Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! [Archive] - Page 45

koobcamuk

Oct 22, 2007, 06:37 AM

I say "jam" and I'm from the U.S. "of A"

Anyway, I was referring to the lack of an external display.

Well, I have an ACD connected to my MB as I find the screen too small when sat at my desk for hours...

Also, I don't think that a laptop offers the best neck positioning for long term computing.

These two reasons prompted me to buy a 20" ACD and I love it. I use my laptop as a laptop when I am being portable... going home (parents), on trains, in uni, that kind of thing... although the iphone makes some functionalities of the MB redundant (why email - text only - on the MB when you can on the iPhone, for example?).

Corran Horn

Oct 22, 2007, 07:25 PM

I'm glad to hear it ;)

ahem... I did :D:apple:

mdwsta4

Oct 22, 2007, 08:34 PM

phungy

Oct 22, 2007, 08:41 PM

Not to shabby for a dorm set-up...

snip

[timg]snip

Nice monokuro boo. My gf has a black one too. Mind I ask where you got it? I think she got hers in Cali...

vicious7

Oct 22, 2007, 09:31 PM

all these fancy set ups. why do so few use them on their own?

i do plan on getting a desk as my new job requires a home office, but for the last few years i simply use it on my lap on the couch or my bar counter. if i wanted a huge monitor and all that i'd just get a desktop computer.

Yes, but you can't take a desktop with you.

One of the great things about the MBP is that it can be both a desktop replacement (with or without external peripherals) and a mobile computer.

FJ218700

Oct 22, 2007, 09:47 PM

koobcamuk

Oct 22, 2007, 10:16 PM

vicious7

Oct 22, 2007, 10:24 PM

^^^ everyone has different tastes and ideas. I got burned earlier for saying that I likes someone's setup because there was no huge external monitor hooked up.

Look at the simplistic way mdwsta4's rolls. In the nude, Apple Laptops are a work of art that I feel becomes diluted by adding more and more peripherals.

Yes, and different uses, too. He may not need anything else for what he uses the computer for where others may need the additional "toys" to do their job or to enjoy their computer more, etc.

cuestakid

Oct 22, 2007, 10:27 PM

<snip images>

There's my room!

what TV is that??

koobcamuk

Oct 23, 2007, 03:29 AM

Yes, and different uses, too. He may not need anything else for what he uses the computer for where others may need the additional "toys" to do their job or to enjoy their computer more, etc.

Yeh - the 20" ACD at home is needed as the 13" MB is too small for some things. It's unfair to say that I am not using it as intended... are the people sitting with the MBP sat at a desk all day using it as intended? I use my MB all around the world and in cafés, hotels and trains (and stations).

lost eden

Oct 23, 2007, 08:23 AM

all these fancy set ups. why do so few use them on their own?

friend on old ibook
http://images19.fotki.com/v359/photos/5/51621/4247407/IMG_0102-vi.jpg

new MBP
http://images30.fotki.com/v38/photos/5/51621/4247407/strobistamazedbw-vi.jpg

i do plan on getting a desk as my new job requires a home office, but for the last few years i simply use it on my lap on the couch or my bar counter. if i wanted a huge monitor and all that i'd just get a desktop computer.
I fully agree that there is no point buying a laptop if you're only going to ever use it around the house, but it is only logical to have a decent keyboard/mouse/monitor/stand for your laptop whilst you aren't out-&-about.

mdwsta4

Oct 23, 2007, 08:50 AM

yeah, i get that and i wasn't trying to piss people off.
i am actually planning on getting a wired apple keyboard (for the number pad) and a BT mighty mouse since i will be working from home more often, but the 15" screen is adequate for spreadsheets for work and photo editing on the side.
that said, i'm on the road 60% of the time, so having some crazy large home set up doesn't make much sense to me. but again, that's just me.

cheers

Yes, but you can't take a desktop with you.

One of the great things about the MBP is that it can be both a desktop replacement (with or without external peripherals) and a mobile computer.

és:

Oct 23, 2007, 08:52 AM

I fully agree that there is no point buying a laptop if you're only going to ever use it around the house

No sure I agree with that, I really miss having a laptop. I don't miss it because I can't take it out of the house (although, that is nice), I miss it because my imac is on my desk and that's where it stays. I used to love taking my 12 inch Powerbook downstairs infront of the telebox, out in the garden with a cold glass of beer in the summer and to bed at night.

I think there is a massive point to buying one just for using it around the house. I didn't realise this until I was without one.

Although, I do agree with this...

but it is only logical to have a decent keyboard/mouse/monitor/stand for your laptop whilst you aren't out-&-about.

Definitely, no matter how you use your laptop - a wireless mouse and keyboard completely transform it. It's great.

koobcamuk

Oct 23, 2007, 09:07 AM

Definitely, no matter how you use your laptop - a wireless mouse and keyboard completely transform it. It's great.

It's like having a desktop and a laptop in one.

vicious7

Oct 23, 2007, 12:39 PM

It's like having a desktop and a laptop in one.

lol...is there an echo in here? :p:)

mdwsta4: I wasn't harpin' on ya. I was respecting your point of view whilst shedding some light on the otherside.

koobcamuk

Oct 23, 2007, 02:08 PM

lol...is there an echo in here? :p:)

Possibly :rolleyes:

mdwsta4: I wasn't harpin' on ya. I was respecting your point of view whilst shedding some light on the otherside.

I was. Mostly because I am jealous; I want a MBP. And the photo is very cool.

Brianstorm91

Oct 23, 2007, 02:35 PM

As much as I love these setups, does nobody have paperwork?
On the majority of desks there's maybe enough room for a sheet of A4 paper but I'm always needing enough room for multiple folders and sheets of paper.
No nice clean desk with a huge external monitor for me :(

Slip

Oct 23, 2007, 02:49 PM

^
Same :(
I would love to get a brand spanking new glass desk and have it all clean and lovely with an external monitor but no can do

Brianstorm91

Oct 23, 2007, 02:53 PM

My Desk has more Post-It Notes, Books, Folders and sheets of paper than you can shake your proverbial stick at.
It's my laptop which is pushed for space, not the other way around :confused:

koobcamuk

Oct 23, 2007, 03:01 PM

My Desk has more Post-It Notes, Books, Folders and sheets of paper than you can shake your proverbial stick at.
It's my laptop which is pushed for space, not the other way around :confused:

Show us a piccy then! I have loads of crap around my desk too at the moment. Most of my work is on computer now though.

Brianstorm91

Oct 23, 2007, 03:27 PM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k160/Stabbing_The_Drama/Desk1.jpg

I'm not so much messy as.. disorganised.

:rolleyes:

koobcamuk

Oct 23, 2007, 03:32 PM

I'm not so much messy as.. disorganised.

:rolleyes:

It's realistic. I was hoping you'd have at least an iBook... :o

Brianstorm91

Oct 23, 2007, 03:34 PM

It's realistic. I was hoping you'd have at least an iBook... :o

I'm getting an ibook g4 on ebay ASAP ;)
To last me until the new MBPs

mike dunx

Oct 23, 2007, 06:40 PM

Jesus Mike, there is a computer under there?! :eek::p

no my laptop was stolen

abz786

Oct 24, 2007, 12:49 AM

ive updated my setup
bought a 2407wfp and connected to my mbp

[click for large]<snip image>

few questions for you,
1. where did u get the stand to hold your laptop up like that?
2. thinking bout buying either 2 of the 24" monitors or one 30". not sure now go dell or apple cinema display, whats ur take on this?

vicious7

Oct 24, 2007, 01:07 AM

few questions for you,
1. where did u get the stand to hold your laptop up like that?
2. thinking bout buying either 2 of the 24" monitors or one 30". not sure now go dell or apple cinema display, whats ur take on this?

The stand is a Griffin Elevator.

pjarvi

Oct 24, 2007, 01:26 AM

all these fancy set ups. why do so few use them on their own?

friend on old ibook
http://images19.fotki.com/v359/photos/5/51621/4247407/IMG_0102-vi.jpg
<snip>

The image loaded while I was reading the post above yours, and I thought that was a cat sitting at the keyboard, at first! :D

twqedwin

Oct 24, 2007, 07:52 AM

My first mac

23am

Oct 24, 2007, 12:19 PM

http://images30.fotki.com/v38/photos/5/51621/4247407/strobistamazedbw-vi.jpg
Jameson! <3

Here's my new iMac 20" which arrived today(the first of the estimated delivery days)

http://pici.se/pictures/tZiFdxSMB.jpg

http://pici.se/pictures/JauSQsQoB.jpg

The screen is perfect ;)

shujin

Oct 24, 2007, 12:49 PM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k160/Stabbing_The_Drama/Desk1.jpg

I'm not so much messy as.. disorganised.

:rolleyes:

Wow I have that same calculator. Every makes fun of me cause I do. Its an awsome one till you have to do any polar graphing. But other then that its ok.

KJdanReuben

Oct 24, 2007, 11:34 PM

This is my setup. Now, I know many people are wondering what the point of getting a laptop is if it is hooked to an external display, mouse, and keyboard all the time. Well, it isn't always hooked to them, only at the end of the day. For the most part of the day, the MBP is always with me, whether it be in my bag, on my lap, on a desk, or in a coffee shop. I bring this thing everywhere. I got the external display, though, because I'd rather edit video on a 22" monitor than on a 15". That is my reasoning. Hope ya'll enjoy!

phungy

Oct 24, 2007, 11:42 PM

Jameson! <3

Here's my new iMac 20" which arrived today(the first of the estimated delivery days)

The screen is perfect ;)

How do you like the wireless keyboard? I ordered one from Amazon yesterday and its coming on Friday! So excited.

conshok26

Oct 25, 2007, 07:59 AM

Slip

Oct 25, 2007, 10:17 AM

<snip photo>

I'm looking for a new desk. Something with a similar wood color but that's a little bit bigger. Anyone have some suggestions? I'm thinking of the MIKAEL desk from IKEA but it means I'll be taking a trip to Canada. Does anyone else have this desk?

Man I love your setup :)
Im also looking for a new, bigger desk so suggestions will be nice
Also, I see that you're using the JBL Creature II's and was wondering where you've hidden the subwoofer, Im interested in getting these but am a little short on real estate on top of my desk

119576

Oct 25, 2007, 11:28 AM

Man I love your setup :)
Im also looking for a new, bigger desk so suggestions will be nice
Also, I see that you're using the JBL Creature II's and was wondering where you've hidden the subwoofer, Im interested in getting these but am a little short on real estate on top of my desk

Subwoofers are much more effective when placed on the floor.

I'd hedge my bets that he has it by his feet.

23am

Oct 25, 2007, 11:45 AM

Some new pics with a cleaner desktop:

http://pici.se/pictures/NhhrCwTWf.jpg
http://pici.se/pictures/NhhrCwTWf.jpg

http://pici.se/pictures/XCZvNIoXR.jpg
http://pici.se/pictures/XCZvNIoXR.jpg
My old iBook. <3

http://pici.se/pictures/tGjLFuBEk.jpg
http://pici.se/pictures/tGjLFuBEk.jpg
USB connection for USB sticks and digital cameras.

http://pici.se/pictures/QrTANHXOc.jpg
http://pici.se/pictures/QrTANHXOc.jpg
Lamp from Thailand. :)

phungy

Oct 25, 2007, 11:49 AM

Some new pics with a cleaner desktop:

Lamp from Thailand. :)

How do you like the wireless keyboard? Mine's coming in tomorrow, can't wait :)

23am

Oct 25, 2007, 11:59 AM

How do you like the wireless keyboard? Mine's coming in tomorrow, can't wait :)

There isn't words enough! :)
I mean, look at this:

http://pici.se/pictures/stYBNDaMq.jpg
http://pici.se/pictures/stYBNDaMq.jpg

Malou

Oct 25, 2007, 12:14 PM

here it is :) Im quite happy about it, as its the cleanest, tidyest desk I've ever had, what can I say? a mac deserves the best!

Sharewaredemon

Oct 25, 2007, 12:28 PM

comp

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/all.jpg

bag with gear in it

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/bag%20and%20stuff.jpg

two 500 gig externals

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/externals.jpg

shot tapes and dvds

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/tapes%20and%20dvds.jpg

stuff layed out

24p film camera with fisheye :p

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/24p%20film%20cam.jpg

So my setup is:

Computer:

15 inch 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Santa Rosa) MacBook Pro, 2 gigs of RAM 160 gig hard drive.
20 inch low end Dell LCD
2 Western Digital MyBook Premium 500 gig hard drives
1 Acomdata 80 gig USB external hard drive

Video:
VX2100
Raynox MX3000 (modded)
Bescor 20/40

Photo:
Pentax K1000
50mm F2
28mm F2.8 with macro
35-105mm 3.5 with macro

Nikon F3
50mm 1.4
70-210mm 4 with macro

kodak tri-x bulk film.

Lowepro Nature Trekker backpack

lost eden

Oct 25, 2007, 12:41 PM

24p film camera with fisheye :p

http://tunebomb.com/images/setup251007/24p%20film%20cam.jpg
Nice to see another guy/gal using old Pentax gear! I personally have a K1000D, an MX, an ME Super, an MV & an MV1. Love them all to bits.

http://pici.se/pictures/XCZvNIoXR.jpg
My old iBook. <3
I've got to find out where everybody is getting these stickers from - all I can find online are large ones (as in 2"*8") but I have no space for large ones left on my MacBook & am in dire need of some smaller ones to intersperse them with!

conshok26

Oct 25, 2007, 01:26 PM

Subwoofers are much more effective when placed on the floor.

I'd hedge my bets that he has it by his feet.

you would be correct. it's on the floor to the right of my desk. you can just see the corner of it in the picture.

illustratorDavi

Oct 25, 2007, 03:58 PM

conshok26

Oct 25, 2007, 05:11 PM

nope i just did it the cheapest way possible. it's just sitting on the stand and leaning on the neck. it's angled enough so i don't have to worry about it tipping.

grundgedanke

Oct 25, 2007, 05:26 PM

So, here's a shot of my new Alu IMac 24". Lamp setup inspired by Glen Wolsey *g*

Sorry for the bad picture quality, but I have no cam at the mo, so I had to use my macbook instead *g* Which is the reason that this sexy little thing is not on the picture.

Brianstorm91

Oct 25, 2007, 05:45 PM

Lamp setup inspired by Glen Wolsey *g*

Say, what are those lamps? They're really nice!
And did you know your forum name roughly means "ground thought" in German?
:apple:

grundgedanke

Oct 25, 2007, 06:53 PM

Say, what are those lamps? They're really nice!
And did you know your forum name roughly means "ground thought" in German?
:apple:

Those lamps are simple and inexpensive ikea lamps. Around 4 Euro/piece.

The word grundgedanke means something like "basic idea" here in germany. Shoudn't translate it word by word :)

Cerebrum

Oct 25, 2007, 08:50 PM

Love the Pentax gear.

abz786

Oct 25, 2007, 10:14 PM

thx for letting me know bout that case
god i love ebay for these accessories lol!

iMacBook

Oct 25, 2007, 10:42 PM

two 500 gig externals

Have those hard drives worked good for you? How long have you have them? I really want to get a 500GB one, but the reviews on newegg made me feel nervous about buying one. A lot said they sucked and died. Does it have support for Firewire, because thats what I want.

thebassoonist

Oct 25, 2007, 11:19 PM

Here it is!

illustratorDavi

Oct 26, 2007, 04:32 AM

nope i just did it the cheapest way possible. it's just sitting on the stand and leaning on the neck. it's angled enough so i don't have to worry about it tipping.

Aha thanks - don't think i'll be doing that then. I'm very likely to knock it off :)

jng

Oct 26, 2007, 01:11 PM

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7215/img3484dm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm looking for a new desk. Something with a similar wood color but that's a little bit bigger. Anyone have some suggestions? I'm thinking of the MIKAEL desk from IKEA but it means I'll be taking a trip to Canada. Does anyone else have this desk?

I have one (but in black) and wouldn't buy it again. The composite makes it really light but also chips and stuff easily. Bring it up the stairs, I banged it a little bit. And also when my heat was broken and the repairman was here, he chipped the pain off the edge on the bottom of one side.

Next time I would spend more money and probably buy a nice galant desk with this table top:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19847777

I have the galant at work and it's a lot heavier but much sturdier.

Brianstorm91

Oct 26, 2007, 03:15 PM

Those lamps are simple and inexpensive ikea lamps. Around 4 Euro/piece.

The word grundgedanke means something like "basic idea" here in germany. Shoudn't translate it word by word :)

Thanks, they're nice,
& fair enough, I didn't think it would be a coincidence!

mavherzog

Oct 26, 2007, 10:31 PM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/cool-chair.jpg

iJawn108

Oct 27, 2007, 12:07 AM

http://i23.tinypic.com/b6uhs7.jpg

vicious7

Oct 27, 2007, 03:10 PM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

That is a cool chair. It would fit in well in a waiting room.

juanster

Oct 28, 2007, 11:26 PM

as you can probably see, there are some tools on the floor still, my setup is underneath my bed (which i just finished building)what do you guys think???
sorry for the mess, like:) i said i just finished building it...

phungy

Oct 29, 2007, 01:04 AM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/cool-chair.jpg

My library actually has these, I'll ask and see...

mavherzog

Oct 29, 2007, 05:42 AM

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5181/0921071737fv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Why does everyone stick their iMac's to the left of their external displays?? Don't you guys care to use your iMac's internal CD/DVD drives?? :)

23am

Oct 29, 2007, 05:49 AM

Why does everyone stick their iMac's to the left of their external displays?? Don't you guys care to use your iMac's internal CD/DVD drives?? :)

I realized that when I installed 10.4 after I got my iMac. :rolleyes:
The main reason is that the connectors on the iMac Alu is at the right side of the foot, and my external drives does not have cables long enough to reach to the iMac if I had it to the right of the external display..

But there must be some other reason too, and I think that the menu bar have a significal role to the screen layout. Just look at the apple to the left, I guess it would feel pretty strange to have that in the "middle" of the screens. :p

blakespot

Oct 29, 2007, 10:05 AM

I don't think I'd posted my latest Panorama here.

http://www.bytecellar.com/siteimages/comp_room_07_pano_2496x320.jpg

http://bytecellar.com/qtvr.html

blakespot

alFR

Oct 29, 2007, 10:55 AM

Blakespot, is that a ReadyNAS I spy in the bookcase at the back? If so, have you got printer sharing running on it for your Macs? Mine won't share my Canon printer....

Markleshark

Oct 29, 2007, 11:15 AM

I don't think I'd posted my latest Panorama here.

http://www.bytecellar.com/siteimages/comp_room_07_pano_2496x320.jpg

http://bytecellar.com/qtvr.html

blakespot

Ace. Quite simply, ace.

vicious7

Oct 29, 2007, 03:21 PM

I don't think I'd posted my latest Panorama here.

<snip>

http://bytecellar.com/qtvr.html

blakespot

Sweet...I never get tired of seeing this set-up.

motherduce

Oct 29, 2007, 04:15 PM

and I think that the menu bar have a significal role to the screen layout. Just look at the apple to the left, I guess it would feel pretty strange to have that in the "middle" of the screens. :p

Actually, you can move the menu bar and dock to either screen.

23am

Oct 29, 2007, 04:24 PM

Actually, you can move the menu bar and dock to either screen.

Yeah, I've tried that, but it feel REALLY strange to use the iMac screen as a second screen! :D

idesign245

Oct 29, 2007, 05:22 PM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/cool-chair.jpg

I would try a systems furniture supplier: tecknion, herman miller, hayworth, etc.

idesign245

Oct 29, 2007, 05:37 PM

This is my setup, I'll be adding a 24" iMac come christmas time! My 20gig
b/w iPod isn't in the picture, he got left out.

idesign245

Oct 29, 2007, 06:18 PM

Here it is!

I absolutely love your lamp, where did you get it?

thebassoonist

Oct 29, 2007, 06:30 PM

I absolutely love your lamp, where did you get it?

Thanks! I got it at Urban Outfitters. The lamp shade was $24 and the lamp base was also $24. Here's a link: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=12754784&parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=53&navAction=poppush&color=

idesign245

Oct 29, 2007, 06:49 PM

Thanks! I got it at Urban Outfitters. The lamp shade was $24 and the lamp base was also $24. Here's a link: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=12754784&parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=53&navAction=poppush&color=

definitely going to pick one up soon! Thanks for the link!

thebassoonist

Oct 29, 2007, 06:53 PM

definitely going to pick one up soon! Thanks for the link!

You're welcome! U.O. also has some great fabrics and furniture. It's a pretty fun store to look around in if you live near one. And their prices aren't half bad!

Tofaha

Oct 29, 2007, 07:29 PM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/cool-chair.jpg

i love these!!!
they have them @ panera..i want one...where can i find it!?!:confused:

jessica.

Oct 29, 2007, 07:31 PM

Here it is!
Sexy macbook...is everything pink?

idesign245

Oct 29, 2007, 07:41 PM

You're welcome! U.O. also has some great fabrics and furniture. It's a pretty fun store to look around in if you live near one. And their prices aren't half bad!

yeah we've got one downtown toronto... I enjoy their housewares, and shoes!

edge540

Oct 29, 2007, 07:46 PM

Here is mine, to the right of the display too. Leopard runs beautifully on it (picture taken before it was installed tho)...

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=89405&d=1193705599

juxtaposer

Oct 29, 2007, 08:00 PM

i love these!!!
they have them @ panera..i want one...where can i find it!?!:confused:

Tablet Arm Chair (http://www.integraseating.com/misc/tablet_arm_chair.html)
Here it is. That is one nice chair! :)

mattcube64

Oct 29, 2007, 11:19 PM

Here is mine, to the right of the display too. Leopard runs beautifully on it (picture taken before it was installed tho)...

Beautiful setup. Not super over-the-top, but you have some nice equipment there. I'm incredibly jealous of your spacious desk.

thebassoonist

Oct 29, 2007, 11:24 PM

Sexy macbook...is everything pink?

? No, everything is blue! :D

Marilyn

Oct 30, 2007, 02:13 AM

Desk is a mess and no idea where my camera is, so this pic is from my iPhone. That's my newly purchased MacPro under the desk, and the old faithful PowerBook to the right.

koobcamuk

Oct 30, 2007, 02:37 AM

These chairs rock. Anyone know where they can be purchased???

http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/cool-chair.jpg

Doesn't anyone else think that these are ghastly and belong in hospital waiting rooms?

roker

Oct 30, 2007, 03:16 AM

Doesn't anyone else think that these are ghastly and belong in hospital waiting rooms?

I'm thinking I want one!

(perhaps not in that colour or specific design though)

Mackilroy

Oct 30, 2007, 12:15 PM

<setup>
Mac Pro setups are awesome. Here's mine.

Adokimus

Oct 30, 2007, 02:00 PM

Mac Pro setups are awesome. Here's mine.

I noticed you have the logitech wireless mouse paired with the apple keyboard... is there anywhere that you can buy just the logitech mouse without buying the full logitech keyboard + mouse set?

Thanks,

Ado

Mackilroy

Oct 30, 2007, 02:46 PM

Not that I know of. I was just using the Apple keyboard because I like the feel of the keys better. I'm typing on the Logitech keyboard right now.

jng

Oct 31, 2007, 07:55 AM

Doesn't anyone else think that these are ghastly and belong in hospital waiting rooms?

No way! I love them. My Uni. library back in Boston had them too and they're great. I love snuggly in a large comfy chair and the mini desk this great for a macbook or a giant cup of latte.

N10248

Oct 31, 2007, 08:58 AM

A few big changes to mine. a new desk, the glass one was getting boring and wobbly, the new wireless keyboard (best one ever) and a new camera - no lens yet though...

Click to enlarge...

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/01_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/01.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/02_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/02.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/03_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/03.jpg)

Bye

daneoni

Oct 31, 2007, 09:09 AM

I don't get you're using the iMac as a screen with the MacPro?

N10248

Oct 31, 2007, 01:01 PM

I don't get you're using the iMac as a screen with the MacPro?

It's not a Mac Pro, it looks like one but its a Windows PC, click the link in my signature for pics of whats inside.

JBazz

Oct 31, 2007, 01:10 PM

Just wanted to show the new skin for my blackbook. It is from gelaskins, artist is Greg "Crayola" Simkins.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/skyhighjana/DSCN0009.jpg

As a reminder, my old skin was Mona Lisa from decalgirl.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/skyhighjana/DSCN0006.jpg

GoodWatch

Oct 31, 2007, 01:23 PM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/CrownBar/IMG_3800.jpg

This is it (same picture as the one from my other thread):

20" 2.4 GHz. iMac, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, 500 GB external LaCie hard drive. Connected to Internet through an AirPort Extreme Base on a 20/2 cable connection. Also connected to the APEB are two 160 GB external Iomega hard drives. Printer and scanner are both HP. :apple:

lost eden

Oct 31, 2007, 01:57 PM

I think we should have a new thread of "what your setup REALLY looks like" as opposed to all of these posed shots that look as though you people really do live in a freakin' museum!

Now that new camera has arrived, I will have to take semi-decent shots of all my stuff, but for now I am playing with Photomerge;

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

(on the full-size 10MP shots you can read every letter of my IRC conversation...)

GoodWatch

Oct 31, 2007, 02:04 PM

^^^^^^ I'm sorry to perhaps disapoint you, but that IS my real setup :D

GoodWatch

Oct 31, 2007, 02:06 PM

(on the full-size 10MP shots you can read every letter of my IRC conversation...)

I'm more interested in the beer bottle :cool:

lost eden

Oct 31, 2007, 02:25 PM

^^^^^^ I'm sorry to perhaps disapoint you, but that IS my real setup :D
What a waste of table space! Pah, if minimalism's your thing, you've sure hit that nail on the head.

I'm more interested in the beer bottle
What's wrong with a spot of Tiger?

firelord901

Oct 31, 2007, 03:45 PM

This is it (same picture as the one from my other thread):

20" 2.4 GHz. iMac, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, 500 GB external LaCie hard drive. Connected to Internet through an AirPort Extreme Base on a 20/2 cable connection. Also connected to the APEB are two 160 GB external Iomega hard drives. Printer and scanner are both HP. :apple:

What kind of desk is that? Looks great.

GoodWatch

Oct 31, 2007, 04:00 PM

What kind of desk is that? Looks great.

IKEA :)

defsquad

Nov 1, 2007, 01:20 PM

IKEA :)

just to clarify, it's an ikea jerker. for some reason ikea decided not to sell them anymore. so i guess you can call it a collector's item :)

i have the same one but in black instead of the lighter beech wood.

GoodWatch

Nov 1, 2007, 01:35 PM

just to clarify, it's an ikea jerker. for some reason ikea decided not to sell them anymore. so i guess you can call it a collector's item :)

i have the same one but in black instead of the lighter beech wood.

I didn't want to mention the name :cool: I removed all the holders that came with it (for CDs, magazines, etc.) and used the metal plate connecting the two uprights (under the desk) to attach a huge power strip with surge protection.

GavinTing

Nov 1, 2007, 02:11 PM

Doesn't anyone else think that these are ghastly and belong in hospital waiting rooms?

Indeed so :D:D:D

roker

Nov 2, 2007, 03:26 AM

It's not a Mac Pro, it looks like one but its a Windows PC

That is the best looking PC I have ever seen in my life! You are my hero! <begins carving up G4 Sawtooth>

:D

bogg

Nov 2, 2007, 03:23 PM

Sorry for the terrible quality, my camera is talking a trip to london with my girlfriend so I had to live with taking a picture with my K610i.

http://pici.se/thumbs/t_trqbSnFID.gif (http://pici.se/148108)

jaydon34

Nov 2, 2007, 04:23 PM

My setups from past to present

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/516358284_d357f8ad85_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/745201239_ff192204bd_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1336/988227186_2566d18df0_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/1031362203_7d1a86f6d0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/1503293558_325c5d8b02_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/1492230997_36e5409a75_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/1493084816_4f79e8985e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/1831942538_5f2934c4b7_b.jpg

Taylor C

Nov 2, 2007, 04:29 PM

What kind of monitor is that?

APPLEFAN8

Nov 2, 2007, 05:03 PM

Heres mine desk is a little messy but i'm cleaning it up this weekend.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/2096/0000114tv6.jpg

Brianstorm91

Nov 2, 2007, 05:10 PM

^ Wow.

23am

Nov 2, 2007, 05:12 PM

I have to post this! :D

mavis

Nov 2, 2007, 05:30 PM

http://www.mavisxp.com/public/iMac.jpg

My first Mac!

Brianstorm91

Nov 2, 2007, 05:33 PM

Nice setup, it's the black one behind, right?
;)

Slip

Nov 2, 2007, 06:51 PM

http://www.mavisxp.com/public/iMac.jpg

My first Mac!

I want your speakers.
And your wallpaper aswell ;)

Lush setup I have to say

bwiissofly

Nov 2, 2007, 06:53 PM

http://www.mavisxp.com/public/iMac.jpg

My first Mac!

Nice wallpaper.

Can you upload it?

JHacker

Nov 2, 2007, 09:50 PM

http://www.mavisxp.com/public/iMac.jpg

My first Mac!

Do you have a link to those Adobe Dock Icons?

steffi

Nov 2, 2007, 11:44 PM

Can someone recommend a table? I use to use an Ikea Vikka that I bought from somebody used locally but I don't want to pay the shipping on a new one as I sold the last one. I'm in Chicago and I'm looking for a table to work on. Don't need anything wider than 48"'s really.

steffi

Nov 3, 2007, 12:05 AM

Very nice desk what is that and what did it cost?

A few big changes to mine. a new desk, the glass one was getting boring and wobbly, the new wireless keyboard (best one ever) and a new camera - no lens yet though...

Click to enlarge...

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/01_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/01.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/02_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/02.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/03_thumb.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/n10248mac09/setup/03.jpg)

Bye

lampdeskchair

Nov 3, 2007, 12:14 AM

Hi! I recently joined Macrumors and looking through this thread there's some great setups! Makes mine look like crap. >_> Err reading back on this, apparently people put their age too? Ok, I'm 18.

Picked up my first Mac in August, Macbook! (specs in sig) The desk is crap, and soon I'll replace it. 19" Dell LCD that I'm hooking up with the mini dvi cable I ordered. Should be here by monday. Plus a Nintendo DS and Ipod Nano 2Gb. I plan on picking up some logitech 5.1 speakers, a wireless mighty mouse, 500gb external hdd, and a copy of leopard (still running tiger) once I get the money together. Won't be long. :)
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9973/mbned4.jpg

This is my TV and Wii/Xbox360 along with my previous desktop PC. (specs in sig) It's a pretty good PC, although it's rather loud, and it just can't play the latest PC games well. So I'm giving it to my little brother as his first computer once I pick up an external hardrive. I'm using it for backup right now. Eventually I plan on building a new gaming computer. :)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2489/xwdea3.jpg

N10248

Nov 3, 2007, 04:19 AM

Very nice desk what is that and what did it cost?

It came from Argos this should link to it (http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500000701&langId=-1&searchTerms=avebury+oak&x=0&y=0) it was £44.99

Bye

maestro55

Nov 3, 2007, 04:27 AM

I recently got my first "new" Mac computer, this being a MacBook and so far I am loving it. I unpacked it right before I went to work and took some photos. The link is my flickr set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15404044@N00/sets/72157602869938232/

grundgedanke

Nov 3, 2007, 06:07 AM

My setups from past to present

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/516358284_d357f8ad85_b.jpg

Wow, what`s is that cool clock on the pic?

Shaduu

Nov 3, 2007, 06:20 AM

Wow, what`s is that cool clock on the pic?

It's a screensaver called Fliqlo (http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Screensavers/Fliqlo.shtml). I've had many comments about it on my laptop.

rogersmj

Nov 3, 2007, 05:23 PM

vendettabass

Nov 3, 2007, 05:33 PM

Slip

Nov 3, 2007, 05:39 PM

I don't believe I've posted since I bought my Al iMac a couple months ago. Also, work replaced my old PowerBook with a MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, not Santa Rosa, sadly...but still a great machine).

http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.11/1_thumb.jpg (http://rogersmj.com/images/workstations/2007.11/1.jpg)

Past workstation shots are on my web site (http://rogersmj.com/tech/workstations).

I really like your desk, its the sort of size and finsish that Im looking for
Where abouts did you get it and what kind of 'under-desk' storage does it has, ie drawers and cupboards etc
Amazing set up btw ;)
Thanks

rogersmj

Nov 3, 2007, 06:47 PM

I really like your desk, its the sort of size and finsish that Im looking for
Where abouts did you get it and what kind of 'under-desk' storage does it has, ie drawers and cupboards etc
Amazing set up btw ;)
Thanks

Thanks! Actually, I built this desk myself one Saturday this past summer. The surface is comprised of four 1x8" white pine boards; they are glued and screwed to a frame of 1x2s that runs around the edges and has three additional cross-supports running front-to-back. Four basic metal legs hold it up. The only storage I have is a separate rolling filing cabinet I got from Staples years ago.

The varnish on it is a nice matte satin; however, it's very soft and I think I'm going to have to refinish it. It soaks up just about anything, so there's some stains on it already. I left my headphones sitting face-down on it for a couple hours and came back to find two black circles (from the foam ear protectors) soaked into the varnish.

samuraikiss

Nov 3, 2007, 08:34 PM

This is my setup. Just a desk and a MacBook. Her name is Seraphim.
(Oh, and a Kensington lock to guard her against thieves. My LoJack software is in the mail...)

diehldun

Nov 3, 2007, 08:55 PM

It's a screensaver called Fliqlo (http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Screensavers/Fliqlo.shtml). I've had many comments about it on my laptop.

Hmm, I tried downloading that it wouldn't show up in system preferences...

queshy

Nov 3, 2007, 09:11 PM

Thanks! Actually, I built this desk myself one Saturday this past summer. The surface is comprised of four 1x8" white pine boards; they are glued and screwed to a frame of 1x2s that runs around the edges and has three additional cross-supports running front-to-back. Four basic metal legs hold it up. The only storage I have is a separate rolling filing cabinet I got from Staples years ago.

The varnish on it is a nice matte satin; however, it's very soft and I think I'm going to have to refinish it. It soaks up just about anything, so there's some stains on it already. I left my headphones sitting face-down on it for a couple hours and came back to find two black circles (from the foam ear protectors) soaked into the varnish.

I love your setup! What made you upgrade to the new iMac, if I may ask? To me, I don't see the value in ditching my 24" to get the new one - but I'm guessing you saw some value - was it the speed?

blackslayer

Nov 3, 2007, 10:06 PM

Mine:D

steffi

Nov 3, 2007, 10:47 PM

Shipping on an Ikea desk is about 3-4 times the price of the actual desk when you're buying at the low end. Has anybody here actually gone the Room & Board tabletop/legs route before?

rogersmj

Nov 3, 2007, 11:46 PM

I love your setup! What made you upgrade to the new iMac, if I may ask? To me, I don't see the value in ditching my 24" to get the new one - but I'm guessing you saw some value - was it the speed?

I had an opportunity to sell my white one at a great price, and get the EDU discount on the new one since my wife is still a student. Plus, I got the free iPod nano since I bought it during back-to-school season. After selling the nano, I actually made $50 on the upgrade. Since I like getting new shiny things as much as possible, I jumped at the opportunity. Not a necessary upgrade by any means, but since I had the chance I took it. :)

rogersmj

Nov 3, 2007, 11:47 PM

Shipping on an Ikea desk is about 3-4 times the price of the actual desk when you're buying at the low end.

That's actually what made me build my desk. I was about to order one of those nice, simple large Ikea desks but when I went to check out the shipping was like $200 :eek:

23am

Nov 4, 2007, 11:35 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/1859353090_bd18f18858_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pulsedancer/1859353090)

queshy

Nov 4, 2007, 02:49 PM

I had an opportunity to sell my white one at a great price, and get the EDU discount on the new one since my wife is still a student. Plus, I got the free iPod nano since I bought it during back-to-school season. After selling the nano, I actually made $50 on the upgrade. Since I like getting new shiny things as much as possible, I jumped at the opportunity. Not a necessary upgrade by any means, but since I had the chance I took it. :)

Wow, that's awesome! So you think it makes more sense to change your computer more frequently than normal? Because in effect, in 4 years my white iMac won't be worth very much...so I guess it makes sense to upgrade if you have a nice offer.