Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)

[Ollé]

What keyboard is that? My partner is really suffering with shoulder pain. Wondering if it might help her?

It's the ErgoDox EZ can be found at https://ergodox-ez.com - it's fully programmable has upto 32 layers for different layouts as well.

For me, I had a full blown shoulder reconstruction and suffered with some chronic pain after that if I was working at the computer for too long - it has definitely helped with the pain and I'd fully reccomend it. Be warned, it is pricey though and there are DIY kits available for a fraction of the price, if you have the time and interest.

 

[dinggus]

@Stuppido, are you serious?


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Good observation! /s

 

[Stuppido]

It's the ErgoDox EZ can be found at https://ergodox-ez.com - it's fully programmable has upto 32 layers for different layouts as well.

For me, I had a full blown shoulder reconstruction and suffered with some chronic pain after that if I was working at the computer for too long - it has definitely helped with the pain and I'd fully reccomend it. Be warned, it is pricey though and there are DIY kits available for a fraction of the price, if you have the time and interest.

Thanks for that. Will keep looking as with import duty to the U.K. it would be nearly $450! love her be she ain’t worth that ?

 

[lowendlinux]

Desk v.3

New headphone mount, back to my favorite mouse, and a new Keychron K1 mechanical keyboard Mac layout w/low profile Gateron blues

 

[sunfast]

Just replaced my 2013 iMac with a new MBP, so here’s my refreshed setup.

The base of the headphone stand is also a Qi charger so great for topping up the iPhone when I’m working.

 

[Ollé]

Just replaced my 2013 iMac with a new MBP, so here’s my refreshed setup.

The base of the headphone stand is also a Qi charger so great for topping up the iPhone when I’m working.

What's the monitor? I've been thinking about getting an ultra-wide for a bit now, this one looks the goods

 

[sunfast]

What's the monitor? I've been thinking about getting an ultra-wide for a bit now, this one looks the goods

Samsung C34J791

 

[jordygreen]

This is my current setup, just picked up new chair and its fantastic.

I would love some recommendations for monitor riser as I'm looking to upgrade mine too something that suits the look of the setup a bit more.

 

[noone]

I would love some recommendations for monitor riser as I'm looking to upgrade mine too something that suits the look of the setup a bit more.

They're expensive, but Grovemade makes some nice looking desk accessory systems.

 

[AZhappyjack]

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This is my current setup, just picked up new chair and its fantastic.

I would love some recommendations for monitor riser as I'm looking to upgrade mine too something that suits the look of the setup a bit more.

Amazon has a nice collection of plate glass monitor risers... relatively inexpensive, and many size options.

Amazon.com: glass monitor stand

Amazon.com: glass monitor stand

www.amazon.com

Also, what are your speakers? I'm looking for something relatively small but with good sound.

 

[Deadeyeshark]

Both of these set ups approx 12 years apart. Top pic is a self built PC, dual core, striker extreme motherboard, 2008 imac, HP Mediasmart Server, 2 x Netgear SC101.

bottom pic 2009, 2013 and 2017 iMacs. Not a windows machine in sight thanks to Parallels.

 

[jordygreen]

They're expensive, but Grovemade makes some nice looking desk accessory systems.

Yeah I've seen these before, they are really nice looking products aren't they! Might have to really look into them.

Amazon has a nice collection of plate glass monitor risers... relatively inexpensive, and many size options.

Amazon.com: glass monitor stand

Amazon.com: glass monitor stand

www.amazon.com

Also, what are your speakers? I'm looking for something relatively small but with good sound.

Thanks will take a look at those. These are the Logitech z2300 but they are like 11 years old now, but fantastic quality!

 

[Sammio2]

My setup has changed a lot recently and I added an in-drawer charging station...

 

[Aboo]

My setup has changed a lot recently and I added an in-drawer charging station...

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Those look like ikea Alex drawers. How did you route the power cable into them?

 

[Sammio2]

Those look like ikea Alex drawers. How did you route the power cable into them?

Yep, they are... I drilled a hole in the back!

 

[nieks]

Just upgraded my working-from-home-workplace with a new monitor, the Dell Ultrasharp U2719DC. Prepared for the future, as a USB-C hub is included, though for now I still use my 2014 Macbook Pro, so i'm using Displayport, Magsafe and USB separately.

Routed my cables underneath the table, with Ikea sticky clips and velcro strips I cut to fit.

 

[jordygreen]

U2719DC

How you finding the Dell monitor, ive had my 27" 4K monitor for like 5 years now, and im looking at upgrading shortly I think.

 

[alias99]

How you finding the Dell monitor, ive had my 27" 4K monitor for like 5 years now, and im looking at upgrading shortly I think.

This is a QHD model I believe. Great monitor for the price but probably not as good as what you have now.

 

[nieks]

Yeah indeed, the u2719dc is a 1440 monitor, so QHD and not 4K. However, Dell also offers a 4K 27" monitor. Things to consider are:

• Very thin bezels for a 27" monitor. This I especially like: the bottom bezel is just as thin as the top and side bezels. This can only be achieved by using a different type of panel (i believe this monitor has an LG-panel inside), which is why the Dell monitors are quite expensive. I mean, years ago a 27" QHD monitor was available for less money than this has cost me. But that has to do with the design.
• The USB hub can power external devices up to 65 watts
• While I can't test it with my 2014 Macbook Pro, the included USB-C cable is all you need to charge your Macbook, connect the display and the USB-ports provided. So that's great.
• You can adjust the very good stand easily. The stand feels great, looks great and is not flimsy, but quite thin actually! Adjusting height and horizontal and vertical angles goes without a hassle. Love the stand and its quality.
• I don't need it, but you can adjust the screen from landscape to portrait.
• As an IPS Ultrasharp monitor, the colours are great, but blacks are not the best. Especially noticable in a dark room.
• In a dark room you can also notice some clouding.
• However, in my quite light room, i don't have these issues, i hardly use my monitor in a dark room.
• The monitor is "only" 60 hz. Of course, this is more than enough for your normal work. However, if you want a monitor to game on, you'll probably want to look for a 144 hz or something monitor.

All in all: i love that the color settings and calibration is extremely well done, as that is what i need for my job and private interests (digital design, urban design, photos). You can bet the better and more expensive Dell 4k monitors will provide you with these and better aspects.
Here you can find the newest 4K Ultrasharp: Dell u2720Q
Here you can find the newest 4K Ultrasharp Premiercolor: Dell up2720Q

However, i must note the following: on a 27" with QHD you need no scaling, which means more workspace. On a 27" with 4K, you do need scaling. But I must agree, a 4K monitor is probably better than a QHD monitor.

 

[adamjackson]

This was my work setup but now we're working from home for the rest of 2020 so I moved everything home.

 

[Fried_Gold]

View attachment 917554 Just upgraded my working-from-home-workplace with a new monitor, the Dell Ultrasharp U2719DC. Prepared for the future, as a USB-C hub is included, though for now I still use my 2014 Macbook Pro, so i'm using Displayport, Magsafe and USB separately.

Routed my cables underneath the table, with Ikea sticky clips and velcro strips I cut to fit.

Nice setup but why is the rug slanted?

 

[nieks]

Nice setup but why is the rug slanted?

Haha, good question! My appartment has some weird corners in it. The rug is lined up with the floor and the walls on the left, while the table is lined up with the opposite wall and the lights.
The rug is mostly here for my working-from-home situation, so it's mostly there for the chair (with wheels). If I line it up with the table, the chair can roll of the rug, which is why i've lined it up with the wall on the left.

EDIT: i've changed it, but somehow this doesn't sit right with me, the fact that it doesn't line up with the floor and the wall bothers me. For now i'll leave it like this, but I'll see this weekend if i can adjust to this 😅



EDIT2: in between photos i've eaten an apple, as you can see 😜

 

[junkie1991]

@nieks loos better now ?

 

[Hendrik94]

Sold my 30" Cinema's now going for Tripple 43UN700

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3140067712711807

It should look like this Edit:

 

[Fried_Gold]

Haha, good question! My appartment has some weird corners in it. The rug is lined up with the floor and the walls on the left, while the table is lined up with the opposite wall and the lights.
The rug is mostly here for my working-from-home situation, so it's mostly there for the chair (with wheels). If I line it up with the table, the chair can roll of the rug, which is why i've lined it up with the wall on the left.

EDIT: i've changed it, but somehow this doesn't sit right with me, the fact that it doesn't line up with the floor and the wall bothers me. For now i'll leave it like this, but I'll see this weekend if i can adjust to this 😅

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EDIT2: in between photos i've eaten an apple, as you can see 😜

Looks much better but now I can see why you had it slanted in the first place.