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Googer-Giger · 07:15 PM

Guys: I have a 2.6 MBP, so the G4 isn't my default computer. I like the 4:3 aspect ratio better, matte screen, and non-chiclet keys. This is and probably will always be my most favorite mac ever.

imitchellg5 · Aug 16, 2010, 05:24 PM

I still have a 12" PowerBook G4. It's a nice comfy computer. I rarely use it anymore, but if I could get a new battery, I'd take it to class instead of my 15" MacBook Pro.

solofx7 · Aug 16, 2010, 10:57 PM

I finally upgraded my 15 inch MBP to a current gen 17-i7 MBP.
I will post pics soon

oh, and I replaced the HDD with a Seagate Momentus XT

driven · Aug 26, 2010, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by solofx7

I finally upgraded my 15 inch MBP to a current gen 17-i7 MBP.
I will post pics soon

oh, and I replaced the HDD with a Seagate Momentus XT

Nice! That's a killer machine.

solofx7 · 12:25 PM

Working on the pics.

driven · Aug 26, 2010, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by solofx7

Working on the pics.

Overall, how impressed are you with the speed of that hard disk?
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger and ordering one for this Dell work machine of mine.

solofx7 · Aug 26, 2010, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by driven

Overall, how impressed are you with the speed of that hard disk?
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger and ordering one for this Dell work machine of mine.

I hate to be so honest, but I cannot really tell so far.
I think that it is either because I do not use the computer much or it is because I have to compare it directly to my iMac 27.
For the money, I do not think that you can go wrong.
I love the price and it was not too bad putting it in.
I will run some tests and let you know what I come up with soon.

driven · Aug 27, 2010, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by solofx7

I hate to be so honest, but I cannot really tell so far.
I think that it is either because I do not use the computer much or it is because I have to compare it directly to my iMac 27.
For the money, I do not think that you can go wrong.
I love the price and it was not too bad putting it in.
I will run some tests and let you know what I come up with soon.

Thanks. I appreciate it.
Yeah, it's not terribly expensive, but it's double the price of other 500GB drives. (I think)

dimensionten · Aug 28, 2010, 11:20 AM

Hey everyone,

I figured I'd start my MacNN membership in style.

15" First-gen Unibody
24" AOC wall-mounted

The office is new so go easy on the decoration...

driven · Aug 28, 2010, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by dimensionten

Hey everyone,

I figured I'd start my MacNN membership in style.

15" First-gen Unibody
24" AOC wall-mounted

The office is new so go easy on the decoration...

Minimalist. I like it.

solofx7 · Aug 29, 2010, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by dimensionten

Hey everyone,

I figured I'd start my MacNN membership in style.

15" First-gen Unibody
24" AOC wall-mounted

The office is new so go easy on the decoration...

I love the desk, where did you get it?
Nice setup by the way.

reRESERVEDMD · Aug 29, 2010, 02:53 PM

It looks like IKEA Furuksog pine table and VIKA legs...

Don't ask how I know it

IKEA is my second home recently since I've been remodeling most of my house and they know me by first name there haha.

solofx7 · Aug 29, 2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by reRESERVEDMD

It looks like IKEA Furuksog pine table and VIKA legs...

Don't ask how I know it

IKEA is my second home recently since I've been remodeling most of my house and they know me by first name there haha.

Thanks, that looks about right

dimensionten · Aug 30, 2010, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by solofx7

I love the desk, where did you get it?
Nice setup by the way.

Thanks, I believe the desk is the VIKA FURUSKOG and the legs are VIKA KAJ.

When I get around to finishing the setup I'll take more pics

SpeedManiac · Sep 7, 2010, 11:11 PM

my first post

17" & 15" PBs and customize MacBook (from 2 MBs)

Googer-Giger · Sep 9, 2010, 11:59 AM

School setup in Oneonta, NY.

Ordering a couple of Mac Pros to replace the G5s my Dad and I have back home.

solofx7 · Sep 10, 2010, 08:40 AM

Anyone have idea of what program I can use to test my HDD speeds?

A_Fred_Aufreiting · Sep 24, 2010, 07:21 PM

Check out my setup. First time mac owner and lovin it. First time posting too!

solofx7 · Dec 8, 2010, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by dimensionten

Hey everyone,

I figured I'd start my MacNN membership in style.

15" First-gen Unibody
24" AOC wall-mounted

The office is new so go easy on the decoration...

How much was the desk? I checked the site, and the desk was $47 and the legs seemed to be priced at $15 each!?!? does that seem right?

Michael Jolly · 06:11 PM

My new set up at home, going to replace that keyboard and mouse soon though

driven · Jan 5, 2011, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by solofx7

How much was the desk? I checked the site, and the desk was $47 and the legs seemed to be priced at $15 each!?!? does that seem right?

I do like how you dealt with the wires.

TailsToo · Mar 9, 2011, 10:12 PM

My new MacBook Pro 15" Thunderbolt!
2.2GHz Quad Core i7, 8GM RAM, 750GB HD
Samsung P2370 Monitor / TV
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
Logitech M470 Mouse

Hg2491 · Mar 10, 2011, 06:11 PM

I love your setup.

Googer-Giger · Mar 18, 2011, 12:35 PM

Very cool speakers

IronPen · May 31, 2011, 09:06 AM

I like your "simple" setup.

ctt1wbw · Jun 6, 2011, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Googer-Giger

Guys: I have a 2.6 MBP, so the G4 isn't my default computer. I like the 4:3 aspect ratio better, matte screen, and non-chiclet keys. This is and probably will always be my most favorite mac ever.

Non chicklet keys. That's all you gotta say.

driven · Jun 6, 2011, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

Non chicklet keys. That's all you gotta say.

I liked the silver keys of the previous MBP. I liked the look and feel better. Mine was stolen or I'd still have it. :-(

ctt1wbw · Jun 12, 2011, 10:15 PM

That's the only thing I'm not really over joyed with about my MacBook is the chicklet keys. I'd love to have those older silver ones. Those are great keyboards.

Spheric Harlot · Jun 12, 2011, 10:17 PM

Yeah, but the backlighting sucked in anything but total darkness.

driven · Jun 12, 2011, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

Yeah, but the backlighting sucked in anything but total darkness.

I found them useful enough, and they didn't have the light bleed-thru of the current gen keyboard.

Spheric Harlot · Jun 12, 2011, 10:49 PM

It was awesome, but it was completely useless in intermediate lighting. Grey backlight on half-lit silver keys simply didn't work well.

How is the "bleed-thru" around the keys problematic for you? I just think it's pretty.

driven · Jun 12, 2011, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

How is the "bleed-thru" around the keys problematic for you? I just think it's pretty.

Distracting (very). Feels like poor fit/finish. (IMHO)

danbrew · 11:07 PM

This was right after I finished the new office in the basement... it's a lot messier now...!

Dell 30" monitor with DVI KVM switch. MacPro behind the desk (you can just see the bottom of it underneath the desk to the right of the shelf unit). KVM hooked up to the MacPro, a MBP, and a Lenovo W500. Samsung 63" LCD with Matrix 4x4 switch with input from Cable, Roku, a MacMini Server, and the MacPro. Bose Companion 5 wired into the KVM so it serves up audio from all of the machines. Got audio routed in the ceiling too but that's wired into the home theater and is the "B" connection from the media room.

And, I know. It's a heck of a setup - took me twenty years to finally get everything the way I liked it.

sdilley14 · Aug 20, 2011, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Googer-Giger

Never getting rid of this thing.

Love it. My very first Mac. Sparks up nostalgia.

Eug · Aug 27, 2011, 08:53 PM

From left to right: 27" iMac + extra screen, Win 7 ultraportable, 13" MacBook Pro, Win 7 desktop + extra screen

solofx7 · Jan 13, 2012, 05:26 PM

Back to my favorite thread

driven · Jan 14, 2012, 02:29 PM

I still really like Eug's layout. Very functional and it appears to be quite comfortable.

euphras · Feb 11, 2012, 12:58 PM

Not really a setup, because my Ti hasn´t a defined workspace. The left one, a 667 MHz Ti serves as a third backup drive since it´s ATI graphic chip went south. When i have the time on my hand i plan to reflow/resolder the board. The right one is a 867 MHz Ti which eventually will be upgraded with an 1 GHz board.

solofx7 · Feb 12, 2012, 10:44 PM

What do y'all think of my updated office?

Waragainstsleep · Feb 13, 2012, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

It was awesome, but it was completely useless in intermediate lighting. Grey backlight on half-lit silver keys simply didn't work well.

How is the "bleed-thru" around the keys problematic for you? I just think it's pretty.

It always irked me because the brightness tended to be uneven.

ghporter · Feb 13, 2012, 07:23 AM

Uneven across the keyboard, or uneven in response to ambient light? My first gen MBP's keyboard is still quite even left-to-right and top-to-bottom, but it has never tracked ambient light very smoothly, which I can deal with.

Googer-Giger · 05:13 PM

Just picked up a 17" MacBook Pro, I love it. 2.5i7/8GB/512

Amazing machine, my first 17". I thought it was going to be way too big, but it's the perfect size. Resolution is amazing and makes anything else look out of date, I mean: 1920x1200 on a 17" is nicely dense enough for me, still in love with 16:10. Have a hard time using 16:9, so this is better for me than the Airs. The thunderbolt is too cool! I use my Dad's dual 27"ers with a Promise RAID. It's driving my 30" right now through the MiniDP to Dual-Link DVI box, the 5870 in my MacPro's fan died and I'm sure there are many blown caps. Get to lug it to the Apple store!

A little Kismet action going on at school.

Using my Dad's new 15" with his thunderbolt.

fazulzip · Dec 14, 2012, 06:01 PM

My current setup: MB Air 2012 11.6 i5 1.7 on the left, iMac 27 2.8 Quad i7 with a side 19" Acer Monitor.

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fazulzip · Dec 14, 2012, 09:53 PM

Very nice! How do you like the sound on those Swans? They include the sub also, correct?

STAT · Feb 26, 2014, 06:58 PM

This thread hasn't had any posts since 2012?

driven · Apr 26, 2014, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by STAT

This thread hasn't had any posts since 2012?

Color me shocked as well.

Agent69 · Apr 27, 2014, 05:24 PM

I'm not surprised. The forums seems to have slowed down quite a bit.

driven · Apr 27, 2014, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Agent69

I'm not surprised. The forums seems to have slowed down quite a bit.

More evidence of our "post-PC world"?

P · Apr 28, 2014, 09:34 AM

Also Apple's laptops have looked essentially the same since the Clinton administration, so maybe it's not so fun to take new pictures of them anymore.

driven · Apr 28, 2014, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by P

Also Apple's laptops have looked essentially the same since the Clinton administration, so maybe it's not so fun to take new pictures of them anymore.

True. I've always been more interested in the desktop layout around it, and how people organize their workstations. This is often more difficult with a notebook since all the cables at some point need to hit your desk. The lack of an Apple produced docking station doesn't help.