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tman07 · Jan 18, 2009, 06:49 PM

Hey all,
Im new here, but thought i would show off my current setup. Im kind of limited on room, because im in my college resident hall, but, what can i do? haha

I've had the macbook for 2 weeks 1 day, and i have loved every second of it!

Yes, i know i need some cable management, but i really dont have much room to work with!

hsl · Jan 18, 2009, 07:43 PM

The MBP (late 2008) is on the shelf, the 20" ACD using the MBP.
Now the only thing I want is a 24" LED display (or eventually a new 30" LED :-))

cbrfanatic · Jan 19, 2009, 09:58 PM

i have the Logitech MX revolution too, awsome mouse once programmed for each app...

Hg2491 · Jan 19, 2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by tman07

I've had the macbook for 2 weeks 1 day, and i have loved every second of it!

Congrats on your 2-week-2-day-old Mac

tman07 · Jan 20, 2009, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Hg2491

Congrats on your 2-week-2-day-old Mac

Haha, Thanks

As i said, 2 week, 3 days of pure bliss

BoingoBongo · Jan 22, 2009, 06:18 PM

Here's a picture from today:

Awesome. I did some homework earlier, closed the lid, and when I reopened it a few hours later, this is what I saw. Luckily I have AppleCare and they're shipping me a box to send it in for service, so hopefully everything will be fine. VERY annoying and weird though!

BoingoBongo · Jan 29, 2009, 02:24 PM

I just thought I'd commend Apple's service with the problem I posted about above. They overnighted me a box to ship the computer to them. I sent it on Monday, they received it/repaired it/shipped it on Tuesday, and I got it back on Wednesday with a new (working) screen. Amazingly fast service.

So now my MacBook has had the keyboard replaced twice and the screen replaced once, haha. It's almost a brand new computer.

driven · Jan 29, 2009, 02:27 PM

I remember a similar experience when I had the power-switched fixed on my G4-Cube. They sent me a box and I had it back in under 48 hours. That's probably the single defining moment when I became loyal to Apple. Amazing customer service goes a LONG way with securing my brand loyalty.

BoingoBongo · Jan 29, 2009, 03:26 PM

Definitely. I knew they would fix the problem since I have AppleCare, but I thought it would be a much bigger hassle. I thought I'd be without my computer for a week or two, if not longer, and that they might try to say it was my fault or charge me for repairs or something like that.

Everything went super smooth, and now I have my computer back, good as new (which I really need for school).

Awesome!

Jawbone54 · Jan 29, 2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by BoingoBongo

Here's a picture from today:

Awesome. I did some homework earlier, closed the lid, and when I reopened it a few hours later, this is what I saw. Luckily I have AppleCare and they're shipping me a box to send it in for service, so hopefully everything will be fine. VERY annoying and weird though!

That exact same thing happened to my old PowerBook.

I didn't have Applecare, though. Hence...my current MBP.

BoingoBongo · Jan 30, 2009, 01:40 AM

Yeah, it was very weird. The computer has always had a minor, intermittent flickering problem. I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

It worked out though. The new screen is brighter, and the old one also had a small but annoying scratch on it.

cliffom · Feb 1, 2009, 03:14 PM

I haven't posted here in a long time and figured what better time to pick up again than after getting my 13" Unibody Macbook.

I went for the 2.4Ghz Configuration and upped to 4GB of RAM. I love this machine! It replaced a 2.3 Ghz 15" Macbook Pro and I can't say I really miss that machine at all.

The Dell tower in the bottom is a headless FreeNAS machine with 2x500GB drives configured in RAID1.

Cable management is an evolving process... It isn't the easiest with a glass desk.

jamester · Feb 8, 2009, 08:35 PM

I did it! I bought a new macbook! It should arrive sometime this week. I'll be setting my PC desktop aside and switchin'!

I'll post pics once I get it set up. =)

Hg2491 · Feb 10, 2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by BoingoBongo

So now my MacBook has had the keyboard replaced twice and the screen replaced once, haha. It's almost a brand new computer.

On my old first-gen MacBook they replaced the outer case about 3 times, the hard drive twice, the logic board, the optical drive, the fan and I still think I'm missing some. Luckily I got it replaced with a new white MacBook

ctt1wbw · Feb 10, 2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by jamester

I did it! I bought a new macbook! It should arrive sometime this week. I'll be setting my PC desktop aside and switchin'!

I'll post pics once I get it set up. =)

Good deal. You'll like it. I have both a Dell Inspiron with Vista and a Macbook Air. God, I can't stand Vista. It's slow and the networking sucks balls.

Oh, and GO TAR HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Noonster · Feb 10, 2009, 06:33 PM

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jamester · Feb 13, 2009, 10:54 PM

Feel kinda silly posting these since there's so many better shots in this thread, but figured I'd do it anyways, becuase I'm happy about my new macbook!

Mac User #001 · Feb 13, 2009, 11:51 PM

Nice man; I see someone likes the glowing keys!

TailsToo · Feb 14, 2009, 10:19 AM

MacBook Pro 2.33GHz 4GB RAM, 250GB HD, SuperDrive
Dell 24" Monitor (Lucky I have that Apple Sticker so I don't have to see "Dell" all day)
iPhone 3G
iPod Shuffle 1GB
WD 1TB Studio Drive (behind the MBP)
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, Mighty Mouse and vintage Apple mousepad

I'd love to replace the MBP with a faster model, but until they reach 3GHz, I don't see much point... come on Apple!

tavin425 · Feb 16, 2009, 11:42 AM

I got a new MacBook Pro a month ago today and I love it. I even put some decals on it

reidzor · Feb 20, 2009, 06:20 PM

Macairy where did you get the paint job on your macbook done? I really like it, and I'd love to get something like it done on mine.

Originally Posted by macairy

my new mbb

driven · Feb 21, 2009, 09:24 AM

That's an interesting look. I like it.

I should get something similar done to my Dell. Perhaps it wouldn't look so boring. :-)

Spheric Harlot · Feb 21, 2009, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by reidzor

Macairy where did you get the paint job on your macbook done? I really like it, and I'd love to get something like it done on mine.

Looks more like a decal to me - there's the odd air bubble visible under the foil if you look closely.

B Gallagher · Feb 23, 2009, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Hg2491

On my old first-gen MacBook they replaced the outer case about 3 times, the hard drive twice, the logic board, the optical drive, the fan and I still think I'm missing some. Luckily I got it replaced with a new white MacBook

Wow - I'm guessing after that you didn't have to make much of a fuss to get it replaced with a newer machine?

Hg2491 · Feb 23, 2009, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by B Gallagher

Wow - I'm guessing after that you didn't have to make much of a fuss to get it replaced with a newer machine?

Not at all. The only problem was that I live in DR, so I had to get the machine shipped to the US. My friend's first-gen MacBook was also presenting issues like the one I had, and hers is currently getting replaced.

Long live Apple(Care)!

brassplayersrock² · Mar 8, 2009, 11:29 PM

update

edit:
wow, that came out darker than I thought

Mac User #001 · Mar 9, 2009, 02:08 AM

And faker... What's up with that?

brassplayersrock² · Mar 9, 2009, 09:50 AM

faker?

iREZ · Mar 9, 2009, 03:54 PM

I think he/she means the mbp screen looking a bit off.

brassplayersrock² · Mar 9, 2009, 07:47 PM

please explain what you mean by off, and faker.

this is how my set up is.

Hg2491 · Mar 9, 2009, 08:19 PM

Thee screen seem to be simulated. Nothing major, lol.

Alpha-sphere · Mar 14, 2009, 12:17 PM

Here's mine together with my Mac Pro 1st gen.
Hven't changed it for a while now but with my new Macbook Pro it was time to change things up.

Old setup

After 2 hours of cleaning (dang my room is dusty!) and moving.

What you (barely ) see on the two pics.
- Apple Mac Pro Dual Duo Core Xeon 2,66 GHz, 3GB ram, ATI X1900, 1x160GB, 1x320GB, 1x750GB
- Dell 2405FPW 24" TFT scherm
- Apple alu keyboard met siliconen protector on it
- Logitech MX revolution
- Apple iPhone 3g 16GB black in a white/transparent case
- Apple mini iPod 4GB silver in dock
- Lacie DVD brurner
- Lacie 250GB external HDD
- Western Digital 320GB HDD
- Logitech Z680 speakerset
- Apple Macbook Pro 15" late 2008, 2,4GHz, 2GB ram
- Ikea desk lamp
- PIP boy bobblehead
- Computer Arts project magazine
- some 360, PS3 games en movies

I've moved the Mac Pro under the table but it's kinda in the way. I did move it a bit more to the right but I still don't like it down there. Ah well, I can always put it behind the Macbook Pro.

mackiebookie · Mar 25, 2009, 04:04 PM

my table in my uni dorm room... apologies for the blurriness, my cybershot nosedived into a puddle and hence...

just for the fun of it really. taking a break from some [email protected]#$%^&*()_+ assignment lol...

harbinger75 · Mar 28, 2009, 01:51 PM

Here is my MacBook and my wife's iMac. Love 'em dearly:

driven · Mar 28, 2009, 02:51 PM

Nice picture.

harbinger75 · Mar 28, 2009, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by driven

Nice picture.

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

Hg2491 · Mar 29, 2009, 01:21 AM

*drools* Your desk is neat and organized.

imitchellg5 · Mar 29, 2009, 06:34 PM

Here's a pic of my new unibody MBP. It's the 2.66 GHz model. Absolutely love it. Sorry about the lame picture quality, but my camera has decided that it doesn't want to take good pictures apparently.

driven · Mar 29, 2009, 10:57 PM

Not a bad picture at all.
I really need to replace my MBP one of these days.

imitchellg5 · Mar 30, 2009, 04:49 PM

Ha ha, thanks. Yeah, this replaced my 867 MHz PowerBook G4 so it's quite a boost for me. Great machine.

driven · Mar 30, 2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Ha ha, thanks. Yeah, this replaced my 867 MHz PowerBook G4 so it's quite a boost for me. Great machine.

That's like going from a paddle boat to a rocket .....

brassplayersrock² · 09:09 PM

Big picture alert.

imitchellg5 · Apr 7, 2009, 06:59 PM

^REALLY big picture alert.

ctt1wbw · Apr 9, 2009, 02:02 PM

Yeah, if you're still using a Hayes Smartmodem at 300 baud.

Laminar · Apr 9, 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

Yeah, if you're still using a Hayes Smartmodem at 300 baud.

I'm not sure what an internet connection has to do with a picture that's far too wide per forum rules.

Spheric Harlot · Apr 9, 2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

I'm not sure what an internet connection has to do with a picture that's far too wide per forum rules.

In case you missed it: The title of this thread specifies that it's a picture thread.

You might want to review those forum rules…

brassplayersrock² · Apr 9, 2009, 09:05 PM

Lamy is just bitter that I use a certain type of camera. He'll get over it sooner or later.

Jasoco · Apr 12, 2009, 06:50 PM

If you're still on dial-up, you probably shouldn't be in picture threads in the first place.

328iGuy · Apr 22, 2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jasoco

If you're still on dial-up, you probably shouldn't be in picture threads in the first place.

Pika · 02:57 PM

2009 LightWeight workstation:

Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.93GHz (Nehalem)
Apple MacBook Pro 15" 2.93GHz (Unibody)
Apple 24" LED Cinema Display
Apple Time Capsule 1TB
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB
Apple TV 160GB
Apple Remote
Apple In-Ear Headphones
Apple Wired & Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wired & Wireless Mighty Mouse