Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 16)

[SuperJudge]

Logitech Z5450s....no longer in production...but I love the sweet retro looking receiver.

The x-armor is great. Brown switches so its a good compromise for me for the tactile feedback and not too clicky. Only problem is that the LEDS burn out. That sucks.

That's a shame. The retro receiver is what caught my eye. Time to set up a new eBay alert.

Good to know about the LEDs. Thanks!

 

[seepel]

Got my Swan M10s last thursday I believe tried em out on my macbook unplugged it and now my MacBook is stuck on optical output but not even normal earbuds work any more, took it to the apple store they said I have to replace the logic board. But heres my Set up with the speakers.

I had this happen on my old MacBook from time to time. You can actually short the sensor with a paperclip to reset it. Check google for more info. (unless you have Apple Care of course).

 

[soulreaver99]

Workspace after cleaning up cables! by soulreaver99, on Flickr

I cleaned up a disgusting rat's nest of cables so this is what my desktop looks like now. You can see the before and after process here:http://www.thegeeksoffice.com/?p=540

 

[TheDrizzle-0]

I had this happen on my old MacBook from time to time. You can actually short the sensor with a paperclip to reset it. Check google for more info. (unless you have Apple Care of course).

Dude dont even get me started on that! Ive tried that for the past 2 days it aint working. I can get the sensor to start flickering but thats it. Also the dude at the apple store got it to go back to heaphones when they were plugged in but all I get is static from the headphones. Im going to give it a shot until tomorrow but if it doesnt work im gonna send it to repair. It really sucks not to be able to listen to anything!!! All I can do is read articles!!!

 

[friedymeister69]

Dude dont even get me started on that! Ive tried that for the past 2 days it aint working. I can get the sensor to start flickering but thats it. Also the dude at the apple store got it to go back to heaphones when they were plugged in but all I get is static from the headphones. Im going to give it a shot until tomorrow but if it doesnt work im gonna send it to repair. It really sucks not to be able to listen to anything!!! All I can do is read articles!!!

I don't know if this is the same issue, but with my 2011 13" MBP, whenever I plug in external speakers or headphones, the volume indicator goes gray and I can't control the volume. I found that by opening iTunes, playing a song, and then closing and reopening iTunes again the sound sometimes come back.

 

[TheDrizzle-0]

I don't know if this is the same issue, but with my 2011 13" MBP, whenever I plug in external speakers or headphones, the volume indicator goes gray and I can't control the volume. I found that by opening iTunes, playing a song, and then closing and reopening iTunes again the sound sometimes come back.

Ive tried everything from compressed air, to qtips, paper clips, safety pins, etc. Nothing works. When I have headphones in it recognizes it headphones but I only get static. I get paid this week so Ill have money for the repair

 

[Dr Kevorkian94]

As soon as my room is finished I will post my setup, going to procure Chicago floating shelves in that classic apple store wood (I think it's pine, or spruce?). Also hang some Beatles posters, and do some wire hiding.

 

[dontwalkhand]

Updated Things a bit...

I am feeling inspired by you guys, so I have updated my setup a bit as well. Moved everything against the wall. I have moved the printer to the desk...though the printer is Wi-Fi so technically I could've placed this thing anywhere ....but oh well, I think it looks good where its at. Any other recommendations you guys? Love this thread!

Items in Picture:

MacBook Pro 13" Core i5 Early 2011
Samsung SyncMaster B2030 20" Monitor
HP Photosmart Premium C310a w/ Apple AirPrint
Rain Design iLap stand for MacBook Pro
Apple bluetooth keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse


Items not in Picture but should be:

iPhone 4 - As usual with my pics...it was used to take the picture.

 

[babul]

WOW! What kind of music do you make?

i make hiphop/rnb/pop music

 

[MacOG728893]

People are voting to show they like or dislike the setup shown. Just because someone has posted a photo of a Mac on a desk, we have to vote up? Some folk's setups are messy and tacky, so they are more likely to have people disliking their photo.

This^

 

[theSeb]

I wish I could see more college student's setups.

Yes, me too! Oh, wait. I think we're talking about different things.

 

[iDutchman]

Little changes:

- Thunderbolt display off the wall.
- New Bowers&Wilkins P5 headphones
- Macbook Black superb looking (free)

 

[Qwaf]

Updated. I have moved my iMac and my two other monitors onto the same desk, all plugged into the iMac, but the 24" on the right also switches to my windows desktop which is under the desk.

Updated again:

Added the thunderbolt display, getting rid of the cheap 22" asus display.

 

[spencers]

Work

 

[AmbientEleven]

Not much has changed other than the addition of the little retro mic stand next to the iMac and the vinyl coaster to assist mandatory coffee consumption.

 

[Nilscollection]

 

[joshuaginter]

Decided to leave behind the wireless keyboard in favor of the keyboard on the MacBook Pro itself. I personally find the laptop keyboard much easier to use.

 

[ohla313]

Image

could you link to the mousepad? how is it?

 

[Hustler1337]

Updated again:

Image

Added the thunderbolt display, getting rid of the cheap 22" asus display.

Nice table and setup. Do you mind sharing where I can get hold of this table. I'm looking for a desk for my room.

Would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[AdrianK]

Work
Image

Is that a menu bar on your second display?

 

[Goftrey]

Is that a menu bar on your second display?

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/33264/secondbar

 

[AdrianK]

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/33264/secondbar

Thank you!

 

[rubirock]

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/33264/secondbar

nice! thanks

 

[Nilscollection]

could you link to the mousepad? how is it?

It's the Hama Leather Mousepad for Mac. I can't find it on an American website (I'm Dutch) but here is one on Amazon UK

I'm using it for 3 months now, and I really like it. Because of the black rubber feet of the Magic Mouse it gets a little bit black, but it's hardly visible and I think it's a great, thin and stylish mousepad.

 

[MacRazySwe]

Finally got my SD card back for my camera!

Here's my old setup when I first got an iMac G5 to replace my old PowerMac G4. This was in 2008 I believe.

During this summer I decided to repaint my room white, as I wanted more of a clean look. After having had the iMac G5 for 2.5 years I decided I had had enough of the jet-engine fans and malfunctioning AirPort. It was time for a new iMac! In november I bought a brand-new iMac 21.5". I must say this is the best computer I've ever had. I love the LED-screen, the Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard as well as the blistering performance. Also pictured is my new iPhone 4S which was bought in december. I'm contemplating putting up the M5 poster again or something similar, however I also like the clean look. Comments are welcome.

Not pictured is my MacBook Pro bought in 2007.