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angelmb · Feb 19, 2007, 05:57 AM

That is a really nice setup jaudrius, gotta love the desk & wall colors, so easy on the eyes… your pict would be nice even with no hardware being shown… imagine that !!

monkeybrain · Feb 19, 2007, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by jaudrius

Thank you! The box underneath the cable is Cinema HD Display Power Adapter. I would rather put it under the table, but the cable is too short to do this.

Maybe you could secure it underneath the desk somehow?

b1NARY73 · Feb 23, 2007, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by mimory

Here's from the times when PowerBooks had curves

During July of 2002 I had to move all of my computer stuff closer to the AC unit in the bedroom.

it's a 400MHz "Pismo" G3

Ahhhh, the ' Que Drive " I bought one of those when I bought my Pismo 500..... good times man, good times.

looksthatkill · Feb 23, 2007, 07:59 AM

love it jaudrius, cant wait to grab a 23"er for my blackbook! hows the quality on such a big screen with GMA graphics? any stutters?

rnp614 · Feb 23, 2007, 07:02 PM

does the speck case damage the MB in any way? What prevents scratches from the case on the MB?

Z4cane · Feb 23, 2007, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by rnp614

does the speck case damage the MB in any way? What prevents scratches from the case on the MB?

I don't see how it can cause any damage, it basically just snaps on. Looks ok to me.

rnp614 · Feb 24, 2007, 01:04 AM

So its absolutely tight and doesnt wobble in any way? I guess I was just concerned that it wasnt an absolute perfect/snug fit and that without pads in there it might nick up the case.

rnp614 · Feb 24, 2007, 01:07 AM

my macbook handles dual monitor with my dell 2405 just fine. No issues at all!

Z4cane · Feb 24, 2007, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by rnp614

So its absolutely tight and doesnt wobble in any way? I guess I was just concerned that it wasnt an absolute perfect/snug fit and that without pads in there it might nick up the case.

Nope, no wobbling. Fits perfect.

jaudrius · Feb 24, 2007, 03:32 AM

love it jaudrius, cant wait to grab a 23"er for my blackbook! hows the quality on such a big screen with GMA graphics? any stutters?

Video is very good, yet not perfect. expose is smooth, dashboard does not feel perfect, but it's difficult to notice any lag. everyday work is very smooth, except using Loupe tool in Aperture. everything else is just fine. someday I will get macbook pro, but now macbook is more than enough for me really.

does the speck case damage the MB in any way? What prevents scratches from the case on the MB?

I haven't noticed any scratches because of the case. There should not be any, because it does not move on the case. However, I'm not that picky about the scratches and they do not bother me.

funkyjudge · Feb 24, 2007, 10:53 AM

Hi all. Long time lurker posting for the first time. Finally, after months of dithering i decided to replace my aging eMac.
Should i get an iMac or Macbook

Well, after my first visit to the London Apple Store to see these in the flesh i fell in love with the Macbook. Then more dithering, brand new or refurb, Core Duo or Core 2 Duo

Decided on a refurbished Core Duo black from the online Apple Store for £699. Ordered on Sunday and it arrived two days later.

Bought a set of Cool Feet which are great. Would like to buy the Mare Ware protection kit i keep seeing in photos but can't find a stockist in the UK. Can anyone help?

I'd read on forums before about refurbished Macs coming with higher specs than those advertised. This came with 1GB instead of the advertised 512MB. It also came with a USB Modem and Mini-DVI to VGA adapter. Are these usually extra if you buy brand new?

Francis

Northeastern292 · 09:49 PM

Here's mine:

Sub · Feb 25, 2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by tfamorim

After months of lurking I decided to post mine!

Here it is!

I think we have the same Sony monitor, rock on.

monkeybrain · Feb 25, 2007, 10:25 PM

The modem and adaptor are extras, they would cost you about £15 each I believe. I think you've got yourself a great deal there!

cSurfr · Feb 26, 2007, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by funkyjudge

Hi all. Long time lurker posting for the first time. Finally, after months of dithering i decided to replace my aging eMac.
Should i get an iMac or Macbook

Well, after my first visit to the London Apple Store to see these in the flesh i fell in love with the Macbook. Then more dithering, brand new or refurb, Core Duo or Core 2 Duo.....snip

What speakers are those, and there is any chance of grabbing that Mondrian desktop from you?

Thanks!

pra9ab0y · Feb 26, 2007, 01:49 PM

Urgh

Look at the discolouration on that mouse !!!

funkyjudge · Feb 26, 2007, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by cSurfr

What speakers are those, and there is any chance of grabbing that Mondrian desktop from you?

Thanks!

You can download it from here. http://www.fototime.com/87174E94DBFD48E/orig.jpg
The speakers were from Argos (UK cataloge store). Cost about £14.00 and have the Wharfedale logo but i have seen the same style speakers elsewhere with a different logo.

Originally Posted by ashleyman

Urgh

Look at the discolouration on that mouse !!!

That mouse has got to be about 5 years old.

Another thing i found out about this refurbished Macbook. Went to play a DVD today and it was set to Region 1 and not the default Region 2 that i was expecting. (I'm in the UK).
A pop-up window said i had 4 more resets so i set it to R2. Does this mean that it was reset to R1 by the original owner or could this be a US model?

Francis

coincopy · Feb 26, 2007, 04:37 PM

My studio setup:

Not too high-tech.. just original.

pra9ab0y · Feb 26, 2007, 04:42 PM

and wheres the mac coincopy??

Ryknow215 · Feb 27, 2007, 05:25 AM

Does this mean that it was reset to R1 by the original owner or could this be a US model?

Most likely means that the original owner was in the US, and set the region code to 1 when (s)he popped in the first DVD. I could be wrong, but I don't think it's possible to reset the region code once you use up your 5 times.

jokell82 · Feb 27, 2007, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Ryknow215

Most likely means that the original owner was in the US, and set the region code to 1 when (s)he popped in the first DVD. I could be wrong, but I don't think it's possible to reset the region code once you use up your 5 times.

It is possible - you just have to reload the firmware for the drive.

andreas_g4 · Feb 27, 2007, 10:01 AM

I recently updated my setup (new desk, new ext. display) and thought I'd share it.

MacBook is a 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HD
Display is an Acer AL2216W, 22" 1680 x 1050

JoshuaZ · 09:53 PM

12in, 1.33 mhz Pobwerbook. 17in LCD I got for freeee. Logitech BT Mouse. Two 250 GIG external firewire HDs. Cheap speak system. iSight. 1GB Shuffle. 30GB G5 iPod. Canon Powerlite Scanner (not shown). Lots of little toys.

Its not the most stylish place, but it works well for me.

Sub · Feb 28, 2007, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by ashleyman

and wheres the mac coincopy??

In the corner in the upper left...

slpdLoad · Feb 28, 2007, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by coincopy

My studio setup:
[*snip*]

Not too high-tech.. just original.

Frugle · Mar 1, 2007, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by coincopy

My studio setup:

Not too high-tech.. just original.

how do you like those monitors? I've been looking to get a set, but haven't found to many people commenting on the quality.

I'm kind of stuck in the middle quality wise, I've got a set of m-audio monitors at home, and a set of Mackie HR-824s at work (and a set of JBL LSR6328P's in another room)... so I've been looking for a happy medium. (been looking at the v6s.)

brassplayersrock² · Mar 1, 2007, 12:21 AM

coin... how do you get your iTunes visualization on all three monitors without mirroring? all i can do is open it and then zoom in. doesnt look like you're doing that

-a

jaknudsen · Mar 1, 2007, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

Cool desk, but I wouldn't leave the PB on the sleeve as a permanent solution, you should let it breathe more freely

Andhee · Mar 1, 2007, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by jaudrius

Apple Macbook Core Duo 1.83
Apple Cinema HD (23") DIsplay
Logitech Z4i Speakers

I would adore to have that setup, infact I will try very hard to get something that looks as good as that. Work of art! And also, is that the mighty mouse and apple keyboard?

jokell82 · Mar 1, 2007, 05:35 PM

Yes it is.

sideus · Mar 2, 2007, 01:39 PM

Nice!

JoshuaZ · Mar 2, 2007, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by jaknudsen

Cool desk, but I wouldn't leave the PB on the sleeve as a permanent solution, you should let it breathe more freely

hmm... probably should have changed that habit a year and a half ago...

I need a new one anyways.... sleeve and Mac.

fisherKing · 10:12 AM

omg...!

i've been using a 12" powerbook for about 4 years (am on my 2nd, a 1.5g); i do logic, reason, dreamweaver, indesign, ps, etc... and have been happy.
but i broke down today (finally) and got an external monitor (19" LG widescreen, recommended) and an STUNNED. am excited to get to work!!

328iGuy · Mar 6, 2007, 11:58 AM

Showing my Mac love here!

morriso311 · Mar 6, 2007, 01:27 PM

nice...i cant wait til i have enough space to set somethin up like this and the one above it too...

Andhee · Mar 6, 2007, 04:48 PM

A nice expensive set up you have there 328iGuy with your Macbook Pro and iMac

. Looks good, I've just started my dream set up a few days ago, by ordering some nice speakers for my desk... then to come the Macbook in august... then an external screen... =D. For those who are thinking "What the hell is he gonna use his speakers for if he has no macbook," have no fear, I have an iPod which I will use them with, so save your ranting please.

Bob Marley · Mar 7, 2007, 07:40 PM

does tiger come preloaded or do they give u software disks?

G_B · Mar 9, 2007, 03:09 PM

Tiger is preloaded AND they give the software DVD's

earthlings · Mar 10, 2007, 02:04 AM

I like those desks too, the one above also.

gnomexp · Mar 11, 2007, 01:06 AM

Got some new lights from IKEA.

earthlings · Mar 11, 2007, 01:22 AM

Nice nook area.
I love Ikea.

driven · Mar 11, 2007, 06:18 AM

I love the soundsticks. (I've got the original soundsticks with the USB connector.) So far every copy of Windows XP finds them and uses them out of the box. (As does OSX of course!)

I've got to get myself some of those IKEA lights now. They will fit nicely in my work area as well.

brassplayersrock² · Mar 11, 2007, 11:08 PM

what mousepad are you using gnome>?

-a

gnomexp · Mar 12, 2007, 02:26 AM

The mouse and mousepad are Razer Pro|Solutions. They work great except my apartment is dusty as heck. Maybe I should clean more. xD

The lighting is two 8 watt Liesta yellow florescent tubes and one set of white Trettioen LEDs (which I had originally) to whiten it up a bit. They are mounted with ease using command strips.

dennie · Mar 13, 2007, 03:18 AM

just sharing my setup...just a MacBook

kapkorn · Mar 13, 2007, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by dennie

just sharing my setup...just a MacBook

Nice I like the Bud :-D oh yeah the Macbook and the 360 are nice too.

IceEnclosure · Mar 19, 2007, 08:45 AM

Crown, Canadian Club, Johnnie Walker Black? Nice.

Subaru_Nation555 · Mar 19, 2007, 05:27 PM

12" PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz, 769MB RAM, 80GB HD, Airport/Bluetooth, Superdrive). Also an upgraded Quicksilver as my primary computer for now.

indiecraig · Mar 19, 2007, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by dennie

just sharing my setup...just a MacBook

Some nice and expensive tech there, but if it were me I'd invest a couple hundred dollars or so in a more accommodating desk and burying some wires. You know, for a more Apple like, clean appearance.

Sub · Mar 19, 2007, 07:30 PM

Burn.