Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present!

[livingfortoday]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

Well, I'll be goin' down to the Michigan Ave Apple Store this evening, so if no ones replied by then, I'll try and get a MacBook Pro next to a Cinema Display and let ya'll know how it looks.

Edit: I went, and they won't really let you move those things around. At all. But from what I could tell, it looked to be as bright. But that's from a few feet away that I was comparing them.

 

[lowtudoor]

My setup

Dual 2.0 G5
Klipsh pro media speakers
23" cinema display
Powerbook G4
Airport express
Video iPod
Lacie 120,250 and dl dvd

 

[greatdevourer]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)
Work:

Home:

 

[shrimpdesign]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

They have the same panels, but that doesn't mean they have the same backlight. The Dells and ACDs could have differences in brightness.

 

[_bnkr612]

Dual 2.0 G5
Klipsh pro media speakers
23" cinema display
Powerbook G4
Airport express
Video iPod
Lacie 120,250 and dl dvd

Could use a 10 minute paint job on that trim chap!

 

[_bnkr612]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)
Work:
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Holy sheet, I hope they're wearing some mercury underwear while around all those CPUs.

 

[Oblivious]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

Well, I was at the Apple store last weekend, and although I didn't do a direct comparison between the ACD and MacBook Pro's screens, there was a MacBook Pro and 17" PowerBook sitting side-by-side. And holy crap the MacBook Pro's screen looked absolutely amazing next to the 17" PowerBook; it was incredibly bright.

 

[Oblivious]

I finally got me new iCurve and Apple Bluetooth Keyboard setup. I also have my Dell monitor designated as my primary display. It feels great to have the Dock and everything on the larger monitor. More screen real estate for me!



Edit: I also mounted my iSight.

Is that the Jerker from IKEA?

 

[dsharits]

This isn't my setup, but I feel the need to share it's awsomeness with you fine people (another guy on TSF)

Hmmm, he wouldn't happen to do any audio work, would he?

 

[w_parietti22]

Hmmm, he wouldn't happen to do any audio work, would he?

No... I dont think so...

Who seriously needs a 12", 15" and 17" PB????

 

[dsharits]

Who seriously needs a 12", 15" and 17" PB????

Me, of course!

 

[p0intblank]

I heard that the Dell FPW displays use the exact same panels as Apple's displays. So if that's right, and Apple isn't b.s.ing that the macbook pro screens are as bright as the cinema display screens, then they should be equal, though its hard to believe.

I know both Apple and Dell's desktop displays use the same panels (i.e. Cinema Display and 2005FPW), but as far as notebooks go, I'm not sure. All I know is my PowerBook's display needs to be brighter!

And, Oblivious, yes it's an IKEA Jerker... and it's my baby.

Seriously, awesome desk for an awesome price! Here is the same photo on flickr, but with notes.

 

[bowzer]

my GOD PLEASE post that Heineken Wallpaper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw it earlier today when I was looking for a new desktop.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=248

 

[Oblivious]

And, Oblivious, yes it's an IKEA Jerker... and it's my baby.

Seriously, awesome desk for an awesome price! Here is the same photo on flickr, but with notes.

Man, I've been wanting one of those for a while now. I'm looking to head to IKEA next weekend to get one since I'll be getting my license next week (assuming I pass the drivers test, that is).

The Jerkers just look so big and roomy... I'm running out of space for my clutter.

 

[p0intblank]

Man, I've been wanting one of those for a while now. I'm looking to head to IKEA next weekend to get one since I'll be getting my license next week (assuming I pass the drivers test, that is).

The Jerkers just look so big and roomy... I'm running out of space for my clutter.

I've been needing this much space for a while now and I finally have it. I can actually use my Dell monitor as my primary display and my PowerBook's LCD as my secondary. It's great to have this much screen real estate, plus tons of actual desk space. Did I mention I love it?

And good luck on your drivers test! It should be easy.

 

[bowzer]

picked up a new lcd... viewsonic vx2025wm. after a bit of tinkering i got it to work using dvi (macminis dont like dvi lcds at high res's)

 

[ryannel2003]

picked up a new lcd... viewsonic vx2025wm. after a bit of tinkering i got it to work using dvi (macminis dont like dvi lcds at high res's)

Amazing!!!

 

[bowzer]

yea.. it was a pretty good deal for the specs. 20" widescreen, 8ms refresh, 800:1 contrast, vga/dvi, 1680x1050 max res. - $499 canadian before tax.

i have my pc hooked up to the vga, so i can switch between my mac and pc easily

 

[p0intblank]

yea.. it was a pretty good deal for the specs. 20" widescreen, 8ms refresh, 800:1 contrast, vga/dvi, 1680x1050 max res. - $499 canadian before tax.

i have my pc hooked up to the vga, so i can switch between my mac and pc easily

Why did you say the Mac mini doesn't like DVI? I'm obviously missing something here...

Nice setup by the way. I love the LCD. I also have my Windows machine hooked up through VGA and my PowerBook through DVI.

 

[SolidSnake]

Amazing things man! i didn't like that monitor too much but it looks nice with your stuff.. nice!

 

[macOSX-tastic]

wow cool, ive been debating the viewsonic. how does it perform? what's the resolution like?


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[motherduce]

spill some coke on your speaker, there, Bowzer?

nice LCD though. looks sharp.

 

[bowzer]

spill some coke on your speaker, there, Bowzer?

nice LCD though. looks sharp.

yea - i didnt spill it, my girlfriend did. its pretty nice eh? haha i think its time for some new speakers soon.

 

[jrk07]

Bowzer-

Beautiful monitor man! Love that setup, but definitely go get yourself some nice speakers.

 

[bowzer]

Why did you say the Mac mini doesn't like DVI? I'm obviously missing something here...

Here's a good discription that someone gave to me when I was on the Apple forums about the dvi problem:

"The 1680 x 1050 resolution usually results in a pixel clock that lies between the range of 135 MHz and 154 MHz, and the G4 mini with ATI graphics has this really strange disclaimer about coherent TMDS vs. non-coherent TMDS relating to DVI pixel clocks between that range of frequencies. Unfortunately, some mini owners with 1680 x 1050 monitors have had to use a program called SwitchRes X that allows for the making of a custom timing with the goal being to try and reduce video blanking until the pixel clock drops down to, or below, 135 MHz."

I had to use that program and to fix the problem. Works great now!

wow cool, ive been debating the viewsonic. how does it perform? what's the resolution like?

It's looks really nice. My old 19" NEC monitors at 1600x1200, text was kinda blurry, and I had to sit closer to see it. With the viewsonic, its native resolution is 1680x1050 - stuff its alot brighter and sharper, very easy to read stuff even at a distance. I'll probably pick up a second lcd when apple releases a intel powermac, and do dual monitors with that.