Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! (part 2)

[FadeToBlack]

Am I the only one here who gets sad/confused when they see someone who has spent 5-15k on their setup, screens, periphs, speakers, game consoles, games, etc, and then they can't even get a nice desk to put it in? Or they can't even paint the wall, or have other furniture or even a nice frame on the wall? How much is some drywall to cover up 1972 wood paneling, a hundred bucks? Come on.

I happen to like my '70's paneling, thank you.

 

[CrockettGTO]

And apparently a mountain dew addiction. Nevermind the Ritz crackers, Cupcakes, and Harry Potter glasses... you guys most know how to PARTY.

Might want to be careful keeping that monitor on top of the 360.


-Ado

Don't forget the box of Cheezits on the floor

 

[sycho]

Here is my setup, as it is everyday, no cleaning up for the forums.

MacBook Pro 2.33GHz, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, 2 Firepods (16 channels input w/ XLRs / 16 channels out), couple of film SLR's and a 500GB Lacie + empty Lacie case.

Taken with my Rebel XTi + 50mm 1.8.

 

[lost eden]

Here is my setup, as it is everyday, no cleaning up for the forums.

MacBook Pro 2.33GHz, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, 2 Firepods (16 channels input w/ XLRs / 16 channels out), couple of film SLR's and a 500GB Lacie + empty Lacie case.

Taken with my Rebel XTi + 50mm 1.8.

Now I'm not one of these Apple-fanboy neat-freaks, but how do you live with such a filthy screen? Screens are the one part of my room I clean regularily!

 

[RevToTheRedline]

Few week old pic. But I moved the stuff around a tad.

 

[sycho]

Now I'm not one of these Apple-fanboy neat-freaks, but how do you live with such a filthy screen? Screens are the one part of my room I clean regularily!

It only looks so bad because of the flash... Even with the screen off, it doesn't look anywhere near that bad.

 

[és:]

Rev, that chair is insane. I've got to get me one of those. Have you got a link to one?

I also like your carpet, your imac and your poster

 

[defsquad]

got a new keyboard, re-arranged some stuff, added a makeshift place to hold my wacom tablet (to the right of the desk on the side of the metal strut), and um, i think that's it. eventaully i'll finish the wood shelf that my lcd sits on; just going to round it off and integrate an ipod dock into the shelf.

 

[rogersmj]

^ Did you wrap your keyboard wire in black cable guide or something?

 

[defsquad]

good eye; yeah mrogers, it is wrapped in that split looming type stuff. i have a cat that gets bitey with cords, so i have to wrap most stuff with a hards split looming type of thing.

I am planning to build a backplate on to the desk to run cables to; bsically i have too many cables coming from the top of the desk to the bottom and anywhere in between and need a better solution for handling all of the cables.

 

[stukdog]

Here is what I manage each day. It's actually part of a very high end data center, but the tours always stop at our cage since it's something so different. This picture was taken nearly a year ago. We've added a hundred or so additional minis.

 

[Malou]

What mouse is that?

I am looking for a quality bluetooth mouse with good battery life when I get my Macbook.

sorry to answer you so late, but i been busy.
the mouse is a logitech mx laser, had it for 3 years and it's been rock steady all the time. I'm wishing for a wireless mighty mouse for christmas tho

 

[Malou]

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v157/160/20/116204302/n116204302_31827297_6492.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v157/160/20/116204302/n116204302_31827296_6228.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v157/160/20/116204302/n116204302_31827299_7022.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v157/160/20/116204302/n116204302_31827298_6760.jpg

New iMac 20" 2.0GHz 1GB RAM. Enjoy!

dL

omg....I think I found what I wish for christmas, that keyboard looks great, what is your evaluation of it? I'm looking around for a usb keyboard for basic keyboard practise for my music culture studies.

 

[Vagrant Pistol]

My set up. Still in progress...

Here's my set up. I've had the iMac for about 1 month and I'm loving it. This set up will be upgraded very soon.

Current;
iMac 20" with OSX 10.5,XP and DVI connected Samsung 20" 206bw
40g 4th gen iPod(color), x2 30g white and black(not shown) Zune
Plantronics discovery 655 B.T. Headset , 1g Kingston drive
Bose Companion 3 series II speakers
Lacie 80g HD (FW 400), 2x 250g Maxtor HD (1 USB ,1FW 400)
Lacie Porsche USB 18x Burner, 2x Belkin USB Hubs
Logitech MX Revolution, Allsop Mouse Pad
Dell 15" Pentium 4-2.0ghz Laptop w 1g of ram and Targus podium
BlackBerry Curve, Canon MP150 All In One Printer
Cancun "Do It" Shot Glass

Check out my up and coming upgrades;

Future;
4g ram upgrade
2x Lacie Porsche 500g HD (FW400), Lacie d2 750g (FW800)
Canon MP610

 

[ravenvii]

Here's my MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz setup:

The MacBook Pro is on a Griffin Elevator. That's a Brother HL-2040 laser printer.

I noticed many people also posted their entertainment centers, so I'm posting mine...

Yes, that, on the floor, is a projector. On the table, the bottom is a upconverting DVD player, and yes, that's a SNES (props to anyone who recognize the game in the slot). Classic gaming goodness on a 10' screen, who can beat that?!

What's not there: my AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and my 500 GB Iomega external HD, which is on the opposite side of the flat, inside a closet. Yup, internet access and AirDisk access is totally invisible

The photos are taken with my iPhone, I apologize for the craptastic quality.

 

[lost eden]

Here is what I manage each day. It's actually part of a very high end data center, but the tours always stop at our cage since it's something so different. This picture was taken nearly a year ago. We've added a hundred or so additional minis.

<snip image>

What earthly use do Mac Minis serve in a data centre?

 

[Amber]

Here's my MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz setup:

<snip image>

The MacBook Pro is on a Griffin Elevator. That's a Brother HL-2040 laser printer.

I noticed many people also posted their entertainment centers, so I'm posting mine...

<snip image>

Yes, that, on the floor, is a projector. On the table, the bottom is a upconverting DVD player, and yes, that's a SNES (props to anyone who recognize the game in the slot). Classic gaming goodness on a 10' screen, who can beat that?!

What's not there: my AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and my 500 GB Iomega external HD, which is on the opposite side of the flat, inside a closet. Yup, internet access and AirDisk access is totally invisible

The photos are taken with my iPhone, I apologize for the craptastic quality.

Super Metroid!

 

[Corran Horn]

What earthly use do Mac Minis serve in a data centre?

I was going to say that he's the reason that Apple has not discontinued the mini

OP: What are you going to do if the upgrade the mini or discontinue it?
And that look beautiful.

 

[spank2223]

Few week old pic. But I moved the stuff around a tad.

<snip images>

Where did you get that desk? Nice setup.

 

[JunBug119]

Here's my set up. I've had the iMac for about 1 month and I'm loving it. This set up will be upgraded very soon.

Current;
iMac 20" with OSX 10.5,XP and DVI connected Samsung 20" 206bw
40g 4th gen iPod(color), x2 30g white and black(not shown) Zune
Plantronics discovery 655 B.T. Headset , 1g Kingston drive
Bose Companion 3 series II speakers
Lacie 80g HD (FW 400), 2x 250g Maxtor HD (1 USB ,1FW 400)
Lacie Porsche USB 18x Burner, 2x Belkin USB Hubs
Logitech MX Revolution, Allsop Mouse Pad
Dell 15" Pentium 4-2.0ghz Laptop w 1g of ram and Targus podium
BlackBerry Curve, Canon MP150 All In One Printer
Cancun "Do It" Shot Glass

Check out my up and coming upgrades;

Future;
4g ram upgrade
2x Lacie Porsche 500g HD (FW400), Lacie d2 750g (FW800)
Canon MP610

where did you get that cool looking tape dispenser?

 

[artic5693]

At VAGRANT PISTOL:
What do you use to hold the Samsung monitor like that? I am currnetly thinking of investing in a setup (Almost exactly) much like what you have.

 

[i0Nic]

where did you get that cool looking tape dispenser?

It's a zune!

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

Few week old pic. But I moved the stuff around a tad.

<snip photo>

I'm in love with your setup.. well except the jeep poster.. make it a ford explorer for me!

so what kinda chair is that and what kinda speakers are you running.. specs please!

Thanks

 

[RevToTheRedline]

I'm in love with your setup.. well except the jeep poster.. make it a ford explorer for me!

so what kinda chair is that and what kinda speakers are you running.. specs please!

Thanks

Don't even own a Jeep lol.

The chair is an Office Depot Lane Furniture deal $249 for $149 I got it on sale, be warned if you get one it's gonna stink your house up for 1-2 weeks, nasty factory smell that isn't washable, just have to wait till it goes way. I almost took it back before I read about it on some sites.

The Audio is as follows:
- Preamp: NAD C162
- Amplifier: NAD C272
- CD Player: NAD C542 HDCD
- Speakers: Klipsch Synergy F-3 (Soon B&W 805S w/ stands)
- Power Regulator: APC H-Type 1.5kVA H15BLK
- Rack: ATI AGR 405B Glass
- Interconnects: Custom by Blue Jeans Cable - Belden 1505F w/ Canare RCAP
- Speaker wire: Canare 4S11 Quad-Star Bi-Wire

Adding a Musical Fidelity X-Dac V3 external DAC for the iMac later on, $500 I don't really wanna spend right now. New speakers first

 

[Shaduu]

Here is what I manage each day. It's actually part of a very high end data center, but the tours always stop at our cage since it's something so different. This picture was taken nearly a year ago. We've added a hundred or so additional minis.

<snip photo>

Jesus, that's a lot of XServes and minis!