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Centipeed posted:As a minimalist, this is fantastic. I also have nothing but my computer on my desk. Doesn't that extra space make you want something else there, though? I couldn't fit much more than my computer on this desk, but you've got room for another monitor, at least! I used to have 2 20" LCDs and my Macbook on there, which took up considerably more space on the desk. When I got the 27" iMac, I retired the dubs, and moved the Macbook down between my couches. Keeping the Macbook down by the couches works out much better, because when I kept it on my desk, the only thing I would ever do is pick it up and sit on the couch with it. If Apple ever releases 27" monitors that would match the iMac, I'll probably pick one up. I should be able to arrange them to not block my view of the TV. I really hate clutter or feeling cramped, so the extra space doesn't bother me at all.
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So I did some upgrading of my hardware this Christmas Right next to that I have my servers and poo poo  Oh yeah, and what the hell is the matter with all 24" screens being 1920x1080 nowadays? I want my old timey 1920x1200 dammit!
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para posted:Where did you get that futurama poster? Must have one.. Uhm, some poster store here in town, doubt it would be that hard to find actually...
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Scuttle_SE posted:Oh yeah, and what the hell is the matter with all 24" screens being 1920x1080 nowadays? I want my old timey 1920x1200 dammit!
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Scuttle_SE posted:Oh yeah, and what the hell is the matter with all 24" screens being 1920x1080 nowadays? I want my old timey 1920x1200 dammit!
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root beer posted:1920x1080 is standard 1080p HD resolution. 1920 x 1200 is superior for everything other then watching movies 
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Juriko posted:At the time? It was cheaper than most equivalent desks elsewhere and built like a tank. In a nuclear holocaust the Jerkers will remain in tact, gain sentience, and carry the torch of humanity. I have one, and while they're not the end all be all of desks, they are exceptionally well designed and engineered. They're expandable, large but not huge, and can be broken back down to flat for transporting. Plus the desk bit is all kinds of solid and the shelves are great for just about anything.
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malefactor posted:1920 x 1200 is superior for everything other then watching movies  Hell, for my usage a 1900x1900 monitor would probably be the best.Mu Zeta posted:Stupid 16:9 standard is to blame I too have a 24" 1920x1200 LCD and I certainly appreciate the resolution, but it looks like a bloody stupid purchase when six months later I bought a 21.6" x1080 for well under half the price. I could have three of those monitors if I had just waited a bit.  I use that x1080 just for showing black and white IRC screens, but it doesn't matter because it was so drat cheap.If that vertical resolution really means so much to you then just buy one of those 2048x1152 or 2560x1600 LCDs and quit your whining.
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Cheaper is good, I just don't like how progress is losing screen real estate. I'll stick with my current 24" monitor for a while. I really don't like multi monitor set ups, so my next upgrade will have to be one of those 2560 x 1440 things.
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Mu Zeta posted:Cheaper is good, I just don't like how progress is losing screen real estate. I'll stick with my current 24" monitor for a while. I really don't like multi monitor set ups, so my next upgrade will have to be one of those 2560 x 1440 things.
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niss posted:Is that the Cooler Master HAF, how do you like it? Ive been looking at cases for my next computer build and I'm in a toss up at the moment between the HAF and the Stacker 830. I currently have the previous model Stacker and really like it but I need to get another case for this build. It's an Antec 900.  I just happened to have dinked around with it a lot. (paint, toggle switches, some cable management stuff on the inside). I hate this case so much when I actually work with it, but it looks too cool for me to get rid of now.
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SmirkingJack posted:I still don't understand what is so amazing about the Jerker. Sure it looks like it will do the job, but I don't see anything that makes people go on and on about it. What I really like about the Jerker is the incredible use of vertical space it allows (for renters especially, who generally can't punch holes in the wall to add shelves). Having a non-obtrusive and wildly useful hutch, combined with the solid build quality, good size, customizability, affordability, and flat transportability, made it a clear winner. The Jerker wouldn't be talked about anymore if it actually had a comparable successor. The Frederik is similar in utility, but is smaller, feels much flimsier and has less hutch options, while the Galant is similar in sturdiness, but nowhere near as useful without a hutch, and much more expensive. It doesn't make sense why IKEA discontinued the Jerker. punkrawk fucked around with this message at 23:07 on Dec 31, 2009 |
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Maximized Total Commander and a TechNet sucscription. Neerd. and I spotted it so.. yeah.
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Crowley posted:Maximized Total Commander and a TechNet sucscription. Neerd. There are people that don't use Total Commander? gently caress, I even bought it.
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Trapdoor posted:There are people that don't use Total Commander? gently caress, I even bought it. I prefer xplorer2
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Trapdoor posted:There are people that don't use Total Commander? gently caress, I even bought it. I don't understand programs designed to replace Windows Explorer, primarily because I only use it to find and run files and programs. Can you explain what you use it for that requires your purchase of a more advanced solution?
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Centipeed posted:I don't understand programs designed to replace Windows Explorer, primarily because I only use it to find and run files and programs. In short: Everything.
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Chill, where did you get this desk and how much? This next question is directed to anybody, where can I get a 5 ft wide glass top desk (no L-desk).. don't really care about anything else (maybe a keyboard tray in the middle) for around $100?
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Going to be working on this over the next few months. Right now pales in comparison to what I want
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hibachi posted:Chill, where did you get this desk and how much? This next question is directed to anybody, where can I get a 5 ft wide glass top desk (no L-desk).. don't really care about anything else (maybe a keyboard tray in the middle) for around $100? Value Village, or Goodwill. Had a friend who got lucky, though he was looking at 4ft.
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 Click here for the full 1162x778 image. this thread made me go clean my room...?
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SpartanIV posted:Where did you get that frog drum thing? My friend has the exact same one, and I think he got his in Australia I think it was a happy 21st Birthday present from me mum? That and a 21 yr glenlivet 
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I got one for my brother from the Christmas German market in Birmingham UK. I think you can get them from pretty much any shop 'like that'.
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Centipeed posted:Why do you have a keyboard to nowhere on your desk? Also why two mice? to go with the keyboard to nowhere.
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This thread is also going to make you download synergy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id3GHAruhAk http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/
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malefactor posted:This thread is also going to make you download synergy. But if the second mouse is anything like the second keyboard, they're not actually being used. At least, that's what I understand "Goes nowhere" to mean.
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Before After  I've been wanting to upgrade to a nice sized wide-screen for a long time now and after getting £45 worth of Amazon vouchers I managed to pick up the Samsung 2333SW for £126. Then the next day they had knocked £20 off the price 
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cadex posted:Then the next day they had knocked £20 off the price They might be able to give you a refund if you phone up and tell them that. As long as Amazon customer service is nice. I've never phoned them. Also, that's a pretty sweet cat upgrade. How much did the BlackCat run you? I've been thinking about getting more cats, but some people are saying that it doesn't really have a noticeable effect on your computer's performance, so I'm not sure if it's worth the money.
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cadex posted:After You got a black cat to go with the new monitor? 
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Centipeed posted:I don't understand programs designed to replace Windows Explorer, primarily because I only use it to find and run files and programs. It's much easier to navigate using the keyboard with totalcmd
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My day-to-day workspace. Unfortunately I can't find a good spot for my spare 22" LCD, so I'm down to one monitor on my desktop until I get around to buying a two-way vertical stand or something like that. The VoIP phone and AppleTV are probably both moving down in to the shelf with the old Dell laptop in the near future to make room for the TV to come over to a better viewing angle when at the computer.
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Centipeed posted:They might be able to give you a refund if you phone up and tell them that. As long as Amazon customer service is nice. I've never phoned them. I'm actually going to vouch for this. Amazon's customer service is a little slow on the draw sometimes, but they're FANTASTIC overall. I bought my girlfriend some headphones for christmas - which turned out to have a dead ear. So they sent me a new set, and refunded me the cost of the original one. They also gave me $6 towards shipping, and returned my customs payment of $9.75. After everything, the headphones cost me -$3.
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malefactor posted:This thread is also going to make you download synergy. I hooked up my wireless keyboard to nowhere and now it connects to the laptop. the second set of mice and keyboard is for the server, the laptop and the server are both connected to the monitor (VGA,DVI). I thought about using synergy but since I have to chance the input mode for the Monitor anyways, I haven't installed it. I also heard that synergy and game don't mix well(?) or something about acceleration eating something something.
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Dr. Jackal posted:I hooked up my wireless keyboard to nowhere and now it connects to the laptop. You might have problems with FPS games that grab the mouse, but I've had no problems (input, graphics, or otherwise) with games like WoW and Dragon Age. My guess is that you just wouldn't be able to get the mouse over to other screens, which kind of defeats the purpose. You just need to make sure to turn on the "Don't take foreground window on Windows servers" option so your game doesn't get minimized when moving between computers.
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