Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! (part 2)

[ob81]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

 

[smwatson]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

Loving that setup.
Whats speed comparison like between MBP and the iMac?

 

[wizwaz3]

I have been searching for a new desk, but this one has been doing ok. I use my laptop a lot while using the desktop, so I need the extra little room to fit it on there.

This is a 20" iMac 2.4, 15" Macbook Pro 2.4, and a 19" Dell monitor which I use for photo editing.

What screensaver is that? It's awesome!

 

[ob81]

Loving that setup.
Whats speed comparison like between MBP and the iMac?

The Macbook pro is a lot more responsive than the iMac is. I put 3gigs of RAM in both and Aperture/Handbrake are faster on the Macbook Pro.
I did do a fresh install of leopard on the Macbook pro though, and just an upgrade on the iMac. That could possibly have something to do with it. Both are awesome though.

What screensaver is that? It's awesome!

I am not sure, but it is one of the presets offered in Leopard. It may even be in Tiger as well

 

[vohdoun]

The screensaver is called, Arabesque. First entry in the screensaver list. As the last person said that comes with Leopard.

 

[synth3tik]

a what?

A Tesla Coil

 

[mthao00]

Here's my little setup. I'm in the process of re-organizing the cables and re-arranging the room. I'm imagining simplicity and less clutter.

Sorry about the bad picture.

mT

 

[ChemiosMurphy]

Why i'm going to say that that's an Ikea desk... I love that thing... dirt cheap and good stuff. I have my pair of 22" screens on it from black friday... just waiting for Penryn to get a mac pro to replace my crappy laptop

 

[martin1000]

Why i'm going to say that that's an Ikea desk... I love that thing... dirt cheap and good stuff. I have my pair of 22" screens on it from black friday... just waiting for Penryn to get a mac pro to replace my crappy laptop

what Ikea desk is that? Thanks!

 

[KingYaba]

My two only sources of heat because I will not turn on the thermostat. It got down to near freezing last night.

This was my favorite place today while watching football.

 

[wizwaz3]

I am not sure, but it is one of the presets offered in Leopard. It may even be in Tiger as well

The screensaver is called, Arabesque. First entry in the screensaver list. As the last person said that comes with Leopard.

Could one of you post the file? I love it, but I'm on Tiger.

 

[~David]

what Ikea desk is that? Thanks!

It's the Black-Brown Vika-Amon table top (150x75cm) with 4x Silver Vika-Cury table legs.

 

[Slip]

I wish an Ikea was nearer me, the nearest one's Reading which is a bit of a trek :/

 

[ill0gical0ne]

The closest IKEA to me is nearly 4 hours away.

 

[bc008]

i live about 2 1/2 hours from the nearest ikea.
not the end of the world, but it would be a world better if they offered everything online

 

[eyemacg5]

Macbook Pro SR 2.2ghz 2gb
iPod Classic 160gb
Miglia Diva 2.1 Speakers
Belkin USB 2.0 Hub
WD Mybook 500gb USB
Nokia N95
Nokia N73

 

[Slip]

i live about 2 1/2 hours from the nearest ikea.
not the end of the world, but it would be a world better if they offered everything online

And delivered everywhere

 

[Brianstorm91]

And delivered everywhere

Have you seen how expensive it is?!

 

[rogersmj]

And delivered everywhere

Right. When those idiots stop charging $280 to deliver a $70 desk, I'll consider it. Until then, I have to drive 2+ hours any time I want something larger than a lamp.

 

[Gav]

Urm... it's not as bad as it looks

Although, one thinks a tidy wouldn't go amiss.

 

[lost eden]

Urm... it's not as bad as it looks

Although, one thinks a tidy wouldn't go amiss.

SUB. ON. THE. FLOOR. NOW!!

 

[Gav]

SUB. ON. THE. FLOOR. NOW!!

Lol, its brand new, one of the main reasons why my desk is a mess, so I haven't homed it yet.


Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

 

[119576]

Lol, its brand new, one of the main reasons why my desk is a mess, so I haven't homed it yet.


Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

Yes. You are


The sub is designed for bass response. If the sub is on the desk, the area underneath your desk turns into a horrible echo-chamber.

If the sub is on the floor, you get the benefit of feeling the bass through your feet and the floorboards.

 

[rogersmj]

Why should the sub go on the floor, am I about to rip a hole in the space time continuum or something?

Because a subwoofer is an omnidirectional sound source, meaning you don't have to have it pointed right at you to get the right sound. In fact, as others have pointed out, if you have it pointed right at you you're diminishing the effect, not making it better. It needs to be on the floor, ideally in a corner, but definitely NOT on a desk, table, or any other raised surface that can become a crappy source of vibration. I've never understood what makes people think these big subs are supposed to go on top of their desks.

 

[koobcamuk]

They are designed and are supposed to be on the floor. Imagine the room you'd have!