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tikki · Feb 22, 2006, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Velocity211

You already received your Macbook?

yeah, it arrived yesterday afternoon.

If you want some MacBook porn, check out my photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeaq...7594068123451/

Velocity211 · Feb 22, 2006, 03:52 PM

Are the words macbook pro really that glossy or is it because of the lighting? http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeaq...7594068123451/

tikki · Feb 22, 2006, 03:56 PM

it's mirrored text and pretty darn glossy. The shot is pretty accurate.

mrurmil · Feb 22, 2006, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by terigox

Yep a couple of people have received theirs

@mrurmil - Sorry if this is a very noob question, but I've noticed a couple of people with those cloths on top of their keyboards, is that what the system was shipped with, or is that a seperate purchase?

Just wondering what it's for

It's to put on top of your keys for when you close your lid. Usually your fingers leave oil behind on the keys and they can transfer to the screen when closed. The cloth in between prevents that. It's also nice for a quick dust wipe when your on the road. I just placed it there since I don't use the PBook keyboard right now anyway.

theokandroid · Feb 22, 2006, 09:45 PM

all you guys with your macbook pro are gonna make me cry...

newsushi · Mar 1, 2006, 07:18 PM

Here's my setup.

12" Powerbook G4 1.33Ghz w/ 1.5GB RAM & 100GB Seagate HD
Dell 2405 24" Ultrasharp monitor
Logitech MX900 bluetooth keyboard & mouse
20GB iPod (old school)
Sennheiser HD 595 headphones
Boston Acoustics VR-M60 monitors
Boston Acoustics VR-MC center
Audioquest Bedrock speaker cables (biwire)

Out of view:
Boston Acoustics PV-700 Subwoofer
Airport Express
Comfy chair
Yamaha Amp and DVD player

-NewSushi

TeamTC · Mar 1, 2006, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by newsushi

Here's my setup.

12" Powerbook G4 1.33Ghz w/ 1.5GB RAM & 100GB Seagate HD
Dell 2405 24" Ultrasharp monitor
Logitech MX900 bluetooth keyboard & mouse
20GB iPod (old school)
Sennheiser HD 595 headphones
Boston Acoustics VR-M60 monitors
Boston Acoustics VR-MC center
Audioquest Bedrock speaker cables (biwire)

Out of view:
Boston Acoustics PV-700 Subwoofer
Airport Express
Comfy chair
Yamaha Amp and DVD player

Image Chopped
-NewSushi

A noble setup to be sure... A question for you: Where'd you get that lovely blue desktop wallpaper you're running on your pbook?

I don't mean to be a wanker, but I do like it.

rparke1 · Mar 1, 2006, 10:36 PM

here ya go TeamTC
http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?i...e01copy7gi.jpg

jorgem4 · Mar 2, 2006, 12:06 AM

I notice the Logitech Bluetooth mouse and keyboard...question...do you plug-in the cradle to the USB port? Or use the PB bluetooh?

Thanks.

jorgem4 · Mar 2, 2006, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by newsushi

Here's my setup.

12" Powerbook G4 1.33Ghz w/ 1.5GB RAM & 100GB Seagate HD
Dell 2405 24" Ultrasharp monitor
Logitech MX900 bluetooth keyboard & mouse
20GB iPod (old school)
Sennheiser HD 595 headphones
Boston Acoustics VR-M60 monitors
Boston Acoustics VR-MC center
Audioquest Bedrock speaker cables (biwire)

Out of view:
Boston Acoustics PV-700 Subwoofer
Airport Express
Comfy chair
Yamaha Amp and DVD player

-NewSushi

newsushi,

Do you plug-in the cradle of the Logitech bluetooth mouse and keyboard to the USB port on your PB? Or just use the bluetooth from the PB to conect them?

Thanks.

newsushi · Mar 2, 2006, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by jorgem4

newsushi,

Do you plug-in the cradle of the Logitech bluetooth mouse and keyboard to the USB port on your PB? Or just use the bluetooth from the PB to conect them?

Thanks.

I use the Powerbook's built-in bluetooth. The mouse's cradle (visible under the iCurve) is used solely for charging.

-newsushi

all2ofme · Mar 2, 2006, 09:51 AM

Newsushi - nice setup.

I'm looking to get a new pair of headphones soon and wondered what you think of your Sennheiser 595s. Are they the newer, low impedance ones? What else did you consider?

terigox · Mar 2, 2006, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by newsushi

Here's my setup.

12" Powerbook G4 1.33Ghz w/ 1.5GB RAM & 100GB Seagate HD
Dell 2405 24" Ultrasharp monitor
Logitech MX900 bluetooth keyboard & mouse
20GB iPod (old school)
Sennheiser HD 595 headphones
Boston Acoustics VR-M60 monitors
Boston Acoustics VR-MC center
Audioquest Bedrock speaker cables (biwire)

Out of view:
Boston Acoustics PV-700 Subwoofer
Airport Express
Comfy chair
Yamaha Amp and DVD player

-NewSushi

How do you like those headphones? I've been thinking about buying a pair...

nice setup btw

TeamTC · Mar 2, 2006, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by rparke1

here ya go TeamTC
http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?i...e01copy7gi.jpg

Thank you much (!!!)

Lateralus · Mar 2, 2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by terigox

How do you like those headphones? I've been thinking about buying a pair...

nice setup btw

I had a pair too. They are phenominal. The downside, however, is that you need an amplifier to take full advantage of them. Simply plugging them into your standard jack isn't going to give you the full experience.

all2ofme · Mar 2, 2006, 07:32 PM

I wonder if that's the case with the newer, lower impedance models (same model number). The old ones were 120ohms, the new ones are 50 and should be easier to drive with a small op-amp like laptops have.

Do you know which yours was?

What else did you try, and what did you replace them with?

Originally Posted by Lateralus

I had a pair too. They are phenominal. The downside, however, is that you need an amplifier to take full advantage of them. Simply plugging them into your standard jack isn't going to give you the full experience.

NightEyes · Mar 2, 2006, 08:27 PM

the new macbook pro in town:

zanyterp · Mar 3, 2006, 05:56 AM

NightEyes: how do you like the mighty mouse? where'd you get the wallpaper? taht is a pretty spiffy design.

Nuks · Mar 3, 2006, 08:32 AM

Nighteyes, nice view. It reminds me of where I live (Newfoundland).

Nice Macbook too.

siderick · Mar 3, 2006, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Breno.Brazil

The picture is not that good..but here is my setup... Pb 1.5 1gb ram...with my Ipods

Nice glass desk. Where can I get one like that?

NightEyes · Mar 3, 2006, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by zanyterp

NightEyes: how do you like the mighty mouse? where'd you get the wallpaper? taht is a pretty spiffy design.

I love the Mighty Mouse. I wish Apple would make a wireless/bluetooth model.

The wallpaper is by Roger Dean, who has done quite a few album covers and inserts over the years. I believe I downloaded it from his site some time ago.

NightEyes · Mar 3, 2006, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Nuks

Nighteyes, nice view. It reminds me of where I live (Newfoundland).

Nice Macbook too.

The MacBook is pretty sweet. I live in upstate New York; the landscape is simlar to Newfoundland, which is very beautiful.

newsushi · Mar 4, 2006, 05:20 AM

Regarding the HD 595, I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. They're the best $250 I've ever spent on audio. Sure, the Boston VR setup kicks their butt, but at 1/8th the price, you can't beat these things. They are an open back design, so you can hear them easily across the room or even across my 1000+sqft apartment. I bought them while on an extended business trip (going through audiophile withdrawl) and was amazed at how awesome they sound with just my laptop or iPod. Once I got them home and plugged them into a decent amp...I was totally blown away by their warmth and detail. Very very awesome cans. I compared them to approximately 15 models at Magnolia Audio/Video ranging in price from $50-$1000. I couldn't tell you any brands or models now, though, it's been several months. In blind listening tests, I couldn't tell a discernable quality difference (i.e. resolution & depth) between these and many of the models costing twice-three times as much...so I went with these. They're quite durable too, I wear them everywhere (including to bed at night to fall asleep to) and give them very little special treatment.

I can't recommend them enough. These are the newer model and can be driven quite well by an iPod or laptop. That said, pair them with a decent headphone amp and you'll be amazed as they really come to life!

-NewSushi

powerbook911 · Mar 5, 2006, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by NightEyes

the new macbook pro in town:

That computer, and that view. Nice.

JaNeDoe · Mar 5, 2006, 06:58 PM

Here's mine:

Velocity211 · Mar 5, 2006, 11:02 PM

-Powerbook G4...read my signature
-Targus notebook cooler
-Maxtor 300GB HDD
-Sony Vaio Floppy Drive (With floppy disc in)
-iSight+Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000
-A couple of USB hubs
-iPod 3G w/Sony Noise canceling earphones NC-11A
-My Watch/Uniden Phone/Sims Party Pack Case

BTW, taken with my phone, bad quality...

Big-J-Dubb · Mar 5, 2006, 11:08 PM

Hey may i have a link where i can find that wondeful background image at ? please powerbook911

Star-Fire · Mar 5, 2006, 11:35 PM

Lookie here: http://web.mac.com/starfiregraphics/...te/Photos.html

macboy · Mar 6, 2006, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by Star-Fire

Lookie here: http://web.mac.com/starfiregraphics/...te/Photos.html

Nics pics there especially the dark ones. What sort of camera are you using?

Star-Fire · Mar 6, 2006, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by macboy

Nics pics there especially the dark ones. What sort of camera are you using?

Canon 20D, awesome camera!

Look here to see what it can do: http://www.pbase.com/wintermist/galleries

inkhead · Mar 6, 2006, 04:39 AM

that's the verizon razr v3c phone correct? It's what I have. Is the moto logo glowing??? or is that camera reflection? I've been using my razr for ev-do high speed connection to my powerbook :-)

macboy · Mar 6, 2006, 05:30 AM

Thats the v3i. Same like the V3 only with 1.3 megapixel camera and the glowing blue thing on the front.

V3c is the v3 for verizon. Only supports CDMA instead of GSM

driven · Mar 6, 2006, 06:53 AM

Actually it's the "c" that's for Verizon (CDMA). The v3 monikor is with all of the RAZR phones.

MRTrauffer · Mar 7, 2006, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Star-Fire

Canon 20D, awesome camera!

Look here to see what it can do: http://www.pbase.com/wintermist/galleries

I love the pictures. I don't have a fancy camera, but here's some of my favorites...

http://web.mac.com/michaeltrauffer/i.../Desktops.html

BTW, I also like the desktop you're using on you MacBook. Where can I find that one?

Extyx · Mar 7, 2006, 07:05 PM

I apoligize if this is the wrong place, but it's related.

I'm looking for a good, stylish corner desk/workstation big enough for a MBP, that I can buy online (offline is a last resort) in Canada. any ideas?

David

Star-Fire · Mar 7, 2006, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by MRTrauffer

I love the pictures. I don't have a fancy camera, but here's some of my favorites...

http://web.mac.com/michaeltrauffer/i.../Desktops.html

BTW, I also like the desktop you're using on you MacBook. Where can I find that one?

The space scenes? Those are my art, when I have freetime, you can get it here along with more

http://star-fire.deviantart.com/gallery/

That one is Trinity, but it's made of Destiny, Eternity and Intensity which are also there as seperate images.

BTW your images are very nice also, it's not the camera it's the person behind it that counts, I might actually be selling my 20D for something a bit more economical

auero · Mar 9, 2006, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by NightEyes

the new macbook pro in town:

Any chance of getting that wallpaper?

iREZ · Mar 10, 2006, 03:39 AM

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame...it'll get better i promise.

savagedudeguy · Mar 11, 2006, 03:31 PM

I've been seeing that Dell flatscreen a lot. Got a link?

Altair · Mar 11, 2006, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by savagedudeguy

I've been seeing that Dell flatscreen a lot. Got a link?

Here is the link: Dell site. It's on sale right now (at the time of this post) and you can get a $35 off coupon on ebay for $2. I just ordered one yesterday for $398 after taxes (stupid west coast taxes

).

savagedudeguy · Mar 11, 2006, 07:12 PM

Thanks, man. I've been looking for a nice flat panel for awhile now.

JaNeDoe · Mar 14, 2006, 10:35 PM

It is the Motorola Razr V3i, it has iTunes on it, and the logo does go blue, I have Cingular!!

hakstooy · Mar 14, 2006, 10:36 PM

Here is the MacBook Pro in its home environment. Hooked up to the 20" ACD w/ a bunch of HDD. I'm thinking of building a shelf under the desk to hold the HDDs, power adapters and hubs because me likey the clean desky.

JaNeDoe · Mar 15, 2006, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by hakstooy

Here is the MacBook Pro in its home environment. Hooked up to the 20" ACD w/ a bunch of HDD. I'm thinking of building a shelf under the desk to hold the HDDs, power adapters and hubs because me likey the clean desky.

Very, Very NICE!!

applesnapple · Mar 15, 2006, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by siderick

Nice glass desk. Where can I get one like that?

HOw does the optical mouse work on the glass?

shunsuke · Mar 15, 2006, 06:16 AM

that's a jerker?

iREZ · Mar 15, 2006, 12:40 PM

yep...you could tell by the table leg (barely showing)

Apfhex · 01:21 AM

I have a lot of crap that needs to be crammed onto the desk so it's not fantastic to look at, but it works well.

^ ^ ^
Flickr notes on the other side of the link.

iREZ · Mar 16, 2006, 02:14 AM

finally had some time to spruce things up a bit, im sure we all agree that that this is much better than the image posted a week or so before. enjoi.

jmgriff · Mar 16, 2006, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by iREZ

finally had some time to spruce things up a bit, im sure we all agree that that this is much better than the image posted a week or so before. enjoi.

Either that keyboard gets infrequent use or you have arms that ET would be proud of

On a serious note, I really like those Jerker(?) desks. What you've done with the monitor shelf looks very practical.