Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! [Archive] - Page 38

Gav

Jul 9, 2007, 01:35 PM

here's my work desk.

2 x PowerMac G3's running Siemens medical imaging software - OS8.1 !!

My Macbook Pro. And the screen with the flurry screensaver is a Mac mini.
:apple::apple:

image is from my phone camera and has been stitched :(

aussie_geek

Loving the OS 8.1-ness :P

Can I ask what equiptment you've got hooked up to it?

I've got a friend down atm and he's quite interested lol. He works for a private hospitals radiography (is that right??) depart, and probably has a supercomputer just to do more or less the same job your doing there :P

dontwalkhand

Jul 9, 2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks! :o

Yep I do!

linked image (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b283/psandra05/Miscellaneous/IMG_3379.jpg)

Is this better? ;)
Get the MBP out of the case if using it while on!

techlover828

Jul 9, 2007, 03:23 PM

epochblue

Jul 9, 2007, 03:25 PM

ok, i'm turning fifteen in a couple of weeks so go easy on my inexperience.

I'm planning on getting a macbook pro and, for home, hokeing it up to a 22" e228wfp dell monitor (I know acd's are probably better but at twice the price i'm all set). Anyway, I was wondering if I could use the dell monitor and the mbp's screen at the same time, like a duel screen kind of thing. I also am curious how duel screen works, as I have never used a duel screen.

Any help would be great!!:D

I don't use dual screens with my PowerBook, but the short answer to your question is that yes, the MBP will handle multiple screens. AFAIK, it'll recognize your second screen as soon as you plug it in. As for how it works with apps opening in a specific screen or something like that, I'm not sure. Someone else here will no doubt know, though.

Gav

Jul 9, 2007, 03:42 PM

ok, i'm turning fifteen in a couple of weeks so go easy on my inexperience.

I'm planning on getting a macbook pro and, for home, hokeing it up to a 22" e228wfp dell monitor (I know acd's are probably better but at twice the price i'm all set). Anyway, I was wondering if I could use the dell monitor and the mbp's screen at the same time, like a duel screen kind of thing. I also am curious how duel screen works, as I have never used a duel screen. I would probably just do something as simple as putting iTunes on the mbp's screen and everything else on the dell. Thanks for your help and I will post pics of my setup when I get it all!

Any help would be great!!:D

Dual screens work essestially as one, imagine you've got the two screens side by side. You'd just launch an application (from say your dock which would only be on one screen) and you could just move it from screen 1 to screen 2 as easily as if it was just one large screen!

Its really simple and REALLY handy.

Not sure how expose would work though :S

dannyallen34

Jul 9, 2007, 04:03 PM

Nice wall paper on the 24". Where did you get that?

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/index.php?sort=ratings

They have lots of nice ones.

Scarpad

Jul 9, 2007, 04:12 PM

ok, i'm turning fifteen in a couple of weeks so go easy on my inexperience.

I'm planning on getting a macbook pro and, for home, hokeing it up to a 22" e228wfp dell monitor (I know acd's are probably better but at twice the price i'm all set). Anyway, I was wondering if I could use the dell monitor and the mbp's screen at the same time, like a duel screen kind of thing. I also am curious how duel screen works, as I have never used a duel screen. I would probably just do something as simple as putting iTunes on the mbp's screen and everything else on the dell. Thanks for your help and I will post pics of my setup when I get it all!

Any help would be great!!:D

you could'nt run Itunes on one screen and something else on the other, the monitor will simply display the same as the Macbook. 15 and getting a Pro, boy times have changed since I was 15. We were lucky to even inexpensive Items

iBookG4user

Jul 9, 2007, 04:15 PM

you could'nt run Itunes on one screen and something else on the other, the monitor will simply display the same as the Macbook. 15 and getting a Pro, boy times have changed since I was 15. We were lucky to even inexpensive Items

What are you talking about? I can use the MacBook Pro monitor and my 22" LCD independently of each other.

techlover828

Jul 9, 2007, 04:25 PM

you could'nt run Itunes on one screen and something else on the other, the monitor will simply display the same as the Macbook. 15 and getting a Pro, boy times have changed since I was 15. We were lucky to even inexpensive Items

I'm not even sure if I'm getting a mb or a mbp and I had to work for the money, and as I don't have to pay rent and stuff

Thanks

P.S. It would be helpful if you didn't try to expose me as a spoiled teenager and answer my original question as I am still a little confused (unfortunatly I have yet to recieve either the computer or the moniter so I can not toy around with it yet (do you have to set it up in system prefs? is is difficult?))

P.P.S. Thanks for those of you who actually answered my questions, I just get frustrated when everyone thinks that all teenagers with a macbook pro are spoiled

fcodc

Jul 9, 2007, 04:54 PM

I just moved and arranged everything into a new setup:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/763033861_24300b8003.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/763034315_f12c8219cc.jpg

I still need to take care of a cable here and there, though.

FF_productions

Jul 9, 2007, 05:09 PM

I just moved and arranged everything into a new setup:

I still need to take care of a cable here and there, though.

I don't think anybody would dare touch that laptop/iPhone other than yourself. :eek:

NickElls

Jul 9, 2007, 06:16 PM

That wallpaper is still, as it has been the last 2,074 times this question was asked, from InterfaceLift (http://209.85.64.51/wallpaper/previews/00660_splash.jpg). :D

Fixed link. (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=660)

techlover828

Jul 9, 2007, 07:11 PM

What are you talking about? I can use the MacBook Pro monitor and my 22" LCD independently of each other.

Ya, could you tell me how this works?

JHacker

Jul 9, 2007, 07:17 PM

Ya, could you tell me how this works?

You go to system preferences and uncheck mirror displays.

iBookG4user

Jul 9, 2007, 07:20 PM

Ya, could you tell me how this works?

First one is MacBook pro screen, second is 22" Viewsonic screen.

techlover828

Jul 9, 2007, 08:11 PM

First one is MacBook pro screen, second is 22" Viewsonic screen.

Thats really cool, thanks for your help!

jaydon34

Jul 9, 2007, 11:14 PM

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joshwest

Jul 9, 2007, 11:20 PM

http://web.mac.com/jmwest/iWeb/Site/Photos_files/DSC01853.jpg

New Setup 30" ACD MacPro 2.66 + MacBook Pro 2.33

AppleIntelRock

Jul 10, 2007, 12:13 AM

by replacing [IMG] tags with [TIMG] tags- you create a clickable thumbnail... thereby creating smaller images for regular forum readers, and enabling people who wish to zoom in, to do so.

yetanotherdave

Jul 10, 2007, 02:57 AM

Old
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Nice keyboard cover on the MB :) what is it? Is it any good? Does it slide around or make typing feel wierd?

siurpeeman

Jul 10, 2007, 04:50 AM

New
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1046/688395132_18b76515d6.jpg

is that a blackbook keyboard on a white macbook?

jamesi

Jul 10, 2007, 05:13 AM

I just moved and arranged everything into a new setup:

linked image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/763033861_24300b8003.jpg)

linked image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/763034315_f12c8219cc.jpg)

I still need to take care of a cable here and there, though.

could you tell me what kind of keyboard that is? ive been looking for exactly that look

daneoni

Jul 10, 2007, 07:06 AM

is that a blackbook keyboard on a white macbook?

Its an iSkin keyboard cover

techlover828

Jul 10, 2007, 07:34 AM

Benjamindaines

Jul 10, 2007, 07:47 AM

by replacing [IMG] tags with [TIMG] tags- you create a clickable thumbnail... thereby creating smaller images for regular forum readers, and enabling people who wish to zoom in, to do so.

Why don't we just turn off the [IMG] all together and just allow [TIMG], we would never have to deal with this issue again.

Glenn Wolsey

Jul 10, 2007, 08:26 AM

Mac Pro 2 x 2.66Ghz.
3GB RAM.
250GB 7200RPM HDD.
500GB 7200RPM HDD.
30" Apple Cinema Display.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/767801073_9ea9dd5d49.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/767782647_f8a42c54b6.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1387/768640312_034b2448ed.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/767761755_5209c2c5d5.jpg

View full Flickr photoset of images here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennwolsey/sets/72157600744490072/)

DoFoT9

Jul 10, 2007, 08:29 AM

@ glenny

holy crap man that is one amazing setup!!!! how u manage to keep t that clean i donno. that is truely so simplistic and awsome. nice work

*appluase*

fcodc

Jul 10, 2007, 09:29 AM

could you tell me what kind of keyboard that is? ive been looking for exactly that look

It's the Logitech diNovo Edge. It may not be designed for the Mac in mind, but it can still work great for it.

techlover828

Jul 10, 2007, 09:32 AM

linked image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/767801073_9ea9dd5d49.jpg)

View full Flickr photoset of images here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennwolsey/sets/72157600744490072/)

What Kind of keyboard is that?

It's sick:p

Cassie

Jul 10, 2007, 10:06 AM

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

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

please post!

Figures 8 months later I see this. Most (Ok, nearly ALL) of my collection has been sold to pay for my iBook G3 mentioned in my sig, but here's what's left. My grand plan is too move my mini onto the desk the iMac sits on (Don't worry, it's a lot cleaner now.)
http://i13.tinypic.com/6btnr7o.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/54bpsu1.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/5xdm4qf.jpg
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3493/p1020003gy3.jpg
Keep in mind I have 12 computers outside this closet, too. (I'd add them to this post, but it would take forever; however, I'll do it by request. :))

epochblue

Jul 10, 2007, 10:25 AM

linked image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/767782647_f8a42c54b6.jpg)

Ummmm....wow. Just wow. Love your setup.

xUKHCx

Jul 10, 2007, 10:30 AM

Mac Pro 2 x 2.66Ghz.
3GB RAM.
250GB 7200RPM HDD.
500GB 7200RPM HDD.
30" Apple Cinema Display.

View full Flickr photoset of images here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennwolsey/sets/72157600744490072/)

Absolutely beautiful, really love those lights you have.

lu0s3r322

Jul 10, 2007, 10:35 AM

oh man glenn, that is gotta be one the best setups i've ever seen. where did you get those lamps, i must have them.

ashcurrie

Jul 10, 2007, 11:15 AM

Not looking too shabby Glenn, so it finally came for you then nice one, how long did it take to get delivered? and i'm bet ur glad u went for an acd!

Enjoy ur new workstation!!! Adam.

4God

Jul 10, 2007, 11:23 AM

linked image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/767801073_9ea9dd5d49.jpg)

Definitely one of my favorites. Wow.

siurpeeman

Jul 10, 2007, 12:25 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1387/768640312_034b2448ed.jpg

love your imac cinema display. ;)

sananda

Jul 10, 2007, 01:08 PM

glen: your set up looks great!

cassie: that's ...er.....er.....messy!! :D

zioxide

Jul 10, 2007, 04:17 PM

Sorry, this may sound a little random, but I have seen these speakers all over this thread and I really like them them and I found them on amazon for 140 so does anyone have the Altec Lansing FX6021 (http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=FX6021), do you recommend them? I really like the fact that they're wireless and heard that they produce pretty good sound but wasn't sure if they were worth it. It was either these or the Logitech Z-4's (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/250&cl=us,en) ($70 on amazon). Thanks for your help! :)

I have the FX6021s and they're great. Really good sound quality. They aren't wireless though. They have one cable coming out from each speaker going to the sub. It's kind of like the wire on the ACDs. They're definitely great speakers. Very good sound quality and they look awesome too.

vohdoun

Jul 10, 2007, 04:29 PM

I love this shot. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/767761755_5209c2c5d5.jpg

Sadly most of the keys wont work apart from the standard typing keys. As its a Windows media type keyboard.
Unless theres 3rd party OS X software for it...

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/192&cl=us,en

It's a sexy looking keyboard nonetheless. I love the glossy look it has and how incredibly thin it is. It's so expensive though :/

Vidd

Jul 10, 2007, 04:38 PM

Ad Pro

Jul 10, 2007, 06:31 PM

View full Flickr photoset of images here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennwolsey/sets/72157600744490072/)

Jealous? – you bet!!!
Can't wait until I get my MacPro + 30" ACD, but i'm kinda hanging on for a revision.

That keyboard is amazing too, was wondering if there was any reason for choosing it over an Apple one other than looks?

dontwalkhand

Jul 10, 2007, 06:33 PM

Jealous? – you bet!!!
Can't wait until I get my MacPro + 30" ACD, but i'm kinda hanging on for a revision.

That keyboard is amazing too, was wondering if there was any reason for choosing it over an Apple one other than looks?
I actually prefer the look of the Apple keyboard.

Ad Pro

Jul 10, 2007, 07:20 PM

I actually prefer the look of the Apple keyboard.

Yeah, I think I too would prefer the Apple keyboard, just so I felt like I was using a Mac and not a PC, plus I'm too familiar with the Apple keyboard now to change. Nonetheless, that is still a nice keyboard. Maybe Apple will be updating its keyboard soon anyway?

Revlefty

Jul 10, 2007, 07:51 PM

Here's my new setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/100_1607.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/100_1606.jpg

It's actually a little clutered for my taste, but I have no other options.

koops

Jul 10, 2007, 08:21 PM

Is that the 24" dell? i'm thinking of getting one, do you recommend it?

Afro1989

Jul 10, 2007, 08:21 PM

Once again, I've updated my setup. Replaced uncomfortable Wireless Apple Mouse with Logitech MX Revolution, new Apple Wireless Keyboard w/ iSkin, 20" Apple Cinema Display (Beautiful!).

Mac Mini | Xbox 360 | 40" Samsung | 5.1 Dolby Digital

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/1736/19215146lw6.png

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/2590/41117975vs7.png

Revlefty

Jul 10, 2007, 08:45 PM

Is that the 24" dell? i'm thinking of getting one, do you recommend it?

Sure is. I love the thing, highly recommended. Not as pretty as the Apple, but right now I have my Macbook hooked up to it and a Windows machine, and my Gamecube which has resently been demoted off the Big screen.

DVI
Analog
Component
Composite
S-Video
4 USB
4 in 1 card reader

All for much less then Apples 23"

dontwalkhand

Jul 10, 2007, 09:11 PM

Nonetheless, that is still a nice keyboard. Maybe Apple will be updating its keyboard soon anyway?

Even if they didn't, I don't mind the current keyboard offerings they have now. It's nice going from something big, clunky, and has a bunch of useless buttons to something simple and elegant.

fcodc

Jul 10, 2007, 09:12 PM

Sadly most of the keys wont work apart from the standard typing keys. As its a Windows media type keyboard.
Unless theres 3rd party OS X software for it...

It's a sexy looking keyboard nonetheless. I love the glossy look it has and how incredibly thin it is. It's so expensive though :/

Actually, you can get those keys to work with some shareware apps out there. The most recommended one is ControllerMate (http://orderedbytes.com/controllermate/), I believe.

techlover828

Jul 10, 2007, 09:17 PM

Here's my new setup:

linked image (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/100_1606.jpg)

It's actually a little clutered for my taste, but I have no other options.

Hey, are you duel screening the macbook? Do you like the way it works? I'm planning on getting either a macbook or a macbook pro and wasn't sure if a 22" external display would make a huge difference, thanks a lot

nice setups everyone:cool:

dontwalkhand

Jul 10, 2007, 09:36 PM

Hey, are you duel screening the macbook? Do you like the way it works? I'm planning on getting either a macbook or a macbook pro and wasn't sure if a 22" external display would make a huge difference, thanks a lot

nice setups everyone:cool:
You can buy a Mini-DVI to VGA or Mini-DVI to a regular DVI port, then plug your monitor into that. MacOS should detect it and every thing else is basically automatic. You can then go to system prefs and customize it as you see fit.

Benjamindaines

Jul 10, 2007, 09:39 PM

You can buy a Mini-DVI to VGA or Mini-DVI to a regular DVI port, then plug your monitor into that. MacOS should detect it and every thing else is basically automatic. You can then go to system prefs and customize it as you see fit.

If you buy a MacBook Pro, you won't need to buy an adapter.

devilot

Jul 10, 2007, 10:59 PM

Why don't we just turn off the [IMG] all together and just allow [TIMG], we would never have to deal with this issue again.It cannot distinguish between something above or below the resolution it resizes them to. For example, if you were to link to a custom emoticon, it would be blown up. Exactly. If you're so driven, you can check out this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=308346) thread.

It is helpful when larger images are posted with [timg] tags especially because not all of us browse MR w/ 20", 24", or 30" displays. ;)

Likewise, if quoted posts have images in them, it's really nice if you either change it to a link (by adding url tags around the image link like so: linky (http://sexysetupforme.net)) or if you remove the image altogether.

Do not fret. When you quote a post, you'll notice there's a little blueish arrow that looks like this: http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif.

If you click on that, it takes you back to that post-- such that you can rather easily see the poster's images. :)

dontwalkhand

Jul 10, 2007, 11:33 PM

If you buy a MacBook Pro, you won't need to buy an adapter.

Yeah, The MacBook Pro has a DVI port already on the side, and it comes with a DVI-VGA adapter in the box.

Revlefty

Jul 10, 2007, 11:42 PM

Hey, are you duel screening the macbook? Do you like the way it works? I'm planning on getting either a macbook or a macbook pro and wasn't sure if a 22" external display would make a huge difference, thanks a lot

nice setups everyone:cool:

Yea, I'm using the monitor as the main screen and use the Macbook screen for iTunes mostly.

xXriderXx7

Jul 11, 2007, 01:29 AM

17" iMac
2GB of Ram
140 Gig Internal HDD w/ External 250 Gig HDD
5G 30 Gig Black iPod w/ Griffen Reflect Case
JBL Creature II Speakers w/ extra Harmon Kardon speakers

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3808.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3806.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3805.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3804.jpg

AppleIntelRock

Jul 11, 2007, 01:37 AM

17" iMac
2GB of Ram
140 Gig Internal HDD w/ External 250 Gig HDD
5G 30 Gig Black iPod w/ Griffen Reflect Case
JBL Creature II Speakers w/ extra Harmon Kardon speakers

<splice>image (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3808.jpg)</splice>

what did you use to attach all those images to the wall?!?!? :eek::eek::eek:
they look cool btw.

nice setup :)

xXriderXx7

Jul 11, 2007, 01:39 AM

Ohh
Haha

I used masking tape which I spun in on itself. (Tape circles)

AppleIntelRock

Jul 11, 2007, 01:40 AM

Ohh
Haha

I used masking tape which I spun in on itself. (Tape circles)

so you'll just re-paint the wall when you're done?

xXriderXx7

Jul 11, 2007, 01:42 AM

Actually, It was Painter's Masking Tape from Scotch that wont peel off existing paint.

AppleIntelRock

Jul 11, 2007, 01:54 AM

Actually, It was Painter's Masking Tape from Scotch that wont peel off existing paint.

http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif (http://www.westernwooddoctor.com/3mpainterstape.htm)

someguy

Jul 11, 2007, 07:57 AM

17" iMac
2GB of Ram
140 Gig Internal HDD w/ External 250 Gig HDD
5G 30 Gig Black iPod w/ Griffen Reflect Case
JBL Creature II Speakers w/ extra Harmon Kardon speakers

Nice setup. Do you ride motocross?

Xidius

Jul 11, 2007, 09:18 AM

Guess I'll start with my oldest documented setup (only circa 2002. :P) -

2002:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1.jpg)

2003:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/2small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/2.jpg)

Current:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/3small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/3.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/4small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/4.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/5small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/5.jpg)

Custom desk from Berkeley Engineering, 17" 2.16 Ghz Core Duo (waiting for the next update), 500gb quad eSATA, old creature speakers, old apple BT keyboard, old mouse pad, Logitech Bluetooth MX Laser, iSight, 23" ACD.

Yes... I forgot to straighten out my external hard drive and display before taking the picture. :( Both are just ever so slightly askew.

A couple things I will be doing with my setup within the next year:

1 - Just stripped / grinded the rust and paint from the desk frame, and will be having it sand-blasted soon (will match apple's pro products nicely).

2 - At some point I will be buying a Mac Pro.

3 - I will then sell the Macbook Pro, and buy a Macbook.

4 - I will then add an additional 23" display.

=)

- Xidius

PS: mStand (http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html) coming any day now! ^_^ Gonna have to swap my setup all around when it does.

vohdoun

Jul 11, 2007, 10:06 AM

Actually, you can get those keys to work with some shareware apps out there. The most recommended one is ControllerMate (http://orderedbytes.com/controllermate/), I believe.

Groovin! I've been looking for something like this for the Logitech Elite keyboard. Logitech's drivers are the devil.

I'm wondering if this can run alongside with USB Overdrive...

17" iMac
2GB of Ram
140 Gig Internal HDD w/ External 250 Gig HDD
5G 30 Gig Black iPod w/ Griffen Reflect Case
JBL Creature II Speakers w/ extra Harmon Kardon speakers

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3808.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3806.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3805.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/100_3804.jpg

Yay, a Motocross fan :D

Gav

Jul 11, 2007, 10:12 AM

17" iMac
2GB of Ram
140 Gig Internal HDD w/ External 250 Gig HDD
5G 30 Gig Black iPod w/ Griffen Reflect Case
JBL Creature II Speakers w/ extra Harmon Kardon speakers

Are you planning on upgrading your walls to leopard? Those posters are just BEGGING for Core Animation!!! :cool:

techlover828

Jul 11, 2007, 01:50 PM

Guess I'll start with my oldest documented setup (only circa 2002. :P) -

Custom desk from Berkeley Engineering, 2.16 Ghz Core Duo (waiting for the next update), 500gb quad eSATA, old creature speakers, old apple BT keyboard, old mouse pad, Logitech Bluetooth MX Laser, iSight, 23" ACD.

Yes... I forgot to straighten out my external hard drive and display before taking the picture. :( Both are just ever so slightly askew.

A couple things I will be doing with my setup within the next year:

1 - Just stripped / grinded the rust and paint from the desk frame, and will be having it sand-blasted soon (will match apple's pro products nicely).

2 - At some point I will be buying a Mac Pro.

3 - I will then sell the Macbook Pro, and buy a Macbook.

4 - I will then add an additional 23" display.

=)

- Xidius

PS: mStand (http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html) coming any day now! ^_^ Gonna have to swap my setup all around when it does.

Nice setup, your running that off your macbook, right?

xXriderXx7

Jul 11, 2007, 01:51 PM

Are you planning on upgrading your walls to leopard? Those posters are just BEGGING for Core Animation!!! :cool:

Ha
Yeah, I guess I have to get to that.

richthomas

Jul 11, 2007, 01:57 PM

xidius nice setup! the MBP looks sweet sitting under there. what are you using to prop it up a little bit? also how you finding the OWC? i just got one and the firewire cord they supplied is crap... its heaps short and bulky and it doesnt suit my setup... im goin to have to buy a nice apple firewire cord now.

FJ218700

Jul 11, 2007, 10:03 PM

Nice setup, your running that off your macbook, right?

looks like a MB pro

. . . regardless, very nice.

AppleIntelRock

Jul 12, 2007, 01:31 AM

looks like a MB pro

. . . regardless, very nice.

http://www.nichiren-etudes.net/dico/dicoimages/confucius.jpg

Confucius says:

"15 inch Macbook Pro"

dontwalkhand

Jul 12, 2007, 01:43 AM

AppleIntelRock

Jul 12, 2007, 01:45 AM

I have the same stand, The stand is an iLap, with the cushion removed. (The cushion is removable)

I did the same thing with my iLap... it was really expensive though.

Xidius

Jul 12, 2007, 01:46 AM

linked image (http://www.nichiren-etudes.net/dico/dicoimages/confucius.jpg)

Confucius says:

"15 inch Macbook Pro"

Xidius says:

"17 inch Macbook Pro"

- Xidius

AppleIntelRock

Jul 12, 2007, 01:49 AM

Xidius says:

"17 inch Macbook Pro"

- Xidius

make an old man cry. way to go. :o

Xavier

Jul 12, 2007, 11:30 AM

Here is my setup!

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/3219/0712071121awl8.th.jpg (http://img490.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0712071121awl8.jpg)
Speakers are underneath the top shelves. You probably can't see them.

And my speakers behind me:

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/5088/0712071121bcq3.th.jpg (http://img468.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0712071121bcq3.jpg)

techlover828

Jul 12, 2007, 02:43 PM

Here is my setup!

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/3219/0712071121awl8.th.jpg (http://img490.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0712071121awl8.jpg)
Speakers are underneath the top shelves. You probably can't see them.

Nice setup, I'm going to have a setup similar to that

nice collection of ipods too

EDIT: Sorry I didn't edit my last one

stuh84

Jul 12, 2007, 04:13 PM

I got a new addition to the family today....

MBP :D

2.2 Ghz, C2D, the standard 2.2 Ghz 15 inch version basically. It is so much better than my other laptop, a HP AMD turion thingy.

Gonna be using it for portable recording when I get the rest of the gear, I love it :D

NickD

Jul 12, 2007, 04:22 PM

Nice MBP! I may be picking one up before the end of the year to replace my iMac/PowerBook.

stuh84

Jul 12, 2007, 04:23 PM

I'm loving it, me Mac Pro is getting a bit jealous, cos I've barely played with it today :p

techlover828

Jul 12, 2007, 06:43 PM

I'm loving it, me Mac Pro is getting a bit jealous, cos I've barely played with it today :p

Why would you do that?!

I got a new addition to the family today....

MBP :D

2.2 Ghz, C2D, the standard 2.2 Ghz 15 inch version basically. It is so much better than my other laptop, a HP AMD turion thingy.

Gonna be using it for portable recording when I get the rest of the gear, I love it :D

Sick Laptop, where'd you get the wallpaper?

stuh84

Jul 12, 2007, 06:50 PM

Oh dont worry the Mac Pro will be hugely in use from tomorrow, its just new toy day so MBP all day today :D

The wallpaper is from a site called www.mahou.org, it's full of anime wallpapers, just searched in google for anime wallpapers and it came up, now my Mac Pro, MBP, linux desktop and other laptop all have wallpapers from it :)

skeen

Jul 12, 2007, 09:57 PM

Here's my set up:

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/7702/earthdesktopji9.jpg

To get an idea of how I make my desktop wallpapers, I use this template (resized obviously) I developed specifically for my set up. You'll see it even accounts for the space between the displays:

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8715/templatezk0.jpg

jhero

Jul 12, 2007, 10:07 PM

hey, ingenius :cool:

AppleIntelRock

Jul 12, 2007, 10:39 PM

DoFoT9

Jul 12, 2007, 11:00 PM

oh. my. gursh. :eek::eek::eek::eek:
it's gonna fall off!

HURRY! CATH IT!

he should be taught how to treat it properly!!!! :p

AppleIntelRock

Jul 12, 2007, 11:03 PM

he should be taught how to treat it properly!!!! :p
this is his last macbook pro :eek::eek::eek:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/407812826_158a2444f1.jpg
:p:p:p

APPLEFAN8

Jul 12, 2007, 11:09 PM

All these set-ups are sweet! I can't wait to get the new iMac!

DoFoT9

Jul 13, 2007, 12:04 AM

this is his last macbook pro :eek::eek::eek:

:eek::eek::eek: thats not good bruther!!! how did that happen?? dropped a brick on it :D :(

AppleIntelRock

Jul 13, 2007, 12:42 AM

All these set-ups are sweet! I can't wait to get the new iMac!
are you waiting for the next revision or purchasing one now?

dontwalkhand

Jul 13, 2007, 04:43 AM

:eek::eek::eek: thats not good bruther!!! how did that happen?? dropped a brick on it :D :(

Looks like Photoshop ;)

Xidius

Jul 13, 2007, 06:06 AM

The flash really shows finger prints. :( Guess I have to rub the whole thing down.

Anyways... I got the mStand, and WOW... Can you say "Design flaw"? It's marketed to make your laptop work / look great with an ACD. Yet the display's plug won't even fit through the hole. -_-

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/1small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/1.jpg)

Soooo yeah... This is how it connects. It's kind of lame.. they BARELY reach. =\

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/2small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/2.jpg)

Here it is with all connections zip tied together in the back:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/3small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/3.jpg)

And from behind the display:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/4small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/4.jpg)

From the front with the laptop open:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/5small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/5.jpg)

So you can see how well the wires are hidden:

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/6small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/6.jpg)

I like it better with the laptop closed, and displayed as the piece of art it is. =)

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/7small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/7.jpg)

And here it is from a glance when walking into my room. :D

http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/8small.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/xidius/setup/1/8.jpg)

Yeah I need to clean my carpet.. :(

Still need to sand-blast and paint the desk. The finger-prints and imperfections with the grinding process are glaring right now. =P

- Xidius

stuh84

Jul 13, 2007, 06:44 AM

this is his last macbook pro :eek::eek::eek:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/407812826_158a2444f1.jpg
:p:p:p

Yeah cos I didn't move it from there after I'd took the pictures :p

It only had about 2 cm going over the edge anyway. It is now safe on my knee while I'm laid in bed :)

mac2thefuture

Jul 13, 2007, 10:40 AM

http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026703/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026733/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026775/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026799/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026985/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757026999/in/pool-tuawrigs/,
http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757895034/in/pool-tuawrigs/, http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757895072/in/pool-tuawrigs/,
http://flickr.com/photos/95231607@N00/757895082/in/pool-tuawrigs/

:) I like, hides your wires well.

jng

Jul 13, 2007, 12:10 PM

NickD

Jul 13, 2007, 12:17 PM

That's unfortunate, Xidius. Still looks great! You haven't turned me away yet!

NickD

-::ubermann::-

Jul 13, 2007, 01:18 PM

my MacBook CD, my 6GB Pink iPod mini and my old PC

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/6460/dsc04313dl1.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6857/dsc04324wj3.jpg

NickD

Jul 13, 2007, 01:19 PM

That's a nice big desk :)

-::ubermann::-

Jul 13, 2007, 01:33 PM

and not so big when my desk is messed ike in this moment haha
macbook isnt there because i just take this with her isight
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8906/photo53ba5.jpg

vohdoun

Jul 13, 2007, 01:36 PM

my MacBook CD, my 6GB Pink iPod mini and my old PC

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/6460/dsc04313dl1.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6857/dsc04324wj3.jpg

You on Broadband? hows your 2Wire 2700 running? as I had problems with it rebooting itself every 7 - 10 days.

-::ubermann::-

Jul 13, 2007, 01:42 PM

You on Broadband? hows your 2Wire 2700 running? as I had problems with it rebooting itself every 7 - 10 days.

i read also that many people had problems with that 2wire 2700hg, but i havent had any, nor i have to reboot it, also i tested reception 80m from my house and still could navigate in internet

blumoon

Jul 13, 2007, 01:58 PM

I got a new addition to the family today...

Congrats on the new addition. I can't wait to get my first mac. Even bought a new desk for it. :)

jessica.

Jul 13, 2007, 02:00 PM

Kaiser Phoenix

Jul 13, 2007, 02:53 PM

Ok after years of lurking around, Ill post my setup too. I use my MBP for everything including Reason, Logic etc Some light gaming too.

dontwalkhand

Jul 13, 2007, 08:30 PM

Anyways... I got the mStand, and WOW... Can you say "Design flaw"? It's marketed to make your laptop work / look great with an ACD. Yet the display's plug won't even fit through the hole. -_-

Can you fit the other end of the ACD cord through the hole and run it that way? ;)

techlover828

Jul 13, 2007, 10:21 PM

Can you fit the other end of the ACD cord through the hole and run it that way? ;)

I was thinking that too but I think both are the same size

vohdoun

Jul 13, 2007, 10:35 PM

I was thinking that too but I think both are the same size

....what? there only is one end of the ACD cable, the DVI connector and the part that goes or is sealed/joined onto the back of the display.

http://techgoesboom.com/images/oldstand.jpg

techlover828

Jul 13, 2007, 11:39 PM

....what? there only is one end of the ACD cable, the DVI connector and the part that goes or is sealed/joined onto the back of the display.

http://techgoesboom.com/images/oldstand.jpg

I stand corrected, sorry, I wasn't thinking

Laydas

Jul 14, 2007, 12:47 AM

15" Black Macbook
17" iMac
30g U2 iPod
Harman Kardon Soundsticks II...
almost like an apple endorsed set up haha

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/10/12/668795354/n668795354_786875_5736.jpg

of course I don't keep the woofer up there but for the pic I thought it was needed haha

NickD

Jul 14, 2007, 12:55 AM

Nice color coordination with the iPod and the wallpapers ;)

dontwalkhand

Jul 14, 2007, 04:48 AM

....what? there only is one end of the ACD cable, the DVI connector and the part that goes or is sealed/joined onto the back of the display.

Ahh I never knew that, I thought it was like the iMac cord ;)

aaron.lee2006

Jul 14, 2007, 09:10 AM

15" Black Macbook

I think you mean 13" :p

cleanup

Jul 14, 2007, 10:37 AM

I think you mean 13" :p

No, no... that's definitely the new 15" MacBook, with a thousand GB of RAM and a 4.5 GHz Core 128 Quad processor with the new San Francisco chipset.

Of course he means 13". Sheebus.

conshok26

Jul 14, 2007, 12:49 PM

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1927/dscf2052tp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
all ready for my iphone....i'm not sure if i should put it next to my ipod docks or in front of the light.

vendettabass

Jul 14, 2007, 12:59 PM

all ready for my iphone....i'm not sure if i should put it next to my ipod docks or in front of the light.

very nice!! apple don't lose the mini!

Eclipse278

Jul 14, 2007, 02:00 PM

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1927/dscf2052tp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
all ready for my iphone....i'm not sure if i should put it next to my ipod docks or in front of the light.

Plan 9 from Outer Space....nice!

dontwalkhand

Jul 14, 2007, 02:25 PM

all ready for my iphone....i'm not sure if i should put it next to my ipod docks or in front of the light.
Definitely next to the iPod docs, that way you basically have it all nice and lined up in a row :D

Ok after years of lurking around, Ill post my setup too. I use my MBP for everything including Reason, Logic etc Some light gaming too.

Why not make the ACD the main monitor? Also, what happened to your ExpressCard door?

zap2

Jul 14, 2007, 02:29 PM

all ready for my iphone....i'm not sure if i should put it next to my ipod docks or in front of the light.

Very nice...I have a very similar set up, same iPod docks, iPod socks, Mac Mini, ACD, wireless Appe mouse and keyboard( although I have the old BT mouse)

And soon you'll have an iPhone too

very nice set up

Aperture

Jul 14, 2007, 03:16 PM

Here is my setup. Sorry for the bad image quality - didn't realize my camera was on ISO 1600 and didn't want to take another picture. (and I think I screwed it up in Photoshop.)

http://www.kevinschaefer.net/macrumors/setup.gif

techlover828

Jul 14, 2007, 05:43 PM

Here is my setup.

Nice setup, getting a similar one myself, maybe you should get a keyboard ;)

Aperture

Jul 14, 2007, 06:52 PM

Nice setup, getting a similar one myself, maybe you should get a keyboard ;)

Thanks. Yeah, I tend to like the Apple keyboards so maybe I'll get a BT keyboard down the line.

techlover828

Jul 14, 2007, 07:44 PM

Thanks. Yeah, I tend to like the Apple keyboards so maybe I'll get a BT keyboard down the line.

Ya I just bought one and they're really nice, you can get a refurbished one for 10 bucks less too

El Carbonite

Jul 14, 2007, 11:10 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/814606964_e5ba175423.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/814606982_6806cb51f0.jpg

My latest setup.

NickD

Jul 14, 2007, 11:13 PM

Nice rig. What do you use the color-coded keyboard for? Which app I mean . . .

AppleIntelRock

Jul 14, 2007, 11:30 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/814606964_e5ba175423.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/814606982_6806cb51f0.jpg

My latest setup.
Nice setup :cool:
That display looks very ACDish, what are the specs on your Blackbook?
Nice iFone™ :apple:

El Carbonite

Jul 14, 2007, 11:36 PM

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB of RAM
120GB Hard Drive
Mac OS X 10.4.10

I really should try 3GB though.

Aperture

Jul 14, 2007, 11:57 PM

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB of RAM
120GB Hard Drive
Mac OS X 10.4.10

I really should try 3GB though.

What kinda display? Nice setup, btw.

El Carbonite

Jul 15, 2007, 12:48 AM

Nice rig. What do you use the color-coded keyboard for? Which app I mean . . .

Photoshop.

What kinda display? Nice setup, btw.

It's an NEC 24" I have on loan for a review I'm doing, really nice.

R.Youden

Jul 15, 2007, 01:58 AM

I think it is used for Final Cut Pro?

Luminez

Jul 15, 2007, 03:45 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/edling/DSC00007.jpg
My Old iBook G4

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/edling/DSC00556-1.jpg
My New Macbook C2D

Eric Lewis

Jul 15, 2007, 05:31 AM

http://lowendmac.com/rivera/05/art1129/macplus.jpg

heres mine

DoFoT9

Jul 15, 2007, 06:43 AM

heres mine

wonder how long it took to upload that picture... the modem would be like 100buad!!!!! hahaha

lost eden

Jul 15, 2007, 11:46 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/edling/DSC00556-1.jpg
My New Macbook C2D
Is that mouse a 1600dpi Razer? I was thinking of buying it but I can't tell how it's any different than the Razer Krait (expect for the colour!), which is £5 cheaper?

cells

Jul 15, 2007, 02:02 PM

heres mine

What's that thing over your screen?

Counter

Jul 15, 2007, 02:08 PM

What's that thing over your screen?

The mouse.

cells

Jul 15, 2007, 02:10 PM

I think that's a surge protector / fan made by Kensington - I mean the thing actually covering the screen.

FJ218700

Jul 15, 2007, 02:47 PM

there's nothing over it. That's just what those old monitors were like.

edit: nevermind, looks like a Kensington screen guard -- read the link below

cells

Jul 15, 2007, 02:51 PM

This is a regular Mac Plus:
http://www.eldocountry.com/Computer/macplus.jpg

NickElls

Jul 15, 2007, 02:59 PM

Do you happen to be Joe Rivera?

It seems as if he owns the exact some computer! (http://lowendmac.com/rivera/05/1129.html)

zap2

Jul 15, 2007, 03:03 PM

Do you happen to be Joe Rivera?

It seems as if he owns the exact some computer! (http://lowendmac.com/rivera/05/1129.html)

Ohhhh...busted

Leraste

Jul 15, 2007, 03:37 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/edling/DSC00007.jpg
My Old iBook G4

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/edling/DSC00556-1.jpg
My New Macbook C2D

Where'd you get that blue cover? Thanks

NickElls

Jul 15, 2007, 03:59 PM

Where'd you get that blue cover? Thanks

Looks like a MacPad (http://macstyles.com/products/macpads/index.htm), from MacStyles.

DoFoT9

Jul 15, 2007, 06:35 PM

Looks like a MacPad (http://macstyles.com/products/macpads/index.htm), from MacStyles.

does it stick onto the case?? or is it like rubber? u kno so wen u peel it off the case isnt all sticky

jessica.

Jul 15, 2007, 07:40 PM

Tumeg101

Jul 15, 2007, 08:45 PM

NickElls

Jul 16, 2007, 12:07 AM

It's been over a year since I posted. Before is the larger of the two photos. And the second is a crappy cell phone picture because frankly I'm too lazy to get out the camera.

Not downgrading, just letting life happen. :)

Screensaver is called FLIQLO (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24859), because I know someone is gonna ask.

Arrow keys do things.

Cleverboy

Jul 16, 2007, 12:18 AM

Here's my list of Macs through the ages.

Quadra 840 av (can you believe this cost $5,000 at the time?)
Powerbook 190c
Motorola StarMax 3000/200
PowerMac G4 400mHz

Missing, the crazy list of other computers and redundant "I-Don't-Know-Why-I-Own-This" machines. For some reason, as far as Macs go, I still own a MacSE with hard drive, and a Performa, that still works nicely with my Miracle Keyboard. I'm not entirely sure if the USB -> SERIAL converter still works after all this time, through Classic mode. Yick.

~ CB

bembol

Jul 16, 2007, 01:28 AM

It's been over a year since I posted. Before is the larger of the two photos. And the second is a crappy cell phone picture because frankly I'm too lazy to get out the camera.

Not downgrading, just letting life happen. :)

Very nice! Love the Batman Begins poster, do you have a link where I can order one? Thanks.

Luminez

Jul 16, 2007, 09:27 AM

Is that mouse a 1600dpi Razer? I was thinking of buying it but I can't tell how it's any different than the Razer Krait (expect for the colour!), which is £5 cheaper?

Hi Eden,

It has no difference between the Krait, as least in my opinion that is. My Mate is using the Krait while i'm using the ProSolutions. In my opinion it could just be the different colors. :)

I choose the Razer ProSolutions because it matches along well with my macbook. Don't you think so?. :D

Luminez

Jul 16, 2007, 09:40 AM

Where'd you get that blue cover? Thanks

Hi Leraste, i didn't pay attention to the brand at that point of time. Was too engross with my macbook. hehe. Sorry, Can't answer you.

Rollershapple

Jul 16, 2007, 07:50 PM

vohdoun

Jul 17, 2007, 09:42 AM

Very nice! Love the Batman Begins poster, do you have a link where I can order one? Thanks.

and did they come framed like that? since its a specific size.

Surfing@Blacks

Jul 17, 2007, 07:48 PM

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/rickyhagen/Picture1005.jpg

mcnees287

Jul 17, 2007, 08:17 PM

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/rickyhagen/Picture1005.jpg

Are you running the external monitor off your macbook? or another computer?

Surfing@Blacks

Jul 17, 2007, 08:40 PM

Are you running the external monitor off your macbook? or another computer?

It is off another computer. Hopefully soon, I will buy that mini dvi cable for my Macbook.

DoFoT9

Jul 17, 2007, 09:12 PM

It is off another computer. Hopefully soon, I will buy that mini dvi cable for my Macbook.

it doesnt come with one in the box???

dontwalkhand

Jul 17, 2007, 09:15 PM

it doesnt come with one in the box???

MacBooks its an extra. I do not know why Apple didn't just put something a little more standard with the MacBooks and iMacs.

DoFoT9

Jul 17, 2007, 09:21 PM

MacBooks its an extra. I do not know why Apple didn't just put something a little more standard with the MacBooks and iMacs.

wow really. thats actually quite pathetic of apple. tsktsktsk

Cassie

Jul 18, 2007, 12:06 AM

http://i19.tinypic.com/66kc2o8.jpg

I like small, cozy spaces and my closet is best for that. :)

DoFoT9

Jul 18, 2007, 12:14 AM

http://i19.tinypic.com/66kc2o8.jpg

I like small, cozy spaces and my closet is best for that. :)

an upside is that u dont have to pay for heating in the winter :P just live in there and let the computer heat u up!!!

Cassie

Jul 18, 2007, 12:20 AM

an upside is that u dont have to pay for heating in the winter :P just live in there and let the computer heat u up!!!
True; I've since put a desktop fan in there because the heat was unbearable. :)

dontwalkhand

Jul 18, 2007, 12:41 AM

http://i19.tinypic.com/66kc2o8.jpg

I like small, cozy spaces and my closet is best for that. :)

You do your computing in the closet? :p

Cassie

Jul 18, 2007, 01:05 AM

You do your computing in the closet? :p
Yep. :) My PC used to be in my closet, but i moved it out so i could get internet access in my moms office. Now that I have my mini, I thought about doing the same, it's just that I finally got around to doing it.

GilGrissom

Jul 18, 2007, 03:59 AM

Well I posted my previous set-up with my PowerBook ages ago, now with my new iMac it has changed slightly.

My iMac lives where my PowerBook used to spend a lot of it's time.

http://www.andrewshaw.net/powerbooksetup.jpg

While my PowerBook gets used on any bit of free surface I have!

http://www.andrewshaw.net/imacsetup.jpg

roker

Jul 18, 2007, 05:52 AM

Got a MBP (almost) a week ago...

Also I didn't get my Canon MP160 for free (no promo's on here in NZ :() & that is my Rev a. iPod Video amongst other stuff...

I turned 16 3 months ago & have paid for every bit of this myself through my after-school job as a kitchen hand & cook.

PS; Apologies for the 2848x2134 images, I don't know how to make them smaller :confused: :o

DoFoT9

Jul 18, 2007, 06:08 AM

ROKER

nice setup u got there man! how are those speakers?? fairly good i spose. ur mbp screen looks that bright and clear its awsome. congrats

roker

Jul 18, 2007, 06:14 AM

Cheers, yea the h/k's are awesome- they give out fantastic sound, people often think the sound's coming from my stereo & then suprised that it's just them. Hope to add quite a bit to it in the near future ;) though with word of a new iPod soon I might hold out for that instead.
Also, that's with screen brightness on full...

drater

Jul 18, 2007, 08:19 AM

this is nothing special, just my little set up...:)

DoFoT9

Jul 18, 2007, 08:51 AM

this is nothing special, just my little set up...:)

replace ur real lava lamp with this http://islayer.com/blog/?cat=21 and ur laughing!!!! mwahahahaha :D

DJMastaWes

Jul 18, 2007, 04:38 PM

Nothing really changed. I just replaced my leather chair, with an exercise ball.
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7624/picen9.jpg

ee99ee

Jul 18, 2007, 04:44 PM

Nothing really changed. I just replaced my leather chair, with an exercise ball.

I recently switched to the exercise ball -- it's great isn't it?!

-Chris

Gav

Jul 18, 2007, 05:19 PM

http://i19.tinypic.com/66kc2o8.jpg

I like small, cozy spaces and my closet is best for that. :)

I really like that idea. I think I'm going to covert my cupboard now! I'll have to find quite a small desk though... and get some electricity. And extend the range of the wireless, or lay Cat5e... :O IDEAS :D

DoFoT9

Jul 18, 2007, 05:22 PM

I really like that idea. I think I'm going to covert my cupboard now! I'll have to find quite a small desk though... and get some electricity. And extend the range of the wireless, or lay Cat5e... :O IDEAS :D

upgrade everything to N :P

epochblue

Jul 18, 2007, 06:06 PM

Nothing really changed. I just replaced my leather chair, with an exercise ball.

I've been thinking of doing that - how's it working out for you?

vohdoun

Jul 18, 2007, 09:06 PM

Still love that iMac, DJMastaWes.

I recently switched to the exercise ball -- it's great isn't it?!

-Chris

So thats what it is... I thought he sat there too long and turned into a ball!

jhero

Jul 18, 2007, 10:35 PM

I love the exercise ball,

it's really comfortable

dontwalkhand

Jul 19, 2007, 12:21 AM

Does the exercise ball sink in when you are sitting on it, or does it roll around like a regular ball and you would have to keep it balanced somehow?

motherduce

Jul 19, 2007, 12:23 AM

+1 for the exercise ball - really works well, and fits nicely under the desk when not in use.

motherduce

Jul 19, 2007, 12:24 AM

Does the exercise ball sink in when you are sitting on it, or does it roll around like a regular ball and you would have to keep it balanced somehow?

Depends on how much air you put in it :)

Mine is pretty well inflated, but it stays in place when I sit on it, though I'm constantly moving it back and forth.

DJMastaWes

Jul 19, 2007, 12:28 AM

Mine seems to sink. I could pump it some more, but at the moment, I don't feel the need to.

Let's not turn this thread into a "exercise ball" thread. There's a thread for that which I made here. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=331296)

jessica.

Jul 19, 2007, 12:59 AM

Very nice! Love the Batman Begins poster, do you have a link where I can order one? Thanks.

Ebay. :) It's the official movie poster. Also I framed it with a frame from Aaron Brothers. $25 for the frame.

lost eden

Jul 19, 2007, 06:00 AM

Hi Eden,

It has no difference between the Krait, as least in my opinion that is. My Mate is using the Krait while i'm using the ProSolutions. In my opinion it could just be the different colors. :)

I choose the Razer ProSolutions because it matches along well with my macbook. Don't you think so?. :D

I didn't think that there was any difference in specs other than the colour. The Krait (which I already have one of, I was thinking of getting another) is an awesome mouse for £23.49 but I'm not really bothered about the colours matching, at least not enough to pay £28.14 for the same mouse! I meant £29.29 will get me a DiamondBack! Thanks for confirming my suspicions!

NickD

Jul 19, 2007, 03:33 PM

The new Jerker:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/853569804_133e415b5d.jpg?v=0

WillJS

Jul 19, 2007, 04:05 PM

The new Jerker:

*pic*

Wow, that looks really good! :)

lost eden

Jul 19, 2007, 04:29 PM

The new Jerker:
There's a new Jerker?!

NickD

Jul 19, 2007, 04:32 PM

No. This is one of the old Jerker models. It's just new to me :)

DJMastaWes

Jul 19, 2007, 04:46 PM

The new Jerker:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/853569804_133e415b5d.jpg?v=0

Sweet upgrade nick.

NickD

Jul 19, 2007, 04:51 PM

Thanks Wes. You really gotta love Craigslist ;)

$30 USD flat

jng

Jul 19, 2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks Wes. You really gotta love Craigslist ;)

$30 USD flat

What a steal!

I too love Craigslist. Unfortunately can't buy anything since I don't yet live anywhere stable/permanent. Lucky you!

vohdoun

Jul 19, 2007, 05:45 PM

The new Jerker:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/853569804_133e415b5d.jpg?v=0

Whats with the toys in the sealed boxes hanging on the wall...

NickD

Jul 19, 2007, 05:49 PM

I gotta show my Star Wars love somehow ;)

vohdoun

Jul 19, 2007, 06:45 PM

heh

Love that desk though.

epochblue

Jul 19, 2007, 09:44 PM

The new Jerker:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/853569804_133e415b5d.jpg?v=0

Danforth? Any relation to the Danforth's of St. Louis?

BTW - great setup; love the desk!

APPLEFAN8

Jul 19, 2007, 10:24 PM

Once I get my black macbook next month! I get a pic with my setup! Only a month away until I get my iMac! I can't wait!

Cassie

Jul 19, 2007, 10:39 PM

Well I posted my previous set-up with my PowerBook ages ago, now with my new iMac it has changed slightly.

My iMac lives where my PowerBook used to spend a lot of it's time.

While my PowerBook gets used on any bit of free surface I have!
]

What model of PB is that?

NickD

Jul 19, 2007, 11:44 PM

Danforth? Any relation to the Danforth's of St. Louis?

My grandfather was from St. Louis, so probably.

kondspi

Jul 20, 2007, 12:38 AM

Here's how my iBook setup and the rest of my desk looks...

http://kondspi.googlepages.com/P1000089.jpg

http://kondspi.googlepages.com/Snapshot2007-07-2000-18-12.jpg

The nano just arrived.

I'm planning on doing something interesting with my desktops, hopefully I can have that posted in a month or so...

IMHO, my CA 4.1 system sounds dare I say better than most many pro audio systems I've encountered. It doesn't exactly look to impress, though. Does anyone have this set (the CA-4400) and care to comment?

GilGrissom

Jul 20, 2007, 02:15 AM

What model of PB is that?
It was the last revision of the 12" PowerBook.

1.5Ghz G4, 100Gb HDD, 1.25Gb RAM, SuperDrive.

It was my absolute pride and joy, still is, though my iMac is now my main computer.

dontwalkhand

Jul 20, 2007, 02:49 AM

ChrisBrightwell

Jul 20, 2007, 03:04 AM

http://kondspi.googlepages.com/P1000089.jpgWhy have 4.1 if you're going to stack them so closely? There's barely enough separation there to justify two speakers, let alone four.

IMHO, my CA 4.1 system sounds dare I say better than most many pro audio systems I've encountered. It doesn't exactly look to impress, though. Does anyone have this set (the CA-4400) and care to comment?You haven't heard a "pro" system, IMHO.

lost eden

Jul 20, 2007, 05:03 AM

No. This is one of the old Jerker models. It's just new to me
You got my hopes up :( I'm going to be moving through different student accomodation for at least the next 4 years, so I'm never going to be able to buy a Jerker, especially now it's discontinued :(

flowagner

Jul 20, 2007, 10:00 AM

this is my current setup but i will get a new table in a few days. cheerio!

http://web.mac.com/flowagner/desk.jpg

danbro12

Jul 20, 2007, 01:06 PM

I just finished my new office, and I was inspired greatly by this thread. Here are some pics of my semi-completed new office and setup...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9840.jpg
My main computing desk, with 15" Macbook Pro on mStand, an old Dell PC hooked up to a 17" monitor, and my 42" Vizio LCD that serves as my main monitor when my MBP is on the desk. Also have an Onkyo 5.1 Surround sound hooked up for DVD's, and a Logitech 2.1 System for sound from both computers.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9868.jpg
My couch, the rest of the surrond sound system (yet to be hooked up), and my custom made orange window valances.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9870.jpg
About 1/2 of my DVD Collection, on stands right now but will soon be building a custom rack onto the wall to be able to take the rest of my DVD's out of boxes.

kitki83

Jul 20, 2007, 02:03 PM

Wow how many DVDs do you actually own? and what type are they?

danbro12

Jul 20, 2007, 04:45 PM

Wow how many DVDs do you actually own? and what type are they?

I own around 540, I study film so its a major obsession. As far as type, they are all standard DVD's (I'm waiting for a clear winner in the HD war before I jump) and of all types, from TV shows to foreign films.

Here's a better pic of my actual setup...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9851.jpg

e-clipse

Jul 20, 2007, 05:24 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Absolutely Beautiful Setup!

This is my Recording Industry Management student setup. The studio monitors are not placed correctly because of a space issue. When I get out of college I will build a proper studio.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6549/webimagepz1.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=webimagepz1.jpg)

M-Audio Radium 61 Keyboard

Samsung 22 inch Widescreen Monitor

JBL LSR 6 inch Studio Monitors

MacBook Pro 1.83 Ghz 80 Gig 1.5Gb Ram 128 Mb X1600 ATI

(soon to add Project Mix (M-Audio)

Lexicon Lambda

Epson Photo RX580 (prints color directly onto CD's and DVD's)

Targus LED Portable Mouse

XBOX 360 Core upgraded to Premium

Standard Mac Keyboard

superslurt

Jul 20, 2007, 06:37 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

FleurDuMal

Jul 20, 2007, 06:50 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

Is that a bread bin?!?! :confused::eek:

DJMastaWes

Jul 20, 2007, 08:16 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)
http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

This is awesome! It would be super sweet if the lamp was white.

puckhead193

Jul 20, 2007, 09:02 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

i like the way you "mounted" the speakers. Its a 24" right?

DoFoT9

Jul 20, 2007, 10:24 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

man that 24' just blows away ur macbook. its soo incredibly tiny. nice setup!

queshy

Jul 21, 2007, 03:34 AM

wow, nice setup!!!

Danrose1977

Jul 21, 2007, 04:35 AM

Is that a bread bin?!?! :confused::eek:

That certainly looks like a bread bin... my Mum had one just like it in the 80's! No offense meant but your mac looks like its got ears...

iMacBook

Jul 21, 2007, 10:18 AM

I've actually begin to use my desktop. Before I got this MacBook, I rarely did. :(

Dinosaur Jr.

Jul 21, 2007, 01:32 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

One of the quirkiest, nicest setups yet.

Initially, I thought the speakers were somehow hanging off the iMac, but then I realized there's a shelf on the wall, behind it.

Oh, and I like the bread bin!

epochblue

Jul 21, 2007, 08:44 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

I love what you've done with those SoundSticks--very creative. Like someone above said, now you just need the white desk lamp. ;)

jessica.

Jul 21, 2007, 09:19 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

http://www.123macmini.com/gallery/albums/userpics/071607932.jpg

How are your soundsticks hanging?

edit: never mind. Not only did the question sound dirty, but it was answered above. ;)

jng

Jul 22, 2007, 11:20 AM

I own around 540, I study film so its a major obsession. As far as type, they are all standard DVD's (I'm waiting for a clear winner in the HD war before I jump) and of all types, from TV shows to foreign films.

Here's a better pic of my actual setup...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9851.jpg

You don't actually use the tv on the wall as a screen do you? My neck would cramp in about 2 minutes if I were sitting at your desk ....

vohdoun

Jul 22, 2007, 12:14 PM

My neck would cramp in about 2 minutes if I were sitting at your desk ....

I was going to ask the same thing. It looks painful.

kymac

Jul 22, 2007, 01:00 PM

meh. finally posting. imac g5, and my new macbook pro. and also my ipod setup. ill update next month. because im heading to college! once everythings settled in my apartment ill catch everyone up!

Cassie

Jul 22, 2007, 01:31 PM

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/rickyhagen/Picture1005.jpg
I love that keyboard for some reason.
Nothing really changed. I just replaced my leather chair, with an exercise ball.
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7624/picen9.jpg

iMac G4. Nice.

PumaGuy

Jul 22, 2007, 02:48 PM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/Doggy_Bot/DSC00347.jpg

There's mine, kinda in a compact space put I'm getting a new desk in about a week and a half :D

puckhead193

Jul 22, 2007, 03:46 PM

There's mine, kinda in a compact space put I'm getting a new desk in about a week and a half :D

i like the house desktop, you got a link?

zioxide

Jul 22, 2007, 04:11 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/767801073_9ea9dd5d49.jpg

Anyone know where I can get those lights/some that are similar?

Benjamindaines

Jul 22, 2007, 04:13 PM

Anyone know where I can get those lights/some that are similar?

IKEA

zioxide

Jul 22, 2007, 04:30 PM

IKEA

Ikea only has one model that is kind of similar, but it's not available online and there's no ikea near me :(

jessica.

Jul 22, 2007, 04:33 PM

meh. finally posting. imac g5, and my new macbook pro. and also my ipod setup. ill update next month. because im heading to college! once everythings settled in my apartment ill catch everyone up!
I dig Harlan Coben. :)

kymac

Jul 22, 2007, 04:53 PM

I dig Harlan Coben. :)

gosh the books are so good! i just finished his newest one.

DJMastaWes

Jul 22, 2007, 05:14 PM

Ikea only has one model that is kind of similar, but it's not available online and there's no ikea near me :(

The only place I know is IKEA, but glenn's lights are expensive! They're touch sensitive.
You turn them on put lightly tapping the side, and you can tap again to adjust the brightness.

scokim

Jul 22, 2007, 06:08 PM

Here's a better pic of my actual setup...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b276/danbro12/IMG_9851.jpg

That's a very good job of cable management especially when you have a clear desk and a fair number of gadgets.

vohdoun

Jul 22, 2007, 06:38 PM

That's a very good job of cable management especially when you have a clear desk and a fair number of gadgets.

It is indeed, wish I was a neat freak like that.

AppleIntelRock

Jul 22, 2007, 08:43 PM

Ikea only has one model that is kind of similar, but it's not available online and there's no ikea near me :(

200 bucks gets my to drive to ikea and ship them to you :p:p:p

jng

Jul 22, 2007, 09:10 PM

That's a very good job of cable management especially when you have a clear desk and a fair number of gadgets.

Kind to think of it, where the cables leading up to the tv?

siurpeeman

Jul 22, 2007, 09:14 PM

Finally upgraded my hardware :)

i like your desk/room/colors.

danbro12

Jul 23, 2007, 02:15 AM

Kind to think of it, where the cables leading up to the tv?

First off, thanks for all the nice comments. As far as running cables, I really took my time putting this office together for that exact reason. Being a glass desk, a mess of cables underneath would look terrible. I actually ran all the components for the TV (DVD Player, receiver, even my old PC) into the closet on the left hand side of the desk. From the closet, they go through the back of another closet (right behind the TV) and come out right in back of the TV. I took a while to plan and setup for it, but the result was worth it.

For using the TV as a monitor, I haven't been able to stop using it as a monitor since I got it. With the keyboard tray pulled out all the way, and the tilt on the TV it is actually not so bad. Every little while I take a break and move the screen down to the MBP to give my neck a rest, but its no big deal. That was the lowest I could mount the TV for it to be comfortable to others watching from the couch. Once again, thanks for all the comments.

danbro12

Jul 23, 2007, 02:26 AM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/Doggy_Bot/DSC00347.jpg

There's mine, kinda in a compact space put I'm getting a new desk in about a week and a half :D

With all those CPU's and mice, I was wondering if you ever heard of a program called Synergy. It is the best program I have ever used. It is acutally a network-based KVM, letting you use one mouse and keyboard to control several computers on the same network. With my wireless mouse and keyboard, I am able to go across four screens (MBP and extended desktop + PC and extended desktop) seamlessly. Best of all, it's open source so it's free and available at http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/. Just thought you should check it out :)

jng

Jul 23, 2007, 12:27 PM

I actually ran all the components for the TV (DVD Player, receiver, even my old PC) into the closet on the left hand side of the desk. From the closet, they go through the back of another closet (right behind the TV) and come out right in back of the TV. I took a while to plan and setup for it, but the result was worth it.

Brilliant!

As for using it for a monitor, what about getting a lapdesk type thing, rolling your chair back and using a wireless mouse + keyboard?

AcousTronic

Jul 23, 2007, 01:02 PM

Anyone know where I can get those lights/some that are similar?

http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODw257&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1WALLAM&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1WALLAM

vohdoun

Jul 23, 2007, 10:29 PM

With all those CPU's and mice

With all those CPU's.... who created the idea a CPU is a computer....

Yes yes, it may sound anal another one of those posts people will be thinking when they see my post of this.

Correct me if I'm wrong but a CPU is the processor and those would be personal computers...

It's just I find it rather silly when some desk brochures you read CPU desks, or CPU towers. I find it very silly on how they describe such things. :)

zap2

Jul 23, 2007, 10:38 PM

With all those CPU's.... who created the idea a CPU is a computer....

He never said that, but the CPU is like the brain of the computer....trying using a computer with out it....see how far you'll get.

lost eden

Jul 24, 2007, 10:38 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/fai_stickers_lid.jpg

I started sticker-ising my MacBook, to make it slightly less inviting to a would-be mugger.

NickD

Jul 24, 2007, 10:54 AM

When I first saw the notification in my email, I glimpsed the words "sticker-ising" and "MacBook". Had me worried there for a sec, but it actually doesn't look have bad.

vohdoun

Jul 24, 2007, 11:02 AM

He never said that, but the CPU is like the brain of the computer....trying using a computer with out it....see how far you'll get.

Yes, but you can't physically see the CPU so its irrelevant to call it that.

You could pretty much say the same thing about the memory or graphics card or motherboard. They all need each other to run.

zap2

Jul 24, 2007, 11:17 AM

You could pretty much say the same thing about the memory or graphics card or motherboard. They all need each other to run.

Yup......but those don't make saying CPU wrong.

Father Jack

Jul 24, 2007, 11:21 AM

DJMastaWes

Jul 24, 2007, 01:31 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/fai_stickers_lid.jpg

I started sticker-ising my MacBook, to make it slightly less inviting to a would-be mugger.

Why would stickers make it less inviting? If anything it would make it more inviting. Not alone will they be stealing a macbook, but they'll be getting stickers with the deal!

lost eden

Jul 24, 2007, 01:51 PM

Why would stickers make it less inviting? If anything it would make it more inviting. Not alone will they be stealing a macbook, but they'll be getting stickers with the deal!
It's harder to flog stolen goods that are obviously identifiable.

DJMastaWes

Jul 24, 2007, 03:10 PM

It's harder to flog stolen goods that are obviously identifiable.

hmm, good point. Hadn't thought of that.

trudd

Jul 24, 2007, 04:32 PM

With all those CPU's.... who created the idea a CPU is a computer....

Yes yes, it may sound anal another one of those posts people will be thinking when they see my post of this.

Correct me if I'm wrong but a CPU is the processor and those would be personal computers...

...nerd. :p

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I started sticker-ising my MacBook, to make it slightly less inviting to a would-be mugger.

Nice sticker job - namely the packet storm, hack on the box, and asian stickers.