[krux`]

Staples for 149!

[onaujee]

i need a new desk!!

[waxcrash]

Originally posted by krux`:
Staples for 149!

They have Staples in Iraq?

[effgee]

chiming in ...

1. Canon i850 (highly recommended)
2. IceCubes w/160GB, 72k, 8MB Hitachi drive each
3. Handspring Visor (to be replaced by (5) beginning Jan. 1st)
4. Rotring Series 600 Fountain Pen (nicest pen there is)
5. Moleskine notebook, calendar etc. (I love those)
6. 12" rev. B Powerbook, Combo, 768 MB RAM, Airport Ex
7. IBM Travelstar, 54k drive, waiting for replacement FW enclosure
8. SE T610
9. Crappy-ass, no-name mouse (if someone knows of a wireless, rechargeable, 5-button mouse with an ambidextrous design (I'm a lefty), please let me know)
10. Sony X82B, 18" displays
11. Apple keyboard
12. Speakers, Mac (13) hooked up to Yamaha amp
13. PM G4 AGP, w/XLR8 dual 1GHz, Radeon 8500, 1.5GB RAM, two Hitachi 120GB, 72k, 8MB drives, Pioneer DVR A06
14. Dell PIII stinker, for checking sites under - *shudder* - WinXP
15. (not in picture) Epson Stlyus Photo 1270, soon to be replaced by Canon large format BJ

The thing I like best about my desk however, is the view from the window/skylight:


(edit: moleskine link fixed)

[yoyoman]

Originally posted by jendmb34:
krux, that's a great desk! where did you get it?

neat

[yoyoman]

Originally posted by krux`:
heres my new powerbook, i Could not be happier. i think only the average american could, because what more could you want out of a machine like this?

ewwww is that a M$ mouse. Ewwww

[krux`]

lol,, kid get over it. If there is a good product that is worth buying ill go for it. Is microsoft a bad company? yes, maybe, and of course, however Windows is *Not* a bad OS, its just OSX is that much better. You pick, the mouse apple supplied you with, the same one i have, or this trackball explorer, best mouse ive ever owned. Stop being so neophobic and grow up ; )

[aribus]

Hey effgee, would it be possible for you to post that wallpaper for download? I would love to use it. Absolutely beautiful.

[all2ofme]

If the poster above means the picture from out your window then I'd like to second that - it would make a lovely backdrop (particularly for those of us with views over the next few houses and not much more - think I'm getting horizon starvation again...)

[effgee]

aribus, all2ofme - no problem whatsoever.

I love those hills You should check out the quality of the image first, though - it's not that great since it was one of those "Honey, look at that sky! Quick - get the camera!" kind of shots. If you're picky (like me) you'll want to do some Photoshop'ing on it. Here we go:

- The first one, for those who don't feel like fixing & chopping, is all ready to go @ 1280 x 1024 (590 KB)
- The second one, for those who like to do their own chopping, the raw jpg as it came out of the camera (1.3 MB)

Have fun + cheers,

eff

(edit: fixed link to raw jpg file)

[Mike656]

Here is my brand new 15 inch AlBook with Superdrive with my desk setup:

http://homepage.mac.com/mike.post/PhotoAlbum2.html

Also Pictured:

Ipod 40GB
Apple Bluetooth Mouse
Canon S600 Color Printer
Canon N1220U USB Scanner
Linksys 802.11G Access Point
G4/466 with ViewSonic PF790 19' Monitor

[vancenase]

Originally posted by effgee:
aribus, all2ofme - no problem whatsoever.

I love those hills You should check out the quality of the image first, though - it's not that great since it was one of those "Honey, look at that sky! Quick - get the camera!" kind of shots. If you're picky (like me) you'll want to do some Photoshop'ing on it. Here we go:

- The first one, for those who don't feel like fixing & chopping, is all ready to go @ 1280 x 1024 (590 KB)
- The second one, for those who like to do their own chopping, the raw jpg as it came out of the camera (1.3 MB)

Have fun + cheers,

eff

great picture!

1. the raw file (to view_raw.jpg) points to the 1280 file (view_1280.jpg)

2. what kind of camara was this taken with?

[Mike656]

Added a bunch more pics of just the book, Enjoy :

http://homepage.mac.com/mike.post/PhotoAlbum2.html

[Daracle]

Just a quick question....I notice your profile says your in bethesda MD but you have a Canadian Flag up....

Did you travel here or something?

[Mike656]

I grabbed that like last year when I was up in Toronto, and since im up there 4-5 times a year it kinda feels like a home away from home .

[effgee]

hey guys,

sorry for the messed up link - here we go:

• First one , 1280x1024 (590 KB)
• Second one, raw jpg (1.3 MB)

Oh, and the camera is a Fuji FinePix S602 Z - nice little thingie. I bought it primarily for the full resolution VGA video mode, works like a charm.

cheers.

[all2ofme]

Thanks, effgee - great pic. Looks nice on my desktop, too.

[aribus]

Yes, thank you so much effgee. This is a great desktop image.

[Skypat]

Hi
As promissed earlier I made some pictures of my new PowerBook, you can take a look at them right here

[Sarc]

Skypat ... don't use M$'s messenger client, it's unhealthy.
There are plenty of others out there ...

[Skypat]

I prefer using iChat by MSN Messenger is what my colleagues use so ... I needed it this morning when I took the pictures

iChat should be compatible with MSN messenger !!

[Daracle]

I agree

[Stuphalina]

Hey yoyoman, where did you get your desk?

[cSurfr]

Originally posted by effgee:
hey guys,

sorry for the messed up link - here we go:

• First one , 1280x1024 (590 KB)
• Second one, raw jpg (1.3 MB)

Oh, and the camera is a Fuji FinePix S602 Z - nice little thingie. I bought it primarily for the full resolution VGA video mode, works like a charm.

cheers.

Where are you located? I've not seen such a nice view in the U.S, since we tear all the trees down and make carparks.

[Maflynn]

Originally posted by krux`:
heres my new powerbook, i Could not be happier. i think only the average american could, because what more could you want out of a machine like this?

Hey krux` Where'd you get that desktop picture its cool.

Mike

[pugdog]

hey krux,

i was checking out your desktops on you .mac site. Very cool! I noticed a lot of "custom" type "things" on different desktops. Like the calandar, weather report, cool music player skins. Where did you get those?

thanks

[effgee]

cSurfr,

Where are you located? I've not seen such a nice view in the U.S, since we tear all the trees down and make carparks.

He, he - thanks for the compliment. I live in Germany, south of Frankfurt (and no, I'm not a "Frankfurter" *grin*.)

No need to be modest, though. I lived in the US for a couple of years - and did see quite a few really nice areas - there were even a couple of trees here and there. Mostly regarded as a nuisance while trying to get from mall A to mall B

[chaldean oracle]

Just got my new LCD. Sorry for the grainy cellphone pic:


Advice on what to do about the logo on the monitor appreciated.

[Zaffir]

Messy dorm room desk, my setup at home is much nicer

[krux`]

Mike, all the desktops i ues are here: http://homepage.mac.com/krux/PhotoAlbum9.html

pugdug:most of those are konfabulator, not alla but most

[romeosc]

Here are some pictures of my messy home office... the kids Ibooks are not in room.

4 TIPB 500
1 PowerMac G4 400
1 15" LCD monitor
1 13" LCD monitor
1 42" LCD monitor
wireless conection

[fizzlemynizzle]

Hmm.. setup is still under construction, but here are some pics of my spankin' new AlBook fresh out of the box on Christmas Eve..

Once I have the desk together I'll post more pics.. I have a 19" CRT for calibrated editing, laptop stand, firewire enclosure for a second 80 gig drive, apple bluetooth keyboard, microsoft bluetooth mouse, and other goodies in waiting to be put together or in transit..

[RH]

I really enjoyed looking at this thread, so here is my setup.

http://homepage.mac.com/robert_hamil...otoAlbum4.html

PowerBook G4 12" 867
iPod 5GB
Sony Ericsson t68i
Harman/Kardon soundsticks & iSub
MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0

RH

[sktrdie]

there u go..i love it!!

[RealMac]

15" AlBook, 768MB RAM, 60GB HD, Combo Drive, Airport Extreme, iSight, MS Intellimouse Optical, Netgear RP614 router, dead iogear USB hub, Terayon DOCSIS 1.x cable modem (Optimum Online), Altec Lansing speakers (2 6w satellites, 20w sub if memory serves), 10Gb iPod.

[sktrdie]

post more guys!
love this thread!

[stevek]

Originally posted by krux':

I think I've just decided what my next desk will be. This will be great in the corner of my room. I've been meaning to get rid of my current corner desk which is just big and clunky. It looks like this one would fit my needs perfectly if I can squeeze a 19" monitor on the glass where he's got his iPod sitting. It's kind of hard to tell if it would fit or not, but that would be my optimal setup. Powerbook sitting in the same place, PC monitor on the glass to the left. PC stashed someplace underneath where I can still see it. Time to make me a trip to Staples. woot.

[///Milien]

Here's the same desk as above with my G5, ACD 23 and Powerbook 12. Great desk!

[perbl]

Heh, you into some kind of kobudo or something, or is the weaponry only for show-off?

Nice setup!

[macross]

Originally posted by Icruise:
Here's my setup at the moment. It's sort of temporary.

Where did you buy that glass desk? It appears to be somewhat like the other glass desk people on this forum has, but i'm diggin' this more cause of the black sides.

[///Milien]

Originally posted by perbl:
Heh, you into some kind of kobudo or something, or is the weaponry only for show-off?

Nice setup!

Studied Martial Arts since I was 9; plus it's a nice touch for decor as well.

[mainframe_modul]

///Milien , what type of bag is that? the hard plastic yellow one?
ive seen them before and i want oone in silver but i dont know what they are called or what type of shops have em
im in australia so i dout we will have the same shop names....but was it a sport or ski shop or anything?
do you know anywhere online that has them?

thanks

[Ruffcat]

Mainframe_modul,

sorry to butt in, but ....

they're called Boblbee Hard Shell Backpacks. They are available in Australia.

I found mine at one of the more upmarket men's wear stores in Canberra. Of course, once I got one I started noticing them everywhere. I've tended to see them at computing/gadget/urban wear stores rather than sports or luggage stores.

From memory, the website (www.boblbee.com) lists Australian distributors. (The site is down at the moment so I can't check). They also come up on ebay occasionally. A google search may help with online sales

good luck

Ruff

[gwright]

15" AlBook 1.25GHz, 15" TiBook 667MHz (Rev B), Compaq Presario 12XL103 (used as a server), and a Toshiba laptop I've got to put Linux on for my school

[jasontk]

pictured:

17" PowerBook G4 / 1 GHz / 1 GB RAM
Apple Wireless Mouse
iPod (20 GB)
iSight
Harman Kardon Soundsticks
Epson Perfection 1650
Epson Stylus Photo 2200
Signed and numbered limited edition Geoff McFetridge Fang Frame poster set





not pictured:

PowerMac G4 / 1 GHz / 1.25 GB RAM / 60 GB / Combo / 17" LCD
Canon Powershot S40
Epson Stylus Photo 825
iPod (5 GB)

[Alpha-sphere]

Originally posted by jasontk:
pictured:

17" PowerBook G4 / 1 GHz / 1 GB RAM
Apple Wireless Mouse
iPod (20 GB)
iSight
Harman Kardon Soundsticks
Epson Perfection 1650
Epson Stylus Photo 2200
Signed and numbered limited edition Geoff McFetridge Fang Frame poster set

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Nice setup there
I'm thinking of getting an Apple BT mouse for my Pbook too. My current BT microsoft mouse is ok but i'm not so happy about its responsiveness.
It just doesn't feel as snappy as the mouse on my PC. Is it the mouse or is it just how the mouse feels in OSX?

EDIT: i just stole my little sisters Logitech optical USB mouse and it is way better than my BT microsoft mouse.
So i need a driver for it but i can't seem to find one for it

[(",)PB12]

here's mine... but don't exactly think its a set up. i'll get a better shot and try again. =) Nice set up by the other forum users

[no use for a nick]

Left side of my setup:



Right side of my setup:



Pardon the low-res pics but I had already snapped these with my Palm and was too lazy to take more.

[ae86_16v]

Originally posted by no use for a nick:
Left side of my setup:



Right side of my setup:

Just wondering why do people use external mouse and keyboards with their PowerBooks?

I could understand the two button mouse thing (which I use, the BT one), but I don't understand why people don't use the keyboard. It is full size and all you know.

Nice collection of PowerMacs by the way .

[no use for a nick]

Originally posted by ae86_16v:
Just wondering why do people use external mouse and keyboards with their PowerBooks?

I could understand the two button mouse thing (which I use, the BT one), but I don't understand why people don't use the keyboard. It is full size and all you know.

For me there are two reasons:

1. For desk use, I prefer that the PowerBook sit in the middle of the desk, and after reaching halfway across the desk to type for a while, I started to get some weird pain in my back. Using an external keyboard closer to me on the desk allows me to keep the viewing distance I like and a comfortable typing position.

2. The number pad is just so much easier to get to on the Pro Keyboard. I use it a lot, so it's nice to have it there.

That's it. Believe me, my PB sees plenty of lap use and both the trackpad and keyboard see lots of use.