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    Show us your computer room 2!

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by lupin..the..3rd, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    Oh.. is a TV included in one's computer ROOM? :D okay then.. I'll be right back.
     
  2. kevmanw4301

    kevmanw4301 Notebook Deity

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    Yes, in fact. :D
     
  3. LuxoDave

    LuxoDave Notebook Guru

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    Why not?

    :confused:
     
  4. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    TV is nothing more than a giant, low-PPI monitor, so sure :)
     
  5. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Your either going to buy a TV or take a picture...
     
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    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    Still lookin' for my SLR camera... and no I don't have enough space for another TV........

    EDIT: I wish I had :D
     
  7. Helios22

    Helios22 Notebook Consultant

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    here's mine, I'm currently travelling so it does the job.
    Those speakers have been a lifesaver, absolutely perfect for their price and size
    Samsung NC110, bought it for the keyboard and weight
    mouse for photo editing (I am a very patient person)
    nothing really else, I'm a very minimalistic person, my home set up is the same but on a standing table.
    [​IMG]
     
  8. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    ^^^I remember the days they I used a magazine too as mouse pad. The first page would go weak after a month or so, because of the sweat. I would then simply tear that page and continue with my life :D.
     
  9. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    I either use the bare surface (wood is pretty alright for a mouse) or use one of those promotional mousepads companies give for free.

    Got a Barnes and Noble / Nook textbook store mousepad with my Calculus book.
     
  10. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    Any reccomendations on how to photograph a room with large variances in lighting? I don't have anything fancy so it's kinda difficult to try and capture the nerd hole/cave I call "my room".
     
  11. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I think the best way to do it would be to take the shot at night, that way the sun won't over power anything.
     
  12. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    I guess I could just take a picture in the daytime, it's not too bright or anything. The thing is that my room looks comparatively naff in the daytime, and that I'm awake mostly in the night, so I figured it would be nice to get a picture of what it's like when I'm using my computer.

    Dammit, why is the server beast downstairs? My nerd level drops by five if I don't the beast in my room.
     
  13. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Another small update....Razer Mamba...only seven more things to come in and my desktop should be finished.

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Kirrr

    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Nice little mousepad... :D
     
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Thanks Kirrr, I just hope its small enough...:GEEK:
     
  16. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    My room at 7:00 in the morning. The lights are on from when it was dark, and I'm wrapped up in a duvet so turning them off doesn't much appeal. If I'm honest it looks better in the dark, a pitty that my phone can't handle the contrast under those conditions. The stitching is kinda shoddy.

    [​IMG]

    Larger image (not so 56k friendly).
    [​IMG]
     
  17. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Boss ME50, I used to own one of those. Until I bought Metal Muff and sold it.
     
  18. funky monk

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    It does well for things like chorus and delay, but it is a bit lacking on the distortion. I should be getting a new amp soon, though, so I should be plain sailing then.
     
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    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    ^^^Yeah, I remember when I had my distortion pedal with ME50 hooked up. Pure magic. I too didn't like the distortion much, but most of the other effects were good. All in all it was good for experimenting, but after some time I figured I don't need a lot of effects. I'm still planning on getting delay and chorus though.
     
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Newest toys to arrive: Alienware Tactx Keyboard and Wacom Bamboo Tablet.

    [​IMG]
     
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    noobzpro Notebook Geek

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    [​IMG]

    1 year back....have currently renovated will show new pic when done
     
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Love the racing setup...
     
  23. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Ahh I see youre not the only one who has their pistol on the desk at times. Mine only comes out when the crazys are out.
     
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    AboutThreeFitty ~350

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    I never noticed how dirty the area by the door handle and light switch was. I should ditch the posters as well....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    @AboutThreeFitty:

    I dont know I have 2 posters in my office/non-garage man cave one is an original Jurassic park poster and the other is a cal ripken drink milk one that I got as a kid. Im 28 and still I think Ill have these on my wall for many years to come.
     
  26. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    The monster poster could probably go, imo. I've had so many bad experiences with that stuff.

    "I know what, I'm going to go on a caffeine twitch POWAH game session! I know that stuff makes me feel ill, but I'll probably be fine this time."
     
  27. jaug1337

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    So I decided to join in ;)

    My current workstation
    [​IMG]
    My chilling 44" screen for movies and such :)
    [​IMG]
    My keyboard and wireless mouse when I chill
    [​IMG]
    And my old school VHS and first generation XBox ;)
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    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    @$$book on 44". I smell fail here...
     
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    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    I don't quite understand :) care to explain yourself into slightly more understandable maner?
     
  30. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Clearly that awesome 44' screen could be used for something more cool than to check Failbook status...
     
  31. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    Oh I was just set it up to show off, hadn't done anything besides that.. didn't really consider turning on a movie or so.. but I understand your point of view

    wait a little, going to fix it :D
     
  32. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    Every time I have my room suitable for a setup pic, I always forget to post one. Oh well, it'll get done eventually I guess.
     
  33. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Couple more things came in, mainly the other monitor and the Blue Yeti Mic. With the other monitor I had to move the m11x under the desk. I also decided to bring some of my Star Wars items out of the closet as well.

    [​IMG]
     
  34. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Nice setup. I've really gotta get me self one of those mouse pads and tablets.

    Think I might skip the iPad purchase for now until I get a job..
     
  35. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    If you turn your mouse pad around so the logo is in the top left then you probably wont be able to see it, thats how I have mine set up and I much prefer it that way.
     
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    Kwilaik Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the benefit of having that huge mouse pad?
     
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    Nice to hold your hands on something what is soft.
     
  38. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Just cleaned the office a bit and finally have my server setup just about done. Sadly the m11x might have to go soon.

    uploadfromtaptalk1338755751765.jpg
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    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
     
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    But why does it have to go :(
     
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I love the m11x but the lack of speedy transfer option (e.g USB3, esata) makes it not a good option for my file server when it only has a 320gb HDD and I already have the storage infrastructure ready to go.

    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
     
  41. homank76

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    I was thinking about doing that as well.

    Main reason so I don't leave finger prints on the piece of glass that protects the glass. Plus I have a six month old as well, and it's nice for her to grab unto when she's in my lap.
     
  42. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Half of that setup is the same as mine lol, did you copy me?

    Time for some new pics maybe.

    Old pic before the Ripper XXL and before I put the Yeti on a stand.

    [​IMG]
     
  43. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I'm really not sure, all your stuff seems to be videos and I don't have time to watch them all right now.

    Please do post some updated pictures.
     
  44. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Why do you guys need mics? Do you sing or something?
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I actually plan on making videos for photography.
     
  47. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Vicious, what monitors are those?
     
  48. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    By the looks of it, it's a bit fancy for simple tutorial recording/chatting stuff. But I must admit it suits the overall style very well. For both of you's.
     
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    3x Dell U2410

    Garbage in garbage out, for pro audio gotta have a good mic and the Yeti is very cheap compared to "pro" mics and very versatile.

    I actually use the Yeti Pro now and a Yamaha MG82CX to do my recording, very useful for live streams where I have no way to control levels in post processing.
     
  50. homank76

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    Very nice, I couldn't justify spending that much at the moment.
     
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