago. i paid like 4 something for it.

[puckhead193]

I need an ICurve but there sold out on Griffins Website and hard to locate....anyone know a good place?

i got mine at the apple store...
i also think compu-suck may carry them as well

[jlewis2k1]

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

man i wish i was allowed to punch holes in my wall to do a wall mount ... oh well i am loving the setup.

[tech4all]

edge540, that's quite an interesting set up you go there. Having the Cinema Display mounted on the wall and having the keyboard and mouse on the desk by themselves (especially since there wireless) gives it a very unique look. :)

Actually, where the heck is the cable going to the Cinema Display?! Wow, you did a very good job with cable management it seems!

[Melkor]

This has been my setup for a while now now.

15" PowerBook
20" display
30GB iPod Video
Sony Ericsson k800i
Logitech Z-2300 speakers

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/Melkor306/PICT0005_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/Melkor306/PICT0001_1.jpg

I kinda wanna get a wall mount now after seeing edge540's :D

[BoyBach]

This has been my setup for a while now now.

15" PowerBook
20" display
30GB iPod Video
Sony Ericsson k800i
Logitech Z-2300 speakers


...plus two cats! :D

[edge540]

Actually, where the heck is the cable going to the Cinema Display?! Wow, you did a very good job with cable management it seems!

This might help explain exactly what I did.

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

[ich1ban]

That's super nice and clean!

[tech4all]

This might help explain exactly what I did.

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Ahh I see. You did a good job on hiding that cable/mounting and with that wall construction! :)

[MBM007]

WHere did you get that arm? I was thinking about doing something similar with my setup above.
What do you have powering the ACD? The ACD's cable is relatively short...does it pop out of that hole 2 feet beneath the hole youve shown?

[edge540]

The arm is an Omnimount CL-S. It is a wonderful mount that you can get on eBay for about 1/3 of retail. If you look at the complete setup picture shown earlier the macbook sitting to the left of the ACD is powering it. The cord is long enough to pop out about 3 feet below (had to put the exit next to a power outlet so it does not look to out of place when the desk is removed) and get to the macbook.

WHere did you get that arm? I was thinking about doing something similar with my setup above.
What do you have powering the ACD? The ACD's cable is relatively short...does it pop out of that hole 2 feet beneath the hole youve shown?

[illstabyou]

Ahh I see. You did a good job on hiding that cable/mounting and with that wall construction! :)

+1 :)

[killmoms]

Past! (A week ago):
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk.jpg


NOW!
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk2.jpg

Yeah, I know, I need to do some cable management. Time to buy some tie-wraps I guess.

[thebeephaha]

Past! (A week ago):
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk.jpg


NOW!
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk2.jpg

Yeah, I know, I need to do some cable management. Time to buy some tie-wraps I guess.

Whats up with that crazy chair??

[killmoms]

Whats up with that crazy chair??

It's called a kneeling chair. Your butt goes on the upper cushion, and you rest your shins against the lower cushion. It helps you maintain better posture because you're not relying on a backrest.

[xfiftyfour]

It's called a kneeling chair. Your butt goes on the upper cushion, and you rest your shins against the lower cushion. It helps you maintain better posture because you're not relying on a backrest.

those things ROCK. I love 'em. they are SO comfortable!

[TyPod]

Never seen one of those chairs before.

[YS2003]

those things ROCK. I love 'em. they are SO comfortable!
That chair uses good old fashioned physics. I think your knees get the weight burden while you back and but are relieved from the weight of your body.

[kruzader]

http://home.earthlink.net/~spacebuckaroo/images/desk4a2.JPEG


I still have a lot of finish work to do.



Yea what in the world is this for? You watch every local news channel at once?

[knome]

http://home.earthlink.net/~spacebuckaroo/images/desk4a2.JPEG[/IMG]

The question is are you running a tv station? Thats the only place i've ever seen anything close to that.

[scokim]

The question is are you running a tv station? Thats the only place i've ever seen anything close to that.

Or are you sitting in a van parked outside someone's house ? :D

[raggedjimmi]

My humble setup

iMac C2D 17"
2007FPW
12" PowerBook
Teleton A390 amp with Wharfedale Modus speakers (2 for multimedia use, an extra 2 stuck on the wall used for TV/film)
Sisters naff Tevion drawing tablet
300gb FW HDD
60gb USB HDD
iPod Mini (6gb)
Toshiba E310
Apple BT Keyboard + Mighty Mouse (and a Logitech V500 for gaming)
Roland E-28 with Uno sport thingy Midi connector
Canon EOS 350D
Gamecube, DS Lite, Gameboy Micro, GBA SP
Some Sony big fat headphones
LAVA LAMP (??!)

When I get a job I hope to save up for a savvy Mac Pro though :)

[ChrisBrightwell]

Yea what in the world is this for? You watch every local news channel at once?That post is old as hell, IIRC, but I think he said it was for Flight Simulator.

[illstabyou]

My humble setup

iMac C2D 17"
2007FPW
12" PowerBook
Teleton A390 amp with Wharfedale Modus speakers (2 for multimedia use, an extra 2 stuck on the wall used for TV/film)
Sisters naff Tevion drawing tablet
300gb FW HDD
60gb USB HDD
iPod Mini (6gb)
Toshiba E310
Apple BT Keyboard + Mighty Mouse (and a Logitech V500 for gaming)
Roland E-28 with Uno sport thingy Midi connector
Canon EOS 350D
Gamecube, DS Lite, Gameboy Micro, GBA SP
Some Sony big fat headphones
LAVA LAMP (??!)

When I get a job I hope to save up for a savvy Mac Pro though :)

I really like how clean and organized that is. :)

[Prom1]

It's called a kneeling chair. Your butt goes on the upper cushion, and you rest your shins against the lower cushion. It helps you maintain better posture because you're not relying on a backrest.

Never heard of a kneeling chair before. Although I've seen the same chair many times in a message parlor accessory store. Also I've seen it here in Toronto's Canadian Naturopathic College for message studies. (sorry if I'm spelling message wrong)

[westgaard]

Well, this is my first post and i've just gotten my Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema Display! Thought i share my setup... It's not a very usable setup, but i think it looks good. :) Sorry for the poor quality on the images, it was taken with my cellphone camera.

Got to tell you that i was like a 5 year old kid when i saw the postman with my computer... :D

[xfiftyfour]

Well, this is my first post and i've just gotten my Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema Display! Thought i share my setup... It's not a very usable setup, but i think it looks good. :) Sorry for the poor quality on the images, it was taken with my cellphone camera.

Got to tell you that i was like a 5 year old kid when i saw the postman with my computer... :D

haha.. erm.. do you sit on the ground?

[Josias]

haha.. erm.. do you sit on the ground?

I wouldn't mind sitting on the ground for such a setup!:eek:

[westgaard]

haha.. erm.. do you sit on the ground?

Actually i have couch/sofa to sit on right back there. But like i said it's not a very usable setup... for now, anyways. :rolleyes:

[westgaard]

I wouldn't mind sitting on the ground for such a setup!:eek:

It does look good, right? ;)

[vendettabass]

I wouldn't mind sitting on the ground for such a setup!

hehe he bows before it! is that a 17' or 15 MBP?

[Josias]

It does look good, right? ;)

Of course. I don't care much for the Mac Pro. a Mini would be fine, but it's more the ACD and the general looks of the setup. I have nothing to use a Mac Pro for.

[westgaard]

hehe he bows before it! is that a 17' or 15 MBP?

It's a acer laptop i'm afraid...

[someguy]

Well, this is my first post and i've just gotten my Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema Display! Thought i share my setup... It's not a very usable setup, but i think it looks good. :) Sorry for the poor quality on the images, it was taken with my cellphone camera.

Got to tell you that i was like a 5 year old kid when i saw the postman with my computer... :D
Aaaand.. the mouse works on glass, does it?

I have a glasstop desk and can't get the cursor to even twitch without a mouse pad.

[westgaard]

Aaaand.. the mouse works on glass, does it?

I have a glasstop desk and can't get the cursor to even twitch without a mouse pad.

Offcourse not, but it works on the couch/sofa or anything flat. :p

[xfiftyfour]

Actually i have couch/sofa to sit on right back there. But like i said it's not a very usable setup... for now, anyways. :rolleyes:

haha, it looks good, but if you paid that much for a computer and display, you'd think you could spring for a proper desk.. :rolleyes: ;) :p

[Fleetwood Mac]

I had a setup like that for a while. I used some meditation mats I had lying around for decoration, it was quite confortable and I had way better posture than I do using this chair. *sits up straight*

[backsidetailsli]

Well, this is my first post and i've just gotten my Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema Display! Thought i share my setup... It's not a very usable setup, but i think it looks good. :) Sorry for the poor quality on the images, it was taken with my cellphone camera.

Got to tell you that i was like a 5 year old kid when i saw the postman with my computer... :D

thats prob the nicest ive seen so far
what a beauty

[jlin615]

Well, this is my first post and i've just gotten my Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema Display! Thought i share my setup... It's not a very usable setup, but i think it looks good. :) Sorry for the poor quality on the images, it was taken with my cellphone camera.

Got to tell you that i was like a 5 year old kid when i saw the postman with my computer... :D

This is a beautiful setup, i wouldn't mind sitting down on the floor, but without a big cushion then buttocks might hurt after a while. This setup wouldnt be ideal for a fulltime job.

BTW, how you hooking up both the laptop and MacPro to the ACD?

[Benjamindaines]

BTW, how you hooking up both the laptop and MacPro to the ACD?

I don't think he is, it's just sitting there.

[raggedjimmi]

I really like how clean and organized that is. :)

Thank you :) a lot of effort went into getting it that way. I took a before pic, I'll have to upload that when I'm back home.

[N10248]

A really small update to mine, I got an iSight YAY...

http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/setupsmall.jpg (http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/)

Bye

[backsidetailsli]

A really small update to mine, I got an iSight YAY...

http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/setupsmall.jpg (http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/)

Bye

ooo your setup is perdy

[R.Youden]

"perdy"?

[Benjamindaines]

A really small update to mine, I got an iSight YAY...

http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/setupsmall.jpg (http://1stforcrafts.com/WebObjects/mysetup/)

Bye

Aperture runs on that? I didn't think it ran on the older iMacs.

[N10248]

Aperture runs on that? I didn't think it ran on the older iMacs.

its runs ok, gets a bit slow when importing or waving the loupe around, i keep meaning to buy more ram but toys like isights keep puting it off.

[benbarsh]

I just got an original 233 tray loader imac. i bought it for only 30 bucks. i will post pics next week.

[diotav]

Added the Logitech Z-5500 ... the sound is awesome!

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-1.jpg

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-2.jpg

[hotwire132002]

I finally bought some decent furniture for my office (for those who haven't seen my earlier posts, I'm 17 and run a video production business.), so here's a few photos of the new setup (Sorry for the pic quality; I keep forgetting to bring in my digital camera so I finally broke down and took the pics with my Razr.)

The first three photos are of my Edit Suite (Power Mac G5 in the office; MacBook Pro on the go). The last photo is the setup of my receptionist; she's on an older (400Mhz) Power Mac G4.

[vohdoun]

Added the Logitech Z-5500 ... the sound is awesome!


Totally, best sound system I've ever heard. Only flaw is the 16foot cables its got.
Wrapped mine in those cable tidy kits.

What model is your PM?

[Blu3fox]

Added the Logitech Z-5500 ... the sound is awesome!

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-1.jpg

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-2.jpg



Thats a really good looking setup you have there.. And whats that on the top of your G5 ? External harddrive ? Looks like it was made for the G5 ;)

[LeviG]

Thats a really good looking setup you have there.. And whats that on the top of your G5 ? External harddrive ? Looks like it was made for the G5 ;)

Looks like its iomega ultramax (http://www.iomega-europe.com/item?SID=378f167866715f76dc3dd6fd92f0d47c738:4735&sku=131433559) to me

[FF_productions]

I finally bought some decent furniture for my office (for those who haven't seen my earlier posts, I'm 17 and run a video production business.), so here's a few photos of the new setup (Sorry for the pic quality; I keep forgetting to bring in my digital camera so I finally broke down and took the pics with my Razr.)

The first three photos are of my Edit Suite (Power Mac G5 in the office; MacBook Pro on the go). The last photo is the setup of my receptionist; she's on an older (400Mhz) Power Mac G4.

I envy that setup, good job putting together a video production business. Very Cool. I can't believe you have a receptionist.

[hotwire132002]

I envy that setup, good job putting together a video production business. Very Cool. I can't believe you have a receptionist.

Thanks -- I've worked hard to make it happen. :)

[zRedbullz]

Thanks -- I've worked hard to make it happen. :)

Not too bad for a 17 year old fellow to have his own secretary. Is she nice looking? Or, is she really your Mummy?!?!

[hotwire132002]

Not too bad for a 17 year old fellow to have his own secretary. Is she nice looking? Or, is she really your Mummy?!?!

I'd say she's pretty decent looking ;)

My secretary is a friend of mine who wants to learn about video production, so in exchange for working the front desk, I teach her what I know. Works well for both of us. :)

[amd4me]

I used a recliner as my computer chair a few years ago. It was a cheap one, similar to this:

http://www.ueshop.com/productimages/C2937P.jpg

An overweight family member sat on it and broke it.

I use a nice leather executive chair now but I want to go back to a recliner soon.
I'm 6'3 and I weigh 350.
If I even looked at that chair wrong it would break.

[iMacFan78]

Here's my setup as of Sunday.

62538
Click to Enlarge.

[TyPod]

Here's my setup as of Sunday.


Click to Enlarge.

Very nice setup! Did you get it Sunday?

[backsidetailsli]

"perdy"?

thats what i said:cool:

[iMacFan78]

Very nice setup! Did you get it Sunday?I got it Saturday. :D

[sthpark7791]

OLD:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/pimpinindia7791/DSC00538.jpg

NEW:

http://static.flickr.com/115/303844098_bd9d1ba4b2_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/118/303844101_ace034686a.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/102/303844107_331994a694_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/120/303843387_f83d8541ea.jpg?v=0


I updated quite a while ago in May. I never really browsed the forum until now, so yea. I plan to get a Macbook this week, if all goes well. More info here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31779427@N00/303844098/in/photostream/)

[menthol moose]

Added the Logitech Z-5500 ... the sound is awesome!
Nice setup! Where did you get that fabulous desk? I've been looking for something similar for when I move to college. And what about that chair?

[rema]

what’s the sound quality like with those speakers thinking of getting them

[rickvanr]

what’s the sound quality like with those speakers thinking of getting them

Z-5500's? They sound great. Optical out sounds very good.

[XIII]

Nice setup! Where did you get that fabulous desk? I've been looking for something similar for when I move to college. And what about that chair?

Ikea Galant desk - lots here have that desk (including me :p).

[thebeephaha]

sthpark7791, whats up the the subwoofer in a bag??

[JackArc]

Added the Logitech Z-5500 ... the sound is awesome!

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-1.jpg

http://members.chello.nl/t.heuving/setup2011-2.jpg


what kind of mouse pad is that?

[dornoforpyros]

what kind of mouse pad is that?

I'm not the one who posted that set up, but I believe it's a Wacom tablet as most of them ship with a wireless mouse that can be used on the tablet surface.

[thevessels]

http://static.flickr.com/116/304790715_7ce053ef56_b.jpg

[Shotglass]

Very stylish, although you might want to clean up a little.






(Says the guy who has to move everything around just to get to the mouse) :p

[Adam Chase]

Very stylish, although you might want to clean up a little.






(Says the guy who has to move everything around just to get to the mouse) :p

lol i love people telling other people they dont know to clean up

[Creeping-Death]

Here's my first ever Mac setup, wich I'm quite proud of! I just can't wait to have editing projects to do on it :p

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g266/Creeping-Death/IMG_3296.jpg

[Sammis89]

what kind of mouse pad is that?

Yeah... it's a Wacom tablet... although it's not my setup either...

[Benjamindaines]

Added some better lighting...

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/5148/dsc4877ot7.jpg

[Shotglass]

Added some better lighting...
Looks a LOT better. But you should maybe move that lightsource (whatever it is) behind the iMac a little lower. Other than that, nice setup!

[Benjamindaines]

Looks a LOT better. But you should maybe move that lightsource (whatever it is) behind the iMac a little lower. Other than that, nice setup!

Thanks & it's a light clipped on the stand of the iMac, I can't really move it any lower because as it is right now it's smushed against the wall and I like the distance of the iMac from me so I don't want to move it closer to move the light.

[backsidetailsli]

very nice, i like it.
are those speaker stands holding you external hardrives. and are those elastic bands holding something on your hardrives too?

[Benjamindaines]

very nice, i like it.
are those speaker stands holding you external hardrives. and are those elastic bands holding something on your hardrives too?

Yup those are old speaker stands from my living room (theres' one for the right most light too). The rubber bands are holding dimes over the lights on the hard drives because they're so bloody bright.

[subcell]

...:)

[Tucom]

Which Gateway monitor is that? The original 21"?


Peace

[ricgnzlzcr]

Which Gateway monitor is that? The original 21"?


Peace

Looks like it. I used to have one. It was gorgeous, but I can't stand computing on desks so it was sold. I would recommend it to anyone though.

[FadeToBlack]

Added some better lighting...

[img]


Very nice! One of the best setups I've seen, for sure! That'll make anyone that sees it want an iMac!

[robshakir]

I finally got my desk set up as I wanted it a few weeks ago, the cables still need tidying though:

http://rob.sh/img/desk_new_monitor_thumb (http://rob.sh/img/desk_new_monitor)

(Dual 2.0Ghz G5, with 2 x ACD 20" and Dell widescreen 24", there's a Dell 15" on the left too, with my work laptop -- PowerBook not shown :-))

[Shotglass]

I finally got my desk set up as I wanted it a few weeks ago, the cables still need tidying though:

http://rob.sh/img/desk_new_monitor_thumb (http://rob.sh/img/desk_new_monitor)

(Dual 2.0Ghz G5, with 2 x ACD 20" and Dell widescreen 24", there's a Dell 15" on the left too, with my work laptop -- PowerBook not shown :-))
Looking good. Organize the wires if you have the time, then add some lighting, voila! you have a kick-ass setup.

[imacintel]

Here is my setup of my PowerBook G4(notice it's kind of messy):

[iMacFan78]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1825/dsc01496sp2.jpg
November 26, 2006

[hotwire132002]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1825/dsc01496sp2.jpg
November 26, 2006

Very nice! I like it :)

[JulesNYC]

Added some better lighting...

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/5148/dsc4877ot7.jpg

Hi, nice setup. I love that desk lamp. Where'd you get it?

[kitt321]

here is my lowey setup at the moment (dont laugh haha) its an imac g3 with 512 mb ram, 7 (count them 7!) gb hard drive, and a 350mhz ppc g3. lastly is the macintosh classic 2 with 4mb ram! and a 40mb hard drive!, im getting a mac mini soon though alough i was going to get a powerbook i changed my mind :) p.s sorry for the picture quality i used my web cam :)

[Benjamindaines]

Hi, nice setup. I love that desk lamp. Where'd you get it?

Lowes =]

[dansgil]

Here's my old setup - Aug. 15, 2006 (Click to see flickr notes):

http://static.flickr.com/97/216436766_b7bf4b3b09.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33437161@N00/216436766/)

Here's my current setup (Click to see flickr notes):

http://static.flickr.com/104/307382303_6030f367fe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33437161@N00/307382303/)

[illstabyou]

Hi, nice setup. I love that desk lamp. Where'd you get it?

+1

I may be using this set up for inspiration. :)

[Clydefrog]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1825/dsc01496sp2.jpg
November 26, 2006

nice and clean, like the wallpaper

[iMacFan78]

nice and clean, like the wallpaper
Thanks. I try to keep it clean like that. :)

Link to Wallpaper (http://mandolux.com/archive/2004/0815.html)

[backsidetailsli]

nice and clean, like the wallpaper

reminds me of cantaloupe

[jamericani]

Past! (A week ago):
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk.jpg


NOW!
http://www.killmoms.com/matt/desk2.jpg

Yeah, I know, I need to do some cable management. Time to buy some tie-wraps I guess.

I would like to own a chair like that. Any info on that

[CrackedButter]

Here is my setup:

You're looking at a 1.5Ghz 12" PowerBook and connected to it is the new Philips 190CW 19" widescreen monitor.

[nodabs]

My setup, which will soon be changing... I'm selling the iMac for a MBP.

http://www.clicknepa.com/img_0098.jpg

[killmoms]

I would like to own a chair like that. Any info on that

Sure, it's a Jobri brand kneeling chair. The one I have has pads that feature TEMPUR material (that memory-foam stuff) which makes it VERY comfortable. They also make one with a more traditional rolling-chair metal base (with hydraulic height adjust). The wood one w/ TEMPUR seems to run about $230 (how much I paid) just about everywhere online. The metal one is a bit cheaper. The non-TEMPUR versions of both are less expensive than the ones with, but I wouldn't consider one without. :)

[morphe]

My Humble setup, and first post :p

[Cassie]

here is my lowey setup at the moment (dont laugh haha) its an imac g3 with 512 mb ram, 7 (count them 7!) gb hard drive, and a 350mhz ppc g3. lastly is the macintosh classic 2 with 4mb ram! and a 40mb hard drive!, im getting a mac mini soon though alough i was going to get a powerbook i changed my mind :) p.s sorry for the picture quality i used my web cam :)

Nice, I love to see those old Macs. I have an original classic and original iMac.

By the way, what do you use the classic II for?

[koobcamuk]

Sorry for the crap camera - my girlfriend's got the SLR today. BThomhub with the remote stuck to it, cube and G5 and of course a MacBook. The keyboard for the MacBook isn't in the shot as I left it under the desk for some reason. I'll take a good photo soon!:D

[jessica.]

My Humble setup, and first post :p

I love your setup. Mind pm'g me a link to that wallpaper? It's cute.

[TheSpaz]

I cleaned and moved some things (and I am trying to figure out what the frack is wrong with my FE lens).

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=51941&d=1151968481

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=51942&d=1151968651

If you don't want that fisheye lens... I'll take it! I love fisheye!

[Chris3125]

I was going to hold out until after christmas when i got my soundsticks and some other bits but thought what the hell, heres a couple and the link will take you to some others if anyones interested

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/desk1.jpg

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/desk.jpg

[zap2]

My setup, which will soon be changing... I'm selling the iMac for a MBP.


Well for now...WHITE POWER!!:eek: ;)


But really it looks nice

[backsidetailsli]

If you don't want that fisheye lens... I'll take it! I love fisheye!

ive seen this before, arg its amazing

[Karpfish]

It came today ;)

this is while i was transfering my stuff from the iMac, ill get a better pioc of the setup once the iMac gets shipped out.

http://static.flickr.com/100/309703921_14978c03f7_b.jpg

[HckySo]

It came today ;)

this is while i was transfering my stuff from the iMac, ill get a better pioc of the setup once the iMac gets shipped out.

I have that same USB hub!

[PimpGGG]

I was going to hold out until after christmas when i got my soundsticks and some other bits but thought what the hell, heres a couple and the link will take you to some others if anyones interested

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/desk1.jpg

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/desk.jpg



yo wallpaper for that imac...please share!!

[Chris3125]

enjoy

http://emuch.net/blog/attachments/2006/06/2006621_77218847ea8ac5e239d6ad92335ab87d.jpg

[Karpfish]

New wallpaper :D

[ChickenSwartz]

Here we go.
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/57/757/4/67/61/2818467610099709252cjAaWF_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2818467610099709252cjAaWF)
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/53/753/1/0/46/2332100460099709252KphhTk_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2332100460099709252KphhTk)

[Xander562]

Here we go.
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/57/757/4/67/61/2818467610099709252cjAaWF_th.jpg (http://image57.webshots.com/757/4/67/61/2818467610099709252cjAaWF_fs.jpg)
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/53/753/1/0/46/2332100460099709252KphhTk_th.jpg (http://image53.webshots.com/753/1/0/46/2332100460099709252KphhTk_fs.jpg)

it says Forbidden :confused: might want to fix that.

[ChickenSwartz]

it says Forbidden :confused: might want to fix that.

Fixed:)

[DMPDX]

http://www.skint.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/desk.jpg

BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE IMAC: I spy titties.

[SeVeN]

lmao. yeah i seen that but didnt want to be the first to point it out :D

[koobcamuk]

This is my current setup and how my desk looks right now.

[Platform]

This is my current setup and how my desk looks right now.

Nice one...is the white thing just (that the IR-Remote stuck to) a cordless phone or anything more ? (Wifi?)

[nodabs]

BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE IMAC: I spy titties.

WHOA... good eyes! :D

[XIII]

Nice one...is the white thing just (that the IR-Remote stuck to) a cordless phone or anything more ? (Wifi?)

Looks like a BT Home Hub... phone (voIP) and WiFi IIRC.

[koobcamuk]

Looks like a BT Home Hub... phone (voIP) and WiFi IIRC.

100% correct. It's my wireless router and VoIP phone that it came with. Streams wireless to the MacBook and a 24"iMac in the lounge as well as my girlfriend's iBook.

The cube and the iMac G5 run off ethernet into the back of that hub. The aerials for EyeTV are hidden rather well as are many of the cables.

It's all hooked up to a huge AMP underneath my desk which in turn connects to two huge black speakers - the top of one being just to the left of the iMac, next to the LaCie drive.

[sycho]

BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE IMAC: I spy titties.

SWEET:D titties are always good

[thebeephaha]

SWEET:D titties are always good

hahahahahahahahaha

[XIII]

100% correct. It's my wireless router and VoIP phone that it came with. Streams wireless to the MacBook and a 24"iMac in the lounge as well as my girlfriend's iBook.

The cube and the iMac G5 run off ethernet into the back of that hub. The aerials for EyeTV are hidden rather well as are many of the cables.

It's all hooked up to a huge AMP underneath my desk which in turn connects to two huge black speakers - the top of one being just to the left of the iMac, next to the LaCie drive.

Very cool. Nice setup - very neat.

[onemacmini]

How did ya manage to build the dock into the table? looks pretty neat

Here we go.
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/57/757/4/67/61/2818467610099709252cjAaWF_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2818467610099709252cjAaWF)
http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/53/753/1/0/46/2332100460099709252KphhTk_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2332100460099709252KphhTk)

[ChickenSwartz]

How did ya manage to build the dock into the table? looks pretty neat

There have been some other people who have done this. I think there are pictures in this thread. Also, check this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplesimon/sets/1747665/

It was actually pretty easy and much cheaper than buying a dock.

[CrackedButter]

This is my current setup and how my desk looks right now.

This looks like a home setup used for one person, so I have to ask, is there any point to owning 3 macs. Maybe 1 with the laptop but i'm wondering what you would do with 3 macs.

[Shotglass]

This looks like a home setup used for one person, so I have to ask, is there any point to owning 3 macs. Maybe 1 with the laptop but i'm wondering what you would do with 3 macs.The Cube is kinda outdated. I'm guessing he upraded to a better machine because he needed it, and kept the Cube for simpler tasks. A media server maybe?

[backsidetailsli]

This is my current setup and how my desk looks right now.

wow, so white

[koobcamuk]

Very astute my friend. The cube is officially not useful for my work or my hobby of amateur photography, but I keep it as it's an amazing machine and also because I stuffed a 100GB 7200 RPM drive in there to act as a media hub. All my itunes is stored on there (and backed up daily), as are all my videos, movies and TV recordings (which are on a separate external).

The G5 was bought to replace the iBook G4 I used to use with the cube as I didn't need to be portable for work, but I did need more computing grunt by 2004 as the cube was showing it's age.

This year I bought the MacBook to enhance portablilty and to make use of Aperture and any other advantages of Intel Architecture. It also is my first mac with a remote bundled in (good for presentations).

I would like to add that my girlfriend has 2 macs (after only 1 month's worth of conversion!) and that personally, one cannot own too many macs. There's always uses. If someone gave me a mac mini I would find a use. If someone gave me .... ;)

[Clydefrog]

BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE IMAC: I spy titties.

EAGLE EYES:cool:

[biblo]

Finally I sell my HyperCube and other machines and buy something new.

All specs in sig.

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3457/s3400019qw7.jpg




(sorry for awful pictures.I buy soon new camera)

[nplima]

Hi All,

Here's my desktop with its new addition, a 2nd hand MacMini. this way my laptop will no longer have to be a "desktop replacement"...

http://static.flickr.com/103/310655577_2d331d2bd1.jpg

the mini was set up yesterday, today I decided to drill this hole for the cabling, this made a world of a difference.

http://static.flickr.com/110/310655576_0eb2c57dba.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/112/310667107_a886e05571.jpg
The nintendo Gamecube is connected to the LCD via composite video. I always play in full screen of course :)

Details:
Macmini G4 1.42Ghz
Powerbook G4 1Ghz
23" HP L2335 screen
External 80GB drive with SD/MMC/... card reader
SL Benfica mug :)

[backsidetailsli]

thats cool how you can play your gamecube

[p0intblank]

nplime, good stuff! However, doesn't the Dock overlaying your icons bother you? I would go insane... :p

[colosodian]

http://www.colosodian.com/images/dualiesreborn.jpg

[bursty]

snip
Nice setup, but dayum....clean your desk! :eek:

[xPismo]

This is my current setup and how my desk looks right now.

[snip]And whats with all these cool cubes lately. You all are killing me. I keep thinking of getting one.

[terriyaki]

BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE IMAC: I spy titties.

ctrl zooming to the rescue

[koobcamuk]

Whats the phone thing with lights on it thing? And whats with all these cool cubes lately. You all are killing me. I keep thinking of getting one.

It's the BT Home Hub (http://digital-lifestyles.info/display_page.asp?section=distribution&id=3404) and I love it! Pretty good wifi and VoIP. And it's white.

Regarding the cube - buy one! They're amazing machines. Look so cool - but they feel a little slow now. You can speed them up a fair bit though.

[interlaced]

<snip>

Wait wait wait. How can you run both Windows and OSX at the same time??!

[rogersmj]

Wait wait wait. How can you run both Windows and OSX at the same time??!

Uh...Parallels?

[interlaced]

Uh...Parallels?

Ah, right. I'm just more used to seeing Parallels taking up only 75% of the screen, I guess. Whoops! :p

[TheSpaz]

My current brand new setup!

http://homepage.mac.com/justspaztik/mac_pro.jpg

I LOVE IT!