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Broken MacBook Pro screen? Turn it into a desktop Mac!

Dec 21, 2010 - 16 Comments

Have you broken your MacBook Pro screen? The cost to replace a cracked or dead screen of a MacBook or MacBook Pro can be very expensive, but instead of considering the broken MacBook Pro useless, just turn it into a desktop Mac! Equipment necessary to use a broke screen MacBook Pro as a desktop Mac: … Read More

Mac Setups: MacBook Air 11″ with 4 Displays (and Apple IIc!)

Dec 18, 2010 - 1 Comment

It’s no secret that we’re heavy proponents of dual monitors, but this setup goes even further: this is a MacBook Air 11″ model driving 4 screens! OK now a few of the screens are really just for novelty, but this setup looks cool regardless. That little tiny screen below the Apple Cinema Display is a … Read More

Mac Setups: Stand-up Mac Workstation

Dec 11, 2010 - 7 Comments

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a stand up workstation featuring a MacBook Pro attached to two dual vertically orientated monitors. [ Image is below since it’s huge ]

Mac Setups: Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed’s Mac Office

Dec 5, 2010 - 38 Comments

Ever wonder what type of Mac setup a Prince would have? This is the office of Prince Khaled bin Alwaweed of the Saudi Royal Family, and if I had to guess I would say it fits pretty closely to what most Mac users dream setups would be. This is full of awesome equipment: Dual Apple … Read More

Mac Setups: MacBook Pro and Apple Cinema Display

Dec 4, 2010 - 4 Comments

This is a great Mac setup from Flickr: a 24″ Apple Cinema Display is hooked up to a 13″ MacBook Pro. There’s an iPad and iPhone in there too. All Apple, all the way!

Mac Setups: MacBook Pro Portable Editing Station

Nov 27, 2010 - Leave a Comment

Here’s a sweet MacBook Pro setup found on Flickr that functions as a portable editing station. Here are the specs according to the flickr page: MacBook Pro 15″ Core i5 2.4Ghz 4GB of RAM 500GB 7200RPM Seagate Momentus XT Hard Drive High Res Screen G-Tech G Drive mini 500GB Hard Drive Wacom Intuos 3 4″ … Read More

Mac Setups: Dual Screen Hackintosh with Lampshade iMac

Nov 27, 2010 - 1 Comment

Here’s an awesome setup that really makes the best use of available hardware. On the left, a desktop Hackintosh powers the dual 22″ LG monitors, while an older lampshade iMac runs Linux on the right.

Mac Setups: MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad, and more

Nov 20, 2010 - 4 Comments

Here’s a great setup that includes the best of all worlds: an iMac, iPad, iPod Touch, MacBook Pro, with a Windows 7 VM on the left and a Linux machine on the right. It looks like there’s a Magic Trackpad in there too. Great setup, and thanks for the submission John!

Mac Setups: MacBook Pro & Apple Cinema Display with a view

Nov 13, 2010 - 2 Comments

How’s this for a great setup; a MacBook Pro 15″ is hooked up to an Apple Cinema Display in front of a great city view. Both the MacBook Pro and the Cinema Display are set on adjustable articulated arms for easy swiveling and movement. If you’re curious what the monitor and laptop mounts are, here … Read More

Mac Setups: iMac with a view

Nov 6, 2010 - 9 Comments

This iMac sits at a desk overlooking a pretty amazing view of what must be the San Francisco Bay. With all that sunlight pouring in you might need to use sunglasses just sitting at the desk! I think this easily takes the prize for ‘best view’ in our Mac Setups, with the telecommuting MacBook Pro … Read More

Transparent Laptop Screens

Nov 2, 2010 - 3 Comments

The transparent computer screen effect is always cool, and this stack of 5 transparent laptops is no exception. There’s an iBook (this is pre-iBookstore), a couple PC’s, and even an old school PowerBook in there. OK so they’re not actually transparent, they’re just carefully shot digital pictures that are opened on each individual laptop to … Read More

Happy Mac Halloween!

Oct 31, 2010 - 5 Comments

Zombie Snow White on a MacBook? Yikes, this is rather horrifying but very fitting for Halloween. Everyone has probably seen the Snow White decal stuck on the back of a MacBook by now, if you’re a Disney & Apple fan it’s an appropriate tribute to both, and, well, this is a very creepy twist on … Read More

Mac Setups: Oreo MacBook

Oct 30, 2010 - 5 Comments

Here’s a cool MacBook mod, a user attached a black MacBook bezel on his white MacBook, creating an Oreo MacBook. I have a white MacBook and always imagined doing this and swapping in a black keyboard too after seeing the MacBook Pro come out with their black bezels and keys. Definitely a great mod and … Read More

iPad Setup: iPad for Couch Potatoes

Oct 27, 2010 - 1 Comment

How about a custom floating iPad stand that sits in front of your face while you’re lounging around in a lazyboy? Hmm, as if the iPad needed any help in being couch potato friendly, this comes along. I’m sort of speechless. More goofy pictures:

iPad Setups: Simple iPad and Keyboard Workstation

Oct 23, 2010 - 1 Comment

This is not quite a Mac setup, but it’s close enough given the product lines. Hey, it’s an Apple setup, right?

Mac Setups: Mac Keg Server

Oct 22, 2010 - Leave a Comment

What better use for an old dead Mac server than turning it into a Mac Kegerator? It looks like this is on a tradeshow floor, maybe this awesome beer server made an appearance at MacWorld expo? Thanks to Ezra for sending this in.

iMac Wall Mount

Oct 19, 2010 - 19 Comments

This has to be one of the coolest iMac mods you can do: mounting the iMac to a wall. Does this look awesome or what? The mount in the picture above is the VESA iMac Mount Adapter Kit which for $29 is actually quite a bit cheaper than I thought it would be (compare to … Read More

Mac Setups: iMac + MacBook Pro + External Monitors + iPad + iPhone

Oct 16, 2010 - 14 Comments

This is one awesome Mac setup: A 24″ iMac hooked up to an external monitor, alongside another 30″ external monitor being powered by a 15″ MacBook Pro… and don’t forget the two iPhone’s and iPad. Definitely an amazing workstation, I’d just be a little nervous with that iMac so close to the edge of the … Read More

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