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

[uller6]

Here‘s a good yet highly subjective reason: noise. I tried a single-machine solution for a couple of years, consisting of a powerful MacBook Pro attached to an external 27” 4K display. The problem with this setup is that Apple’s abysmal fan curves don’t mix well with my sensitivity to noise. It’s a well-known fact that the MacBook Pro will turn into a jet engine as soon as you attach it to an external HiDPI display (or what Apple refers to as Retina).

Ultimately I had to give up, give in, and replace the single powerful MacBook Pro with a much less powerful 12” MacBook and a similarly powerful 2017 iMac. Would I prefer a single-computer solution? Definitely. But when you‘re stuck between a rock and a hard place you have to compromise, and I’d much rather deal with the (much improved) hassle of keeping two computers in sync than a wannabe 747.

My M1 air has been a game-changer. No fan. So much love.

 

[DeepIn2U]

Here‘s a good yet highly subjective reason: noise. I tried a single-machine solution for a couple of years, consisting of a powerful MacBook Pro attached to an external 27” 4K display. The problem with this setup is that Apple’s abysmal fan curves don’t mix well with my sensitivity to noise. It’s a well-known fact that the MacBook Pro will turn into a jet engine as soon as you attach it to an external HiDPI display (or what Apple refers to as Retina).

Ultimately I had to give up, give in, and replace the single powerful MacBook Pro with a much less powerful 12” MacBook and a similarly powerful 2017 iMac. Would I prefer a single-computer solution? Definitely. But when you‘re stuck between a rock and a hard place you have to compromise, and I’d much rather deal with the (much improved) hassle of keeping two computers in sync than a wannabe 747.

Sounds like needless spending.

Curiou if you’ve considered selling the MBP 16” and replacing with 2020 Mac Mini high end model + keeping the 12” MB or … using an external eGPU setup (if that would help) - not sure what work you’re doing.

Others like yourself have mentioned valid reasons …

Originally, and I still do, believe having a decent or powerful MBP connected to a larger 34”+ display (with/out eGPU; depending on each ones needs) would be more cost effective. The FAN noise is well documented … so potentially my original ‘belief’ or thoughts could be better realized with M1/etc chip in the upcoming 16/14” MBP replacements later this year or early 2022.

24” on a 2021 iMac seems far too small but the pixel density and resolution is nothing to scoff at.

Maybe since I’m not a creative - haven’t played an instrument in decades is why I don’t need the power nor see the reason to have more than 1 computer - UNLESS 1 is corporate supplied for work - and you really wish to keep personal data off of it (really we all should). I find this isn’t so important for macOS users; coders maybe but their treatment vs corporate drones is far more superior and light-hearted.

 

[spencecb]

still waiting to see who posts the first new coloured iMac setup.

You'll have to wait until they have been released!

 

[macOS Lynx]

Need to clean up the desk (This desk normally isn't mine! It's my boyfriend's, but it looks better on here hahah).

Monitor is a 29" LG Ultrawide, Mouse is a MX Anywhere 3, keyboard is Keychron K2 (I have windows key caps on it because I also use it with my gaming PC, located under the desk).

 

[DeepIn2U]

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Need to clean up the desk (This desk normally isn't mine! It's my boyfriend's, but it looks better on here hahah).

Monitor is a 29" LG Ultrawide, Mouse is a MX Anywhere 3, keyboard is Keychron K2 (I have windows key caps on it because I also use it with my gaming PC, located under the desk).

Nice setup … that’s the big screen and powerful MBP I was thinking of - efficient, less costly for duplicate machines if you can pull it off.

Sad that Apple hasn’t made effort to push or fully support eGPU‘s beyond a sealed box some 3yrs ago. Now with Apple Silicon I’m not certain we’ll get the home power we need with a MBP or MBA or MB

 

[stillcrazyman]

I moved into my new home recently. With all the time spent on cleaning and painting and such, I neglected my office / workspace.
I don't have the natural light I did before, but this is a better place for me.

2018 Mini i7, 32GB, 1TB
32" ViewSonic VP-3268 4K

 

[borostef]

My temp bedroom setup... Macbook Air 2017, MacBook pro 13 inch 2017, AOC 27 inch monitor...

 

[Cassandle]

I moved into my new home recently. With all the time spent on cleaning and painting and such, I neglected my office / workspace.
I don't have the natural light I did before, but this is a better place for me.

2018 Mini i7, 32GB, 1TB
32" ViewSonic VP-3268 4K

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Fantastic set-up ?

 

[diotav]

2019 MacBook Pro 16" i9, 32GB, 1TB
2018 iPad Pro 11" 64GB
LG UltraFine 5K

 

[Traverse]

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2019 MacBook Pro 16" i9, 32GB, 1TB
2018 iPad Pro 11" 64GB
LG UltraFine 5K

Is that circular contraption some sort of fancy fan? I've been eyeing fans like that for a few years.

 

[diotav]

Is that circular contraption some sort of fancy fan? I've been eyeing fans like that for a few years.

Nope, just a lamp.

 

[DeepIn2U]

I moved into my new home recently. With all the time spent on cleaning and painting and such, I neglected my office / workspace.
I don't have the natural light I did before, but this is a better place for me.

2018 Mini i7, 32GB, 1TB
32" ViewSonic VP-3268 4K

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Indeed a fantastic setup ... I can feel the zen here. You got class man!

 

[DeepIn2U]

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2019 MacBook Pro 16" i9, 32GB, 1TB
2018 iPad Pro 11" 64GB
LG UltraFine 5K

Love the OG dissassembly captured in frame there. I plan on doing the same with the iPhone 4S I have.

 

[getthesand0ut]

• Stand up desk with custom stain butcher block top.
• LG 34UC80 Monitor
• Bose speakers
• MX master 3 keyboard / mouse
• M1 air
• CalDigit TS3
  

 

[BigMcGuire]

• Stand up desk with custom stain butcher block top.
• LG 34UC80 Monitor
• Bose speakers
• MX master 3 keyboard / mouse
• M1 air
• CalDigit TS3 View attachment 1774232

Can I bother you for the brand/model of that clock?

What an amazing desk! I think I'm going to spend the next 30 mins clearing up what I've got LOL.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Can I bother you for the brand/model of that clock?

What an amazing desk! I think I'm going to spend the next 30 mins clearing up what I've got LOL.

It would take me a lot longer than 30 minutes to clean up my desk enough to post my set up in here!

 

[MuGeN PoWeR]

• Stand up desk with custom stain butcher block top.
• LG 34UC80 Monitor
• Bose speakers
• MX master 3 keyboard / mouse
• M1 air
• CalDigit TS3 View attachment 1774232

what monitor arm are you using? I have 34" acer predator x34p and I am using vivo arm and it sucks.

 

[getthesand0ut]

Can I bother you for the brand/model of that clock?

What an amazing desk! I think I'm going to spend the next 30 mins clearing up what I've got LOT

Thanks! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RKTVQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[getthesand0ut]

what monitor arm are you using? I have 34" acer predator x34p and I am using vivo arm and it sucks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B21TLQU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 although it says up to 27'' it feels really sturdy with my 34'' monitor. I took out one of the arm links though. Just didn't need that much adjustability. Check the reviews. many did the same. This mount is solid.

 

[adamlbiscuit]

Finally replaced my ageing desk with a new one from Amazon. Just got done with the cable management though it’s not quite there yet.

I wasn’t going to bother getting a matching space grey trackpad but given yesterday’s news I buckled and got one. Once that’s here I think my setup is more or less complete (pondering whether to get a matching 27 inch monitor but I’m quite happy with what I’ve got at the moment).

 

[AZhappyjack]

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Finally replaced my ageing desk with a new one from Amazon. Just got done with the cable management though it’s not quite there yet.

I wasn’t going to bother getting a matching space grey trackpad but given yesterday’s news I buckled and got one. Once that’s here I think my setup is more or less complete (pondering whether to get a matching 27 inch monitor but I’m quite happy with what I’ve got at the moment).

Nice look.

Also, curious about “yesterday’s news”…. What did I miss?

 

[adamlbiscuit]

Nice look.

Also, curious about “yesterday’s news”…. What did I miss?

They’re discontinuing the space grey accessories ??

 

[AZhappyjack]

They’re discontinuing the space grey accessories 😩😩

Dang... does that mean that the white/pastels will be available? I love nothing more that a white keyboard with all that grime and dirt showing... I know, the black keys also have that stuff, but I don't have to see it every time I approach my iMac.

 

[getthesand0ut]

• Stand up desk with custom stain butcher block top.
• LG 34UC80 Monitor
• Bose speakers
• MX master 3 keyboard / mouse
• M1 air
• CalDigit TS3 View attachment 1774232

Speaker Swap!!

 

[CPark98]

Here's the first iMac M1 in this forum! Also pictured is my new iPad Pro M1 11" in Silver!