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Re: HN Members' Workspaces

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Post by WesleyJohnson »

Like Chime, it would seem I'm in the minority as well running Windows Vista 64 on my home setup. I don't follow any sort of pattern on what goes on what display, it just all depends on what I'm doing at the moment. Currently, however, I've got Chrome in the center, communications (TweetDeck, Digsby) on the left and Visual Studio on the right. Behind those are just a couple more windows such as Notepad++, another copy of VS running for an alternate project and I'll usually have SQL Management Studio up as well and maybe iTunes unless I'm listening to Pandora.

The laptop is rarely used, but I'm working on a Chrome Extension that requires syncing via a website across computers so I broke it out for testing.

The rig is a couple of years old now, nothing really note worthy aside from maybe my system drive and data drive's each being in a mirror raid. Screens are all Hanns-G. I had 2 - 19's and a 21, but one of the 19's fried and I managed to find a used 21 on eBay to match my existing one (it's an older model) so I picked that up.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_COmDbqgGAv8/S94JeAQ-CkI/AAAAAAAAEoM/GJ... (picasa web)

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Post by jseliger »

jgg wrote: post #118
philjackson wrote: post #34

Here's an old pic of my home desk, the one in my office isn't too dissimilar: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2267898054_e3a45f4472_o....

I've been meaning to try the Kinesis Advantage, how is it?

Good: http://jseliger.com/2009/07/20/kinesis-advantage/ .

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Post by elcron »

machrider wrote: post #103

Anyone running a desk at standing level (or adjustable height for part time standing)? I've been curious about this lately after reading all the articles about sitting being bad for you.

I've tried it a few times out of necessity in robotics pits ( http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/ ). I've always found it enjoyable (except for the noise) , but I was normally doing quick changes. I think my max time was an hour and I didn't feel any noticeable pain/discomfort.

Re: HN Members' Workspaces

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Post by WesleyJohnson »

chime wrote: post #46

I'm definitely in the minority running Windows (x64). Here's a video of my rig: http://www.vimeo.com/9954310 Picture: http://chir.ag/stuff/5lcd.jpg * LCD1: Communication (chat/im, email) * LCD2: Test browsers (IE, FF, Opera, Safari), Photo Editor * LCD3: Main browser (Chrome) * LCD4: Text Editor (EmEditor), SFTP * LCD5: Media (music, video, audio controls) I'm about twice as more productive on this setup than on my l…

When you first switched to a vertical orientation on your screens, did it take long to get used to? I loathe line-wrapping in my IDE, so I would imagine I'd prefer wider over taller, but then I loathe scrolling almost as much so maybe I'll have to try it someday. :)

Re: HN Members' Workspaces

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Post by chime »

SandB0x wrote: post #92
chime wrote: post #46

I'm definitely in the minority running Windows (x64). Here's a video of my rig: http://www.vimeo.com/9954310 Picture: http://chir.ag/stuff/5lcd.jpg * LCD1: Communication (chat/im, email) * LCD2: Test browsers (IE, FF, Opera, Safari), Photo Editor * LCD3: Main browser (Chrome) * LCD4: Text Editor (EmEditor), SFTP * LCD5: Media (music, video, audio controls) I'm about twice as more productive on this setup than on my l…

You must be getting quite a tan! Do you not feel the need for a marker board of some kind though? As in, what if you need to sketch something out?

I use paper and pen. This is my home office so it's just me.

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Post by WesleyJohnson »

jrockway wrote: post #109

To the left is my actual machine (running Emacs, of course). On the right is my dumb-client for reading my work email. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0DaO9w41sNJw8FVMbzVPWL9... The speaker stands are Kleenex boxes. I keep thinking I'm going to get new speakers, but this works well enough.

I'm a fan of all these white desks I've been seeing. I like the shiny sheen on this one, it kind of reminds me of Milk (the desk, not the excretion).

Re: HN Members' Workspaces

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Post by jrockway »

WesleyJohnson wrote: post #148
jrockway wrote: post #109

To the left is my actual machine (running Emacs, of course). On the right is my dumb-client for reading my work email. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0DaO9w41sNJw8FVMbzVPWL9... The speaker stands are Kleenex boxes. I keep thinking I'm going to get new speakers, but this works well enough.

I'm a fan of all these white desks I've been seeing. I like the shiny sheen on this one, it kind of reminds me of Milk (the desk, not the excretion).

It's an Ikea Bestå Burs. The only disadvantage is that it is not height-adjustable, and it needs a mousepad. (Actually, I like the mousepad, but I did feel strange buying one from Amazon. I was worried that they would throw in some five-and-a-quarter inch floppies, too.)

But otherwise, the long and narrow form factor keeps my room nice and open, but gives me enough room to use 2 computers at once. This is also my first desk with drawers, which keeps all the clutter out of sight. Recommended.

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