I am NEVER home, which is why I had decided to purchase a MacBook Pro instead of an iMac. I have tried numerous types of setups, and spent a lot of money in just trying to perfect a setup....I still haven't found what I liked yet in a setup, and this is getting very annoying
...so I turn to MacRumors for advice
. I am out of the house from 8AM to around 9PM at night...6 days a week.
Here is what I have done so far...
Setup Scenario 1:
...Purchased a 20" Samsung LCD Monitor + a Mini-Display Port to DVI adapter, a wireless bluetooth keyboard from Apple, and a Magic Mouse. Also purchased an iLap stand from Rain Design with the intention of propping the MacBook Pro up a little bit to be more in line with the bottom of the monitor.
Speaker system with subwoofer.
What I like about this setup:
Lots of screen real estate, and supports the idea of good posture. Also have a "central location" for all of my computing needs. Kickass sound when I need it.
What I don't like about this setup:
It feels useless, as I am only home for about an hour or two, and it seems that I don't need such an extravagant setup when I am never home to actually "sit at my computer"...rather, I use my computer as a laptop, as designed. Also seems like I have to reconfigure the displays every time I get home, and it wastes time. Also feel like I am tied to using my computer in that one location. Lots of cords to disconnect when I just want to get up and leave.
Setup Scenario 2
Just set the MacBook Pro on a desk, and use it as such.
What I like about this setup:
Grab and go. No configuration, nothing to unplug but the MagSafe. I don't find the screen size or screen resolution limiting at all, so screen real estate is not an issue at all.
What I don't like about this setup:
Promotes horrible posture during overnight cram sessions. Though this is generally very rare. Also, because the table cloth is fabric, I am not sure if this is good to use the MacBook Pro on at all, though people told me I shouldn't really be worried. Sound quality from MacBook speakers is horrid.
Setup Scenario 3:
The bed. Just laying down and using it. Same cons as above however....and definitely promotes laziness.
Other things at my disposal:
HP Photosmart C310a wireless printer...so printing is not an issue.
Anyways, what do you think is the best setup for someone who is never home, but would like a home for his Mac? What do you guys suggest? What should I buy/return to the store?
I was thinking about picking up a laptop utility cart instead (Kind of like what Freddie uses on iCarly....yes yes I know,
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Here is what I have done so far...
Setup Scenario 1:
...Purchased a 20" Samsung LCD Monitor + a Mini-Display Port to DVI adapter, a wireless bluetooth keyboard from Apple, and a Magic Mouse. Also purchased an iLap stand from Rain Design with the intention of propping the MacBook Pro up a little bit to be more in line with the bottom of the monitor.
Speaker system with subwoofer.
What I like about this setup:
Lots of screen real estate, and supports the idea of good posture. Also have a "central location" for all of my computing needs. Kickass sound when I need it.
What I don't like about this setup:
It feels useless, as I am only home for about an hour or two, and it seems that I don't need such an extravagant setup when I am never home to actually "sit at my computer"...rather, I use my computer as a laptop, as designed. Also seems like I have to reconfigure the displays every time I get home, and it wastes time. Also feel like I am tied to using my computer in that one location. Lots of cords to disconnect when I just want to get up and leave.
Setup Scenario 2
Just set the MacBook Pro on a desk, and use it as such.
What I like about this setup:
Grab and go. No configuration, nothing to unplug but the MagSafe. I don't find the screen size or screen resolution limiting at all, so screen real estate is not an issue at all.
What I don't like about this setup:
Promotes horrible posture during overnight cram sessions. Though this is generally very rare. Also, because the table cloth is fabric, I am not sure if this is good to use the MacBook Pro on at all, though people told me I shouldn't really be worried. Sound quality from MacBook speakers is horrid.
Setup Scenario 3:
The bed. Just laying down and using it. Same cons as above however....and definitely promotes laziness.
Other things at my disposal:
HP Photosmart C310a wireless printer...so printing is not an issue.
Anyways, what do you think is the best setup for someone who is never home, but would like a home for his Mac? What do you guys suggest? What should I buy/return to the store?
I was thinking about picking up a laptop utility cart instead (Kind of like what Freddie uses on iCarly....yes yes I know,