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Collection Storage

Ensign Paris

Ensign Paris

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Hi

Where abouts do you store your collection of macs? Mine used to be under my bed (double) but now I think I am going to put them in the loft!

Ensign
 
Ensign Paris

Ensign Paris

macrumors 68000
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Nov 4, 2001
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Europe
Also, what do you do when you get a new mac? I personally just chuck it in with my collection after putting it in my database.

I have now decided to rebuild and refurbish all the machines to their original condition!

Ensign
 
mymemory

mymemory

macrumors 68020
May 9, 2001
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Miami
I do not know why people in the US keep everything is storage. If I get a new computer I sell the old one but I can not imagine my room with 5 computers now or 15 syntetizers, I hardly have room for what I got know.

I know the people in the US have more money or less nedd to sell things. May be because the 2nd hand things lost the value so quickly while here can cost may be more (just because we have pruved is good quality).


Wird no?
 
Hemingray

Hemingray

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Jan 9, 2002
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Ha ha haaa!
Originally posted by blakespot
Here is a link to a quick test-movie of my cluttered computer room where the collection lives. Untidy presently...


blakespot
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I love it. :D If only I had enough room to do something like that. I've got a dozen (at least) macs out in storage. Since I only have one room at this point, I couldn't do that. I'd go nuts. But someday when I have my own place, I'll reserve a room just for computers and music stuff.
 
Beej

Beej

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Jan 6, 2002
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Blakespot - he he! Sensational! :D

Mine are in the corner of my room, and under my bed.
 
teabgs

teabgs

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Jan 18, 2002
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behind you
I have two on my desk. One that I am on, and one that I found on the street if ya'll remember...it doesnt work yet. HOWEVER, I did start it up with an external drive. So when I actually go out and buy a small SCSI drive and put it in it'll be back in business.

I also have another (6230) that's at my grandparents house (I gave it to them when I got a new one but then they bought a Cube and are holding it for me). I may acquire an SE and a 2GS, dont know where to put those. ALso, I'm getting a new tower this summer. I will probably only keep the new Tower with me at school next year after I transfer the files. We'll see.
 
blakespot

blakespot

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Jun 4, 2000
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Alexandria, VA
Originally posted by teabgs
I may acquire an SE and a 2GS, dont know where to put those. ALso, I'm getting a new tower this summer. I will probably only keep the new Tower with me at school next year after I transfer the files. We'll see.
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The IIgs is a fine machine to have. I get a decent amount of nostalgic use out of the unit. I got my first IIgs back in '87. But then I had a //c in '84. Not sure if I would get _that_ much out of it had I not made so many memories on the Apple II line. Inferior to the C64 and Atari 8-bit's in graphics and sound (the IIe and //c that is)---but definitely had more style than either.


blakespot
 
Mr. Anderson

Mr. Anderson

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Nov 1, 2001
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Blakespot, with all those machines, which one do you use most frequently? I've got my old machine in a closet, and when I get a new machine, I really have no idea what I'm going to do with it. I can't see having more than a couple (desktop and laptop) myself. Doing cross platform web design could require a few more machines, but I also need deskspace to work on.

I love the quicktimeVR, and you can't even see if there are any socks under the desk. :D Where in Alexandria do you live, I'm over in the SE 6 blocks from the river, but I used to live on Duke St. (obvious) right at the intersection of Duke and Henry. I don't miss the sirens....
 
blakespot

blakespot

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I don't buy machines (well, other than handhelds maybe) that I don't intend to setup for use occasionally. Nostlagia trip, etc. So, there's no real "storage" aside from on this desk (tho I had to build a desk to accomodate.

I live on West St. near Queen. I can often be found at VBC, Murphy's or Pat Troy's (once Ireland's Own).


blakespot
 
Hemingray

Hemingray

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Jan 9, 2002
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Ha ha haaa!
Dear Lord what I wouldn't give to have a desk that big... but as I said before, all's a moot point until I get my own place! :(
 
blakespot

blakespot

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Originally posted by Hemingray
Dear Lord what I wouldn't give to have a desk that big... but as I said before, all's a moot point until I get my own place! :(
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As I recall my wife was not so pleased about my taking a week of evenings to construct that desk. It is nice to have the surface space tho. Too many machines. We are going to, in 4 years or so, expand this house and when we do the machine room will be expanded as well. Should be fine.


blakespot
 
eyelikeart

eyelikeart

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Jan 2, 2001
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Metairie, LA
guess the "not quoting an entire post" idea is going out the window?!

Originally posted by blakespot

As I recall my wife was not so pleased about my taking a week of evenings to construct that desk. It is nice to have the surface space tho. Too many machines. We are going to, in 4 years or so, expand this house and when we do the machine room will be expanded as well. Should be fine.


blakespot
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damn...I've heard of building additions for home improvement....but not for computer space...he he he...:p
 
blakespot

blakespot

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Jun 4, 2000
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Re: guess the "not quoting an entire post" idea is going out the window?!

Originally posted by eyelikeart


damn...I've heard of building additions for home improvement....but not for computer space...he he he...:p
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Shhhh... My wife might hear you.


blakespot
 
eyelikeart

eyelikeart

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Jan 2, 2001
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Metairie, LA
the desk...

that is quite impressive though...

I'm currently using my drawing table from my illustration days as a desk for my TiBook and all it's goodies...no pics of it...quite boring and all...

but if I ever get my Macintosh 128 & a Cube...maybe I'll get into carpentry...he he he :p
 
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