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mr_a500

27 Aug 2013, 14:48

webwit wrote:
mr_a500 wrote:I wonder why this happens to some people but not others. I've been typing for decades on ergonomic nightmare keyboards, big hulking loafs of keyboards - without wrist rests, bad layout, typing "like I'm scratching a window" ( :D )... and I never had any kind of repetitive stress problem.
I think from resting my hand on the mouse for some decades.
Ah yes, I can definitely see how that can cause problems. Using a mouse cramps my hand and makes my fingers ache. That's why I always use big trackballs - so I can loosen my hand and alternate the fingers I use to roll the ball. I've got a big trackball on every computer I use - including Amiga 500, Mac SE, BeOS PC, even on Atari 800XL (though that one's just for Centipede :D).

mr_a500

28 Aug 2013, 20:52

Here's my setup:
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My HP monitor case and stand broke (cheap junk), but surprisingly the monitor looks even better without it - metal and thinner. The screen is made by LG. Apparently, all HP contributed to the monitor was the cheap plastic case that broke.

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Ducky Nordic
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28 Aug 2013, 21:51

mr_a500 wrote:Here's my setup:
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My HP monitor case and stand broke (cheap junk), but surprisingly the monitor looks even better without it - metal and thinner. The screen is made by LG. Apparently, all HP contributed to the monitor was the cheap plastic case that broke.
That black telephone is begging to have a red one next to it. Its the touch of color thats missing from being complete setup ;)

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webwit
Wild Duck

28 Aug 2013, 22:20

Here's a photo from the other side of the desk.

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mr_a500

28 Aug 2013, 23:32

They took my red phone away - something about me calling the Kremlin too much. I'm allowed to keep the black one as long as I don't launch any pre-emptive strikes.

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Compgeke

29 Aug 2013, 19:14

My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.

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nathanscribe

29 Aug 2013, 21:07

@mr_a500: That is awesome. I love the numpad. Or hexpad, perhaps? Which would be even better. :)

What's the keyboard on the left? Reminds me of one of the TRS-80s, though I know it isn't one.

BTW, I have a phone like that in red... perhaps it's time to dig it out of the cupboard and install it in the study...

mr_a500

30 Aug 2013, 00:00

The numpad is the Honeywell hall effect keypad from HaaTa. The keyboard on the left is a DEC VT100 (unusual colours) - not yet USB compatible... but it will be.

The phone was made in 1953, when black was the only colour available (colour came out the next year). All the phones in my house were made 1954 and earlier.

The desk was made by Commodore.
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nathanscribe

30 Aug 2013, 00:30

Commodore desk! Ha. Though I feel one thing you lack there is a vintage calculator...

mr_a500

30 Aug 2013, 00:34

You're right. I definitely need a nixie tube calculator.

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webwit
Wild Duck

30 Aug 2013, 00:52

Why? Amiga has a calculator.

mr_a500

30 Aug 2013, 01:02

Good point. OK, skip the vintage calculator.

tinnie

31 Aug 2013, 12:16

Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.
Nice girls :twisted:

mr_a500

31 Aug 2013, 14:18

tinlong117 wrote:
Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.
Nice girls :twisted:
I've looked at that picture a few times now and still haven't gotten around to looking at the computer on the desk.

tinnie

31 Aug 2013, 14:43

mr_a500 wrote:
tinlong117 wrote:
Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.
Nice girls :twisted:
I've looked at that picture a few times now and still haven't gotten around to looking at the computer on the desk.
Image ;)

Okeg

01 Sep 2013, 15:36

mr_a500 wrote:Good point. OK, skip the vintage calculator.
No! Nixie tube calculators are awesome!

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ne0phyte
Toast.

18 Sep 2013, 17:46

Moved to a different (tiny) desk at work cause I'm only working part-time after school now :?

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rindorbrot

19 Sep 2013, 06:48

They thought you use such a small keyboard you don't need more room...

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19 Sep 2013, 13:59

Audio Technica MD50! TOTALLY BOSS!

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KangarooZombies

20 Sep 2013, 22:25

Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.

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ne0phyte
Toast.

22 Sep 2013, 22:41

KangarooZombies wrote:Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.
Yup :P
And I just modded the M50 with a headphone jack. It's even more portable now!
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rindorbrot

22 Sep 2013, 23:41

Looks pretty clean, nice job!

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Game Theory
Mr. Despair

23 Sep 2013, 00:04

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23 Sep 2013, 12:46

ne0phyte wrote:
KangarooZombies wrote:Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.
Yup :P
And I just modded the M50 with a headphone jack. It's even more portable now!
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Verry Nice Mod!

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ne0phyte
Toast.

23 Sep 2013, 15:11

Thanks! It's the first time I did something like that and I'm really happy with the outcome :P
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Are you really using that keyboard without a wrist rest? Looks pretty uncomfortable :lol:

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Mr. Despair

23 Sep 2013, 18:59

ne0phyte wrote: Are you really using that keyboard without a wrist rest? Looks pretty uncomfortable :lol:
Yeah I am. The wrist rest I've been using is too short though maybe I could stand it on its edge :lol:

Okeg

27 Sep 2013, 15:58

Game Theory wrote:Actual desktop
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Wow, that's beautiful. However, are those speakers your main ones?

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Game Theory
Mr. Despair

27 Sep 2013, 17:53

Yes. Had a 5.1 system which died and went back to the old 2.1.

Okeg

28 Sep 2013, 14:02

Game Theory wrote:Yes. Had a 5.1 system which died and went back to the old 2.1.
Some heaphones could do.

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phyrne

03 Oct 2013, 10:42

So, I figured I'd finally post my setup, as I feel it's just about worthy to run with some of the masterpieces here!

Click the image to see the full album :)
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