Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 10)
- Thread starter wfoster
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
- Status
Pretty well, faster than when Tiger was on it. When I upgrade the RAM and Hard drive, it should be better.
after long time lurking i'm finally posting my humble set up. its ever changing and right now its in a kind of in between state, i'm looking to add swam m10s in a week or so and eventually get the new iMac, these pictures were taken on my new 16 gb black iPhone 3gs 
archon gold: thanks hopefully this will work
archon gold: thanks hopefully this will work
I wouldn't use Flickr, Make a account on photobucket.com and upload the photos there, then copy the image codes and copy them into your post.
No problem, Glad to help out another member.
Your setup reminds me of my setup back in 2007 when I had my MacBook
This is my first picture post I hope i got it right. This is my new setup I got the 20 Inch Imac in Nov. but returned it a week ago and got the 21.5 and the sound sticks where from my sister for xmas.
The desk and everything on it is new as well. Thanks to my lady for the new stone hand carved Buddha.
Changed my set up 3 times in the past couple months. Tell me which one you like best!
August 2009 -
November 2009 -
January 2010 (NEW) -
Heres how I did my wire management with the new setup:
and now for the specs..
MacBook 2.1GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD (soon)
Griffin Elevator Stand
Asus 23.6" VH242 HD Monitor
Bose Companion II
Grass Charging Station
Amazon Kindle
Blackberry Bold
Wireless Apple Keyboard
Magic Mouse
Xbox 360
Where did uget that grass tray from? Thanks.
Thought id post my new imac and desk. Its a 21.5inch 3ghz c2d with 4gb and 500gb hd. Bought it used with about 300,000 won discount (around 250 dollars). Kinda annoying though that the keyboard has only english characters. I need korean characters too, but at least i saved money.
Sitting next to it is my monster pc. Core i7 920,4gb,3tb,gtx260. Next paycheck will contribute a radeon 5870 and some cooling controls cos right now it sounds like a wind tunnel.
On the other arm of the desk is my soon to be sold macbook. Its a 1st gen unibody with base specs.
Under the desk is a Samsung CLX216 colour laser printer. I kinda proud of the wire managment, dont have a single wire trailing on the floor. Even have a 500gb timecapsule attached to the mesh backing of the desk.
In the living room i finally got my Kef 3005se speakers in the post yesterday. Got it connected to a 42 inch lcd via hdmi and a Marantz 8002 amp, with a 2ghz geforce9400 mac mini as the HTPC.
That sits next to xbox,wii and ps3. The xbox got banned only last week. Damnit!
On the table is my macbook air that i bought a last week, hence the sale of the fatbook you can see in my office. Its a second gen 1.6ghz,120gb model.
Just waiting on my new tv to arrive before fixing up the living room properly and putting the speakers on the wall. Bought a 47inch led tv, but got another 5 days lead time to wait
Previously, i had this setup and different desk..
I know some of us seem to have too many macs, but i've working for a long time and i earnt them Besides, i always buy used and sell them every 6 months or so. In korea, macs keep the value so well that every time i upgrade i havent actually made a loss on the old one. The 21inch imac is scheduled for sale as soon as they fix the 27" screens so there are no issues and im hoping for something beefier than the 4850 that the current lineup has.
Will probably update next week when i have my setups finalised. Got some office accessories in the post
Sitting next to it is my monster pc. Core i7 920,4gb,3tb,gtx260. Next paycheck will contribute a radeon 5870 and some cooling controls cos right now it sounds like a wind tunnel.
On the other arm of the desk is my soon to be sold macbook. Its a 1st gen unibody with base specs.
Under the desk is a Samsung CLX216 colour laser printer. I kinda proud of the wire managment, dont have a single wire trailing on the floor. Even have a 500gb timecapsule attached to the mesh backing of the desk.
In the living room i finally got my Kef 3005se speakers in the post yesterday. Got it connected to a 42 inch lcd via hdmi and a Marantz 8002 amp, with a 2ghz geforce9400 mac mini as the HTPC.
That sits next to xbox,wii and ps3. The xbox got banned only last week. Damnit!
On the table is my macbook air that i bought a last week, hence the sale of the fatbook you can see in my office. Its a second gen 1.6ghz,120gb model.
Just waiting on my new tv to arrive before fixing up the living room properly and putting the speakers on the wall. Bought a 47inch led tv, but got another 5 days lead time to wait
Previously, i had this setup and different desk..
I know some of us seem to have too many macs, but i've working for a long time and i earnt them
Besides, i always buy used and sell them every 6 months or so. In korea, macs keep the value so well that every time i upgrade i havent actually made a loss on the old one. The 21inch imac is scheduled for sale as soon as they fix the 27" screens so there are no issues and im hoping for something beefier than the 4850 that the current lineup has.Will probably update next week when i have my setups finalised. Got some office accessories in the post
Here's the desk I use - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6171328/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+and+furniture%7C14417894/c_2/3%7C15701155%7COffice+furniture%7C14418165/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418165%7CWorkstations%7C14418170.htm
Its actually two of them hacked together, one side just has the Macbook (as you can see) and the other side has the keyboard tray and the external monitor
I'm glad you like it!
I have that desk
What do you do with your mouse? I'm using a laser mouse and it doesn't work on the desk
~Callum
Thought id post my new imac and desk. Its a 21.5inch 3ghz c2d with 4gb and 500gb hd. Bought it used with about 300,000 won discount (around 250 dollars). Kinda annoying though that the keyboard has only english characters. I need korean characters too, but at least i saved money.
Sitting next to it is my monster pc. Core i7 920,4gb,3tb,gtx260. Next paycheck will contribute a radeon 5870 and some cooling controls cos right now it sounds like a wind tunnel.
On the other arm of the desk is my soon to be sold macbook. Its a 1st gen unibody with base specs.
Under the desk is a Samsung CLX216 colour laser printer. I kinda proud of the wire managment, dont have a single wire trailing on the floor. Even have a 500gb timecapsule attached to the mesh backing of the desk.
In the living room i finally got my Kef 3005se speakers in the post yesterday. Got it connected to a 42 inch lcd via hdmi and a Marantz 8002 amp, with a 2ghz geforce9400 mac mini as the HTPC.
That sits next to xbox,wii and ps3. The xbox got banned only last week. Damnit!
On the table is my macbook air that i bought a last week, hence the sale of the fatbook you can see in my office. Its a second gen 1.6ghz,120gb model.
Just waiting on my new tv to arrive before fixing up the living room properly and putting the speakers on the wall. Bought a 47inch led tv, but got another 5 days lead time to wait
Previously, i had this setup and different desk..
I know some of us seem to have too many macs, but i've working for a long time and i earnt them
Will probably update next week when i have my setups finalised. Got some office accessories in the post
Wow... your living room looks amazing. Very spacious. I love it.
mmm, that toilet paper... how much porn do you watch?
just kidding, eh
BTW great setup, I love to have a big screen in the living room with a videoconsole attached to it
mmm, that toilet paper... how much porn do you watch?
just kidding, eh
BTW great setup, I love to have a big screen in the living room with a videoconsole attached to it
I have TP on my desk often to blow my nose. It beats picking it and I forget to buy Kleenex at the market.
Not everyone whacks off in front of their computers.after long time lurking i'm finally posting my humble set up. its ever changing and right now its in a kind of in between state, i'm looking to add swam m10s in a week or so and eventually get the new iMac, these pictures were taken on my new 16 gb black iPhone 3gs
<snip>
archon gold: thanks hopefully this will work
I like your setup, very humble indeed. The desk lamps adds a nice touch and warmth to your desktop.
Thought id post my new imac and desk. Its a 21.5inch 3ghz c2d with 4gb and 500gb hd. Bought it used with about 300,000 won discount (around 250 dollars). Kinda annoying though that the keyboard has only english characters. I need korean characters too, but at least i saved money.
Sitting next to it is my monster pc. Core i7 920,4gb,3tb,gtx260. Next paycheck will contribute a radeon 5870 and some cooling controls cos right now it sounds like a wind tunnel.
On the other arm of the desk is my soon to be sold macbook. Its a 1st gen unibody with base specs.
Under the desk is a Samsung CLX216 colour laser printer. I kinda proud of the wire managment, dont have a single wire trailing on the floor. Even have a 500gb timecapsule attached to the mesh backing of the desk.
<snip>
In the living room i finally got my Kef 3005se speakers in the post yesterday. Got it connected to a 42 inch lcd via hdmi and a Marantz 8002 amp, with a 2ghz geforce9400 mac mini as the HTPC.
That sits next to xbox,wii and ps3. The xbox got banned only last week. Damnit!
On the table is my macbook air that i bought a last week, hence the sale of the fatbook you can see in my office. Its a second gen 1.6ghz,120gb model.
Just waiting on my new tv to arrive before fixing up the living room properly and putting the speakers on the wall. Bought a 47inch led tv, but got another 5 days lead time to wait
<snip>
Previously, i had this setup and different desk..
<snip>
I know some of us seem to have too many macs, but i've working for a long time and i earnt them
Will probably update next week when i have my setups finalised. Got some office accessories in the post
I love your wall panels! may i know more about it? like the texture and stuff? isit cement, or carpeted, i cant really see from that angle.
First, how is that attached to the desk? That's brilliant!
The living room is awesome, I'm using it as the model for mine in the future.
@EVERYONE ELSE: Please stop quoting pictures kthxbai
My mad setup I have an OCD of moving furniture like no ones business.
17" MacBook Pro early 2008 Edition Base Matte (2.5GHz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB , Nvidia KillForce 8600M GT 512MB
Desk showing all the cables eww.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
When work is being done (Homework or studying etc)
Computer use, At the end of the post I'll link you to the flickr page where I added notes on all the gadgets show
Computer at 45" Angle
Magic Mouse
Apple MacBook Pro 13" Unibody and about to be first gen with the release of the stupid core i5 chips! 2.53GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD , Nvidia 9400M 256MB
Toshiba 1TB HDD USB 2.0 + Senhiser or something like that HD215 Headphones
Canon ip1900 Printer and no the page is there because I was too lazy to go to the bin.
17" MacBook Pro early 2008 Edition Base Matte (2.5GHz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB , Nvidia KillForce 8600M GT 512MB
Desk showing all the cables eww.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
When work is being done (Homework or studying etc)
Computer use, At the end of the post I'll link you to the flickr page where I added notes on all the gadgets show
Computer at 45" Angle
Magic Mouse
Apple MacBook Pro 13" Unibody and about to be first gen with the release of the stupid core i5 chips! 2.53GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD , Nvidia 9400M 256MB
Toshiba 1TB HDD USB 2.0 + Senhiser or something like that HD215 Headphones
Canon ip1900 Printer and no the page is there because I was too lazy to go to the bin.
I have TP on my desk often to blow my nose. It beats picking it and I forget to buy Kleenex at the market.
Naturally, whacking off does occur. But im a nose picker too, lol
As for my wall panels, its just wall paper. Looks horrible in person.
Also, attaching time capsule is easy. I removed the bottom rubber section. Then i unscrewed the bottom panel and threaded some wire around it and tied it on. The whole mesh section is covered in psus and cables. Bare in mind im running a desktop pc, speakers, printer,usb hub, keyboard and mouse with wires. I hid all of it along with 2 plug strips.
For the wire i used a stripped ethernet cable. The single wires inside make perfect wraps
I have that desk
What do you do with your mouse? I'm using a laser mouse and it doesn't work on the desk
~Callum
I have a cheap mouse mat! Its pretty ugly but it does the job.
this is my home setup, sorry if i didnt clean up first
wait... you can have two external monitors connected to a macbook?
oh nevermind, didnt look carefully at that left one
Even though this poster doesn't have two there are several ways to do it.
You can get a product like the DualHead2Go & TripleHead2Go or get a USB video card like this one.
- Status