Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present! (Part 8)

[PiTT]

yes, that's it!
I'd really love this wallpaper to be released in 1920x1200

 

[Bwa]

I use the velcro ties. I find it's much easier to move or remove things should I need to do so quickly. They also hold quite a few cables and you can get them fairly tight. $1 at our local dollar store for a pack of 8.

I used to be a big fan of velcro, but velcro has drawbacks: It's expensive, if you don't cut it to size, it's bulky, and it wears out.

You can easily find 1000 zip ties for $8 or less. With proper wire snips, zip ties are fastest in my book. Using scissors or a knife with zip ties is definitely not a path to success.

I have about 100 zip ties under my desk.

 

[UMHurricanes34]

yes, that's it!
I'd really love this wallpaper to be released in 1920x1200

Or 2560x1600

It's lovely, but wayyyy too small

 

[hotwire132002]

In case anyone missed it -- there is a 1680x1050 version (the "download" link on deviantArt) -- attached here for convenience

As mentioned by a few people here, a 1920x1200 would be nice, though.

 

[diotav]

Make that 2560x1600 ..

 

[blairh]

Hmm really? It looks alot bigger than a 20"

I still cant decide if I want to get a 20" ACD or a Dell 24" LCD......

I'm in the minority here, but I returned my 24" LCD for a 20" ACD. It really depends on what type of work you will be doing. If you are doing a lot of different things, need various programs running at once, then maybe 24" would suit you best. Personally, the 20" ACD is perfect for web browsing and I still get a ton done via expose (word, itunes, multiple web tabs, etc).

 

[Gordy]

I used to be a big fan of velcro, but velcro has drawbacks: It's expensive, if you don't cut it to size, it's bulky, and it wears out.

You can easily find 1000 zip ties for $8 or less. With proper wire snips, zip ties are fastest in my book. Using scissors or a knife with zip ties is definitely not a path to success.

I have about 100 zip ties under my desk.

The downside to the zip ties is that it's slower to make any changes or additions. But I agree that they are the most secure method.

 

[Mark72501]

The downside to the zip ties is that it's slower to make any changes or additions. But I agree that they are the most secure method.

I guess it's all a matter of opinion but I would disagree with the "zip ties are slower". You have your snips...you snip the wire tie, make the change or addition, and zip on a new zip tie. The same, if not faster, than the velcro (I use both) in my experience. But, of course, you cannot reuse zip ties but, hey, they're cheap like Gordy pointed out.

 

[simplymuzik3]

Here's a youtube video of my setup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD0hUGKAA2M

Hope you like it. Sorry, but I couldnt take any pics right now, and this was filmed about a week ago, so I thought I'd just post the video link

 

[drewsof07]

But, of course, you cannot reuse zip ties but, hey, they're cheap like Gordy pointed out.

But that's so environmentally unfriendly!! Love your earth
hahaha to each his own

 

[SPEEDwithJJ]

What is that desk lamp?

 

[pilotkid]

There's mine, nothing to special...

 

[phiberglass]

Unibody MacBook Pro
24" UltraSharp Dell
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
Lacie HD
iPhone 3G

http://www.austingrade.com

 

[lostfan916]

What is that desk lamp?

I have the same lamp (I believe) it's really nice.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80128801

 

[brendanryder]

Unibody MacBook Pro
24" UltraSharp Dell
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
Lacie HD
iPhone 3G

http://www.austingrade.com

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/7137563/
wanted to remind us again and make us jealous?

 

[dawnraid]

Here is my current set up, (just whats in my room on my desk, no ipods or any of the other macs in my house).
-Macbook CD 1.8ghz 2gb Ram
-22" AOC 2216vw LCD Moniter
-Logitech Z4 Speakers (sub is under the desk)
-Wired Apple Keyboard
-White Logitech Mouse, cheap but good

Also not pictured is:
-Xbox 360 Under the Desk (connected through VGA)
-Maxtor Basics 750gb also under the desk

Let Me Know What You Think

 

[SamNeeds]

Sweet set up, Austin. Nice and simple. I like it!

Great photography, by the way. I love looking through your Cars and Coffee stuff.

Keep it up, dude.

 

[Pika]

2009 LightWeight workstation:

Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.93GHz (Nehalem)
Apple MacBook Pro 15" 2.93GHz (Unibody)
Apple 24" LED Cinema Display
Apple Time Capsule 1TB
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB
Apple TV 160GB
Apple Remote
Apple In-Ear Headphones
Apple Wired & Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wired & Wireless Mighty Mouse

 

[pudrums]

I want that Mac Pro, but in Germany it costs about 500€ more than for you Americans

 

[geekindisguise]

My setups is:

 Nehalem Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz
 Unibody MacBook Pro 15" 2.66GHz
 24" LED Cinema Display
 Time Capsule 1TB
 Apple TV 160GB
 iPhone 3G 8GB

So, what is the Mac Pro connected to?

 

[Pika]

So, what is the Mac Pro connected to?

To the 24" LED Cinema Display. The Mac Pro came with the Mini DisplayPort cable.

 

[geekindisguise]

To the 24" LED Cinema Display. The Mac Pro came with the Mini DisplayPort cable.

Then wear is the Dock, Top Bar thingy, and Icons?? It looks like it is connected to the MacBook.
Also, why does Apple name their products with people names. Like that Mac Pro is called Nehalem. And their was the MacBooks called Sante Rosa or something.

 

[Nojja]

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Also, why does Apple name their products with people names. Like that Mac Pro is called Nehalem. And their was the MacBooks called Sante Rosa or something.

New World Order? Nahalem and Santa Rosa just refers to the intel processor with the same name/s.

 

[geekindisguise]

New World Order? Nahalem and Santa Rosa just refers to the intel processor with the same name/s.

Then why does Intel name their processors?

 

[daneoni]

Then why does Intel name their processors?

Named according to the location where it was developed...sure is better than P45321XT or something