Everyone 18 & Under Post Your Setups (part 3)

[tompon1923]

Originally Posted by geekindisguise

The only difference is that 3 year olds wouldn't be able to do all that. Well, I don't think they could.

I totally beg the difference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgTsqQsYq4I

You obviously didn't met Little bastard operator from hell.

(sound turned off by youtube.... it was funnier with sound)

[dmmcintyre3]

Has this thread died?

Well I just fixed the iBook.

Edit: it locked up again For some reason when I boot it off the PowerBook it takes longer to lock up.

It will sometimes (first boot for the day) work until the HD cable falls out (that is how it has failed last two times it worked. I cannot seem to keep the HD cable in long enough for it to lock up by itself.

[geekindisguise]

You know what I just realized? 1) I haven't posted my setup in here 2) You don't have to have a mac for this thread!
I still don't have a mac, but if I could I would definitely have a 24" iMac and then a MacBook Pro 17" but I could probably buy a car for less than what I would pay for those two.
So here is my actual setup. Its a beast compared to the computers my friends have.

Hopefully this weekend I will be getting a 22" monitor for Dual Displays.

My first Mac will most likely be a MacBook or a Mac Mini, if I buy new. Otherwise it will be some older G4 or something off craigslist.com

Ohh maybe I should list what I have.

• Gateway GT5622 PC with Vista
• 19" Gateway display
• Logitech Z-2300 Speakers
• Canon MP610 Photo printer
• Canon Rebel XTI someting or other
• LG Vu
• Sony Bravia 32" LCD
• Cheap Memorex wireless keyboard & mouse

[AlmostJosh]

i got a sexy new office chair

[aaquib]

Originally Posted by AlmostJosh

i got a sexy new office chair

That baby looks comfy

[Pika]

2009 LightWeight workstation:

Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.93GHz (Nehalem)
Apple MacBook Pro 15" 2.93GHz (Unibody)
Apple 24" LED Cinema Display
Apple Time Capsule 1TB
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB
Apple TV 160GB
Apple Remote
Apple In-Ear Headphones
Apple Wired & Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wired & Wireless Mighty Mouse

[dmmcintyre3]

where do these kids get the money for these expensive computers and monitors?

[bobfitz14]

Originally Posted by dmmcintyre3

where do these kids get the money for these expensive computers and monitors?

this has definitely been brought up at least once as far as i remember...some kids work all summer, some have wealthy parents, some save up from birthdays/christmas etc.

[simplymuzik3]

Originally Posted by dmmcintyre3

where do these kids get the money for these expensive computers and monitors?

I save up from all my B-days, christmas etc. Then I sell my old stuff that I dont use on kijiji. Sometimes, I get lucky and find a good deal on a mac, then I buy it and sell it for a profit. I also work in the summer sometimes. Everytime I get something new for my setup, I sell something that it replaced(if possible). Right now Im saving up for a 20" apple cinema display And I always buy used, because its soooo much cheaper!

[msheldrick]

how many people can honestly say that they payed for their own Mac? i did and i'm 14

it's just the Mid Range Penryn MacBook (in the signature)


i'll try and dig out the camera later

[simplymuzik3]

I paid for all my own macs, they were all purchased less than 6 months ago. I bought a powermac g4 gigbit Ethernet, g4 quicksilver, and powermac g5 dual 1.8. Each time I buy a new mac, I sell my old one for a profit.

[MattZani]

I Payed £1,000 of my MBP, and my Parents paid the rest for good exam results.

[ethical]

I got a job during the summer before last when I was 15/16 and saved up for my mac and ipod (which i broke about 3 months later) . Earnt lots of money....and then spent it all in one go

[Robbbin]

Originally Posted by Pika

This is our family's Mac setup... So my 11 years old use it too.

Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz (Nehalem)
Apple MacBook Pro 15" 2.66GHz (Unibody)
Apple 24" LED Cinema Display
Apple Time Capsule 1TB
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB

Our garage floor view.

This is how it feels...

Our local Apple Store is only 1 square street far.

How many times is this setup gonna turn up? I mean it's nice to have this stuff, but just don't post the same setup a billion times. It'll look like bragging :/

[dmmcintyre3]

I know I have seen this at least 2 times!

[hatehereyes]

Originally Posted by dmmcintyre3

I know I have seen this at least 2 times!

It's been posted a few more times than that i think.

[iwantmymacnow]

Thought I'd post this here as well seeing as I'm 17. Here is my own little design studio in my bedroom I'm a first year graphic design student and I am in love with my setup. It actually makes me want to do homework lol.



Macbook 2.4ghz
Dell 2209WA monitor
Ikea desk
Very legitimate "apple" mouse and mousepad

[iMpathetic]

Originally Posted by msheldrick

how many people can honestly say that they payed for their own Mac? i did and i'm 14

it's just the Mid Range Penryn MacBook (in the signature)


i'll try and dig out the camera later

Internet high five to you, sir!

Same here, but I just turned 15.

Update: Have OC'ed my Q6600 to 3.6GHz and am about to reinstall Leopard to get it working. Beast mode on!

[MattyK]

Originally Posted by iMpathetic

Internet high five to you, sir!

Same here, but I just turned 15.

Update: Have OC'ed my Q6600 to 3.6GHz and am about to reinstall Leopard to get it working. Beast mode on!

I payed a whole $200AUD for my MacBook.

How I love stupid people.

[DoFoT9]

Originally Posted by MattyK

I payed a whole $200AUD for my MacBook.

How I love stupid people.

WHUT!!!! thats outrageous!! i hate being the dumbest of all my friends haha..

im 19 atm, but when i bought my MBP i was 15. i saved up 3 years for it. paid somewhere around the $4500 mark (it was the top of the range model). still runs GREAT to this day. i love it.

[MattyK]

Originally Posted by DoFoT9

WHUT!!!! thats outrageous!! i hate being the dumbest of all my friends haha..

im 19 atm, but when i bought my MBP i was 15. i saved up 3 years for it. paid somewhere around the $4500 mark (it was the top of the range model). still runs GREAT to this day. i love it.

ahah, mine has 3gb ram, 250gb HD and a superdrive, all for $200.

It's still running great too. But it's awesome that you saved up $4500, you must be so proud. It doesn't matter how much you pay, as long as you love it!

[DoFoT9]

Originally Posted by MattyK

ahah, mine has 3gb ram, 250gb HD and a superdrive, all for $200.

impressive, i am VERY jealous. i could of made that much in a week lol!!!

It's still running great too. But it's awesome that you saved up $4500, you must be so proud. It doesn't matter how much you pay, as long as you love it!

oh **** yea i love my machine. it gets stressed every single day, getting WAY to slow for my needs but i cant afford another one at this point in time unfortunately. its a great computer though, perfect for a n00bie - not for a 'heavy' user haha.

[iMpathetic]

Originally Posted by MattyK

ahah, mine has 3gb ram, 250gb HD and a superdrive, all for $200.

It's still running great too. But it's awesome that you saved up $4500, you must be so proud. It doesn't matter how much you pay, as long as you love it!

Was he trippin'?

Seriously, HOW did you score that?

[MattyK]

Originally Posted by iMpathetic

Was he trippin'?

Seriously, HOW did you score that?

Well, to go into detail, his cat jumped on the screen and snapped it clean off, so he just took it out and claimed that it didn't work.

Me being the smart fellow that I am said hey, I'll buy it off you for $100, stupidly enough he said yes and sold it to me the next day.

I just connected it to a power source and connected it to a 19" display, from there on it was easy sailing.

Then one day, my sister fiancé said 'hey Matt, you want a screen for your macbook?' and I'm like 'helll yeah!' so he sold me a water damaged white macbook for $100, so a ifixit guide and a glass of juice later, I had a white macbook screen on a black macbook body, I put the black bezel on and replaced the black keys with white, and there you have it

Here's some pics of the laptop itself. As for my setup, I don't have a camera right now. I had to take this with my brothers iPhone a few weeks ago.



Notice the claw marks in the middle-left.




Oh, and a before shot.. (I got a new desk, so don't tease )

[DoFoT9]

Originally Posted by MattyK

*awsome story*

*images*

omg that is SO intense. !!!! the bottom picture with no screen looks so trippy, its like it shouldnt be working!! kinda like a chicken with no head, or a car with no engine.. Its still working but!! wowowo