Author Topic: Show us your (physical) desktop (Read 206,813 times)

f0dder · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2006, 11:37 AM »

Just make sure that you get a decent 17" TFT and a graphics card with two output (preferably both DVI).

Lashiec · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2006, 11:44 AM »

I planned to get a 19" one. At first I wanted a CRT, because I had bad experiences with my friends' TFTs, but they were generic screens, and early models as well, with lots of flickering and other bad things produced by their high response time. But nowadays, things have changed a bit. I saw a 19" ViewSonic screen and it looked quite good, so I'd probably go for that one (or maybe a LG). As for the graphics card, I plan to get a Radeon X800. It's not exactly using cutting edge technology, but for my games and the different emulators I use, it's more than enough.

kimmchii · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2006, 11:44 AM »

go for 3 if you can.

the price of lcd has dropped, i am thinking of getting a 20" widescreen.

Perry Mowbray · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2006, 01:10 PM »

Quote from: mouser on September 21, 2006, 11:25 AM

agreed, two monitors really does make a difference.

I've got to say that it's the best thing I've ever done was to let the fellow I buy my computers from to talk me into buying two monitors: they're Samsung 17" 173plus SyncMasters.

His argument was that you get much more real estate for the dollar with 2 17" monitors than one huge monitor: that works well for me (not so good for movies).

Next best thing would be three (or four: but that would be getting greedy

)

- Perry

app103 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:11 AM »

the monitor of my dreams:

http://216.127.51.88/monitors/athens/features/index.htm

If I remember correctly, it's about $18,000

housetier · « **Reply #30 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:36 AM »

oh emm gee! me 2, me 2, me 2!

* housetier wants that too!

zridling · « **Reply #31 on:** October 08, 2006, 06:44 AM »

I would, but I don't own a camera!

mouser · « **Reply #32 on:** October 08, 2006, 08:32 AM »

zaine don't be a tease!!

Deozaan · « **Reply #33 on:** October 08, 2006, 07:18 PM »

Quote from: app103 on September 26, 2006, 03:11 AM

the monitor of my dreams:

http://216.127.51.88/monitors/athens/features/index.htm

If I remember correctly, it's about $18,000

Wholly Carp! But would anybody seriously use that? It's 16.5 FEET wide. You'd need to have a roller chair with a wireless keyboard and mouse to take with you.

app103 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 08, 2006, 07:47 PM »

Quote from: Deozaan on October 08, 2006, 07:18 PM

Quote from: app103 on September 26, 2006, 03:11 AM
the monitor of my dreams:

http://216.127.51.88/monitors/athens/features/index.htm

If I remember correctly, it's about $18,000
Wholly Carp! But would anybody seriously use that? It's 16.5 FEET wide. You'd need to have a roller chair with a wireless keyboard and mouse to take with you.

I'll use it if someone buys it for me.

jgpaiva · « **Reply #35 on:** October 08, 2006, 08:32 PM »

Quote from: app103 on October 08, 2006, 07:47 PM

I'll use it if someone buys it for me.

I will too!

(omfg.. i didn't notice it was THAT big. amazing

)

thunder7 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:38 PM »

kimmchii & Deozaan
Let me wipe the drool from my face

Dang Wow!!.

I have been wanting a 42" Plasma screen for a monitor but you know I am like poor!.
I have a KDS 19" flatscreen CRT I Love.

app103 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:19 PM »

Quote from: thunder7 on October 10, 2006, 09:38 PM

kimmchii & Deozaan
Let me wipe the drool from my face
Dang Wow!!.

I have been wanting a 42" Plasma screen for a monitor but you know I am like poor!.
I have a KDS 19" flatscreen CRT I Love.

If you are going to dream...I say dream big. That's why I Googled "world's largest monitor" and picked the Athens.

f0dder · « **Reply #38 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:38 PM »

I'd actually prefer my 2x17" TFT to the Athens... I don't need that much screen real estate since I'm not a stock broker

. Actually, I don't think I'd trade these for anything else, since they fit my needs (and desktop

) perfectly.

I wouldn't mind, however, a 42" HD-ready TV

tomos · « **Reply #39 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:21 PM »

going back in time a bit:

Quote from: mouser on September 19, 2006, 10:04 AM

my chair is horrible, and i've been on the hunt for a proper chair for a while, but haven't found an acceptable one in my price range.

I was using a gymnastic ball there for a while
I'm going to go back to it when I get a floor ring for under it to stop it rolling

pros:
you sit really straight (its very good for your back)
cheap

(I was looking at @ chair/stool for €400 & it was talking about its advantages over a gymball which got me thinking - apart from preffering to have a holiday to a €400 stool)
you actually get to exercise while you sit - (it can almost be a bit of a strain at the beginning ..)

cons:
looks ?
you got to cover it with something or it can get kindof sweaty!
whatever you cover it with usually falls off when you stand up
cant think of any other ..

ps I can post a pic of gymball - wouldnt go to the bother for my computer equipment ...

tomos · « **Reply #40 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:22 PM »

Quote from: f0dder on September 19, 2006, 09:21 AM

It's interesting to see that some of you have very poor arm support! - ideally you should be able to rest your forearm on your table while typing, to avoid too much strain. I know it certainly matters to me, with all those hours I spend (or at least, used to spend) in front of the computer

re typing
I read somewhere the best way is to hold the wrists higher than the keyboard (for which you'ld need the elbows at least as high or higher) so that the wrists arent bent much - especially not upwards. Dont know if thats the case ..
I dont type that much but am using the keyboard constantly for shortcuts and the mouse with other hand so I do end up leaning on edge of desk - from experience i can tell you that's not so good!

f0dder · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2006, 12:53 AM »

We've got a few gymballs at work, pretty nice to use now and then, but I generally prefer a chair so I can sit relaxed & comfy. But changing between chair, gymball and standing up is pretty nice at work...

thunder7 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 10, 2006, 07:26 PM »

Yeah the chair I have also sucks. However My bed is right in behind it so if I have to lay down I can. (I have to force myself to sit (with no back on the chair) other wise I will loose what muscal mass I have in my back).

I would like to have a lazy boy for a chair, however then I would never want to walk, and once you loose the ability to walk and have to re learn it sucks!!!

I could though if I had the money (donations are being accepted) for new montiors 42" HD. I could use them.

For some odd reasons I run out of desktop quick.

app103 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2006, 10:31 AM »

Quote from: tomos on October 10, 2006, 11:21 PM

going back in time a bit:
Quote from: mouser on September 19, 2006, 10:04 AM
my chair is horrible, and i've been on the hunt for a proper chair for a while, but haven't found an acceptable one in my price range.
I was using a gymnastic ball there for a while
I'm going to go back to it when I get a floor ring for under it to stop it rolling

pros:
you sit really straight (its very good for your back)
cheap (I was looking at @ chair/stool for €400 & it was talking about its advantages over a gymball which got me thinking - apart from preffering to have a holiday to a €400 stool)
you actually get to exercise while you sit - (it can almost be a bit of a strain at the beginning ..)

You are not supposed to use a ring to keep it from rolling. Proper posture will keep the ball in place, as it should.

Another pro:

You can't fall asleep at your pc...or you end up on the floor really quick.

and as far as a cover, you can buy a large piece of stretch terry from a fabric store and tie it around the ball, matching opposite corners on a diagonal...that should work. Just make sure you put the knots to the side and not the bottom where the ball touches the floor...or where you sit.

My daughter used one of those huge balls you can win at a carnival as a desk chair for about 3 years, till it finally deflated. She could get away with that because she's like a feather...under 100 lbs. And it was all pink & swirly looking...matched her room quite nicely.

jgpaiva · « **Reply #44 on:** January 11, 2007, 03:37 PM »

Well... I just got a major upgrade to my (physical) desktop and i thought i should post at least one image here!

Now i won't complain about lack of screen real-estate again

(hopefully

)

f0dder · « **Reply #45 on:** January 11, 2007, 04:40 PM »

Looks nice - I'd still prefer two smaller screens, though.

By the way, you should position your keeberd (hm, that was supposed to be "keyboard" :-s) further towards the wall, so you can rest your arms on the table...

jgpaiva · « **Reply #46 on:** January 11, 2007, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: f0dder on January 11, 2007, 04:40 PM

Looks nice - I'd still prefer two smaller screens, though.

Well... There are 2 reasons i chose this one:
as i have a laptop, i can't have more than one external monitor and
i prefer having an horizontally large screen to be able to see movies

(of course it is a bit worse for work, though. i guess one of those that can rotate would be the best solution)

Quote from: f0dder on January 11, 2007, 04:40 PM

By the way, you should position your keeberd (hm, that was supposed to be "keyboard" :-s) further towards the wall, so you can rest your arms on the table...

maybe you should get yourself a new keeberd, that one doesn't look too good

You're right, the keyboard can't be that close to the edge, but that was a photo of the first day i had the screen. I'm now thinking about swithing places between the screen and the laptop, as the screen might be a bit too close to my eyes, right now.

mouser · « **Reply #47 on:** January 11, 2007, 08:29 PM »

sweet

jgpaiva · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:00 PM »

So, here's the way i decided to keep it.
As you can see, the keyboard is a bit more away from me and with a better alignment. i decided to keep the big screen in my front, and brought back the picture that was on top of the other screen. as it can't be on top of the screen now, it's on the desk

Also notice the 2 white dots (lame cell phone camera!) are my 2 DC mugs

PS: what f0dder mentioned got me wondering... There isn't any way to transform one VGA out into 2, is there? (i don't mean like a VGA splitter which would give the both images on the 2 sides, i mean as usb hubs, which give you an extra usb port)

f0dder · « **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:04 PM »

I think App or Carol mentioned those gadgets a while ago... Anyway, first google result for "matrox vga split":
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/matrox-vga-ysplitter-136081.php