Silver iMac might be the best iMac. My wife has a yellow and I love the rear view, but the front feels unfinished to me while the silver just feels clean.
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Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)
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Hey, thanks for sharing! I love the wallpaper - care to share where it can be found?
On the weekend, set up the G5 Quad for a little slow-browsing.
Cleaned up a little. Good time to take a photo!
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Macbook Pro 16" M1 Pro
Dell S2719DGF
Dell S2716DG
Logitech MX Keys
Logitech MX Master 3
Audioengine A2+
iPad Pro 12.9 OG
Red Swingline (shout-out to Milton)
I don't understand, why you have guys MBs closed in stands? I use mine opened even with extra display to take advantage of it's internal keyboard, trackpad and mainly display. I can't imagine that I have new MB Pro with that gorgeous panel and have it closed in stand ?♂️
I don't understand why people would use a laptop keyboard and trackpad when at home, personally that is not a good experience.
I hate small keyboards, trackpads and screens but require a laptop for work as I travel up to 50% of the time, so when at home I use full size input devices and screens.
I could get an elevated stand and open my mbp for an extra screen but its just wasted space as I will never use the keyboard or trackpad when at home. My OG 12.9" iPP serves far better as an extra screen if I needed 3.
I will acknowledge that I miss TouchID when at home because my MBP is closed but its a small price to pay for comfort.
Just personal preference really, YMMV.
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I like using my 49 inch display, mechanical keyboard and larger mouse when I work from home. No matter how people spin it, working on a 49 inch screen is better for productivity than a 13-16 inch screen.
Now if I wanted color accuracy working on video or photos, I can either undock it and use it's screen, or use my iPad Pro but that is not something I do full time. Keyboard on the MacBook is fantastic as a laptop keyboard. I however prefer using a mechanical keyboard or my Logitech MX Keys at the office.
When working in Microsoft Office such as Outlook and Spreadsheets, the trackpad isn't as comfortable for me as my MX Master 3 or even my Razer Orochi. It may be for other people, but not me. Everyone has their own preferences.
Exactly. My Macbook screen is amazing but if I'm looking at Xcode I don't need anything fancy.
I also use my laptop as "desktop" in the past but then I realize, that I use it that way most of the time and when I need to use it alone, I can use to its keyboard and trackpad. So I transformed to this way..
I have also 28" 4K display that I really like to use, but it don't force me to close my laptop
.I can use not only MB's display, keyboard and trackpad, but also it's mic, camera and speakers. When I'm somewhere "outside" I use it same way but without external display.
I completely understand that mechanical keyboards is another experience, but then I will consider Mac Mini.
BTW. about mices. I tried many different mices and I ended with Magic Mouse and trackpad. I like it's integration into OS and no other mouse give me that. I also like "ergonomic" of Magic Mouse. I tried MX Master 3. Nice mouse, but even with drivers I still feel that it goes against OS. IMHO macOS isn't designed for classic mices with scroll wheel.
I'm very happy that I start this type of conversation because I like to explore new looks and approaches.
I've tried 2 Magic Mice now and find them "slow"? I can't explain it but it's like I have to move the mouse "up" twice to move the corsor from the bottom of the screen (25") to the top? So I have to move the mouse up once, lift it up and then move it up again? I mean, is there something in settings I've not got right?I also use my laptop as "desktop" in the past but then I realize, that I use it that way most of the time and when I need to use it alone, I can use to its keyboard and trackpad. So I transformed to this way..
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I have also 28" 4K display that I really like to use, but it don't force me to close my laptop
I can use not only MB's display, keyboard and trackpad, but also it's mic, camera and speakers. When I'm somewhere "outside" I use it same way but without external display.
I completely understand that mechanical keyboards is another experience, but then I will consider Mac Mini.
BTW. about mices. I tried many different mices and I ended with Magic Mouse and trackpad. I like it's integration into OS and no other mouse give me that. I also like "ergonomic" of Magic Mouse. I tried MX Master 3. Nice mouse, but even with drivers I still feel that it goes against OS. IMHO macOS isn't designed for classic mices with scroll wheel.
I'm very happy that I start this type of conversation because I like to explore new looks and approaches.
Hi,
Before with the Mac mini M1 :
Now with the MacBook Pro 14" :
Before with the Mac mini M1 :
Now with the MacBook Pro 14" :
Moving jobs and the 14" Max MacBook Pro unfortunately is going. Will see where my setup is headed. Getting smart lights and posters on this back wall soon.
What the heck is that impressive monitor?? Where'd you get it? Still available? Impressive.