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Post Your PowerBook Set Up!

Gil_Grissom said:
It is a good mouse, it was for me, until it started to go wrong more and more. Before I brought it I read that people were having this problem and that it was quite common. I ignored it all and ended up with the same problems. Obviously it's not a 100% problem with all of the mice (otherwise they would never ever sell) but it is certainly a common problem, just read some reviews about them in places, thats all. I didn't mean to randomly and unfairly slog the product, after all I have one!

I've got an Apple Wireless Keyboard and iCurve now for my setup, so it's looking good. Will post a new picture when I get chance.
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Hope I didn't sound too harsh Mr. Grissom.

Gosh, i hope i don't encounter any problems with it.
So far so good.

The only reason i got it was for gaming, and its been great so far.
OK, not the only reason.
It looks damn fabulous with the powerbook.
(I have also always been a fan of Stark's work)
 
Cloudgazer said:
Hope I didn't sound too harsh Mr. Grissom.
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Not at all!
Cloudgazer said:
The only reason i got it was for gaming, and its been great so far.
OK, not the only reason.
It looks damn fabulous with the powerbook.
(I have also always been a fan of Stark's work)
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I did exactly the same thing! I suddenly played games more often just to use the mouse when I got it, and it does look really nice next to PowerBooks. The design is really good, it's just its hardware inside (or the software!) I hope yours lasts!

Here is my current setup. Appologies for the poor quality, I've only used my phone! (Bad workman blames his tools I know!)
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Cloudgazer said:
Here are some good pics of the mouse...
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Heh. Am I the only one who thinks thats kinda... well, ugly? :eek:

Then again. I'm using a MX900 and I think it looks great. :p

[edit]...and Just to get this thread going again. Here is my Powerbook working hard on the Set during my Directing class.

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Thats not me BTW, I'm the one taking the stills. :)

Caleb is logging the camera data (in and out points, notes, good/no good, audio, etc.) in a spreadsheet so our Director/Editor can use the file to auto import and log the .dv video into FCP.

I'll find out next week if it worked like it should.

So, post your own Powerbook in its naturual envornment!
 
Recently got a new Powerbook, it's a 12" 1.5ghz, 512mb ram, 60gb, superdrive - nothin too special, but its great for what I need it to do.

I had to buy a monitor arm because I ran out of space on my desk for the Powerbook. Picked up a used one off this guy in town - man it STUNK, he was a heavy smoker... had to give it a good cleaning, and put new foam on it because it was so gross. So to all you pack-a-day-smokers, your stuff smells :p

Onto the goods!

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Nice

Great little setup there bowzer. The PB looks really appropriate with the rest of the gear, couldn't see that work with a different computer, just wouldn't look as cool...

Gotta get my setup on soon...slack.

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MyLeftNut said:
Great little setup there bowzer. The PB looks really appropriate with the rest of the gear, couldn't see that work with a different computer, just wouldn't look as cool...

Gotta get my setup on soon...slack.

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Yea, I think so too - I had a iBook before, just wasnt sleek enough :) I love the 12" powerbooks design.
 
Bowser .. whats with the Cabbage patch doll in your setup??? lol.

Hey when you gonna get your hands on the Denon CD DJ setup?

A friend of mine DJ's as well for a LONG time.

btw ... you like house as well so you'll appreciate this.
This May 5/06 DJ Little Louie Vega is in town!
:D
 
scott2006 said:
my little powerbook setup! :D

hoping to get a iMac soon :)

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Nice.

Setups like that make me want an icurve and BT keybaord real bad!

The creatures are beginning to grow on me - but I'm not convinced about the sound quality.
 
Prom1 said:
Bowser .. whats with the Cabbage patch doll in your setup??? lol.

Hey when you gonna get your hands on the Denon CD DJ setup?
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I dont really plan on getting any CD-J's... thats what I have finalscratch for... I can play mp3s from my powerbook, through special vinyl records. Its very cool.

Haha... that's my girlfriends cabbage patch doll - she hasnt taken it to her place. She says she likes the smell of them. lol

> Looking at scott2006's pictures of his setup just reminded me I need to install my aircondition soon :)
 
bowzer said:
I dont really plan on getting any CD-J's... thats what I have finalscratch for... I can play mp3s from my powerbook, through special vinyl records. Its very cool.

Haha... that's my girlfriends cabbage patch doll - she hasnt taken it to her place. She says she likes the smell of them. lol

> Looking at scott2006's pictures of his setup just reminded me I need to install my aircondition soon :)
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hehe it so hot in houston..and i dont get any cool air upstairs so i went and got me a window unit :D
 
I've added some items and changed the layout a bit the past few months. I blaacked out the faces on the desktop just incase ;) .

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Here is a iist my equipment (why did I buy half this stuff?.. ugh):

  • Powerbook 1.67ghz DL w/ 1.5GB RAM, 100GB HD @ 7200RPM
  • 20 inch Apple Cinema Display
  • Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
  • Microsoft Bluetooth Intellimouse Explorer (w/ persian carpet mousepad!! lol)
  • Griffin iCurve to boost the PB when I want 2 screens (also helps w/ heat disapation)
  • A Logitech 5.1 speaker system (bought this a while ago for a PC, I use it 50% of the time. The other 50% I use digital optical out over toslink to my Sony HT670 home theater reciever (sonds awesome w/ lossless audio)
  • LaCie 250GB External USB 2.0 HD
  • Western Digital 80 GB External USB 2.0 HD
  • LaCie Firewire External DVD Burner
  • Apple iSight Camera
  • Logitech mm50 speakers for Ipod 60GB w/ video


Not pictured:
ATI/EL Gato TV Wonder USB 2.0
My homebuilt PC from 2003. Duals boots XP and FedoraCore Linux.. I slapped one of those white Apple stickers on it

Also you might notice the trashcan.. kinda looks like the dock's trash.. haha
 
scott2006 said:
my little powerbook setup! :D

hoping to get a iMac soon :)

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I really like the beginner driver magnet on your fridge. I sent one home to my cousin who iss learning, but she didnt find it funny.
 
hofnar said:
I really like the beginner driver magnet on your fridge. I sent one home to my cousin who iss learning, but she didnt find it funny.
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hehe thanks..i got a magnet and suction cup for my car..i love the JDM styling...maybe some way you can send me some gloomy bears :D :D :D
 
rmhop81 said:
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Cool picture. Can you send me that or give me a link?:eek:

BTW, I noticed some of you guys use an iCurve. Have you experienced that the heat from your powerbook makes the plastic soft? I would like an iCurve for my upcoming MacBook, but I wanna know if it's worth it...
 
bowzer said:
Recently got a new Powerbook, it's a 12" 1.5ghz, 512mb ram, 60gb, superdrive - nothin too special, but its great for what I need it to do.
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Im planning on getting a set o new decks and speakers, but I was wondering how you connect that up to the powerbook?

Do you use garageband?

Perhaps a pic of the connection to your mixer?

Thanks in advance;)
 
Johnny.MacLeod said:
Im planning on getting a set o new decks and speakers, but I was wondering how you connect that up to the powerbook?

Do you use garageband?

Perhaps a pic of the connection to your mixer?

Thanks in advance;)
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Nah, I dont use garageband to do anything, sometimes I use reason to make tracks, but thats it.

I don't really use the audio out on the powerbook... the software I use with my powerbook uses the firewire port, which then goes out to a different piece of hardware which my turntables are plugged in to, so when I use special records with them, I can control and play mp3s from the powerbook through the turntables. (The program I use is native instrument's "traktor 2.6", and hardware is staton's "finalscratch 2").

I do record on the laptop though, so from my mixer's booth channel out, I plug that into the line in on the laptop. I hope that answers the question.

I think if I posted a picture of the back of my mixer it would just be way too confusing ;)
 
I got the iCurve to keep my powerbook screen at level with my apple cinema display and to disapate heat. It's done a nice job of both and the heat from the powerbook hasn't done anything (that I can notice) to warp the iCurve. I felt stupid buying a $35 piece of clastic when I opened it up but it really was been worth the money, as I have not scratched my new poerbook once. My old Powerbook sat on mytable and I lost 2 of it's ruberfeet within 6 months not to mention the scratches..

IMHO its worth it.
 
scott2006 said:
my little powerbook setup! :D

hoping to get a iMac soon :)

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Holy cow! :eek:
Thats an amazing setup!


Is that a fridge under your desk?
i can just imagine that setup driving you to drink heavily!
:D
 
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