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This Is What 100 Brand New MacBook Pro’s Look Like

Aug 7, 2012 - 7 Comments
100 MacBook Pro's from Kent College

Ever wondered what it would look like if you ordered 100 MacBook Pro’s? Now you know. These neatly arranged boxes aren’t from the living room of some eccentric Howard Hughes-esque Mac fan though, they’re Kent College’s fresh batch of MacBooks for the incoming student cohort this Fall. Each new student there gets a 13″ MacBook … Read More

NASA Used Tons of Macs & iPads for Mars Curiosity Landing

Aug 6, 2012 - 25 Comments
Mars Curiosity rover

Any Mac fan watching the Mars Curiosity landing last night probably noticed the abundance of glowing Apple logos on the desks of NASA engineers and scientists. Exactly how all the Macs participated in managing Curiosity from millions of miles away is unknown, but the overwhelming presence of MacBook Pro’s should tell you they played an … Read More

Mac Setups: The Traders Desk

Aug 4, 2012 - 18 Comments
Mac equities trader desk

Having tons of screen real estate tends to aid everyones productivity, but some tasks simply demand it. Case in point; the equities trading desk of Thomas W. with dual Cinema Displays. More screen space means more charts and more information, leading to smarter trades. Here’s the Apple hardware that’s making it all happen: Mac Pro … Read More

Mac Setups: The Art Directors Desk

Jul 28, 2012 - 10 Comments
The Art Director desk and Mac setup

This weeks Mac setup comes to us from Claus F., an art director from Denmark who uses all the Apple hardware for creating commercials, leaflets, tickets, DVD art, magazines, ads, and other graphics work. Hardware shown from left to right includes: MacBook Pro 1,1 (2006) – OS X 10.6.8 iPad 1 (2010) WiFi/3G – iOS … Read More

Mac Setups: CEO’s Desk: iMac 27″, Retina MacBook Pro, Dual Thunderbolt Displays

Jul 21, 2012 - 15 Comments
Mac setup with a view of NYC

Ever wondered what the Mac setup of a tech companies CEO would look like? If you guessed it’d be a series of awesome Apple hardware complete with an amazing view of New York City, you’d be right. Hardware shown in the picture includes: iPad 3 iMac 27″ (2011) top of the line 2x Thunderbolt 27″ … Read More

Mac Setup: Clean & Simple Mac Mini Desk

Jul 14, 2012 - 12 Comments
Minimal Mac Mini workstation

If you like simple and clean workstation setups, this weeks Mac desk should be right up your alley. Coming to us from Ed W., he uses his Mac mini for photo editing and word processing, and it also doubles as a media server. Hardware includes: Apple Cinema Display 27″ Mac Mini – 2.6GHz Core 2 … Read More

Mac Setups: Minimal iMac & iPad Desk

Jul 7, 2012 - 9 Comments
Minimal iMac and iPad desk setup

Clean minimalist setups go very well with Apple hardware, and this weeks Mac setup from David M. is no exception. With some great hardware and some very snazzy real wallpaper, this workstation is functional and attractive. Gear shown includes: 21.5” iMac 2.7GHz intel Core i5 (clock screensaver is Fliplo) Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Trackpad … Read More

Mac Setups: Riverside Camping Macs

Jun 30, 2012 - 26 Comments
Macs, riverside, at a campground. We're jealous.

This weeks Mac setup is a bit different and that’s exactly what makes it so great. Kevin B. and his wife frequently travel with an RV and, naturally, their Apple gear goes with them. Their current destination? The Ponderosa Campground outside of Antonito, Colorado, where the steep canyon walls prevent any cell reception, yet the … Read More

Mac Setup: Dual Screen Mac Pro with Analog System Activity Meters(!)

Jun 23, 2012 - 13 Comments
Dual screen Mac Pro desk setup with analog CPU meters

Rather than watching system activity in Activity Monitor, have you ever wished you had physical analog meters on your desk that showed you what was going on with your computer? You know, maybe having a gauge that showed you what your CPU cores were doing, another to show network activity, and another for RAM usage. … Read More

Mac Setups: Medical Researchers Desk

Jun 16, 2012 - 16 Comments
The Mac desk of a medical researcher

This weeks awesome Mac setup comes to us from Sergey N., a doctor and medical researcher in Russia who needs plenty of screen space to get work done quickly and efficiently. Maximized for productivity, the Macs are set up with a Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and a Griffin Powermate, each configured for different tasks and … Read More

Mac Setups: Programmers Desk

Jun 9, 2012 - 5 Comments
Mac programmers desk

This weeks Mac setup comes to us from Marc D., a programmer in Austria who has a nice clean desk with some great hardware. From left to right you’ll find: Macbook Pro 15″ – Late 2011 – 2.4GHz i7 4GB Apple Cinema HD 23″ connected to the MacBook Pro (and viewing OSXDaily.com!) iMac 21.5″ – … Read More

MacMotorcycle: The Most Creative Recycling of PowerMac G4’s You’ll Ever See

Jun 2, 2012 - 14 Comments
Motorcycle with PowerMac G4 as Saddlebags

Ever wondered what to do with that dusty old bricked Mac hardware? Rick H. is a Mac consultant from New Jersey who seems to have found the perfect answer for some old PowerMac G4’s; recycle them into saddlebags for his motorcycle! As you can see, two PowerMac G4’s are mounted aside the seat to function … Read More

Mac Setup: Computer Science Students Desk

Jun 2, 2012 - 12 Comments
Mac setup featuring a MacBook Pro, iPad, and more

This weeks Mac setup comes to us from Ilter C., a computer science student who uses his Apple gear for web and iOS development. Hardware shown includes: MacBook Pro 15″ mid-2010 Hi-Res, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD External 500GB hard disk connected to MacBook Pro LG Flatron IPS225 21.5″ LED monitor iPhone 4S iPad 2 Wi-Fi … Read More

Mac Setup: MacBook Air 11″ & iPad 2 with AirDisplay

May 26, 2012 - 4 Comments
MacBook Air and iPad with AirDisplay

Despite it’s tiny size, the MacBook Air 11″ is more than capable of serving as a primary workstation, and this weeks Mac setup continues to prove that point. Hardware shown includes: Macbook Air 11″ (2011), 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD iPad 2 Wi-Fi 64GB iPhone 4S Blue Snowball USB Microphone Mophie Powerstand iPad stand The iPad … Read More

What Happens When Two Mac Fans Get Married?

May 24, 2012 - 27 Comments
Mac Wedding picture

What do you get when you combine two Apple fans on wedding day? A wedding picture featuring husband and wife using their MacBook Pro’s, of course. We typically post interesting Mac setups on Saturdays, but Gabor P sent in this cute picture of he and his wife using their Macs on that special day, and … Read More

Mac Setups: Mac Music Studio & Development Workstation

May 19, 2012 - 16 Comments
Mac Music Studio & Development Workstation

This weeks Mac setup is brimming with hardware for both work and play. Coming to us from Terkel G, this awesome workstation features a couple of decked out Macs, iOS gear, and lots of other hardware for programming and making music. Hardware shown includes: iMac 27″ top line 2011 model Apple Cinema Display MacBook Pro … Read More

Mac Setups: iMac, MacBook Air, and Beyond

May 12, 2012 - 4 Comments
Mac Setup with an iMac, Galaxy Tab, iPad, and more

Most Apple fans own several iProducts since it’s so easy to go from a Mac to an iPad to an iPhone, but Fabiano F. has a setup that goes beyond Apple gear and branches into other mobile platforms, including Palm, Android, and even a Kindle. Hardware shown from left to right is: iPhone 4S Palm … Read More

Mac Setups: Three Displays & MacBook Air

May 5, 2012 - 12 Comments
Dual Apple Cinema Displays

This awesome Mac setup shot was sent in all on its lonesome with very little information, but as you can see it’s a great looking setup so it’s worth a post anyway. Here’s what I can identify in the picture: MacBook Air 13″ running the iTunes Screensaver White iPad White iPhone 4 Apple Cinema 27″ … Read More

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