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Gene Jockey · Mar 22, 2004, 03:12 AM

The Cube in the living room. Posted on the wall:

Looks nicer in person.

halogen8 · Mar 22, 2004, 06:05 PM

^^Sweet setup.

How is it using a projector for for a monitor? Is it hard to see?

tramahound · Mar 22, 2004, 06:13 PM

hey Gene, those pictures are clearer than that last ones you posted, they're nice. I only request some new ones taken at night so we can get the full projected effect

nice regardless though, as usual

driven · Mar 22, 2004, 10:17 PM

Is that a stock cube, or an upgraded cube?

danbrew · Mar 23, 2004, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by halogen8:
^^Sweet setup.

How is it using a projector for for a monitor? Is it hard to see?

Of course it "looks great" (why wouldn't it?), but the Clow/Detloff (Harvard/Princeton) study has really resolved the issue of neck/vision issues of projecting computer images. The study suggests that once you get beyond 36" or so that the benefits to an individual (vs. a group) drops dramatically.

jasonsRX7 · Mar 23, 2004, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by danbrew:
Of course it "looks great" (why wouldn't it?

I would have thought that the color of the wall would cause the image to look discolored, or at least you wouldn't get pure whites. Is that not a problem?

PacHead · Mar 24, 2004, 11:46 PM

What kind of projector are you using ?

I have to admit, it doesn't look all that clear, but that may be due to the fact that the pictures are poor, and the wall is colored, as somebody else pointed out.

How does text look with a projector ? is it clear/readable ?

I'd love to hook up my mac to a projector for certain things, but they seem way pricey, at least the good ones. Somebody i know has a good projector, but that's like a $6,000 sony projector. No way would I pay that. Hell, I'd get myself a Dual G5 3 ghz this summer/fall for that money, and still have a bunch leftover.

rhogue islander · Mar 25, 2004, 11:32 AM

I recently tried to take some pictures of my home theater and had similar problems. The camera increases the exposure time making the entire scene lighter and my tubed hdtv way too bright.

I had to reduce the tv's brightness by 50% and increase the contrast slightly to get something that approximated reality in my shot.

Viggen0 · Mar 25, 2004, 02:11 PM

Again, my G5 which had it's 15 minutes of fame in another thread:

Mike656 · Mar 25, 2004, 02:32 PM

That looks pretty sweet, nice job

.

trancepriest · 02:39 AM

Here's a pic of my set up... if any Mac Heads are in my area... Sunrise, Florida.. send me an email.

Eyenovation · Mar 25, 2004, 03:36 PM

^^^ Nice setup. How do you like the camera?

Kenneth · Mar 25, 2004, 04:26 PM

trancepriest

May I know where did you buy those FCP book.
Thanks.

trancepriest · Mar 25, 2004, 04:37 PM

Kenneth,

Here's a link to the book on bn.com (that's where i bought it):
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...21186494&itm=2
Title: Final Cut Pro 4 (Apple Pro Training Series): Editing Professional Video
Author: Diana Weynand

The DVD Studio Pro 2 book I bought in store at Barnes and Nobles because the price difference online wasn't too much. Both books are Apple Certified Training Guides.

--------

Eyenovation,

i love my camera (presuming your talking about the Canon XL1S)... I use it to take videos for http://www.clubbeat.tv

Mac Zealot · Mar 26, 2004, 07:34 AM

Digging that g5 setup. :drool:

I'd post new picts but lately I've just been updating the image in the post like 3 pages ago (I update it, show it to peeps, etc) -- hrm.. yeah..

Wish I could add a PB or something to it, maybe someday

Kenneth · Mar 26, 2004, 04:08 PM

trancepriest

Nice books.. too bad.. I am still using the FCP 3.0.4

Eyenovation · Mar 26, 2004, 04:18 PM

I think the only thing that kills it is your winblows machine.
Go on...

You're worth it.

trancepriest · Mar 26, 2004, 04:42 PM

Eyenovation,

I share your sentiments. Unfortunately I bought the e-machine M5305 notebook before I made the switch to Macs... so I didn't know the joys of a Mac back then. And the powerbook that I want is slightly out of my reach... would love a 17 inch or a 15 inch with a DVD burner. I'm working on being completely Mac'd out. The biggest drawback with my setup is the pc laptop though... cause I can't edit with Final Cut Pro on the road. Anyone willing to donate a 15 inch powerbook with a DVD burner.. let me know (I won't be too pushy by asking for a 17 incher.... hehe).

Eyenovation · Mar 26, 2004, 04:49 PM

My advice, dump the eMachine while you still can.
Find a friend that's a student, and take the plunge.
(*use their discount)

I have a 1.42 dual G4, and my productivity went even higher with being able to do work on the road. (got the 15" Al PB)

I had a Dell and know your financial pain. I took a loss on the notebook, but am glad I did sell it when I could. If were to have hung on to it, it would be worthless now.

trancepriest · Mar 26, 2004, 05:20 PM

Eyenovation,

I had a friend that wanted to buy it for 800... but that would have been almost a 700 dollar loss (i bought it with the 2 year circuit city extended warranty). If I can find a buyer for it.. for around the price of 900... it's gone. Otherwise I'll give it to a family member or keep it.. rather than take such a loss. If I just wanted the 15 inch powerbook without the DVD burner it wouldn't be such a dilemma. But working with video... I need the DVD burner. It will make trips to the library interesting... lol.

superfula · Mar 30, 2004, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by bimmerphile:

Sweet desk man. Where'd you get it?

Lateralus · Mar 30, 2004, 06:44 PM

I wish I had a desk like that... any desk, actually.

Right now I am using a 6-foot picnic table that I picked up from Staples for $26.

superfula · Mar 31, 2004, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by PowerMacMan:
I wish I had a desk like that... any desk, actually.

Right now I am using a 6-foot picnic table that I picked up from Staples for $26.

That's what I'm using...well a 5 foot folding table, but it's all the same compared to some of these nice desks.

Link · Mar 31, 2004, 09:12 AM

Hey fess up

Before we renovated this house for about a year I had a fiberboard desk from walmart.. but during the renovations I had to move it so many times eventually it's joints disintergrated heheh..

And thus my comps went portable table for ages.. My TV *STILL* sits on a folding table.

macuzer · Mar 31, 2004, 02:09 PM

Here's my new setup. Any questions, just ask.

MacUzer

eddiecatflap · Mar 31, 2004, 02:29 PM

..what screen is that ?

macuzer · Mar 31, 2004, 03:25 PM

20" Cinema Display.

OzarkMtn · Mar 31, 2004, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by macuzer:
Here's my new setup. Any questions, just ask.

MacUzer

What type of speakers are you using?

Lateralus · Mar 31, 2004, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by OzarkMtn:
What type of speakers are you using?

I think they're Klipsch GMX A-2.1s.

macuzer · Mar 31, 2004, 06:56 PM

They're actually Klipsch Promedia 5.1s The FL C and FR speakers are on the desk. The SL and SR speakers are out of the frame. They sound great. I'll post another pic of my setup closer to the desk.

macuzer · Mar 31, 2004, 07:02 PM

teknik · Mar 31, 2004, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by macuzer:
DESK

What card reader is that!? I want it!

macuzer · Apr 1, 2004, 12:43 AM

SanDisk 8-in-1. It reads practically anything out there. uses USB 2 so it's fast too. Panther recognizes it fine. when i pop a card in it automatically launches iPhoto.

redoid · Apr 4, 2004, 03:18 AM

heres mine!

http://www.horsegel.com/red/IMG_1717.JPG

redoid · 06:39 AM

Originally posted by redoid:
heres mine!

http://www.horsegel.com/red/IMG_1717.JPG

Edit D'Espice: NO HUGE INLINE IMAGES!

proton · Apr 4, 2004, 05:19 AM

First, that image is *HUGE* when it's inline. Scale it down.

Second, that doesn't look much like a PowerMac to me.

- proton

redoid · Apr 4, 2004, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by proton:
First, that image is *HUGE* when it's inline. Scale it down.

Second, that doesn't look much like a PowerMac to me.

- proton

sorry, i post it in the wrong forum...

The Placid Casual · Apr 4, 2004, 06:25 AM

Mmmm, purdey G5's with cold cathodes...

*must not buy, must not buy, must not buy*

Commodus · Apr 4, 2004, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by bimmerphile:

What I want to know is this: where can I get that ale/beer banner ad, and which company made it?

ae86_16v · Apr 4, 2004, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Commodus:
What I want to know is this: where can I get that ale/beer banner ad, and which company made it?

Looks like the St. Pauli's Girl. I think it is that. . .

tramahound · Apr 9, 2004, 10:37 AM

must...keep...thread...alive...
here's my 450mhz cube with an 'old' 15 inch Apple lcd showing some G5 envy...
oh, and the ipod mini isn't real, it's just one of them magazine inserts . sure looks real thought doesn't it?

jblaze · Apr 9, 2004, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Commodus:
What I want to know is this: where can I get that ale/beer banner ad, and which company made it?

...The company is Squatter's and the beer is St. Provo Girl; based out of Utah I think...my college roommate has that same poster with a nice little personalized autograph on it.

jb

Gankdawg · Apr 10, 2004, 10:46 AM

One of the best things about threads like this is how people take notice of the surroundings and not just focus on the Mac.

Kenneth · Apr 10, 2004, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Gankdawg:
One of the best things about threads like this is how people take notice of the surroundings and not just focus on the Mac.

That's Life!

eddiecatflap · Apr 10, 2004, 11:24 AM

..speak fer yerself

..i'm suffering a bad case of g5-envy !

Leonis · Apr 10, 2004, 02:36 PM

I moved my workstaton to an office room a few weeks ago.

I now only have an iBook at home

D'Espice · Apr 13, 2004, 06:40 AM

Nice Leonis, that's an environment I could be willing to work in

Although the Action figures kinda freak me out...

ss1 · Apr 15, 2004, 11:51 AM

An update pic of my setup:

I really, really, want a Cinema display. I've got the cash, just waiting for a revision........

ss1.

SamuraiDL · Apr 15, 2004, 05:57 PM

what mouse is that?

jblaze · Apr 15, 2004, 10:03 PM

looks like a Microsoft Inteli Explorer 5 button optical mouse.