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sorry i thought quoting my post, i was going to have the pics again. i re uploaded them
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Culture has nothing to do with technology and gadgets. If you ask me, I'd say Brazilians buy things just because they realised that the things actually exist. As you said, Brasil used to be poor, presenting an image of country behind the times. Now, when you have the possibility to buy computers, brand-new mobile phones, ipods etc. would you really like to renounce having that stuff just to be sure Brazil is purely following its culture? In addition, I think you're not exactly right with the opinion that all the people buy stuff just because they want to look down on their neighbours. Well, yes, that happens in every country, but have you considered a possibility that somebody bought your watch cos he really liked it and was planning to actually use it?
Think about it, do you want Brazil to be a Third World country?
Culture has nothing to do with technology and gadgets. If you ask me, I'd say Brazilians buy things just because they realised that the things actually exist. As you said, Brasil used to be poor, presenting an image of country behind the times. Now, when you have the possibility to buy computers, brand-new mobile phones, ipods etc. would you really like to renounce having that stuff just to be sure Brazil is purely following its culture? In addition, I think you're not exactly right with the opinion that all the people buy stuff just because they want to look down on their neighbours. Well, yes, that happens in every country, but have you considered a possibility that somebody bought your watch cos he really liked it and was planning to actually use it?
Think about it, do you want Brazil to be a Third World country?
Correct me if I am wrong: Are you teaching me about my own culture?
My point is: You dont have money to buy dinner, you dont have money to pay for school (public school in Brazil = toilet/trash/garbage/poor quality), you dont have money to buy social clothes to a job interview. But you have 200 dollars. Would you spend it buying a watch? This is what happens here. Another brazilian could confirm that. Also, we are not a poor country. We are not just "jungle" as many people think. Look for "Av. Paulista" at Google images. This is an avenue from São Paulo (state of Brazil).
By the way, this is the main problem of sustainability. People are buying without considering the problems of buying. People are buying without satisfying their first needs (Maslow).
Have you ever watched "Idiocracy"? I believe that the movie shows what is actually happening to the world at this moment. I know people (like the other brazilian guy said) that cant afford the cell phone bill, but every month spend with electronics just to be part of a society that the person thinks that should be part of. This is purely consumerism. Purchase things. Purchase without the need.
I am not vegan or from Greenpeace or something like that. I am 23 y., graduated, work for the government and I study like 5 hours a day + my job. I've seen people who doesnt even have water at home, but has NIKE shoes bought with his own money.
This is exactly what the companies want: they want us to spend without thinking. Without spending 2 days thinking if we REALLY need that second computer, if we REALLY need that 200 dollars shoes. Just go there, buy and be happy, or at least think that thing will make you happy.
As I said, I am minimalist. I dont have too many things at home. My friends do. But I travel every weekend. They dont.
They go to the mall or to any store every weekend just to see whats new and, after some days, buy again.
I travel, know new places, new cultures, meet new people.
Not saying I am the best. Of course not ehehehe! Just to show that IT IS possible to live with ONE computer and cheap shoes but still make lots of money at work and be happy.
I wish the capitalism wasnt so cruel as it is. If you have time, read some book or watch a documentary from MILTON SANTOS.
Also, SORRY if I was rude, but sometimes I wish I could help people... I do my best, but capitalism, consumerism and the thousands of companies are much stronger than me.
These are my two cents.
Well, that you've added the part about not having money for food etc. changes everything. And no, I am not teaching you about your culture (what a silly thought that was, really...), I'm just saying, due to experience based on situation in my own country, that buying stuff doesn't always mean getting them just to be superior to others. You shouldn't generalise your people, cos it happens everywhere - as soon as you get the possibility to have something you've never had before, you might find it useful thus you'll get it sooner or later, nothing unusual in that. But well, now as you've fulfilled your statement I shall retract. Have a nice day.
Edit: By the way - I also am wearing expensive shoes, spending money on fast-food, smokes, video games etc., but I can afford it and I don't think about not spending the money on such a things as a good way to save some cash for anything else. If you have money, its your money, whether you spend it on education or gadgets, its your call. And I have to add that in my opinion buying expensive clothes or shoes shouldn't be compared to spending money on iPods or anything else. Expensive clothes are usually much more durable and good-looking than cheap mall clothes
Truth is about the companies, but again, it has nothing to do with culture (at least not with the one I am thinking about).
Edit: By the way - I also am wearing expensive shoes, spending money on fast-food, smokes, video games etc., but I can afford it and I don't think about not spending the money on such a things as a good way to save some cash for anything else. If you have money, its your money, whether you spend it on education or gadgets, its your call. And I have to add that in my opinion buying expensive clothes or shoes shouldn't be compared to spending money on iPods or anything else. Expensive clothes are usually much more durable and good-looking than cheap mall clothes
Truth is about the companies, but again, it has nothing to do with culture (at least not with the one I am thinking about).Sir, just to clarify: I am not right, you are not wrong; I am not wrong, you are not right. We just have different conclusions about the same issue because we have different lives, live in different places, know different people and have different cultures.
I believe that we, for sure, have two valid point of views. This is what clever people do: discuss without saying that the other one is completely right or wrong. Thanks for your contribution, now I have more things to think about!
But, as I said: the people I am refering dont have money to buy water or food. Thats why I think capitalism is really cruel. It convices you that you need something that you actually dont need.
This message goes to everybody: SORRY for bringing that issue to this thread! WRONG thread for that, I'd say eheheh! But you guys are smart. I know you wont just ignore our discussion and say "Oh, ******* off!" ehehe. Thanks anyway.
You too have a wonderful day.
You're absolutely right, that is the most intelligent thing said in every forum I've been logged into so far. And the same I can say about me - I'm wiser about the situation in Brazil right now.
A night, actually - I'm from Europe
double trackpad? Am I missing something?
Usually sits on my couch armrest when the MBP is connected to my LCD for online tv shows and movies.
Well, as you asked for suggestions, here they go:
1. Wires are never welcome! We HAVE to use them, but as much as you can hide them, the better it will be.
2. I used to have wall speakers, as you do. Now I dont have them anymore, I hate things hanging on the wall (for God's sake, I am not a child anymore ehehe). Wires are not good. Wires on the WALL are even worse!
3. If you have money, consider buying a table that you like. I did this recently and now I simply love to sit at my chair in front of the new table. By the way, I made my own table. It was like 10% of the value of a new one bought in a store.
4. I hope you dont get offended with this one: do you REALLY need another screen? Or do you just use it for the iTunes vizualizer, surfing on the web... whatever? For me, the less, the better; the more, the worse. I have a LG 19" monitor. I used it to show stock quotes during the day, but now I dont invest anymore. So I dont use it. I gave to my brother which is a publicitary - so he REALLY needs it. Sometimes we buy things because its "cool" then we have a table with many things that we use 1 or 2 times a month or something that is just luxury. I told you: I hope you dont get offended with this 'tip'. Its my way of think.
5. Lightning: consider buying a table lamp! Buy one that fullfil your needs, that is beautiful and, of course, doesn't spend too much money (don't buy 300W lamps! You dont have a stadium ehehe)
6. And, finally, to summarize: Put on the table only what you need. Buy only what you need. Do you like a bedroom with lots of dolls, stars, action figures etc? Ok, but remember you will have to have space to work/study/relax. You will also have to clean every peace of stuff you buy. Just be comfortable. Look over the internet and you will find accessories for the perfect bedroom/ office in your opinion!
thanks bruleke for the suggestions.
it does really make sense what you're saying.
1. i have lot wires because of all the things connected to macbook pro.
less things you have, less the wires i will have.
2.most of the wires come from the logitech x-530. i like having 5.1 audio for movies. i put them on the wall to have more space on the desk.
3. good suggestion.
4.the screen is mainly for hd viewing. it's true that i can watch 720p movies on my mbp but it's not the same. but i was thinking removing it from the wall and put it on the desk. therefore using as primary screen.
5.good suggestion.
i don't have that much stuff and still i get lot of wires. the screen which is great watching hd movies on, and logitech x-530 for me 5.1 audio is important. i love watching movies on my set up. damn wires.
Don't worry! You can buy cable organizers, cable clips or somethings related to cable management.
I guess the main thing to do is: get a table that you LOVE. Not that you just like or you need. A table that you LOVE (like + need!!)!
After that, you can put the monitor in another place, also the speakers!
I have the same surround sound system, and I have mine wall mounted, but my setup is not as clean as yours.
I like the wall mounted monitor too.
When I was 17 I had about 10 computers, not counting the other stuff in the house, and maybe 4 of them were actually used more than once a month.
lol.
I like his collection, especially the eMac - I kinda want to go grab one of those for no particularly explainable reason.. OS 9 maybe? I dunno. I wouldn't dump money into a G5 man, they're nice sexy machines but the power supplies have a habit of randomly crapping out and you do NOT want to buy a used liquid cooled one. Baaaaaddd!!!
I guess it's one of those things - if I came across a really really good deal (like a goodwill find or a craigslist offer for ~$200 for a dual g5), I'd jump on it. Anything more just aint worth it, however you'll really enjoy the quiet compared to the G4s.
Also: You need an MDD to add to that collection!
I know about the G5's lol it doesn't worry me
I've been a Mac user for the past 12 years since '98 with an iMac G3, G5 just looks nice, the MDD is nice as well. I might just wait until next year & buy a full blown Mac Pro we'll see
I know about the G5's lol it doesn't worry me
2010 - 1998 = 12, not 14...
Thats what I meant
, was typing on the iPhone this morning, didn't look before posting 
I agree, but not for that reason. I (personally) would get sick of having so many computers around me like that. I had two computers in my room and it was just annoying. Now I have the desktop in the office and the Macbook going everywhere in the house. I guess if I had two laptops, I would just keep one laptop on the coffee table so whoever wants to browse the internet from the sofa can just pick and, well, you know where I'm going. (or i would sell it hehe)
Have the MBP hooked up to the HDTV and the iPhone 3GS leaning up on the iMac.
It appears you like that wallpaper a little too much
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