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Thilo Ettelt · Jan 23, 2005, 06:35 PM

They say it will be shipped on Feb. 21st. Today I tinkered a tray and placed all the things on it, the only thing missing is the Mac mini. But here's a mock up

- Thilo

amsalpemkcus · Jan 23, 2005, 06:36 PM

ha ha! the joy of waiting!!

the_glassman · Jan 23, 2005, 06:53 PM

Where are you going to put the keyboard and mouse?

Mafia · Jan 23, 2005, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by the_glassman:
Where are you going to put the keyboard and mouse?

Thilo Ettelt · Jan 23, 2005, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by the_glassman:
Where are you going to put the keyboard and mouse?

I will either put another board into the "construction", or more likely, i will just keep them on the side of my bed. My bed is 1.4m (55") wide, so there's enough space.

- Thilo

MaxPower2k3 · Jan 23, 2005, 08:13 PM

you're not supposed to put anything on top of the mini

Xeo · Jan 23, 2005, 09:01 PM

Get a bluetooth keyboard and mouse so you can store them anywhere, then just sit in bed and type away.

rozwado1 · Jan 23, 2005, 09:04 PM

I disapprove.

I say go with a small wall mounted shelf for the mini, a shelf for the iPod dock, and a wall mounted arm for the display. Put the speakers on either shelf and run the wires behind the drywall. That would be pretty good.

p.s. -- Do you live in a box?

Mafia · Jan 23, 2005, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by rozwado1:
I disapprove.

I say go with a small wall mounted shelf for the mini, a shelf for the iPod dock, and a wall mounted arm for the display. Put the speakers on either shelf and run the wires behind the drywall. That would be pretty good.

p.s. -- Do you live in a box?

will you come do that at my house? seriously thats an awesome idea, but i am in no way a handy man. but a desk works pretty good also.

rozwado1 · Jan 23, 2005, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Mafia:
will you come do that at my house?

Which part of Bama and how much are you payin?

Mafia · Jan 23, 2005, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by rozwado1:
Which part of Bama and how much are you payin?

lol, auburn and how about a sandwhich and a snapple

FulcrumPilot · Jan 23, 2005, 09:35 PM

If I were you, I would make a small hanging-shelf in the middle just below the tabletop to fit the mac-mini. This will keep the benchtop uncluttered.

rozwado1 · Jan 23, 2005, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Mafia:
lol, auburn and how about a sandwhich and a snapple

I'll be there tomorrow at noon.

Mafia · Jan 23, 2005, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by rozwado1:
I'll be there tomorrow at noon.

nice

Sherwin · Jan 23, 2005, 09:58 PM

Hmmm... While we're on the subject of the mini and efficient use of space, I've been sitting here eyeing up my LaCie Desk Rack (3 drives, lowest space empty) and figuring that a mini would actually fit into that.
In fact, the more I sit here and stare at it, the more I'm thinking that Apple sat staring at exactly the same thing and said "we're gonna make a Mac to fit in that space" - looks like it would be real sweet fit.

ManOfSteal · Jan 23, 2005, 11:22 PM

The Mac mini is just too damn big for your desk it seems. I would go for something a little smaller...

TailsToo · Jan 23, 2005, 11:45 PM

Mac Micro?

Super Nova · Jan 24, 2005, 12:19 AM

what kind of moniter is that?

(200

)

SuperNova

Komisar · Jan 24, 2005, 12:36 AM

Super Nova has arisen from the dead!?!

Super Nova · Jan 24, 2005, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Komisar:
Super Nova has arisen from the dead!?!

oh yeah

SuperNova

Kenneth · Jan 24, 2005, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by Thilo Ettelt:
They say it will be shipped on Feb. 21st.
- Thilo

LOL.. That's my birthday!

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Jan 24, 2005, 03:14 AM

Super Ghetto�

mitchell_pgh · Jan 24, 2005, 10:46 AM

IMHO, you need a board as a "backing" to the shelf to hide the wires. You also need to paint that thing white or some other interesting color. Unpainted unstained wood isn't cool...

wdlove · Jan 24, 2005, 12:44 PM

I think that you have done a nice job for the limited space you have available. Dreaming now is more of a reality.

turtle777 · Jan 24, 2005, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Super Nova:
what kind of moniter is that?

SuperNova

Your nick is spelled wrongly.

It should be SuperNover

-t

f1000 · Jan 24, 2005, 12:55 PM

Does the Mac mini have to be mounted horizontally, or can it be mounted vertically on the wall behind the FP display? You could then pop CD's in like a toaster (� la Cube).

f1000 · Jan 24, 2005, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by turtle777:
Your nick is spelled wrongly.

It should be SuperNover

-t

Isn't that the way Bostonians pronounce it?

turtle777 · Jan 24, 2005, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by f1000:
Isn't that the way Bostonians pronounce it?

Shouldn't that be Bostoneeans ?

-t

historylme · Jan 24, 2005, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Kenneth:
LOL.. That's my birthday!

Mine is Feb. 12, beat you!

typoon · Jan 24, 2005, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by f1000:
Isn't that the way Bostonians pronounce it?

No it would be spelled SupahNovah

Super Nova · Jan 24, 2005, 06:48 PM

Boston

SuperNova

JHromadka · Jan 24, 2005, 07:34 PM

The power cables should be behind the table, not in front.

Congrats on your purchase!

Thilo Ettelt · Jan 25, 2005, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by JHromadka:
The power cables should be behind the table, not in front.

Congrats on your purchase!

Those are the display's cables! The mac mini is only ordered! This is just a mock up: everything on the picture is real except the mac mini

- Thilo

G4ME · Jan 25, 2005, 11:38 AM

we got 8 in at work yesterday, 4 of the low end 4 of the high end and one demo that is up and running, with a 23 inch HC cinema cables are a nightmare, but its small and quite.