Steve Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Seems like alot of people switched from desktops to portables. I did myself a fair while ago. I used to have a top of the line Dual 2GHz G5 with a cinema display, it was awesome. I then switched to the last version of the G4 PowerBook (1.67GHz @ 15"). That was stolen from my apartment this year and so I spent just shy of ?2k for this MacBook Pro (17", Dual Core 2.5GHz, 1920x1200, 4Gb), and I couldn't be happier. Awesome machine, definitely worth the money to me... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590251112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afusion Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Seems like alot of people switched from desktops to portables. I did myself a fair while ago. I used to have a top of the line Dual 2GHz G5 with a cinema display, it was awesome. I then switched to the last version of the G4 PowerBook (1.67GHz @ 15"). That was stolen from my apartment this year and so I spent just shy of ?2k for this MacBook Pro (17", Dual Core 2.5GHz, 1920x1200, 4Gb), and I couldn't be happier. Awesome machine, definitely worth the money to me... Those Titanium Powerbooks are priceless but I'm assuming the one he stole was the aluminum version right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590252366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTD Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Seems like alot of people switched from desktops to portables. I did myself a fair while ago. I used to have a top of the line Dual 2GHz G5 with a cinema display, it was awesome. I then switched to the last version of the G4 PowerBook (1.67GHz @ 15"). That was stolen from my apartment this year and so I spent just shy of ?2k for this MacBook Pro (17", Dual Core 2.5GHz, 1920x1200, 4Gb), and I couldn't be happier. Awesome machine, definitely worth the money to me... I could have gone in easily for a 24-inch iMac. After all, I loved my good old iMac Core Duo 17-inch. But after buying a sweet Samsung 24 inch display, I felt I had to make full use of it, and another display (24-inch iMac) would just take up too much space, even though I have a large desk. I value the empty spaces. So I went in for a Macbook Pro and am using it as a desktop. It sits in the open desk cabinet where a tower case would typically sit, lid nearly closed, and if I ever need to take it anywhere, I can. Haven't regretted it. In fact it'll be notebooks/portables from now on, attached to a display. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590254004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Those Titanium Powerbooks are pricelessbut I'm assuming the one he stole was the aluminum version right? Yeah it was Ai! I think the TiBooks stopped at like 667MHz. I think back then i had my G4 Cube... Sure miss that! Definitely agree about portables as main machines! Some people think my 17" MBP is too big, but hell is it! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590254114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just sold a BlackBook 2.2GHz, 4gb ram, x3100 video for a new loaded Macbook 2.4GHz, 4gb. I'm thinking of getting a last gen 15in MBP or a PowerBook for a 2nd machine to replace the Acer. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590254130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJo Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm getting a new desk for xmas so I'll finally be able to post a setup photo :) What do you think? I'm getting it in black/brown. link Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590288500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJo Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 New Desk :) [ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590308118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Constructors Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/619/p1000734mj4.jpg Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590311426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Epiphany Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Merry Xmas to me...from me...... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590333458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d05 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Merry Xmas to me...from me......[snip] Holy **** nice setup! I just have a lowly white macbook 1.83GHz, which is hopefully gonna turn into a MacBook Pro 2.53GHz :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590334862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted December 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2008 Is that the new 24" cinema display Virtual? Look awesome :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590334872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Epiphany Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Is that the new 24" cinema display Virtual? Look awesome :) why yes it is!, thank you. I also sold my 24" iMac for a more mobile setup. sorry for the crappy pic.......damn cheap iphone camera......lol The display is just as vibrant as the imac so I am very pleased. My only complaint is that for some retarded reason, the made the power connector for the laptop a right angle instead of straight, but i can live with it, i suppose... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590338524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My first ever Mac purchase, bought it on Boxing Day :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590339494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My first ever Mac purchase, bought it on Boxing Day :) Congratulations on your purchase! Enjoy :happy: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590339670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 My first ever Mac purchase, bought it on Boxing Day :) Excellent, congrats!! how much? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590339716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted December 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2008 Great photo Trekkie, can't wait to buy my Macbook early this year :) What do you make of OS X so far? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590339730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Congratulations on your purchase! Enjoy :happy: Thanks! Excellent, congrats!!how much? $1249 CAD, which is a discount of $150. Not bad, considering my Student Discount only nets me a $50 savings on a regular day. Great photo Trekkie, can't wait to buy my Macbook early this year :)What do you make of OS X so far? I've had experience with OSX from other places, it's nice but I'm still getting used to using it on a regular basis lol. Hardcore Windows user here, feeling like such a nublet ha. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590339754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 An addition to the new MacBook Pro; Cinema Display arrived today, got the old one. No gloss and aesthetically pleasing, unlike the new LED ones :) Not so great pic taken with phone: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590344334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 An addition to the new MacBook Pro; Cinema Display arrived today, got the old one. No gloss and aesthetically pleasing, unlike the new LED ones :) Are there price drops on the old ones as the new ones are available? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590365158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted January 5, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 5, 2009 Are there price drops on the old ones as the new ones are available? I don't think so. Not in Canada. Maybe in us Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590367338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Are there price drops on the old ones as the new ones are available? Nope...but they are cheaper. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590367504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Nope...but they are cheaper. Might look out for an extra one. I'll check it out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590368046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercellus Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Here is a shot of my MacBook Pro taking a nap, I'll post more tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590375964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diotav Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590406820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Very nice and clean diotav. (Y) Where did you get the DVD rack? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/141/#findComment-590407788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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