New upgrades in the house of Serendipity

Serendipity
Serendipity Posts: 6,975
edited August 2011 in The Clubhouse
So as technology improves so fast, I felt the need to upgrade my home network :biggrin:

Here's what I got:
Netgear RP614 Wired Router
Netgear 54g Access Point
Netgear Wireless-N Access Point
Mac Mini with Final Cut Pro (Academic Version)
Windows 7 Ultimate via Boot Camp for the Mac

This is in addition to the previous setup:
Linksys Wired Router
Netgear 4 Port Wired Switch
HP LaserJet 2430dtn with built-in Networking
HP LaserJet 2300dn with JetDirect card
hp Digital Entertainment Center z560
hp Pavilion dm3 as a Music Server
Dell Inspiron 530 Silm Desktop

I got rid of the following:
Dell XPS Tower
Dell Optiplex GX1
Dell Dimension Pro 200n

Pics attached, enjoy :)
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2011
    holy crap. you have a CRT monitor.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    Yes, you got that right. Over $3,000 worth of printers (Color, Laser, Print/Scan/Copy) but a $50 CRT monitor. It's quite obvious what my priorities are. Except for the one I bought for my dorm room, we don't have any other LCDs.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited August 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    holy crap. you have a CRT monitor.
    -Cody

    CRT's still have some of the best color, and since he's got video editing software that could be why.

    Personally as a graphic guy the LCD's are nice, but man my old CRT can still keep up with them color wise (just not resolution or size wise).
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2011
    Serendipity wrote: »
    Yes, you got that right. Over $3,000 worth of printers (Color, Laser, Print/Scan/Copy) but a $50 CRT monitor. It's quite obvious what my priorities are. Except for the one I bought for my dorm room, we don't have any other LCDs.

    $50 CRT monitor? You got ripped off:tongue:
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    I know, you can get them free nowadays. During trash day there were a whole bunch of them sitting in an apartment complex dumpster, I'm sure most of them were good. Shoulda picked up one or two.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    This guy built an entire RV from junkyard and dumpster finds:

    http://www.vonslatt.com/
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    Nice setup, Haven't seen a CRT in anyone's house in a while.

    I still have a couple floating around but none are in use.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited August 2011
    That room is so... uncomfortable.

    Why is everything white? lol

    Cool pc rig though
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    Nice set-up Serendipity! :cool: I guess you must be mainly working from home?
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    CRT's still have some of the best color, and since he's got video editing software that could be why.

    Personally as a graphic guy the LCD's are nice, but man my old CRT can still keep up with them color wise (just not resolution or size wise).
    ...not counting CRT are of better built quality, more reliable, last longer and worth fixing if needed. Heck in about 6 years, went through 3 monitors. The first was a CRT and was replaced only to be up in technology and to provide more room on my desks. Since then, I am on my 2nd LCD flat monitor and don't expect that 2nd one to last that long. Quality wise, todays technology $ucks. :frown: In fact, I've been keeping 2 vintage proffesional Sony monitors (1 is 14" while the other is 20") for future use. These 2 monitors are heavy as hell and buil like tanks! I've always been amazed at the VQ of thos 2 monitors however, the CRT monitor that I've owned that my opinion had the best VQ was the monitor that came with my Commodore 64.
    Serendipity wrote: »
    This guy built an entire RV from junkyard and dumpster finds:

    http://www.vonslatt.com/
    Wow! Thanks for the link Serendipity, there seem to be many clever idea on this site. One has the choice of having a large ego and buy the latest technology at top dollar$ or maximize is $ by being clever and recycling proven existing technology. If choosing the first option, having the budget is relevant which I will admit mine is humble/limited. :redface:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    That room is so... uncomfortable.

    Why is everything white? lol

    Cool pc rig though
    INHO, if he spends a lot of times working in there, while white is neutral and can even be seen as dull by many it would provide the best working environment helping keep the room very bright. Just a thought...
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited August 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    holy crap. you have a CRT monitor.
    -Cody

    Looks like Ikea furniture too. :rolleyes:
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited August 2011
    no speaker?? How could you....
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    I still use a 12 yr. old Toshiba 20" CRT at home. ES is right, for being old technology, CRT's do produce excellent color levels. Maybe LCD's have gotten better at producing an accurate black levels over the past 5 years, no comparison to a CRT black levels.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    INHO, if he spends a lot of times working in there, while white is neutral and can even be seen as dull by many it would provide the best working environment helping keep the room very bright. Just a thought...

    The room is neutral in color because it's the easiest to work in for long periods of time. If you go to the "My work in progress..." thread you can see that the other rooms (HT and living room) are nicely colored :smile:
    devani wrote: »
    no speaker?? How could you....

    Do you really need speakers when working on PSpice?
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    Serendipity wrote: »
    The room is neutral in color because it's the easiest to work in for long periods of time. If you go to the "My work in progress..." thread you can see that the other rooms (HT and living room) are nicely colored :smile:



    Do you really need speakers when working on PSpice?
    Its a personal choice, I've been working all morning with my favorite radio station through the internet. Fun, fun, fun especially when you are on your last day priming up for your summer vacation. :cool:
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited August 2011
    Can you fit all the in the back of your mom's Corvette? :biggrin:
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited August 2011
    What? No plotter? :rolleyes:

    Is this YOUR house or your PARENTS' house?
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    Neither.

    The rule in this household is if you are working and/or in school, no rent. Considering that I just got a job in post production (hence the Final Cut Pro on my Mac), and am interested in continuing with further education, I will be here for the rest of the summer. I am looking to work and get my Master's/PhD. at the same time if I can find an employer that pays for continuing education.

    I plan to be in an apartment before I am 23 years old.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited August 2011
    i didnt see the mac mini... maybe it's the mini mac mini version ;)
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