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Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present!
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I have those great and cheap IKEA lights too.
Nice desk you got there, is it from ikea too?
I see that you have a laptop and a desktop. What would you recommend to do buy a cinema display or a iMac if you did have a MBP?
Yeah, I still think the white iMacs are quite classy but once I got them setup side by side I decided the new iMac is definitely sexier. The background image is from InterfaceLift. You can't quite see a big difference in the pictures here, but the new iMac's screen is substantially richer and brighter than the old iMac (which I already thought was a fantastic screen).
It depends on what you typically do. I have always wanted to have two computers on hand because I love the mobility of laptops but also prefer the larger multi-screen capability of desktops, and I like to have a backup computer in case one goes down. I always say, though, that if I could only have one computer it would definitely be a laptop + large external display. If you're trying to choose between an iMac and a monitor for your MBP, that's a substantial price difference (unless you're talking about the 30"). Some people don't like the hassle of keeping things synchronized on two different computers, so that's something to consider too. I use a central file server to handle all that.
Rather than have a display connected to a laptop, I would much much more rather have a laptop and a desktop.
Even with a laptop running in clamshell, it's a FAR far far FAR nicer experience to be running a machine on your desk, even while you're out. I use SimplifyMedia, Azureus and some other 'open all the time' apps constantly in use. As soon as I unplug my laptop, these become useless as they all depend on external hard drives. However, I want to go outside during the kind of weather we're having at the moment and use the net out there, rather than sit indoors melting and turning pasty-white.
iMac + MacBook/Pro > MacBook Pro + ACD + Keyboard
Even with a laptop running in clamshell, it's a FAR far far FAR nicer experience to be running a machine on your desk, even while you're out. I use SimplifyMedia, Azureus and some other 'open all the time' apps constantly in use. As soon as I unplug my laptop, these become useless as they all depend on external hard drives. However, I want to go outside during the kind of weather we're having at the moment and use the net out there, rather than sit indoors melting and turning pasty-white.
iMac + MacBook/Pro > MacBook Pro + ACD + Keyboard
That's a good enough reason. My laptop is desk-locked until I get an MP to replace it. Then, once again, the MBP will be mobile, as it should be.
Amen. Im starting to realise this. Unplugging/plugging just doesnt cut it. Best setup would be an iMac/MacBook combo.
Same day update. My wife is so enamored with the new machine, that she was on board with doing up the workspace. I'll leave the viewing audience to note the differences. The wine glass doesn't count...
for president.
Is it the wireless mighty mouse?
....and the chair.
On another note, imagine that RED wine spilling over the keyboard or onto the walls. Not a pretty sight
I went to the apple store and saw the new keyboards.... i want one
waiting on my new key-b
What is it that you do with this much hardware?
I have those great and cheap IKEA lights too.
That is just mucho hot. In fact, I'm going to Ikea tomorrow to pick up a pair of those lights along with a TERTIAL lamp.
I think it was established a few pages back that it's just a giant porn machine.
You have to be kidding. I can think of much cheaper ways to acquire porn. Geez, what a waste of a system. I guess this is what can be expected when you have too much money and nothing to do...
Its a joke, it was just becuase of his wallpaper.
Its not a porn acquisition machine, its a porn CREATION machine.
Obviously porn addicts demand only the highest quality videos and images, so of course he'd have to have top of the line equipment to deliver.
Obviously porn addicts demand only the highest quality videos and images, so of course he'd have to have top of the line equipment to deliver.
Its not a porn acquisition machine, its a porn CREATION machine.
Obviously porn addicts demand only the highest quality videos and images, so of course he'd have to have top of the line equipment to deliver.
HAHAHAHAHAHA very nice.
wonder if he has ilife'08 yet
. probably has FCP- Status