Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 18) - Page 24

pilotkid · Jan 14, 2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by M0esmac

Is it comfortable for you to be in that position? I mean iMac is way on the right, and it seems that you sit straight?

Its actually not that bad. If you can type without looking at the keyboard its no problem at all. You just have your head slightly turned to the right and it works. If your neck does start to get tired just turn the chair a little and move the wireless keyboard and your almost dead on.

Gary86 · Jan 14, 2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vastoholic

My challenge coins are better than your challenge coins........

Probably...I just started actually holding on to mine. Figured it would be once retired.

pilotkid · Jan 14, 2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dinggus

How do you like that chair? It's from Ikea correct?

I LOVE the chair, its very comfortable and its looks great. Its a neat alternative to having that traditional "office chair" look. And yes, its from Ikea.

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Originally Posted by bigMAC28

Hey! I work a block south from you!

Its a small world.haha

vastoholic · Jan 14, 2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary86

Probably...I just started actually holding on to mine. Figured it would be once retired.

I'm just giving you crap. I actually have less than you do. I only received coins after my deployments and not for anything else in between those time periods.

vincenz · Jan 14, 2013, 11:17 AM

Recently moved and got settled in again. Excuse the iPhone quality. My setup on the left, fiance's workstation on the right

wndzr · Jan 14, 2013, 12:37 PM

My little collection...

AceofJs · Jan 14, 2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotkid

Here's my new setup at our apartment in Downtown Chicago.

View to the right:

Nice setup, is that the Ikea Mikie desk? do you fink it is big enough for a 27"?

pilotkid · Jan 14, 2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AceofJs

Nice setup, is that the Ikea Mikie desk? do you fink it is big enough for a 27"?

Yea, its the Mikie. Its probably big enough for the 27" but you would have to set it like mine (in the corner facing you). If you put it right in front of you it might seem overwhelming. But I love the desk, its very sturdy and well put together. However it took me a while to put it together.

saporiti · Jan 14, 2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Face Ache

Mine are from the early 70's via eBay (US$40

) but you can find new versions around. Searching for modular or nested storage cubes should do it.

Sorry to bother you again but... I just can't find it!

namethisfile · Jan 14, 2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenz

Recently moved and got settled in again. Excuse the iPhone quality. My setup on the left, fiance's workstation on the right

Image

love the tank. computers and planted tanks look so awesome together.

adam044 · Jan 14, 2013, 05:38 PM

Thought I'd ask this question here since I've seen some people with it. How do I install LEDs under my desk? I'm familiar with car LEDs and installs like that but that's much different. I haven't been able to find an led strip that plugs into the wall and I'm not sure how it can be done with car type strips. Any links or help would be great!

For example http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y9YIU6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links how could I use these in my house

TWO2SEVEN · Jan 14, 2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by adam044

Thought I'd ask this question here since I've seen some people with it. How do I install LEDs under my desk? I'm familiar with car LEDs and installs like that but that's much different. I haven't been able to find an led strip that plugs into the wall and I'm not sure how it can be done with car type strips. Any links or help would be great!

For example http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...w_bottom_links how could I use these in my house

If you have a Fry's nearby they carry expandable LED kits with remote color changing. Also, the Ikea Dioders have the same features and seem a little brighter. I think both are around $40 a set.

saporiti · Jan 14, 2013, 05:47 PM

I just went to a regular lamp store, asked for a LED stripe (blue in my case as you can see in the picture in the other page) and a transformer because of the voltage.

Then you just stick that into the back of your desk lol

adam044 · Jan 14, 2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by saporiti

I just went to a regular lamp store, asked for a LED stripe (blue in my case as you can see in the picture in the other page) and a transformer because of the voltage.

Then you just stick that into the back of your desk lol

How much did that cost? And something like this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034GUEY4?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

saporiti · Jan 14, 2013, 07:18 PM

Cost me 20€ (10€ the LED lights, 10€ the transformer)

BlakeBrattina · Jan 14, 2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenz

Recently moved and got settled in again. Excuse the iPhone quality. My setup on the left, fiance's workstation on the right

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Love the tank!

adam044 · Jan 14, 2013, 08:06 PM

best I could find, they are a lot more money than I thought. Was hoping to spend around $10-$20 http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...d+lighting+kit

saporiti · Jan 14, 2013, 08:10 PM

That's because you're buying a massive quantity. For example, I bought a stripe of 50cm long for my desk and it's enough.

adam044 · Jan 14, 2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saporiti

That's because you're buying a massive quantity. For example, I bought a stripe of 50cm long for my desk and it's enough.

I realize that but I would need the power supply.

saporiti · Jan 14, 2013, 08:44 PM

I think you could get it cheaper at a chinnese store or something like that.

TheEvilDonut · Jan 14, 2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AceofJs

your desk looks like the VIKA AMON butwhat size isit?

It's actually just a table I built. I purchased the surface in a hardware store and got the legs in a furniture store. Nothing fancy.

zeroh3ro · Jan 14, 2013, 09:39 PM

This is my old setup, currently between places so dont have a setup at the moment but enjoyed this while i had it!

map1978 · Jan 14, 2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AceofJs

What is that ipad case called?

This
http://www.amazon.com/Slim-iPad-Mini...wear+ipad+mini

Mike J · Jan 15, 2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by adam044

best I could find, they are a lot more money than I thought. Was hoping to spend around $10-$20 http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...d+lighting+kit

i have those and they're great. you won't really find anything for $20

cmon... it's only $12 more haha

fhall1 · Jan 15, 2013, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by adam044

best I could find, they are a lot more money than I thought. Was hoping to spend around $10-$20 http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...d+lighting+kit

4 strip kit (AC powered) is $30 here.
http://www.ledlightingkit.com/

I bought two of them, one for me, one for the wife's desk

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saporiti macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portugal	I just went to a regular lamp store, asked for a LED stripe (blue in my case as you can see in the picture in the other page) and a transformer because of the voltage. Then you just stick that into the back of your desk lol __________________ Canon 600D + EF-S 18-55 IS + EF 50mm F1.8 II + Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosaporiti http://500px.com/pedrosaporiti
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Jan 14, 2013, 07:18 PM	#590
saporiti macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portugal	Cost me 20€ (10€ the LED lights, 10€ the transformer) __________________ Canon 600D + EF-S 18-55 IS + EF 50mm F1.8 II + Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosaporiti http://500px.com/pedrosaporiti
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Jan 14, 2013, 08:10 PM	#593
saporiti macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portugal	That's because you're buying a massive quantity. For example, I bought a stripe of 50cm long for my desk and it's enough. __________________ Canon 600D + EF-S 18-55 IS + EF 50mm F1.8 II + Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosaporiti http://500px.com/pedrosaporiti
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Jan 14, 2013, 08:44 PM	#595
saporiti macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portugal	I think you could get it cheaper at a chinnese store or something like that. __________________ Canon 600D + EF-S 18-55 IS + EF 50mm F1.8 II + Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosaporiti http://500px.com/pedrosaporiti
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Jan 14, 2013, 11:17 AM	#580
vincenz macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York	Recently moved and got settled in again. Excuse the iPhone quality. My setup on the left, fiance's workstation on the right
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Jan 14, 2013, 05:38 PM	#586
adam044 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston	Thought I'd ask this question here since I've seen some people with it. How do I install LEDs under my desk? I'm familiar with car LEDs and installs like that but that's much different. I haven't been able to find an led strip that plugs into the wall and I'm not sure how it can be done with car type strips. Any links or help would be great! For example http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y9YIU6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links how could I use these in my house
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Jan 14, 2013, 08:06 PM	#592
adam044 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston	best I could find, they are a lot more money than I thought. Was hoping to spend around $10-$20 http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...d+lighting+kit
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