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Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 10)
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The stripping is ugly unless that is your only option. While I could drill some nice ass holes in my apartment walls, something tells me that moving out and fixing said holes would be more work than what it is worth. On the other hand, wall-mounting a TV in an apartment knowing I'll move in less than a year is also wildly stupid.
I am very happy with it (other than needing the webcam and isight now). I saw an open box one for $370 at Best Buy recently and wish that I bought it.
I guess it all depends on what you want. If you are looking for a solid, stylish monitor with a well built panel then this would be perfect. However you could probably get two or three larger, cheaper monitors for the same price. I will say though that I bought that ACD in 2005 had it through the last 2 years of college and has been with me since being used regularly without any problems. Coming up on 5 years for any electronic and good in my book (plus I hope it will last for several more years).
That being said I have 3 24" mid-range Dell monitors at work that were under $1000 total delivered. The difference being that I couldn't justify 3 24" (or 23") cinema displays when I could get the something that would serve the same purpose for the business for a third the cost.
The stripping is ugly unless that is your only option. While I could drill some nice ass holes in my apartment walls, something tells me that moving out and fixing said holes would be more work than what it is worth. On the other hand, wall-mounting a TV in an apartment knowing I'll move in less than a year is also wildly stupid.
True, it being my only viable option is the reason I used it too. If the walls are white (meaning you don't have to match a color) repairing a hole from mounting a TV and running the cable isn't too bad. In college I always had to repair holes from TVs and I think it was worth it.
They wanted $350 for it a week ago. I asked them if they could go any lower and they refused. I came back to that store to pick something up for my girlfriend and decided to see if it was still around it. Indeed it was, and $50 cheaper.
I have both and prefer the MX 1100. The only reason is because my thumb feels better on the MX 1100, maybe I just have a big thumb.
What are you using instead of Auralex MoPads? I've been searching for a less costly alternative.
It looks a hell of a lot better than just ugly exposed wires on your walls.
This is my desktop during my PC era. I just did the entire room and added the LCD TV on the wall.You can see the PS3 and the big tower pc at the bottom.
This is my desktop during my MAC era. Its slightly redone and much neater and simplistic. Completely redone the speakers department. Bought an Aego M speakers with USB DAC (GoVibe) attached to the Mac Mini for sound output. I still need to work out on my wirings a little bit.
This is my desktop during my MAC era. Its slightly redone and much neater and simplistic. Completely redone the speakers department. Bought an Aego M speakers with USB DAC (GoVibe) attached to the Mac Mini for sound output. I still need to work out on my wirings a little bit.
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That is just Awesome! It all fits so well, very good.
My Mac Setup
I dont think the photo quality does mine justice. It looks better when stood in the room.
Anyway this is my mac setup as of 5th January 2010.
In the picture:
* mug warmer and self-titled mug
* iMac 10.5
* Behind the mac is a iomega 1tb Hard drive
* a WD 1tb Hard drive
* Magic Mouse
* Apple mouse mat
* USB 7 Port
* Kodak digital camera (sorta a freetime camera for the pro photographer)
* iPhone
* iPod shuffle (gold)
* Wacom Bamboo pen-pad (or whatever you call it from where you are)
* Books: Inside Steve's Brain, The Master Key System
* Two small bins (one full of stationery)
* My companys business card (stook to wall) The Colorful Company .com
* The character from Art Attack
* Lexmark printer
* Apple (self-made) Clock
* Mac OSX Snow Leopard disk
* Marvel & DC Canvases
* Some pens, a tool kit, an apple sticker, a 10 port plug set, a small case full of usb drives, some trays and a nicely furnished sloor underneath.
* My girlfriends dressing gown (mines in the wash).
* Plus.... A red wall....
I think soon (when im moving out) ill post my new setup.
Id like to see more peoples setup... get posting people ;-)
I dont think the photo quality does mine justice. It looks better when stood in the room.
Anyway this is my mac setup as of 5th January 2010.
In the picture:
* mug warmer and self-titled mug
* iMac 10.5
* Behind the mac is a iomega 1tb Hard drive
* a WD 1tb Hard drive
* Magic Mouse
* Apple mouse mat
* USB 7 Port
* Kodak digital camera (sorta a freetime camera for the pro photographer)
* iPhone
* iPod shuffle (gold)
* Wacom Bamboo pen-pad (or whatever you call it from where you are)
* Books: Inside Steve's Brain, The Master Key System
* Two small bins (one full of stationery)
* My companys business card (stook to wall) The Colorful Company .com
* The character from Art Attack
* Lexmark printer
* Apple (self-made) Clock
* Mac OSX Snow Leopard disk
* Marvel & DC Canvases
* Some pens, a tool kit, an apple sticker, a 10 port plug set, a small case full of usb drives, some trays and a nicely furnished sloor underneath.
* My girlfriends dressing gown (mines in the wash).
* Plus.... A red wall....
I think soon (when im moving out) ill post my new setup.
Id like to see more peoples setup... get posting people ;-)
I dont think the photo quality does mine justice. It looks better when stood in the room.
Anyway this is my mac setup as of 5th January 2010.
In the picture:
* mug warmer and self-titled mug
* iMac 10.5
* Behind the mac is a iomega 1tb Hard drive
* a WD 1tb Hard drive
* Magic Mouse
* Apple mouse mat
* USB 7 Port
* Kodak digital camera (sorta a freetime camera for the pro photographer)
* iPhone
* iPod shuffle (gold)
* Wacom Bamboo pen-pad (or whatever you call it from where you are)
* Books: Inside Steve's Brain, The Master Key System
* Two small bins (one full of stationery)
* My companys business card (stook to wall) The Colorful Company .com
* The character from Art Attack
* Lexmark printer
* Apple (self-made) Clock
* Mac OSX Snow Leopard disk
* Marvel & DC Canvases
* Some pens, a tool kit, an apple sticker, a 10 port plug set, a small case full of usb drives, some trays and a nicely furnished sloor underneath.
* My girlfriends dressing gown (mines in the wash).
* Plus.... A red wall....
I think soon (when im moving out) ill post my new setup.
Id like to see more peoples setup... get posting people ;-)
That is a very cosy workspace! so nice and warm! i like the mug warmer, really adds style to your room!
Just curious, I've saw this MX Perfomance few days ago;
I've the MX1100 and I'm satisfied, it's a nice and confortable mouse, but I was thinking to change keyboard with a DiNovo Mac and I need only one receiver for save usb ports, I don't think the MX1100 is compatible with the unifying logitech receiver so...
U talking about my mouse?I don't know the names of half the stuff connected to my computer.All I know is that everything works great.Oh,and I make do with my setup.I want a L desk soon.
Thats exactly what I am using....I have them turned backwards... with the included leveling pads.
cable management?
I'm just wondering how anyone who mounts speakers, moniters, or anything on the wall takes care of wires, or for that matter even keeps them under control on your desk? I'm setting up my new desk soon and I'm just looking for a few ideas thanks
I'm just wondering how anyone who mounts speakers, moniters, or anything on the wall takes care of wires, or for that matter even keeps them under control on your desk? I'm setting up my new desk soon and I'm just looking for a few ideas thanks
I'm just wondering how anyone who mounts speakers, moniters, or anything on the wall takes care of wires, or for that matter even keeps them under control on your desk? I'm setting up my new desk soon and I'm just looking for a few ideas thanks
I've got my 23.6" Asus monitor mounted on the wall. I just decided to drill right through the wall for the wires. It gives it such a clean look.
As for cleaning up the wires that are on the ground, check out:
http://lifehacker.com/5350348/5-ikea-coat-hanger-offers-solid-cable-management
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