Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! [Archive] - Page 33

mattcube64

Feb 24, 2007, 05:18 PM

I've changed things up a bit since last posting. I used to have my X360, like everthing else, hooked up to my HDTV. But I continuosly found myself at the computer desk, then switching back to my bed to play games, back to the computer. So, I got a VGA cable for my X360, and now with the press of a button on my monitor, I can go from this:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/mattcube64/DSC00166.jpg

...to this:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/mattcube64/DSC00167.jpg

And lastly, just a wide shot of the room:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/mattcube64/DSC00164.jpg

A bad last pic, I may take another one later...

product26

Feb 24, 2007, 06:52 PM

mattcube64, do you need to keep posting pictures of your room?

jordygreen

Feb 24, 2007, 08:13 PM

maybe he likes his room and is proud of it and wants to show it off :) i think it lookd very nice just get rid of the big tv and all but one console and buy a nice LCD and fasten it to a wall :p

JackArc

Feb 24, 2007, 08:24 PM

maybe he likes his room and is proud of it and wants to show it off :) i think it lookd very nice just get rid of the big tv and all but one console and buy a nice LCD and fasten it to a wall :p

Yep! And maybe throw some of those toys on eBay for when Mattcube brings all the hunnies back home.

But honestly he has a sick set-up, I mean what kid wouldnt want 3 next-gen systems, a mac and a big-screen? Its killer.

zap2

Feb 24, 2007, 08:25 PM

Yep! And maybe throw some of those toys on eBay for when Mattcube brings all the hunnies back home.

But honestly he has a sick set-up, I mean what kid wouldnt want 3 next-gen systems, a mac and a big-screen? Its killer.

Not to mention a DreamCast...keeping it real! :)

phungy

Feb 24, 2007, 08:28 PM

Not to mention that he's under 18 and paid for this all himself! :eek:

e-clipse

Feb 24, 2007, 08:47 PM

Yeah, nothin' but respect for all Mattcube 64's hard work. Nice pics!

NickElls

Feb 24, 2007, 10:09 PM

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2867/pananaormagw2.jpg

I stitched it together with Photoshop, as you can see by the diagonal lines and the empty area near the corner of the desk. But you get the idea.

xfiftyfour

Feb 24, 2007, 10:29 PM

I stitched it together with Photoshop, as you can see by the diagonal lines and the empty area near the corner of the desk. But you get the idea.

lol - why didn't you just take one photograph?

NickElls

Feb 24, 2007, 10:39 PM

Couldn't fit the whole thing into one picture, there was a 50mm lens and if I changed it to the 28-105 it would be too slow to hold steady.

mattcube64

Feb 24, 2007, 10:42 PM

^^^Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. I am very proud of my room, and I do like to share it. I'm not gonna lie, I like to post it partially to brag, but that's because I am very happy with my room. Nevertheless, I have had another request to stop posting pics, and so I will try to only post pics after major overhauls or additions. Which might be a ways from now, because I may have just run into another transmission rebuild (I honestly have the worst luck, ever), maybe a new car (Which means monthly payments and more insurance), and I start college this fall (ie, say good bye to extra cash). :)

...I suppose that's the sound of life and responsibiltiy knocking on my door. :o

product26

Feb 24, 2007, 10:54 PM

mattcube64

Feb 24, 2007, 11:06 PM

Several updates here!
1. Most notably, the Dell 700m has been sold off and replaced with a black MacBook! 2.0GHz Core Duo, currently 1GB of RAM (going to 2GB soon), 80GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner. VERY nice machine, got a great deal on it…and now I am completely Mac (except for the server of course, that’s Linux).

2. Added gigabit ethernet. MUCH faster than the old 10/100. Also, I moved all the networking stuff (router, switch, etc), my USB hub, and all my charge/sync cables to the keyboard tray that I don’t use; you can see it under where the MacBook is placed on the desk. That cleaned up a lot of cable clutter on the desk.

3. Sold the Logitech S530 set and got an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and Logitech VX Revolution mouse.

http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.02/1_thumb.jpg (http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.02/1.jpg)

http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.02/2_thumb.jpg (http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.02/2.jpg)

My past workstation shots can be seen at http://rogersmj.com/tech/workstations.

Coming soon…a new custom built desk!

I'd also like to add, that this is one of my favorite setups in this thread. I absolutely love the multiple screens, the computers, and all the workspace. Oh, and I really liked the the desktop wallpaper on your Macbook, and so I kinda copied the idea myself. :p

thebeephaha

Feb 24, 2007, 11:29 PM

:apple: A little updates...
new MacBook connected to 20" ACD
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/boneca/Computers/P1000869.jpg

windows PC connected to 23" ACD
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/boneca/Computers/P1000868.jpg

both
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/boneca/Computers/P1000870.jpg

a little fun :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/boneca/Computers/P1000867.jpg
don't tell me that too many HDs it's only part :D

boneca

Weaaak. I have 5 times this. I'll take a pic tomorrow.

wizwaz3

Feb 24, 2007, 11:35 PM

mattcube64, do you need to keep posting pictures of your room?

This whole picture forum is basically boasting. He even admits it.

The last quote is seperate testimony. :p

^^^Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. I am very proud of my room, and I do like to share it. I'm not gonna lie, I like to post it partially to brag, but that's because I am very happy with my room. Nevertheless, I have had another request to stop posting pics, and so I will try to only post pics after major overhauls or additions. Which might be a ways from now, because I may have just run into another transmission rebuild (I honestly have the worst luck, ever), maybe a new car (Which means monthly payments and more insurance), and I start college this fall (ie, say good bye to extra cash). :)

...I suppose that's the sound of life and responsibiltiy knocking on my door. :o

Weaaak. I have 5 times this. I'll take a pic tomorrow.

rogersmj

Feb 24, 2007, 11:35 PM

I'd also like to add, that this is one of my favorite setups in this thread. I absolutely love the multiple screens, the computers, and all the workspace. Oh, and I really liked the the desktop wallpaper on your Macbook, and so I kinda copied the idea myself. :p

Thank you! That's very kind. I always like seeing pictures of your room...I would have loved to have something like that in high school! My parents were pretty strict on "screen time" though, and it was a battle just to get them to allow me to build a computer to put in my room. TV? No way in hell. Video game system? Ha. Now, I spend my whole day in front of a screen anyway, so a lot of good that did. ;)

I do web site design/coding, among other things, so I need my screen space. I sometimes even feel the two 20" screens are too small, so one day I'll have a couple 24"-ers or maybe a 30" or two...if I can get it authorized by the boss (er, the wife, that is).

I too like the workspace afforded by that desk, which is why I chose it...however, it was only a $50 Staples desk and after 3 years it's not quite so sturdy anymore. In the next month I hope to be able to assemble a custom desk I've been designing. It will have at least as much space as this one and a few extra features to make it somewhat unique. I'll definitely post here when I finish it. I'm quite excited...I have a thing for desks. I've owned about 6 of them in the last 10 years.

phungy

Feb 24, 2007, 11:47 PM

Weaaak. I have 5 times this. I'll take a pic tomorrow.

You have 5 MacBooks and 10 ACDs?

rogersmj

Feb 24, 2007, 11:54 PM

You have 5 MacBooks and 10 ACDs?

I too was trying to think of some smart-ass remark to try to beat into people's heads that when there's more than a couple images in a post they should only quote the image(s) they're directly referencing!!! Especially when they're large! Holy crap people, is it REALLY that hard?

I should really just stop, otherwise I'll probably be preaching this until these forums are old and crusty.

phungy

Feb 25, 2007, 12:00 AM

I too was trying to think of some smart-ass remark to try to beat into people's heads that when there's more than a couple images in a post they should only quote the image(s) they're directly referencing!!! Especially when they're large! Holy crap people, is it REALLY that hard?

I should really just stop, otherwise I'll probably be preaching this until these forums are old and crusty.

I just had to do it :D :apple: But I agree, is it that hard deleting the pictures that one isn't referring to? But instead they insist on quoting ALL the images...-sighs- Maybe we should start a new "Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present for those who know how to quote images correctly". I hope that title isn't too long :p

mattcube64

Feb 25, 2007, 12:20 AM

Thank you! That's very kind. I always like seeing pictures of your room...I would have loved to have something like that in high school! My parents were pretty strict on "screen time" though, and it was a battle just to get them to allow me to build a computer to put in my room. TV? No way in hell. Video game system? Ha. Now, I spend my whole day in front of a screen anyway, so a lot of good that did. ;)

I do web site design/coding, among other things, so I need my screen space. I sometimes even feel the two 20" screens are too small, so one day I'll have a couple 24"-ers or maybe a 30" or two...if I can get it authorized by the boss (er, the wife, that is).

I too like the workspace afforded by that desk, which is why I chose it...however, it was only a $50 Staples desk and after 3 years it's not quite so sturdy anymore. In the next month I hope to be able to assemble a custom desk I've been designing. It will have at least as much space as this one and a few extra features to make it somewhat unique. I'll definitely post here when I finish it. I'm quite excited...I have a thing for desks. I've owned about 6 of them in the last 10 years.

Thanks for the compliments. I'm lucky to have a mom that lets me spend my money, and my time, on what I like doing. She knows that like sports are to some kids, video games and "technology" are my own hobby, and she respects that. I have good grades, am pretty fit, and I'm plenty social, so I don't think she has too much to worry about. I work hard for my money, and while she doesn't agree with every purchase I make, she stands by me in getting what I want.

As for your desk obsession, I feel the same way. My room just doesn't accomodate a large desk. I still have college to attend, but when I finally have an apartment or a small house, the first thing I want to buy is a big, sturdy, solid, desk with A LOT of workspace. I constantly feel cramped in on my little $38 Walmart desk. I'd buy something nicer, I just don't have the room. :o

Right now, I just use two screens for making web browsing quicker and more enjoyable. But I'm pursuing a major in journalism, and advertising design. I'm sure I'll want more screen space when I'm working on multiple projects and assignments in both Photoshop and InDesign.

cruxed

Feb 25, 2007, 04:36 AM

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/mattcube64/DSC00166.jpg

Hey Matt, I love the wallpaper on your external LCD.

Care to give me a link?

Thanks in advance.

iancapable

Feb 25, 2007, 05:14 AM

wizwaz3

Feb 25, 2007, 11:21 AM

Heres another view of my office at home, nothing to brag about, but I've done some cleaning up!

24" iMac. To the left is a Hanns.g 19" wide screen and to the right a 15" dell monitor hooked up to a dell poweredge server running debian etch, which handles my mail, development databases and web stuff.

Awesome! 24s rock! That's sad that you have to put the monitor on a riser! That's one thing I hate about the ACDs; they didn't plan design corroboration.

blakespot

Feb 25, 2007, 12:41 PM

I jiust uploaded pics to my gallery of two old Macs. I still have the original Macintosh, but the G4 I gave to my neice when I got my G5.

Click images for gallery jump.

http://pix.blakespot.com/download/8326-2/mac128.jpg (http://pix.blakespot.com/view/computers/mac128.jpg.html)

http://pix.blakespot.com/download/8333-2/g4_01.jpg (http://pix.blakespot.com/view/computers/powermac_G4/)

blakespot

Jasonbot

Feb 25, 2007, 01:57 PM

http://pix.blakespot.com/download/8333-2/g4_01.jpg (http://pix.blakespot.com/view/computers/powermac_G4/)

I'm liking that iPod. Is it a 1G or 2G?

MBM007

Feb 25, 2007, 04:28 PM

MattCube,
I think it would be cool if you switched up your room a bit...that way you could have the space to add a desk. It looks to me that the way you have everything positioned doesn't take full advantage of the space you have to work with.

Additionally,
I'd recommend selling your monitor and old TV for something like a 32in HDTV....that way you'd free up a ton of space and possibly be able to get a cozy chair or something in there instead of gaming on your bed.

Just my 2 cents

jordygreen

Feb 25, 2007, 04:42 PM

j3tang

Feb 25, 2007, 11:25 PM

I usually just lurk .. but i had to take a pic today of my desk so i figured i'd post it since it was handy :)

click to enlarge

http://homepage.mac.com/j3tang/Hosting/DeskSmall.PNG (http://homepage.mac.com/j3tang/Hosting/Desk.JPG)

interlaced

Feb 26, 2007, 12:14 AM

j3tang, that lego guy is awesome!!!

thebeephaha

Feb 26, 2007, 12:32 AM

You have 5 MacBooks and 10 ACDs?

Clearly I was being sarcastic.

Cassie

Feb 26, 2007, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the compliments. I'm lucky to have a mom that lets me spend my money, and my time, on what I like doing. She knows that like sports are to some kids, video games and "technology" are my own hobby, and she respects that. I have good grades, am pretty fit, and I'm plenty social, so I don't think she has too much to worry about. I work hard for my money, and while she doesn't agree with every purchase I make, she stands by me in getting what I want.

As for your desk obsession, I feel the same way. My room just doesn't accomodate a large desk. I still have college to attend, but when I finally have an apartment or a small house, the first thing I want to buy is a big, sturdy, solid, desk with A LOT of workspace. I constantly feel cramped in on my little $38 Walmart desk. I'd buy something nicer, I just don't have the room. :o

Right now, I just use two screens for making web browsing quicker and more enjoyable. But I'm pursuing a major in journalism, and advertising design. I'm sure I'll want more screen space when I'm working on multiple projects and assignments in both Photoshop and InDesign.

I have the same desk, but with a 21"-er on it.:eek:

It's used as the desk for my Windows 95 PC (Word processor; It does it's job)

iancapable

Feb 26, 2007, 01:49 AM

Awesome! 24s rock! That's sad that you have to put the monitor on a riser! That's one thing I hate about the ACDs; they didn't plan design corroboration.

Yes indeed! I must say it's my best purchase yet... However I'm really annoyed about the wireless ploblems that plague the core2duo machines...

My second monitor doesn't have height adjustment so I was a prop it up on a box and my book on quantum mechanics (it's about as much use as I will get out of it)!

siurpeeman

Feb 26, 2007, 05:51 AM

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/mattcube64/DSC00166.jpg

i really like the wallpaper on your macbook. did you take the pic yourself? care to send a link? :)

arn

Feb 26, 2007, 08:02 AM

I'm liking that iPod. Is it a 1G or 2G?
1G there. It's a somewhat old pic. :-)

blakespot

[edit: this was accidentally posted by blake under my account - arn]

mattcube64

Feb 26, 2007, 08:41 AM

For my Macbook Wallpaper, I copied mroger's idea, and took a pic of my own keyboard with my Sony DSC-N2. I'd be happy to host it, but my flickr upload is maxed for this month. I'll try to do it on the first of the coming month. Unless, you can tell me an upload site that'll keep the pic nice and large for a Wallpaper? :confused:

I got the second external Wallpaper from InterFaceLift. It can be found here:

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=1016

As for re-arranging my room for a more accomodating desk and a smaller TV, I agree that I could, and probably should, do it. But since I'm moving this fall for college, and I've had a set-up similar to this for about five years, I figure I'll just leave it. I do plan on getting a cheap 32" LCD TV though, this summer, for my friend and I's dorm. I figure we can watch TV on it, play games, and use it as an external monitor (We both have fairly nice computers, he just has Windows).

phungy

Feb 26, 2007, 08:43 AM

1G there. It's a somewhat old pic. :-)

blakespot

Wait a minute, blakespot = arn or arn = blakespot? :confused:

livingfortoday

Feb 26, 2007, 09:16 AM

Well, I got my Cube up and running in the corner, so I thought I'd post that. It's really just there so I can play Civilization III, as I can't do that on my Intel Mac yet.

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

Some day I plan on getting a nice Cinema Display to match it, but for now I'll settle for this $10 bus-stop beauty. :p

Edit: And before anyone asks, I have to use that keyboard, since the power switch in the Cube is broken and no tinkering at all can make it stop rebooting the Cube. I ended up just unhooking it and booting from the keyboard power button.

Specs of the Cube are: 450Mhz G4/1GB RAM/6GB HD/DVD-ROM/AP

hoop

Feb 26, 2007, 09:46 AM

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/476/desk1er3.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5529/desk2fh4.jpg

xfiftyfour

Feb 26, 2007, 09:53 AM

Wait a minute, blakespot = arn or arn = blakespot? :confused:

Yeah I'm confused too. :confused:

Jasonbot

Feb 26, 2007, 10:34 AM

Yeah I'm confused too. :confused:

Well what ever it is blakespot has a 1G iPod and thats all that counts, or is it arn that has the iPod!???:apple:

wwooden

Feb 26, 2007, 10:50 AM

Or Arn is all knowing........and all powerful.....

Richard Flynn

Feb 26, 2007, 11:09 AM

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/476/desk1er3.jpg

Mighty mouse plugged into the monitor for the Mac Pro... You running the Front Row hack for the Mac Pro?! Me too!

hoop

Feb 26, 2007, 11:14 AM

The mighty mouse isn't plugged in at all in that picture (it is now, my housemate has nicked my Microsoft one :mad: ).

What's this front row hack? That's what I miss the most from iMacs...

Jasonbot

Feb 26, 2007, 12:06 PM

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5529/desk2fh4.jpg

Nice calendar!

hoop

Feb 26, 2007, 12:09 PM

Cheers!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Keeley-Calendar-2007/dp/184335845X/sr=8-1/qid=1172509650/ref=pd_ka_1/026-7194967-4418827?ie=UTF8&s=books

thedude110

Feb 26, 2007, 12:09 PM

Edit: And before anyone asks, I have to use that keyboard, since the power switch in the Cube is broken and no tinkering at all can make it stop rebooting the Cube. I ended up just unhooking it and booting from the keyboard power button.

Specs of the Cube are: 450Mhz G4/1GB RAM/6GB HD/DVD-ROM/AP

I use the same keyboard with my old blueberry iBook sometimes. And the hockey puck mouse! It really was my favorite mouse.

*wipes away nostalgic tear*

NickElls

Feb 26, 2007, 12:15 PM

I posted this in the other thread, but if you didn't see it...

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9883/panoramafk6.jpg

N10248

Feb 26, 2007, 02:04 PM

Haven't updated mine for a while, got a nice new 32" Samsung HDTV though, much better than the old 26" one (old pics can be found on my flickr page below).

Click for full sized versions...

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_01_small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_01.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_02_small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_02.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_03_small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_03.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_04_small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac/setup_04.jpg)

Bye

livingfortoday

Feb 26, 2007, 04:07 PM

I use the same keyboard with my old blueberry iBook sometimes. And the hockey puck mouse! It really was my favorite mouse.

*wipes away nostalgic tear*

Oh, I cant stand that mouse! Maybe it's just my massive man-claw I pass off for a hand, but it just does not fit me right.

wwooden

Feb 26, 2007, 04:17 PM

My problem with the puck mouse was that there was no way of telling if you have the mouse the correct way in your hand without looking. What I mean is that it is not longer in one direction, telling you that it should fit in your hand this way just by grabbing it. I would constantly reach for it then move the mouse only to find I am moving up and to an angle when I only wanted to move directly up. I was always having to shift the mouse around in my hand.

I have to say I am one of the people wasn't sad to see that mouse quickly discontinued.

nplima

Feb 26, 2007, 05:38 PM

Haven't updated mine for a while, got a nice new 32" Samsung HDTV though, much better than the old 26" one (old pics can be found on my flickr page below).
[...]
Bye

Hi

How do you use a Cisco VoIP phone at home? is it connected to your own voice gateway or does your telco offer VoIP directly?

rogersmj

Feb 26, 2007, 05:51 PM

Hi

How do you use a Cisco VoIP phone at home? is it connected to your own voice gateway or does your telco offer VoIP directly?

I don't know what exactly is up with his setup, but I had a Cisco VoIP phone for a little while at home that was configured to connect to our office's VoIP system. So it could just be something like that, or Vonage.

N10248

Feb 26, 2007, 06:20 PM

Hi

How do you use a Cisco VoIP phone at home? is it connected to your own voice gateway or does your telco offer VoIP directly?

I have an Intertex IX68 router, this can connect any SIP phone directly to a regular line so it can be used as a normal phone.

And as the cisco phones have multiple lines i can use VoIP sevices as well, i have 3 Ciscos at my place, all connected to the router. its very reliable too.

Bye

Cassie

Feb 26, 2007, 06:27 PM

Wait a minute, blakespot = arn or arn = blakespot? :confused:

Yeah, for a moment i thought i had just had a stroke or something.;)

AppleIntelRock

Feb 26, 2007, 06:30 PM

Wait a minute, blakespot = arn or arn = blakespot? :confused:

blakespot is a friend of arn's. he accidently posted using arn's account, arn does not have multiple personalities :p

arn

Feb 26, 2007, 06:30 PM

Just to clear the air, Blakespot and myself are two different people.

I'm guessing Blake didn't realize I was logged in on his computer when he posted.

arn

phungy

Feb 26, 2007, 06:32 PM

Would have been a great April Fool's joke :D :apple:

Richard Flynn

Feb 26, 2007, 06:57 PM

What's this front row hack? That's what I miss the most from iMacs...

This is how I did it. (http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2006110314322775&query=front%2Brow%2Bmac%2Bpro) Although I'm using a Logitech mouse, I couldn't get the Logitech-specific instructions to work (‘case 2’), so I have the mighty mouse plugged into my monitor to ‘enable’ Front Row.

someguy

Feb 26, 2007, 07:31 PM

I posted this in the other thread, but if you didn't see it...
I wouldn't want to be there when those shelves and everything piled on them come crashing down on that beautiful iMac. :eek:

blakespot

Feb 26, 2007, 07:50 PM

Wait a minute, blakespot = arn or arn = blakespot? :confused:
Oops. I only recently started using Safari again (Firefox mainly). Arn's login was still present in Safari on my MacBook Pro, which is the laptop that was used to work the live keynote coverage back at MWSF in Jan. :-)

blakespot

Plymouthbreezer

Feb 26, 2007, 08:46 PM

Here's my new basement setup, PowerMac G4 (in desk) with 17" Studio Display, and on the shelf, my old iMac G3 DV. The G4 Digital Audio (466MHz) cost me only $100. Granted, I've ungraded the hard drive[s], added 512 MB RAM, and reinstalled the OS, the cost for the upgrades was almost nil.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/932/dsc00002ox4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5082/dsc00003ry9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And, I've finally made use of my iMac G4's old Pro Speakers, seeing as the G4 tower has the same jack!

I'm looking to repaint the walls, and in the next few months, getting a new printer to replace that old one from 7 years ago. I do love the display... 1600 x 1200 resolution is amazing.

Cassie

Feb 26, 2007, 08:53 PM

Plymouthbreezer

Feb 26, 2007, 09:05 PM

What do you use the G3 for?

Before the G4 Tower came along, the G3 was my parents main unit for web surfing and games. It's actually a decent machine - 512MB RAM, 60GB hard drive, 450MHZ processor...But now, the G4 is faster, and the screen real estate of the ASD is a large advantage.

But right now he's (the G3) kinda just chillin' there.... Might actually sell it if I can detach myself from it, its served me well for the past 7 years.

AaronE

Feb 26, 2007, 09:52 PM

Nice Samsung. I have a 19 inch one just like it.

http://a865.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_bbdcdd687cb8a10501265148702ecbf0.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3299/dcfc0002bz0.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2835/dcfc0004ep3.jpg

NickElls

Feb 26, 2007, 11:24 PM

I wouldn't want to be there when those shelves and everything piled on them come crashing down on that beautiful iMac. :eek:

They're pretty sturdy... or so my parents say...

The boxes are all empty, though, so they're not too heavy.

MBM007

Feb 27, 2007, 10:02 PM

I'm thinking of getting an LCD arm for my cinema display....do you guys think I should get a white one or aluminum one?....a downside of my glass desk is not being able to get a desk mounting arm and instead having to get a wall mounted one....anyone got a link to a good wall mounting arm @ a decent price????

zap2

Feb 27, 2007, 10:33 PM

^^^12'' PowerBook...yes one of the best Mac ever IMO

If only I had a few 100 more when I went to get my laptop...Oh well iBook G4 is still nice

NickElls

Feb 27, 2007, 11:18 PM

tastiness!

Cleaning your keyboard?

MBM007

Feb 27, 2007, 11:21 PM

Cleaning your keyboard?

yeah I was and thought the keyboard laid out on the glass looked pretty sweet!!!

phungy

Feb 27, 2007, 11:23 PM

yeah I was and thought the keyboard laid out on the glass looked pretty sweet!!!

I was about to ask if that setup (keyboard) still worked :p

NickElls

Feb 27, 2007, 11:24 PM

yeah I was and thought the keyboard laid out on the glass looked pretty sweet!!!

I did that too, over in this thread. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=280115)

Someone (some sort of m4st0r h4xx0r) should try to actually lay the keys out like that on the desk but make it usable. It would be awesome.

joshwest

Feb 28, 2007, 12:32 AM

I'm thinking of getting an LCD arm for my cinema display....do you guys think I should get a white one or aluminum one?....a downside of my glass desk is not being able to get a desk mounting arm and insted having to get a wall mounted one....anyone got a link to a good wall mounting arm @ a decent price????

what stand is that holding up your powerbook? silver elevator?

phungy

Feb 28, 2007, 12:45 AM

what stand is that holding up your powerbook? silver elevator?

Griffin Elevator, successor to the iCurve.

Father Jack

Feb 28, 2007, 01:19 AM

My little bit of heaven:

FJ

irbdavid

Feb 28, 2007, 10:29 AM

Okay, so its a mess, but it looks like i'm one of the few people here who use a mac for things other than Photoshop :p
Mid-way through a write-up for mah degree, hence the build up of literature and caffeine abuse...

http://irbdavid.com/misc/SetupFeb07-1.jpg

P.O.S. PC for counter-strike purposes only these days.
http://irbdavid.com/misc/SetupFeb07-2.jpg

New printer, after the last one caught fire :(
http://irbdavid.com/misc/SetupFeb07-3.jpg

Moving house in a few months, got a nice little office-space marked out. Trip to Ikea to pick up a more sensible sized desk, and hopefully the setup will fit in a bit better with the dominant aesthetic here :D

rogersmj

Feb 28, 2007, 11:18 AM

^ Always nice to see a Mac really getting used hard. That's a workin' man's Mac! :cool:

Your other printer caught fire?? :eek:

irbdavid

Feb 28, 2007, 11:38 AM

Your other printer caught fire?? :eek:

Slight exaggeration, it started smoking halfway through printing a few pages of notes. I turned it off real quick :D

RMA, and got a new one (same make and model - Samsung ML2010, and no complaints. Good little printer really, good value. I keep an eye on it though when it's doing its thing o.O

rogersmj

Feb 28, 2007, 11:47 AM

I just noticed how thick your speaker wires are...holy CRAP. That amp must be fighting a lot of resistance.

alFR

Feb 28, 2007, 12:22 PM

Or not very much, since electrical resistance is inversely proportional to the diameter of the conductor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistance).

rogersmj

Feb 28, 2007, 12:41 PM

Or not very much, since electrical resistance is inversely proportional to the diameter of the conductor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistance).

OK yeah I knew it was one way or the other :D I don't know much about that stuff. I thought that thicker wires actually meant more juice had to be pushed through them.

G-Force

Feb 28, 2007, 01:02 PM

pics of setup
Nice setup. :)

irbdavid

Feb 28, 2007, 02:54 PM

I just noticed how thick your speaker wires are...holy CRAP. That amp must be fighting a lot of resistance.

My dad's into that whole audiophile thing, so they're a hand-me down. IIRC something was mentioned about the cabling costing more per meter than the pair of speakers themselves, so it probably represents a fair amount of overkill. In theory thicker wires gives a better signal, because as alFR said conductivity is proportional to area. The shielding from interference is also better.

But tbh, a lot that audiophile stuff is largely crap I think. Someone tried to talk up not changing the direction of speaker wiring (keep the amp end at the amp and the speaker end at the speaker if you move / reorganise your setup) because the 'electrons get used to flowing in one direction' and 'the conductivity improves in that direction'.

Still, I'm waiting on my the next upgrade to try and get my mits on a 2nd hand pair of BWs. Good speakers, but it'd probably mean buying a new amp to drive them.

kitki83

Feb 28, 2007, 05:48 PM

My dad's into that whole audiophile thing, so they're a hand-me down. IIRC something was mentioned about the cabling costing more per meter than the pair of speakers themselves, so it probably represents a fair amount of overkill. In theory thicker wires gives a better signal, because as alFR said conductivity is proportional to area. The shielding from interference is also better.

But tbh, a lot that audiophile stuff is largely crap I think. Someone tried to talk up not changing the direction of speaker wiring (keep the amp end at the amp and the speaker end at the speaker if you move / reorganise your setup) because the 'electrons get used to flowing in one direction' and 'the conductivity improves in that direction'.

Still, I'm waiting on my the next upgrade to try and get my mits on a 2nd hand pair of BWs. Good speakers, but it'd probably mean buying a new amp to drive them.

wow thats awesome just read the wiki about this never knew that

soo electricity flows better for suck devices other than heating and incadescent lighting as thicker cables because it causes less what I see as heat and loss of transmision. I hope I got the idea of it.

sycho

Mar 1, 2007, 12:12 AM

But tbh, a lot that audiophile stuff is largely crap I think. Someone tried to talk up not changing the direction of speaker wiring (keep the amp end at the amp and the speaker end at the speaker if you move / reorganise your setup) because the 'electrons get used to flowing in one direction' and 'the conductivity improves in that direction'.

I guess this person doesn't have a clue about how amplifiers or speakers work. HINT: Alternating Current causes the speaker cone to move, meaning, the electrons will go in both directions.

CrouchingDonkey

Mar 1, 2007, 03:00 AM

Here's my (posed) setup circa October 2005. This was when I lived in London. A few items have been upgraded since then, and I may post an updated setup.

R.Youden

Mar 1, 2007, 03:41 AM

Here's my (posed) setup circa October 2005. This was when I lived in London. A few items have been upgraded since then, and I may post an updated setup.

Someone likes blue desktops! Nice and clean and simple.

R.Youden

Mar 1, 2007, 03:46 AM

I guess this person doesn't have a clue about how amplifiers or speakers work. HINT: Alternating Current causes the speaker cone to move, meaning, the electrons will go in both directions.

From what I can remeber (as soon as you leave uni with an electronics degree you forget all the phyiscs crap) electrons do not move. Current is provided by the chain reaction of changing electron charge. You do get a certain amount of electron drift but that is so so slow. About half a mile per year I think in copper.

koobcamuk

Mar 1, 2007, 05:24 AM

From what I can remeber (as soon as you leave uni with an electronics degree you forget all the phyiscs crap) electrons do not move. Current is provided by the chain reaction of changing electron charge. You do get a certain amount of electron drift but that is so so slow. About half a mile per year I think in copper.

Google it people. C'mon! No excuse for not knowing now...

Anyway, I have just moved apartment and I have some badass speakers and will make a post on here.

I like the MacBook and big screen combo. Really sweet. I was debating doing that but the iMac G5 is just too cool to sell.

illstabyou

Mar 1, 2007, 08:52 AM

P.O.S. PC for counter-strike purposes only these days.
http://irbdavid.com/misc/SetupFeb07-2.jpg

How do you expect caffine free anything to keep you awake for a late night of C-Programming? ;)

flowin

Mar 1, 2007, 10:13 AM

my new dual screen setup.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/406722451_2d6acdf7d7.jpg

irbdavid

Mar 1, 2007, 11:31 AM

How do you expect caffine free anything to keep you awake for a late night of C-Programming? ;)

It's diet - still got the caffeine fix, but no sugar. The 'fat' coke/pepsi gives you all the sugar-rush problems. I get the shakes, then have to move on to the whisky. Whisky's good for late-night programming - provides the necessary zen aura of reflectiveness and concentration :)

my new dual screen setup.
Macbooks work well in dual screen. Important stuff on one screen, junk on the other.

rogersmj

Mar 1, 2007, 11:40 AM

my new dual screen setup.

Wow, are your desktop icons big enough? I think I could see those from space. :D

kainjow

Mar 1, 2007, 12:11 PM

Macbooks work well in dual screen. Important stuff on one screen, junk on the other.

Actually from my experience, MacBooks suck at dual screen because they don't have enough video ram. The MBPs are much better. I had a 23" ACD hooked up to my MB and I when I got rid of it, the computer was so much smoother and faster just on the MB's display.

flowin

Mar 1, 2007, 01:38 PM

Wow, are your desktop icons big enough? I think I could see those from space. :D

yea. my icons are pretty big.. partially cos im into desktop customisation

sometimes, the gfx gets a little slow in expose, but its mostly good..

Mydriasis

Mar 1, 2007, 05:49 PM

My dad had a 540, I think its probabaly still somewhere in his basement. I'll take a look next time I there.

Why have you been sitting on so many old laptops? Obviously you dont use them.

let me guess... some company was throwing them away and it hurt your heart to see a mac in the trash;)

quik

Mar 1, 2007, 06:30 PM

Old setup.

http://www.beliveau.ca/pcs.jpg

Xander562

Mar 1, 2007, 07:19 PM

Here's my (posed) setup circa October 2005. This was when I lived in London. A few items have been upgraded since then, and I may post an updated setup.

Wow you certainly like blue desktops don't you? :p

Afro1989

Mar 1, 2007, 07:33 PM

Old setup.

Let me guess, you're a righty? :D

jamericani

Mar 1, 2007, 07:46 PM

puckhead193

Mar 1, 2007, 07:58 PM

Here's my (posed) setup circa October 2005. This was when I lived in London. A few items have been upgraded since then, and I may post an updated setup.

how'd you make the ipods have the apple wallpaper? linux?

quik

Mar 1, 2007, 09:09 PM

Let me guess, you're a righty? :D

Damn RIGHT! :P

rogersmj

Mar 1, 2007, 09:11 PM

how'd you make the ipods have the apple wallpaper? linux?

I'm pretty sure he's just using the picture slideshow feature on the iPods.

QCassidy352

Mar 1, 2007, 09:40 PM

This was mine during fall 2005.
- The G5 was a rev. A single proc. 1.8 Ghz that USPS smashed up pretty good in shipping (can't tell in this picture because it's partially hidden and propped against the desk).
- The ibook was a 12" 1.33 Ghz model.
- The display is a 20" ACD
- The top keyboard is :apple: BT and the bottom :apple: wired
- The mouse is a MS BT intellimouse, and
- The speakers are HK soundsticks, version 1.

I sold both the G5 and ibook. The 20" ACD, soundsticks, and BT keyboard are still in use (with my macbook), and my new mouse is a BT MM. Maybe I'll post a pic of that later. :)

mikes63737

Mar 2, 2007, 06:30 AM

*PLEASE* stop quoting pictures!

diotav

Mar 2, 2007, 01:42 PM

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1478/setup031kq2.jpg

Time for a small update..

MBM007

Mar 2, 2007, 03:04 PM

Does anyone have a link to a pic of a wallmounted lcd that shows where the cords enter and exit the wall....I'm really thinking about doing a wall mount (32 in Samsung flat panel) & an arm mount (20in ACD), but I'm pretty clueless on how to go about running wires, etc...through the wall?
Does anyone know of an arm that would support my 32 in Samsung if I decide not to wall mount?

What thread would this be better posted to garner responses?

thanks

jordygreen

Mar 2, 2007, 03:13 PM

Time for a small update..

Wow that looks nice and i like desk its very nice :)

xper

Mar 2, 2007, 03:14 PM

Image (http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1478/setup031kq2.jpg)

Time for a small update..
Is that the Iomega Ultramax on top of the computer? If so, do you mind taking a closeup of it?
I would really appreciate it.

4God

Mar 2, 2007, 03:18 PM

Time for a small update..

Soooo purdy.....:)

flalaw

Mar 2, 2007, 07:17 PM

JackArc

Mar 2, 2007, 07:18 PM

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/4226/p1000006qf4.jpg

Dorm room.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5687/p1000007gj6.jpg

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/9086/p1000008ko7.jpg

I do with what I have. Not a bad set-up for being at a University.

CrouchingDonkey

Mar 2, 2007, 08:22 PM

how'd you make the ipods have the apple wallpaper? linux?

I'm pretty sure he's just using the picture slideshow feature on the iPods.

Yep, I resized, and adjusted the brightness of the wallpaper using Photoshop, and displayed them using the slideshow feature. At it's native brightness, and even at the lowest brightness setting of the iPods, the wallpaper photographed as almost white. Thus the wallpaper had to be 'dimmed down' in order to photograph correctly.

falcon1

Mar 2, 2007, 08:47 PM

Nice dorm room JackArc and you have a pretty good few of a palm out your window.

JackArc

Mar 3, 2007, 03:30 PM

Nice dorm room JackArc and you have a pretty good few of a palm out your window.

Thanks, I really like the view. You can even see the fireworks from Disney Land and the giant A from Edision Field (Angels) from my dorms parking structure. Its peaceful/a good working environment.

arcsbite

Mar 3, 2007, 11:17 PM

My current set up
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/409475879_20af077fdf_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/409476635_9c8deadcc1_o.jpg

wizwaz3

Mar 3, 2007, 11:34 PM

My current set up

I really really like yours! :)

G5Unit

Mar 3, 2007, 11:38 PM

My current set up
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/409475879_20af077fdf_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/409476635_9c8deadcc1_o.jpg

Hey is your logitech keyboard and mouse working alright? I had mine about a week before I returned mine.

arcsbite

Mar 4, 2007, 12:13 AM

Hey is your logitech keyboard and mouse working alright? I had mine about a week before I returned mine.

its ok, but every now and then the mouse gets a bit funny, I'll left click and it's like it won't release the button...it does physically of course, but it will start draggin the icon around my desktop as if I left-click-dragged it
bit of a pain in the arse.

yg17

Mar 4, 2007, 03:02 AM

Here's my very messy desk

timmillwood

Mar 4, 2007, 12:20 PM

Here is my current setup:-

Stock 17" Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo
Wireless mighty mouse
60gb iPod Video
Konica A200 camera
Canon Scanner
Mybook Pro 250gb
Loads of mess
photo takes on sony K800i Phone

zane

Mar 4, 2007, 12:28 PM

xper

Mar 4, 2007, 03:19 PM

****, this is getting ridiculous, is it really that hard to remove the pictures when people quote, seriously.

I am so close to put up a website that explains how to use a forum but i should not have to because if people just used some common sense they would know it by now.

"Common sense isnt really that common"

irbdavid

Mar 4, 2007, 04:44 PM

Hey cool posters you mind taking pictures of them.

No problem -

For all the scientists out there on macs:
http://irbdavid.com/misc/feynman.jpg
Should probably put that in a more commanding place when I move.

Other posters linked here -
Bad Religion flag (http://irbdavid.com/misc/bad_religion.jpg)
Rage / Jenna (http://irbdavid.com/misc/jenna_rage.jpg)
Rage flag / Kurt (http://irbdavid.com/misc/rage_kurt.jpg)
Lars Frederiksen (http://irbdavid.com/misc/lars.jpg)

Most of these aren't hugely representative of the music I'm listening too these days. Tom Waits posters are hard to come by :(

Got a nice John Coltrane one though, ready for the new place (GF says I'm not allowed _some_ of those posters up in our room when we move in - no prizes for guessing which! )

shoppy

Mar 4, 2007, 04:48 PM

I love them, I'll digg out my others and post them:) :D

zap2

Mar 4, 2007, 04:50 PM

I love them, I'll digg out my others and post them:) :D

Is that 6 or 7 (there is one Black MacBook, one white, on iBook one 12'' PB, and either 2 or 3 MacBook Pros(atleast 2)

How can you need that many laptops? (Or are some of those no longer owned by you/some of them are family and friends?)

shoppy

Mar 4, 2007, 05:00 PM

Is that 6 or 7 (there is one Black MacBook, one white, on iBook one 12'' PB, and either 2 or 3 MacBook Pros(atleast 2)

How can you need that many laptops? (Or are some of those no longer owned by you/some of them are family and friends?)

I own them all, I have a load more, since my first powerbook in May 16th 2003. I have owned approx 50+ apple laptops. I have also got a 17" MBP and then I have my wifes, collection that I have bought for her. I just like them to be honest. I only browse the web and listen to music, but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

zap2

Mar 4, 2007, 05:08 PM

I own them all, I have a load more, since my first powerbook in May 16th 2003. I have owned approx 50+ apple laptops. I have also got a 17" MBP and then I have my wifes, collection that I have bought for her. I just like them to be honest. I only browse the web and listen to music, but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

:eek:

I see...you must really really like them! More Power to ya!

CHROMEDOME

Mar 4, 2007, 05:44 PM

goodtimes5

Mar 4, 2007, 05:49 PM

joshwest

Mar 4, 2007, 05:51 PM

Sorry for the blurry pics but its hard to get a clear shot in my room. I just added a 12" PB to my setup as well

epochblue

Mar 4, 2007, 05:52 PM

I own them all...but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

Wow....wish I had that kind of money....

And here are some updated shots of my pales-in-comparison setup...

Killyp

Mar 4, 2007, 05:55 PM

Wow....wish I had that kind of money....

What the money he had before, or after he bought all those Macs (or the lack of)? :D

wizwaz3

Mar 4, 2007, 05:57 PM

so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

Wow....wish I had that kind of money....

That's what I'm screamin'. :cool:

zap2

Mar 4, 2007, 06:01 PM

I own them all, I have a load more, since my first powerbook in May 16th 2003. I have owned approx 50+ apple laptops. I have also got a 17" MBP and then I have my wifes, collection that I have bought for her. I just like them to be honest. I only browse the web and listen to music, but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

Did some math...were they all new Apple laptop? If they were, lets say average price was 2000, thats over 100,000 on laptop to surf the web and music!

*That is of course they are all new*

NickElls

Mar 4, 2007, 06:05 PM

I own them all, I have a load more, since my first powerbook in May 16th 2003. I have owned approx 50+ apple laptops. I have also got a 17" MBP and then I have my wifes, collection that I have bought for her. I just like them to be honest. I only browse the web and listen to music, but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

I'd like to see a pic of your entire laptop collection stacked on top of each other.

Or next to each other.

shoppy

Mar 4, 2007, 10:13 PM

Did some math...were they all new Apple laptop? If they were, lets say average price was 2000, thats over 100,000 on laptop to surf the web and music!

*That is of course they are all new*

They were all new except for 3 refurbs I have bought. My first every powerbok cost me a a wopping £2400, it was my first mac I had no idea what I had bought. But I liked the look of the apple logo on the back. My sony vaio, had died and there was no way, I was buying another one. My family thought I had gone crazy now several years on, my entire family have macs.

Yes, I have spent a small fortune on macs, some off the older ones, I have sold on. Hence why I have gone through so many. Since being married, my purcahsing has slowed down thus why I bought a refurb 17" MBP, but I still make sure I buy a new machine every 6 months.

As for the cost, I dont really think of it as my first every pc a 286 back in 1990/91 cost my family over £2000 then. So in comparison macs are cheap. Money is there to be spent, as my father said you cant take it with you. So you might as well spend it and enjoy your life.

icloud

Mar 4, 2007, 10:41 PM

*sigh*.... why oh why do people post pictures of the 27 laptops they bought over the last year and get defensive when everyone cites them as irrational?

i find that although i do go through "laptop lust" each time a refresh happens, economically and productively it makes zero sense for ME to update so frequently. took me a while to finally overcome the whole "i need to buy a new laptop simply because 'i likes it' ideology.

i have stuck to doing a laptop refresh every 2.5 - 3 years. I bought myself a CD blackbook in 2006 and intend on purchasing a macbook pro with the release of the 45 nm peryn intel processors to replace my aging G5 desktop of many years

Jasonbot

Mar 4, 2007, 10:55 PM

Sorry for the blurry pics but its hard to get a clear shot in my room. I just added a 12" PB to my setup as well

Wow! And people say to me that my 5 iPod collection is outta control. Your collection rocks, please can you just go through from left to right the models displayed :D

the kid 05

Mar 5, 2007, 12:14 AM

Rage / Jenna (http://irbdavid.com/misc/jenna_rage.jpg)

I'll take the Jenna one off your hands :D

iJawn108

Mar 5, 2007, 01:24 AM

how the hell to you even keep track of playlists, book marks ect. =\ I hope you have an xserve or something to keep everything centralized.

jordygreen

Mar 5, 2007, 02:19 PM

well i can actually finjally post in here with my own picture :)

noting special at all but hopefully a mac mini should be joining it soon :D

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8679/dsc00047bx1.jpg

Jasonbot

Mar 5, 2007, 02:40 PM

well i can actually finjally post in here with my own picture :)

noting special at all but hopefully a mac mini should be joining it soon :D

*huge iBook pic*

I like that, wish I had an iBook :( Mine died (bust logic board)

jordygreen

Mar 5, 2007, 02:59 PM

I like that, wish I had an iBook :( Mine died (bust logic board)

Ye sorry for the huge pic, ye its a good little thing to get me into the world of Mac i think :D

f1400

Mar 5, 2007, 03:58 PM

I own them all, I have a load more, since my first powerbook in May 16th 2003. I have owned approx 50+ apple laptops. I have also got a 17" MBP and then I have my wifes, collection that I have bought for her. I just like them to be honest. I only browse the web and listen to music, but just love my macs, so end up buying a new one every time they are updated.

Do you also buy one of every processor? :D Like the 2.16 C2D and the 2.33 C2D? Man that must cost alot though, 50 laptops!

amacgenius

Mar 5, 2007, 04:01 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/411780782_5ed1474092.jpg

Taken this morning with my camera on it's new tripod.

robegian

Mar 5, 2007, 04:02 PM

1995:
http://homepage.mac.com/robegian/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-05-07%2013.19.14%20-0700/Image-0766C11380C711D7.jpg

2005:
http://homepage.mac.com/robegian/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-10-19%2012.41.05%20-0700/DSCN1876-1024.jpg

2007: plus a MacBook.

By the way, there are a lot of computers I still own but which are not depicted in the photograph - just read my signature :-)

zap2

Mar 5, 2007, 04:27 PM

Money is there to be spent, as my father said you cant take it with you. So you might as well spend it and enjoy your life.

Spot on....I hate when people horde the money, and never plan to spend it. (Not that I'm saying don't save any, I'm currently not buy Xbox 360 because while I have the cash , if I want a iPhone, 10.5 and iWork(maybe iLife) I shouldn't buy the 360)

wwooden

Mar 5, 2007, 04:49 PM

Spot on....I hate when people horde the money, and never plan to spend it. (Not that I'm saying don't save any, I'm currently not buy Xbox 360 because while I have the cash , if I want a iPhone, 10.5 and iWork(maybe iLife) I shouldn't buy the 360)

I feel sorta the same way, the reason we work is to make money; And the reason we make money is to spend it on stuff we want. I will admit that I can be a cheap person at times, but it is only because I like spending my money on things that I think have value and are worth my money. I like spending my money on tangible things, I hate spending money on consumables. I'm not a big drinker nor do I like going to the bars. I would rather spend $20 to get a new DVD then spend it on a night of drinking.

While I like to buy things, I only buy things when I think I am getting a deal on it. For example, I am in the market for a new TV. I don't just look at bestbuy, I shop around everything; online, instores, read reviews, talk to friends, etc. I want to know that the money I am spending is going towards getting the best value. Know that say spending an extra $100 or something adds value to the tv such as better contrast ratio or more inputs or a larger screen, etc.

My girlfriend and I get in these arguements all the time. She might find a really nice set of dishes she wants, I ask her what makes them so much more expensive then others and she just says "they look nice". I have a hard time seeing value in that, my brain works in a practical way, I need a practical reason why something is worth the extra money. I guess that is why I am an engineer, we are trained to think in this manor.

But everyone is different, if someone wants to spend all their money on one thing, it's not our place to say they can't. As long as he/she is paying all their bills and taxes and not on wellfare where the rest of us have to pay for them, then I don't have a problem. I have problem when people spend all their money, then needs the government to support them, thus using the money of the rest of us.

joshwest

Mar 5, 2007, 07:11 PM

Wow! And people say to me that my 5 iPod collection is outta control. Your collection rocks, please can you just go through from left to right the models displayed :D

first gen 5 gig
second gen mini 6 gig (needs new battery)
first and second gen nanos both 1 gig
first gen nano 1 gig black
first gen nano 4 gig white
second gen nano 8 gig black
5.5 gen 80 gig ipod black

and i have a sealed 4 gig silver mini that im keeping cause i collect them

flalaw

Mar 5, 2007, 07:54 PM

For all the scientists out there on macs:
http://irbdavid.com/misc/feynman.jpg
Should probably put that in a more commanding place when I move.

who is this guy? sorry, i'm not a math guy.

iancapable

Mar 6, 2007, 01:09 AM

Spot on....I hate when people horde the money, and never plan to spend it. (Not that I'm saying don't save any, I'm currently not buy Xbox 360 because while I have the cash , if I want a iPhone, 10.5 and iWork(maybe iLife) I shouldn't buy the 360)

I have to horde money.... :(

But for good reason! I want a house and in the UK it's expensive!

Tinlad

Mar 6, 2007, 04:59 AM

who is this guy? sorry, i'm not a math guy.
Richard Feynman, Physicist extraordinaire.

irbdavid

Mar 6, 2007, 06:08 AM

Richard Feynman, Physicist extraordinaire.

Glad someone recognises him :D

koobcamuk

Mar 6, 2007, 08:09 AM

Glad someone recognises him :D

me too!

Where did you get this? It's awesome.

irbdavid

Mar 6, 2007, 10:08 AM

me too!

Where did you get this? It's awesome.

eBay. They come around now and again. I suspect its probably just some guy with a scanner, but hey. Cool poster, who cares :D

Tinlad

Mar 7, 2007, 10:16 AM

Glad someone recognises him :D
I'm studying Physics at uni... it's a rare week when Feynman isn't mentioned at least once :p

I want one of those posters!

mhiero

Mar 7, 2007, 07:34 PM

Spot on....I hate when people horde the money, and never plan to spend it. (Not that I'm saying don't save any, I'm currently not buy Xbox 360 because while I have the cash , if I want a iPhone, 10.5 and iWork(maybe iLife) I shouldn't buy the 360)this is kinda random, but my advice is hold off on the 360, like youre doing, its not that great, I have one.

jordygreen

Mar 8, 2007, 11:44 AM

ye same and there supposedly upgrading them soon to have a HDMI output and stuff.

Letters

Mar 9, 2007, 02:00 AM

My first mac.
12" PowerBook

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/7582/img6427nj3.jpg

I was really waiting for the bump to core2duo in the macbook line, which was right around the corner at the time, but couldn't wait, I wanted to get as much as I could for the pb so I sold that and, got a 20" imac, and I figured I had 14 days to return the imac if the bump happened, and if it took longer I would be able to sell it and get my money back.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2180/img3272fb9.jpg

And about a week later, the bump in the macbook line happened, so I returned the imac, and left with the blackbook

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9049/img3482bb9.jpg

But I really missed the screenspace, so finally got an external monitor, and am finally done.

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/4153/img7059di0.jpg

ee99ee

Mar 9, 2007, 09:39 AM

Letters, you look about as indecisive as I am hehe

Prom1

Mar 9, 2007, 11:33 AM

Love the top photo, Letters!

Nah he's not indecisive, just looking for the best solution for what he does.

MBM007

Mar 9, 2007, 12:04 PM

Letters,
Is that Samsung monitor you have 26 in?....in the last photo is the blackbook hiding on top of the speaker?

socks

Mar 9, 2007, 12:31 PM

Letters,

What are the KRK RP-8's like? I was thinking of getting some myself, nice setup you've got there.

saxondale.

Mar 9, 2007, 12:52 PM

Old:
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9908/img7783qt7.jpg
New:
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1723/img9744oz2.jpg

xfiftyfour

Mar 9, 2007, 12:57 PM

snip
I heart Ikea too. ;)

daneoni

Mar 9, 2007, 05:09 PM

Why a Zen?

Benjamindaines

Mar 9, 2007, 06:50 PM

Why a Zen?

Why not?

Shotglass

Mar 9, 2007, 06:57 PM

Cause it's crap.

jhero

Mar 9, 2007, 07:04 PM

nice 24 saxon :) detroit from neowin says hi :cool: ;)

saxondale.

Mar 10, 2007, 08:20 AM

Hey :D Now thats 2 people from neowin i know that i have seen post here :)
The zen has been my 2nd favourite mp3 player i have owned. It's amazing. 1st was my iRiver H340. I have an iPod nano 8gb now. Not that great to be honest, but it works nicely with my Mac and i dont have time to mess about with plug ins etc to get other brands working.

Letters

Mar 10, 2007, 01:30 PM

It's a little of both, indecisiveness and trying to be efficient....but I think this will keep me satisfied for a while.

MBM007,
That's the 23", I had to use the mini-dvi to vga to hook it up though...I tried using the hdmi port in the back of the tv and after trying it out, and some research on here, I found out that it won't work, and it's easier to just use the vga, and yup the blackbook is on top of the left speaker.

socks,
I really can't complain, for the price they're great...I don't have much experience with other monitors though, but they're definitely a step-up up from normal home audio stereo speakers.

SuperCompu2

Mar 10, 2007, 08:21 PM

Why not?

I personally Love my Zen Micro, and dislike the iPod scroll wheel. Up and down is easier than around and around. ;)

It's never failed me, and the battery is user replaceable with little hassle. Great mp3 player for the money (6GB for 200 when I got it in 2004)

Martin C

Mar 10, 2007, 09:45 PM

What kind of a printer is that saxondale? As in what model.

saxondale.

Mar 10, 2007, 10:18 PM

I got the wall mounts from eBay.
Its a Canon iP4000 - A new model is out, the iP4200 etc, really good printers :)

Bobdude161

Mar 10, 2007, 11:37 PM

wizwaz3

Mar 11, 2007, 12:22 AM

Then you look down here and wow.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e23/bobdude161/HPIM0615.jpg

I've tried everything to clean that mess up with twisty ties or hiding it behind boxes but I've just given up. :(

Oh man... Methinks you should get an iMac! :D

iancapable

Mar 11, 2007, 06:00 AM

Oh man... Methinks you should get an iMac! :D

Or invest in cable ties!

joemel

Mar 11, 2007, 09:46 AM

rogersmj

Mar 11, 2007, 10:14 AM

I've changed some things around. I got rid of a desk to make room for my theater in my office. I've just ordered an iTV to replace my media center pc for my theater. Any feedback on the iTV, how is networking between computers for video streaming?

Nice setup!

No one has the iTV yet, so you're not going to be getting any first-hand opinions on it. But, considering that the entire purpose of the product is network streaming video, I'm sure it handles it just fine.

zap2

Mar 11, 2007, 10:59 AM

Nice setup!

No one has the iTV yet, so you're not going to be getting any first-hand opinions on it. But, considering that the entire purpose of the product is network streaming video, I'm sure it handles it just fine.

I've changed some things around. I got rid of a desk to make room for my theater in my office. I've just ordered an iTV to replace my media center pc for my theater. Any feedback on the iTV, how is networking between computers for video streaming?

:apple: TV :p

I too catch my self saying iTV for some reason

rogersmj

Mar 11, 2007, 01:13 PM

:apple: TV :p

I too catch my self saying iTV for some reason

iTV definitely rolls off the tongue easier.

Benjamindaines

Mar 11, 2007, 01:19 PM

iTV definitely rolls off the tongue easier.

So did PowerBook compared to MacBook Pro, but we got over that :)

zap2

Mar 11, 2007, 01:49 PM

So did PowerBook compared to MacBook Pro, but we got over that :)

Basically, but I catch my self saying PowerMac or PowerBook sometime, I then apologize to people near me and correct myself :o

mattcube64

Mar 11, 2007, 04:26 PM

I've changed some things around. I got rid of a desk to make room for my theater in my office. I've just ordered an iTV to replace my media center pc for my theater. Any feedback on the iTV, how is networking between computers for video streaming?

How do you like that Slingbox? What version do you have? How is the picture quality?

I'm heading off to college in the fall, and MU only offers basic cable in the dorms. I was thinking of setting up the slingbox here at my house, so I can have sattelite television at my dorm. Does that sound like a good use for it, or am I completely missing the point?

joemel

Mar 11, 2007, 08:18 PM

How do you like that Slingbox? What version do you have? How is the picture quality?

I'm heading off to college in the fall, and MU only offers basic cable in the dorms. I was thinking of setting up the slingbox here at my house, so I can have sattelite television at my dorm. Does that sound like a good use for it, or am I completely missing the point?

The quality is good as long as you have a good connection. Being at a college you will at least have a T1 service, I think? I have the oldest model available, not sure which version. I bought it about 2 years ago if that helps. I have actually used my cell as a bluetooth modem (using Verizon's EVDO), and the quality is decent while I am in my vehicle. You should get the slingbox, it would definetly beat basic cable.

zerosnipe

Mar 12, 2007, 12:02 AM

I thought I would post pictures of my side of the dorm room.

http://web.mac.com/zerosnipe/iWeb/G6/college%20room_files/DSC01357.jpg

http://web.mac.com/zerosnipe/iWeb/G6/college%20room_files/DSC01362.jpg

phil83

Mar 12, 2007, 01:26 PM

I thought I would post pictures of my side of the dorm room.

http://web.mac.com/zerosnipe/iWeb/G6/college%20room_files/DSC01357.jpg

What is that holding up your macbook?

MBM007

Mar 13, 2007, 03:20 PM

it looks like a dual stand that not only holds the laptop but also arm mounts the Dell LCD....got a link for that ?

zerosnipe

Mar 13, 2007, 04:29 PM

sorry, for not posting sooner lots of school that needs to be done. When I did try to post it wouldn't let me lol. but anyhow it is a

ergotron dual desk mount (http://www.ergotron.com/ProfessionalProducts/DeskMounts/tabid/71/ctl/Product/mid/396/PRDID/134/Default.aspx). The thing is pretty amazing, well worth the money I spent for it.

weldon

Mar 13, 2007, 04:43 PM

Very cool. Thanks for sharing the link, zerosnipe.

MBM007

Mar 13, 2007, 05:18 PM

zerosnipe, what is that black thing behind your lcd? wheres your 360 at? your setup is cool but would be even cooler if you enacted some good cord management.

joco32

Mar 13, 2007, 06:46 PM

2005:
http://homepage.mac.com/robegian/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-10-19%2012.41.05%20-0700/DSCN1876-1024.jpg

2007: plus a MacBook.

By the way, there are a lot of computers I still own but which are not depicted in the photograph - just read my signature :-)

What are you using to elevate your macbook there? It looks like its floating!

-Edit- Or is it an iBook? I can't see it properly. -Edit-

volvoben

Mar 13, 2007, 09:25 PM

Just cleaned up and it all looks great from this view.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e23/bobdude161/HPIM0613.jpg

Then you look down here and wow.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e23/bobdude161/HPIM0615.jpg

I've tried everything to clean that mess up with twisty ties or hiding it behind boxes but I've just given up. :(

The key to cable organization isn't organizing it...it's hiding it. Ok, perhaps organization would work, but I'll never know. read up:

http://lifehacker.com/software/workspaces/hack-attack-the-cordless-workspace-sort-of-179911.php

I am too cheap and lazy to get to ikea and spend $26 on 2 of those wire trays so I just built 2 of my own with the back of an old bookcase i found on the street, some screws around the edges to hold the giant mess of wires and some twist ties and eye-hooks holding it to the bottom of my desk. works perfectly, you can't see a cord except necessary ones on the desk unless you were to sit on the floor.

An old coworker had a glass desk so she used a fancy black metal & cardboard storage box from ikea on the floor to hold all the ugly cables.

The ol' sawtooth is still lookin' sharp, it's a small advantage, but there is no 6 year old pc that looks that good.

ToddW

Mar 13, 2007, 10:21 PM

went from what is in my sig to what is in the pic.

[img=http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4531/photo031307002ye2.th.jpg] (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo031307002ye2.jpg)

TaylorB

Mar 14, 2007, 06:26 PM

This is my setup so far, I only have one picture right now, I decided to just take a shot of everything instead of little shots of individuals. I still use a PC, but I absolutely love OSX. If it were not for a few games and how good it still works, it wouldn't be there! Anyway, here is the shot:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/421470873_1e4fc0be5d.jpg?v=0

I'm 15, and I think this is as pretty clean as my desk gets, I wish I could have a super clean desk like some of the others. Oh, also, zerosnipe, I love your dual monitor/laptop contraption! I definitely want one of those!

zane

Mar 14, 2007, 07:13 PM

Thats Secondlife right

TaylorB

Mar 14, 2007, 07:39 PM

Thats Secondlife right

Yes it is. Does anyone else play?

kitki83

Mar 15, 2007, 05:47 PM

Yes it is. Does anyone else play?

OMG at 15 why do you need that many computers, I mean wow. Do you do production of some sort??

or are you a hardcore gamer?

Also far left monitor is that LCD or CRT

Benjamindaines

Mar 15, 2007, 06:25 PM

jordygreen

Mar 15, 2007, 07:08 PM

This is my setup so far, I only have one picture right now, I decided to just take a shot of everything instead of little shots of individuals. I still use a PC, but I absolutely love OSX. If it were not for a few games and how good it still works, it wouldn't be there! Anyway, here is the shot:

I'm 15, and I think this is as pretty clean as my desk gets, I wish I could have a super clean desk like some of the others. Oh, also, zerosnipe, I love your dual monitor/laptop contraption! I definitely want one of those!

Wow i wish i was as lucky as you are to have that set up. is it a 20" or 24" monitor?

TaylorB

Mar 15, 2007, 09:04 PM

OMG at 15 why do you need that many computers, I mean wow. Do you do production of some sort??

or are you a hardcore gamer?

Also far left monitor is that LCD or CRT

Hello kitki83, the monitor on the left is LCD (unless you are talking about the BlackBook,) I'm not a big gamer, but I do use the monitors for building on Second Life. I build furniture, sell prefabs, and do many customs. I like being able to look at everything in detail, since thats what I'm all about. Its a nice excuse to have, and I just love computers.

And jordygreen its a 2407WFP (24) and the one on the left is an old Microtek 19"

wizwaz3

Mar 15, 2007, 10:45 PM

livingfortoday

Mar 15, 2007, 11:10 PM

Hey, what kind of laptop is this? I know it's mac, but I think I had one when I was like, 8 or 9. It was stolen... :( I just remember it having a separate floppy drive and it had a track ball instead of a trackpad...

It's one of the old Powerbooks... maybe a Duo?
http://apple-history.com/?page=gallery&model=210&performa=off&sort=date&order=ASC

zane

Mar 16, 2007, 08:25 PM

Yes it is. Does anyone else play?

yeah I play, oh and im 14.

TaylorB

Mar 16, 2007, 10:56 PM

yeah I play, oh and im 14.

Are you on the TG?

zane

Mar 16, 2007, 11:10 PM

Are you on the TG?

Well I dont know what TG is I dont know if that makes me a N00B.

TaylorB

Mar 16, 2007, 11:17 PM

Well I dont know what TG is I dont know if that makes me a N00B.

TG = Teen Grid. Are you with the adults or are you on the smaller TG.

Angrist

Mar 17, 2007, 01:02 AM

It's one of the old Powerbooks... maybe a Duo?
http://apple-history.com/?page=gallery&model=210&performa=off&sort=date&order=ASC

Yea, looks like my old Duo.
Cool little machine, until the keyboard died on me one key at a time.

daneoni

Mar 17, 2007, 08:02 AM

This is my setup so far, I only have one picture right now, I decided to just take a shot of everything instead of little shots of individuals. I still use a PC, but I absolutely love OSX. If it were not for a few games and how good it still works, it wouldn't be there! Anyway, here is the shot:

I'm 15, and I think this is as pretty clean as my desk gets, I wish I could have a super clean desk like some of the others. Oh, also, zerosnipe, I love your dual monitor/laptop contraption! I definitely want one of those!

At 15 you're living large. BlackBook, MBP, 24" screen, Blackberry.....?. When i was 15, i had a Gameboy and a swatch and that was it.

toothpaste

Mar 17, 2007, 10:00 AM

At 15 you're living large. BlackBook, MBP, 24" screen, Blackberry.....?. When i was 15, i had a Gameboy and a swatch and that was it.

What was that the 80's?

f1400

Mar 17, 2007, 11:59 AM

At 15 you're living large. BlackBook, MBP, 24" screen, Blackberry.....?. When i was 15, i had a Gameboy and a swatch and that was it.

Why are you jealous? Get with the times, he isn't the only young person on this forum with a nice setup. When I was 15 I got my first PC (4 years ago) and my first cell 3 years ago. Now cell phones are standard for any kid who goes to school in a non-local area.

Sorry but if everybody keeps ranting like this, this is going to turn into what the "18 and younger: post your setup) thread became.

Just stop ranting and enjoy the pics

daneoni

Mar 17, 2007, 06:19 PM

What was that the 80's?

Somewhere between Elvis and Britney

Why are you jealous? Get with the times, he isn't the only young person on this forum with a nice setup. When I was 15 I got my first PC (4 years ago) and my first cell 3 years ago. Now cell phones are standard for any kid who goes to school in a non-local area.

Sorry but if everybody keeps ranting like this, this is going to turn into what the "18 and younger: post your setup) thread became.

Just stop ranting and enjoy the pics

Erm, waay off base. Its not a rant, i actually admire the setup. I just couldn't help but think back to when i was 15 and how having Gameboy was the luxury thing then. Computers were rarely in houses let alone two or three.

Now, technology is cheaper and easier to access...allowing people to get their geek on. Don't mis-interprete the statement, making me sound like a grumpy 60 yr old.:rolleyes:

zap2

Mar 17, 2007, 06:54 PM

Why are you jealous? Get with the times, he isn't the only young person on this forum with a nice setup. When I was 15 I got my first PC (4 years ago) and my first cell 3 years ago. Now cell phones are standard for any kid who goes to school in a non-local area.

Sorry but if everybody keeps ranting like this, this is going to turn into what the "18 and younger: post your setup) thread became.

Just stop ranting and enjoy the pics

Relax...god he wasn't attack the man, he was simply point out how nice it was he had that stuff. And what does "Get with the times" mean? Do all teens these day are those types of set ups? I don't(Still I have more then enough computer power)

f1400

Mar 18, 2007, 10:07 AM

Erm, waay off base. Its not a rant, i actually admire the setup. I just couldn't help but think back to when i was 15 and how having Gameboy was the luxury thing then. Computers were rarely in houses let alone two or three.

Now, technology is cheaper and easier to access...allowing people to get their geek on. Don't mis-interprete the statement, making me sound like a grumpy 60 yr old.:rolleyes:

Haha no hard feelings, I wasn't attacking you, I was just trying to back up TaylorB. I got my first gamebody when I was 5, and man did that thing entertain us for years. Sorry for sounding offensive.

JackArc

Mar 18, 2007, 04:45 PM

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/JCA1856/P1000099.jpg

aaronon

Mar 18, 2007, 05:07 PM

Very clean setup JackArc.

But a ludicrously sized dock!:D

f1400

Mar 18, 2007, 11:08 PM

That is a SICK looking setup!

Tech607

Mar 18, 2007, 11:41 PM

Here is my new set up. The Slimline HP with the 19" screen is new. The first one is the newest setup. The second one (to the right) is the oldest

jamesi

Mar 18, 2007, 11:46 PM

So did PowerBook compared to MacBook Pro, but we got over that :)

i still refuse to

pjarvi

Mar 18, 2007, 11:58 PM

70439

Don't have an updated setup pic yet, but just applied a MacStyle skin to my MacBook. I also tried applying a skin for the palm-rest/trackpad area but effed it up and pulled it off. There are a few tiny bubbles visible in the picture, but I got rid of most of them. Used the tip of a razor blade to poke holes in them and get rid of them.

I went with copper, and the Capricorn image.

JackArc

Mar 19, 2007, 12:18 AM

JackArc

Mar 19, 2007, 12:21 AM

Added a new lamp today:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/JCA1856/P1000110.jpg

jamesi

Mar 19, 2007, 03:11 AM

Added a new lamp today:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/JCA1856/P1000110.jpg

lol so much for "mac" setup posts

jamesi

Mar 19, 2007, 03:13 AM

At 15 you're living large. BlackBook, MBP, 24" screen, Blackberry.....?. When i was 15, i had a Gameboy and a swatch and that was it.

i remember i was trying to play cs on my families old PII gateway, psh todays youth has it made

FleurDuMal

Mar 19, 2007, 06:20 AM

i remember i was trying to play cs on my families old PII gateway, psh todays youth has it made

My enduring memory of childhood is trying to get Sim City 2000 running on a 386 DX/SX (can't remember which). My dad, bless him, knowing nothing about computers, went out and spent £200 on a brand new Pentium processor for an ancient machine which it obviously wasn't compatible with. The sight of a man who doesn't know how to change a printer cartridge trying to swap processors was worth the £200 alone! :p

kitki83

Mar 19, 2007, 01:25 PM

Hello kitki83, the monitor on the left is LCD (unless you are talking about the BlackBook,) I'm not a big gamer, but I do use the monitors for building on Second Life. I build furniture, sell prefabs, and do many customs. I like being able to look at everything in detail, since thats what I'm all about. Its a nice excuse to have, and I just love computers.

And jordygreen its a 2407WFP (24) and the one on the left is an old Microtek 19"

You make money out of that? The game second life or just hardcore player who likes making online money?

TaylorB

Mar 19, 2007, 02:14 PM

You make money out of that? The game second life or just hardcore player who likes making online money?

Hi kitki83, yes I do make money off of Second Life, that is why I do what I do and have what I have. Everything except for the PC (I started out with the PC) was funded with a few years of building and being a land baron on TSL/TG.

Chrispy

Mar 19, 2007, 03:31 PM

Hi kitki83, yes I do make money off of Second Life, that is why I do what I do and have what I have. Everything except for the PC (I started out with the PC) was funded with a few years of building and being a land baron on TSL/TG.

Wow... I had no idea there was so much money to be had in that game. Do you have a blackbook and a MBP?

Shotglass

Mar 19, 2007, 05:18 PM

Hi kitki83, yes I do make money off of Second Life, that is why I do what I do and have what I have. Everything except for the PC (I started out with the PC) was funded with a few years of building and being a land baron on TSL/TG.
Nice! Talk about entrepreneur. How did you start all that and how'd you get into it?

rogersmj

Mar 19, 2007, 05:21 PM

Nice! Talk about entrepreneur. How did you start all that and how'd you get into it?

No offense, but can you guys have that conversation via PM or in another thread? Lately I've been getting notifications for this Post Your Mac Setup thread and I feel like I'm only getting to see pictures 1 out of every 15 posts. Let's either post pictures of setups, or talk directly about those setups.

Freyqq

Mar 19, 2007, 06:05 PM

stuppy

Mar 19, 2007, 07:33 PM

synergy across 2 computers :)

Just installed Synergy on my Macbook and my Vista box. I use the same monitor for both systems, absolutely fantastic piece of software!

zane

Mar 19, 2007, 08:52 PM

TG = Teen Grid. Are you with the adults or are you on the smaller TG.

My main account is on the TG but I have an adult account too.

tringo

Mar 19, 2007, 09:03 PM

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/6899/hpim0333tm6.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hpim0333tm6.jpg)

bill4588

Mar 20, 2007, 11:15 AM

here's my setup in my dorm. there's not much space to work with but it turns out nicely IMO.
70535

drater

Mar 20, 2007, 10:14 PM

My little set up, nothing crazy

SuperCompu2

Mar 20, 2007, 10:22 PM

My little set up, nothing crazy

*Snip*

I love the color scheme, excellent job!

copperhead

Mar 20, 2007, 10:35 PM

My little set up, nothing crazy

how come some people put cloths on their keyboards and trackpads?

island

Mar 20, 2007, 11:58 PM

I was going to ask the same question along with what type of cloths or things do they use. :confused:

Mackilroy

Mar 21, 2007, 12:19 AM

My current setup.

Sorry for the low res, but I didn't want to have too big of a file.

alFR

Mar 21, 2007, 05:55 AM

how come some people put cloths on their keyboards and trackpads?

They're to protect the screen when the laptop is closed.

mikes63737

Mar 21, 2007, 06:27 AM

They're to protect the screen when the laptop is closed.

He has this (http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/6/wa/selectedCategory?catalogCatID=240), I believe. It also functions as a screen cleaner so you can wipe stuff off of your screen if it gets dirty.

queshy

Mar 21, 2007, 07:57 PM

Here's my setup. If you search the threads...youll find my old setup (with a PC!) People got angry that I posted a PC in the mac setup thread! Now I can post legitamately.

Setup: 24" iMac, HK Soundsticks II, Dell 700m, 30GB iPod

Edit: sorry for the quality of the pictures. I took them with my 5 MP camera, but they were too large to be uploaded, so I went back to "preview" and resaved them at a lower quality...I don't know how to reduce teh resolution so for those of you with smaller screens, I apologize.

Xander562

Mar 21, 2007, 09:01 PM

I don't know how to reduce teh resolution so for those of you with smaller screens, I apologize.

I use ImageWell (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/11375).

jamesgatz

Mar 21, 2007, 10:49 PM

Never posted a pic to a thread so here goes...
My mbp with the classic dell 20 inch on the wall...

on the floor: 500 gig segate/500 gig western digi/250 gig lacie/300 gig maxtor (which, if it breaks, will be the 3rd maxtor external ive had fail in the last 3 years... stay AWAY from these externals)

also, yamaha receiver with some acoustic research speakers (optical cable from the macbook and monster cable make for some nice audio)

wireless keyboard/logitec mx510 (amazing mouse) make for my happy little set-up.

drater

Mar 21, 2007, 10:50 PM

how come some people put cloths on their keyboards and trackpads?

Well,for me I smoke some times near my computer....so I don't want anything to get in there...

Mackilroy

Mar 22, 2007, 12:13 AM

Never posted a pic to a thread so here goes...
My mbp with the classic dell 20 inch on the wall....
Heh, I got my 20-inch Dell monitor just a couple days ago. It's pretty sweet. :)

pjarvi

Mar 22, 2007, 01:07 AM

how come some people put cloths on their keyboards and trackpads?

I use one from ShaggyMac, myself, that covers the keyboard and trackpad/palmrest area. Aside from protecting the screen when closed (as has already been mentioned), I primarily got one to keep dust from collecting on the keyboard and trackpad. I leave my MacBook open, sitting on an iCurve stand. I use the MacBook as a secondary screen, and have a 20" LCD connected as the primary. Got rid of all of my other computers and just use this setup (for now).