Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! (Part 7)

[candan9019]

I don't understand why people would "collect" these things. Fair enough if they were actually interesting to look at (which they're not) but each new model makes the previous one obsolete.

Having them stacked up like that looks like a waste of space to me, and I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could probably find a charity or someone in need who could make MUCH better use of those computers than you.

You really need to stop criticizing people, it's getting very annoying. I don't necessarily agree with the way people do things either but it's also not my place to jump on them for it. To each their own, that includes you.

 

[macaddict23]

You really need to stop criticizing people, it's getting very annoying. I don't necessarily agree with the way people do things either but it's also not my place to jump on them for it. To each their own, that includes you.

Well said candan9019. Thanks.

I just love collecting these things. I don't collect them hoping they'd appreciate in value. Myself, I don't criticize people for "loving" what they do. Whether that's collecting old computers or PEZ dispensers.

I work in the design field, and Apple just has an eye for design, which I admire.

 

[namethisfile]

Here's my entire Apple Collection to date.

Here are my Macs, all packed in a little 13'x10' room.....

Impressive collection! it's a musuem of sorts. although, i would be tempted to turn all of them at once.

 

[keenan wolf]

As for the iMacs shelf, I'm only collecting the slot-load models. But I had to get the original 233MHz iMac. I'm still looking for the Strawberry, Tangerine, Lime, and Sage. I've been looking at eBay and Craigslist everyday for the past year, and not once have I ever seen a Sage model. I think these are more rare than the Flower Power and/or Dalmatian.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SAGE-GREEN-Appl...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-iMac-6GB-...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50


http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Strawberr...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tangerine-Apple...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

theres a sage one on ebay right now for 40 bucks
then lime
then strawberry
then tangerine

 

[Saikou]

You really need to stop criticizing people, it's getting very annoying. I don't necessarily agree with the way people do things either but it's also not my place to jump on them for it. To each their own, that includes you.

I agree.

 

[FadeToBlack]

I agree.

I do, too.

I think that's an awesome collection. Myself, I could never collect Macs like that, 'cause I wouldn't wanna have to dust all of them.

But I see absolutely nothing wrong with someone collecting something they like.

 

[TJunkers]

You know... I have been looking for a cube for the longest time now! Everywhere I look they want over $300 for it and I just want the case. I think it's the best looking computer! and so unique!

Awesome collection!

 

[Macman756]

Here's my entire Apple Collection to date.

Here are my Macs, all packed in a little 13'x10' room.

My main setup is a 30" ACD + 23" Acrylic ACD, and one of my all-time favorite Macs, the 20" iMac 20".

All units are in working condition. In the middle shelves, I have two Cubes and a 15" and 17" Studio Displays, an eMac and a 15" iMac G4. All have airport cards and will primarily used when we family gatherings.

As for the six MDDs on the top shelf, four are Dual 1.25s, one Dual 867, and a Dual 1.42. These suckers are LOUD! I can't work on them for 10 minutes without getting irritated.

As for the iMacs shelf, I'm only collecting the slot-load models. But I had to get the original 233MHz iMac. I'm still looking for the Strawberry, Tangerine, Lime, and Sage. I've been looking at eBay and Craigslist everyday for the past year, and not once have I ever seen a Sage model. I think these are more rare than the Flower Power and/or Dalmatian.

I'm also posting a few of my posters. I have a bunch more in the shelf. I just haven't had the time to head down to Michael's to pick up a few more frames.

One of my biggest regrets is throwing away my first ever Mac, a 266MHz Tangerine iMac, which I bought new back in 1998. It crapped out on me back in 2004. I wasn't tech-savvy then, so I didn't bother fixing it. Sure, I can always pick one up now, but it's not the same :-(

The last image is that of my wife's setup, which is a Dual 1GHz QS hooked up to a 22" ACD. This was my old setup when I was going through Community College. I bought this system just to "kiss butt." Just kiddin. She does support my addiction.

Enjoy . . .

Wow, wanna sell any of those? Maybe a cube or MDD?

 

[sangosimo]

what is the point of holding on to obsolete technology.

 

[FadeToBlack]

what is the point of holding on to obsolete technology.

Because it's cool to have?

A lot of people would consider the iBook G4 I'm typing this on right now obsolete, but I use it more than I do my C2D iMac.

 

[faust]

what is the point of holding on to obsolete technology.

Technology is the same as fine art. If you don't feel that way, you're obviously not a computer enthusiast.

 

[chaosbunny]

Time to carry on with setups I guess.

Not too much change since my last picture a couple of months ago, I bought one of these cool ikea lamps & a cheap "leftover" oldschool mbp. My retired PowerBook is now happily used by my girlfriend. But anyway, I think I managed to make a rather good shot with our small 4 megapixel camera.

 

[iknowyourider]

^^^ Good Shot indeed. Pardon me, what time is it? Nice setup.

 

[JG271]

<a whole lot of macs>

Nice, although surely one model of each would suffice?

I still love the MDD and Quicksilver G4s, i'd like to buy one someday.

So, what is your favorite mac in your collection?

 

[iMpathetic]

Nice collection, it looks like an apple geeks boom fall out shelter. lol

Yeah.

Think I should let him know that I now aspire to beat him?

 

[bartelby]

Picked up a 17" Studio Display today so I've had a clean up:

 

[Cubit]

 

[Zmmyt]

my aging setup:

 

[queshy]

Time to carry on with setups I guess.

Not too much change since my last picture a couple of months ago, I bought one of these cool ikea lamps & a cheap "leftover" oldschool mbp. My retired PowerBook is now happily used by my girlfriend. But anyway, I think I managed to make a rather good shot with our small 4 megapixel camera.

Love the lighting!

 

[Markleshark]

You really need to stop criticizing people, it's getting very annoying. I don't necessarily agree with the way people do things either but it's also not my place to jump on them for it. To each their own, that includes you.

Agreed. It's getting boring now, and no one cares what you think anymore.

 

[martin1000]

My setup is very well-organized, and you may have heard where I purchased my desk from, it's a store called Wal-Mart.

Where did you get the desktop image? Awesome!!!

 

[fireshot91]

Is that a Studio Display? I thought they only went up to 17"...Unless your desk is smaller than I see..it looks more like a 20"

 

[Island Roots]

Where did you get the desktop image? Awesome!!!

It comes with Leopard under the 'Nature' desktop section.

 

[synth3tik]

Well yes, but I don't hoard them like this. I can understand people who collect cars from the same manufacturer who get the joy of maintaining and driving them, but macaddict23's "setup" looks like they all just sit there for no reason other than decoration.

Without power, these things are useless.

So people like to collect things. It makes them happy. I collect synthesizers and yeah, I have a few that are not hooked up to any power. I am rather sure that you would not find a bunch of rectangular black boxes with plastic keys and knobs interesting to look at, but I do. So when you look and see a row of G4 cubes and a row of MDD G4s and a shelf of G3s you may think that is excessive, I may even think that, but it is no ones place to rip someone for something they get enjoyment out of.

 

[OllyW]

Picked up a 17" Studio Display today so I've had a clean up:
http://img.skitch.com/20081213-p382w3yiq69jp2mafcpkckg4ah.jpg

Those old Studio Displays still look cool.

Nice desktop.