Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 13)

[ryannel2003]

If Apple ever did bring back this design, I would be first in line to purchase one. The only time this computer feels 8 1/2 years old is when browsing flash heavy websites or playing YouTube videos (with MacTube, I don't have that problem). This is one of the slower Mac's I've owned, but it's my favorite by far.

 

[wywern209]

How much ?

80 bucks with free shipping on amazon.

 

[revolutionx]

What does the keyboard display on the little red screen, just curious?

Its profiles for your keyboard. Its displays game stats and had an lcd clock, computer performance monitor, Countdown timer, Windows Slideshow(never used this) and windows media player controller.

 

[unbreakablecomb]

custom made, Steve and I go way back, so he got me this one on request...


actually, it's an optical illusion due to the wide angle lense I used.

Then why doesn't the iphone look like its charging in landscape? This is very suspicious!

Really though, very nice setup. I'd like to ask you to post the make/model of every item in your picture, but I wont be that greedy. Who makes that filing cabinet? I've been looking for a nice new one and that seems to fit the bill.

 

[ranviper]

If Apple ever did bring back this design, I would be first in line to purchase one. The only time this computer feels 8 1/2 years old is when browsing flash heavy websites or playing YouTube videos (with MacTube, I don't have that problem). This is one of the slower Mac's I've owned, but it's my favorite by far.

Indeed. Its like a owning a classic car. Great smooth "hips" if you will. May be lacking in horsepower, but makes up for it with sleek design and it's fun to drive.

 

[peapody]

Set up while at my parents' home.



15" 2.53ghz Core i5 HR AG
160gb SSD Optibay, 500gb 7200rpm media
8gb DDR3 ram
Creative Xmod to B&W P5 headphones
Kitchen Table

 

[t0rr3s]

Set up while at my parents' home.

May i know what the white gadget is and its function?

 

[mattcube64]

May i know what the white gadget is and its function?

I'm not the poster, but that's a Creative Labs external USB soundcard, for making your music/movies sound better.

 

[t0rr3s]

Ah, enlightenment! Thank you

 

[SkyBell]

Believe it or not... this is my current setup. I sold my MacBook a few months back and bought this beauty a few days ago... a 800MHz 17" iMac G4. It's slower than that MacBook was, but damn it's so much better looking. In fact, this is my favorite Apple design of all time. I'm going to upgrade the RAM and use it as a web browsing machine. Best part, I bought it for $100. I'm in love with Apple all over again.

Rockin' the PPC, nice.

 

[bobfitz14]

Set up while at my parents' home.

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15" 2.53ghz Core i5 HR AG
160gb SSD Optibay, 500gb 7200rpm media
8gb DDR3 ram
Creative Xmod to B&W P5 headphones
Kitchen Table

does a USB soundcard only enhance headphone quality of music or would hooking it up to a sound system (via 3.5mm, same size) increase quality as well?

 

[macgeek18]

Not going to hold out a couple months for a 2011 MBP?



I think we've discussed this earlier in the thread, but it isn't in landscape mode, it's just the angle of the photo

Well,maybe, I'm still going to get a refurb 2010 13" MBP unless the 2011 13" MBP has a Sandy Bridge Core i3 in it.

 

[Mawal]

Mawal, what did you use to elevate the back of your macbook? My Google-fu fails me. Great looking setup, by the way.

Just Mobile Aluminum Cooling Bar...way too expensive, but stylish and works

What brand is your audio setup?

amp: Onkyo A 933, a digital midsize amp connected to an airport express

speakers: Canton 490 GLE

Where's the desk from?

desk: pc-home by System 180

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Really though, very nice setup. I'd like to ask you to post the make/model of every item in your picture, but I wont be that greedy. Who makes that filing cabinet? ...

filing cabinet: Bisley
lamp: Wagenfeld WG24 by Tecnolumen
chair: Eiermann S 197 by Wilde + Spieth



@ all

thank you for the kind words

 

[Krafty]

amp: Onkyo A 933, a digital midsize amp connected to an airport express

speakers: Canton 490 GLE

Awesome. Another thing I can add to my things-i-will-never-achieve-in-life-but-looks-so-cool-in-my-daydreams list.


God, I need to go outside.

 

[peapody]

does a USB soundcard only enhance headphone quality of music or would hooking it up to a sound system (via 3.5mm, same size) increase quality as well?

There are 3 outputs - 2 for speakers and 1 for headphones. So yes you can use speakers too. It actually is a 5.1 card so you can use it for surround sound.

Personally I love using the crystallizer effect that it has...I prefer it over just headphone out from my mbp.

 

[iDutchman]

Believe it or not... this is my current setup. I sold my MacBook a few months back and bought this beauty a few days ago... a 800MHz 17" iMac G4. It's slower than that MacBook was, but damn it's so much better looking. In fact, this is my favorite Apple design of all time. I'm going to upgrade the RAM and use it as a web browsing machine. Best part, I bought it for $100. I'm in love with Apple all over again.

Yeah. Love the iMac G4. I also have one in perfect white condition w/ 500GB HD. I figured I had to make it modern so I bought a Wireless Pro Keyboard and cleaned it. Now the iMac is complete with a bright white keyboard and mighty mouse wireless.

Although I do love this machine, my iMac 27" will be my main computer.

here's a pic of the white keyboard.

 

[itsmeGAV]

MY 15" MACBOOK PRO

Was the image meant to be blury, or was it a quick snap?

 

[MissLoveApple]

This is my current setup

I'm working on getting another monitor.

 

[iDutchman]

I'm working on getting another monitor.

Cool. You've got the HK Soundsticks III! Do you like 'em?

I'm rocking the Soundsticks II, love it

 

[MissLoveApple]

Cool. You've got the HK Soundsticks III! Do you like 'em?

I'm rocking the Soundsticks II, love it

I absolutely love them. I have the Soundsticks IIs also. In comparison I think the IIIs sound a little bit better. Maybe its just me tho

 

[ljonesj]

there is someone in my local classified's selling a 700 mhz with 768 of ram if i have extra money after bills i may get a hold of him as he is only wanting 75 bucks for it

 

[revolutionx]

It was a quick snap (was playing with 50mm lens and took that picture) Still learning my d90

Was the image meant to be blury, or was it a quick snap?

 

[Hilmi Hamidi]

I'm working on getting another monitor.

Thumbs up for Mini-only setup.

 

[lifeinhd]

Believe it or not... this is my current setup. I sold my MacBook a few months back and bought this beauty a few days ago... a 800MHz 17" iMac G4. It's slower than that MacBook was, but damn it's so much better looking. In fact, this is my favorite Apple design of all time. I'm going to upgrade the RAM and use it as a web browsing machine. Best part, I bought it for $100. I'm in love with Apple all over again.

I'm really regretting selling my G4 now. This is, without a doubt, the most amazing design Apple has ever produced. The aluminum just looks as though it's been stamped out by some factory workers (which of course it has), but the G4 looks and feels special and personal.

Too bad I needed a quick $220 at the time rather than an awesome iMac G4 I had received for free

 

[slicecom]

I'm really regretting selling my G4 now. This is, without a doubt, the most amazing design Apple has ever produced. The aluminum just looks as though it's been stamped out by some factory workers (which of course it has), but the G4 looks and feels special and personal.

Too bad I needed a quick $220 at the time rather than an awesome iMac G4 I had received for free

I never owned a iMac G4, and I do own an aluminum 27" iMac, however I agree with you. The iMac G4 is my favourite Apple design of all time.