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Just Bought Myself a Wicked System!
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Nice system, but I don't know if that is what I would have done. I mean, you will probably LOVE that setup, but this is what I would have gone for:
Dual 2GHz G5 = $2000 (w/tax from edu)
Dell 2405FP = $850 (w/tax)
PowerBook 15" (like you got)
I think you would have come out to about the same total.
Dual 2GHz G5 = $2000 (w/tax from edu)
Dell 2405FP = $850 (w/tax)
PowerBook 15" (like you got)
I think you would have come out to about the same total.
MacNoobie said:
I keep forgetting just how awesome those screens are!MacAztec said:
While this does sound like a nice setup, portability is my main concern, and while there is a Powerbook in the mix, it doesn't have an external screen, and I'd rather not share the screen with the G5, then things get too confusing. On top of that, I like having all my files on one computer; that way I know I have the latest one.
MacNoobie said:
Good god it's so big
. Question: I saw the 30" in a few Apple stores, and obviously I found it to be huge, but the Apple store reps. were telling me that it'll seem much bigger in a home environment. Did you find this to be true?
MacNoobie said:
Command+Shift+3 is fullscreen capture, Command+Shift+4 is selected area capture, and Command+Shift+4 then Spacebar is window/menu/icon capture.
ericssonboi said:Hate is such a strong word... how about Love..
Love is a pretty strong word too.
SLCentral said:
cause you used the word "wicked" and it's a word that a lot of Bostonians use. It's a North East thing I guess?
mgargan1 said:
Apparently there are places outside the U.S. that also use the word wicked.
I've heard it pretty commonly used from East to West Coast (of Australia that is...)Just an update . The PowerBook arrived yesterday, and the 30" LCD arrived today, and all I can say is wow.
Initial thoughts:
The PowerBook is beyond kick ass. Everything seems fast, and doesn't seem any slower then my older 1.6GHz iMac G5 with 768MB RAM, even though this has 256MB less. iLife does tend to show it's RAM limit though, as iPhoto gets very slow, especially when connected to the 30".
Also, when the PB is connected to the 30" with both screens on, the computer is very heavily taxed. With just Adium and Safari open, just 107MB was free. Closing the lid of the PB after attaching an external keyboard/mouse bumped that up to 250MB, even with iTunes running. I'm surprised at the extra RAM it takes. This isn't really a big deal though, as the 30" is plently of real estate.
The monitor was factory refurbed, but appears to be in perfect condition, cant seem to find anything wrong with it, and I've officially fallen in love. Can't imagine going back to a small screen now...
Pics will be on tomorrow, as my new glass desk has not yet been set up.
. The PowerBook arrived yesterday, and the 30" LCD arrived today, and all I can say is wow.Initial thoughts:
The PowerBook is beyond kick ass. Everything seems fast, and doesn't seem any slower then my older 1.6GHz iMac G5 with 768MB RAM, even though this has 256MB less. iLife does tend to show it's RAM limit though, as iPhoto gets very slow, especially when connected to the 30".
Also, when the PB is connected to the 30" with both screens on, the computer is very heavily taxed. With just Adium and Safari open, just 107MB was free. Closing the lid of the PB after attaching an external keyboard/mouse bumped that up to 250MB, even with iTunes running. I'm surprised at the extra RAM it takes. This isn't really a big deal though, as the 30" is plently of real estate
.The monitor was factory refurbed, but appears to be in perfect condition, cant seem to find anything wrong with it, and I've officially fallen in love. Can't imagine going back to a small screen now...
Pics will be on tomorrow, as my new glass desk has not yet been set up.
West thing
That is funny - I would have never placed that term East of the Mississippi!
Wicked seems Sooooo West Coast!
of coure here it is "Wicked Dude!"
That 30 inch display is like the Hummer of all monitors - I wonder if THAT is what those portestors are all upset about. Dang tree huggers can't get their arms around it, have to use the buddy system. I'd be upset too!
mgargan1 said:
That is funny - I would have never placed that term East of the Mississippi!
Wicked seems Sooooo West Coast!
of coure here it is "Wicked Dude!"
That 30 inch display is like the Hummer of all monitors - I wonder if THAT is what those portestors are all upset about. Dang tree huggers can't get their arms around it, have to use the buddy system. I'd be upset too!
SLCentral said:Just an update
Wicked! eh! (That's what we say in Canada)
Snowy28 said:
Unfortunatly, I don't have any pics
. I get very help up on Friday, and haven't been able to use the 30" since Saturday. Right now, I'm using the Powerbook, but the 30" is at a different house.Will update as soon as I can
. However, I must say, it really is an incredible workstation. Maya is so much easier to use now .Pics are here!
Finally, I've managed to take a couple pictures of the new setup! I love it beyond explanation, and I think I'll be sticking with it for A LONG time!
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/slcentral/Apple30Inch1.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/slcentral/Apple30Inch2.jpg
Comments are, of course, welcome.
Finally, I've managed to take a couple pictures of the new setup! I love it beyond explanation, and I think I'll be sticking with it for A LONG time!
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/slcentral/Apple30Inch1.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/slcentral/Apple30Inch2.jpg
Comments are, of course, welcome.
ChrisBrightwell said:Unauthorized referrer.
EDIT: Cut and paste worked fine. *VERY* nice setup.
Eep...sorry about that. Damn image server.
dollystereo said:
You know, I was scared of that before I received it, but I can confidently say that there is no slowdown when the Powerbook lid is closed. When it is open, I do notice a slight slowdown (and a big one when iPhoto is open). But, since I don't really need a secondary monitor when using this 30", it is no biggie
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SLCentral said:
Wow that's beautiful When I first read this thread like a week ago I thoguh it was a weird combination, but after seeing it, it's awesome, and it seems to make sense in your case.