What computers do you have?
03-11-2011, 11:29 AM
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What computers do you have?
I've come to the conclusion I have a computer graveyard.
I literally have over a dozen at this point. Plus a Macquarium.
I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Anyway between me and the wife, we have the following:
Acer Aspire laptop (hers)
Acer desktop (hers)
Custom gaming desktop (I built)
Mac Mini
Macbook Pro (just bought it)
Hackintosh in a G5 case (hers)
Linux server (for large files)
Panasonic Toughbook (I havent used it in a while)
iMac G3 (I play old games on it)
IBM PC Jr (identical to one i had as a kid)
Plus another 3 or 4 beige desktop boxes I got for free and have been parting out.
In my defense, I only have computers I actually use out in the living spaces, the rest are in a closet devoted to such junk
I literally have over a dozen at this point. Plus a Macquarium.
I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Anyway between me and the wife, we have the following:
Acer Aspire laptop (hers)
Acer desktop (hers)
Custom gaming desktop (I built)
Mac Mini
Macbook Pro (just bought it)
Hackintosh in a G5 case (hers)
Linux server (for large files)
Panasonic Toughbook (I havent used it in a while)
iMac G3 (I play old games on it)
IBM PC Jr (identical to one i had as a kid)
Plus another 3 or 4 beige desktop boxes I got for free and have been parting out.
In my defense, I only have computers I actually use out in the living spaces, the rest are in a closet devoted to such junk
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03-11-2011, 11:40 AM
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Home built old P3 in the closet gathering dust
Home built P4 currently use ad desktop
Lenovo S10 netbook used as around the house and business travel machine
Dell latitude laptop I use at work and bring home every day for some unknown reason.
Home built P4 currently use ad desktop
Lenovo S10 netbook used as around the house and business travel machine
Dell latitude laptop I use at work and bring home every day for some unknown reason.
03-11-2011, 11:41 AM
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I just gave two old ones to the township for recycling a couple weeks ago.
I've only have a 24" imac, a G4 mini, an iPad, and my work laptop now.
I've only have a 24" imac, a G4 mini, an iPad, and my work laptop now.
03-11-2011, 11:41 AM
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Custom Core i7 desktop (mine)
Custom Core i5 desktop (son's)
HP laptop (wife's)
Toshiba laptop (daughter's)
Custom P4 3.2GHz (WHS)
Tiny little computer with WinXP (was son's, now mine, for certain infrequently-used software that won't run in Win7).
Custom Core i5 desktop (son's)
HP laptop (wife's)
Toshiba laptop (daughter's)
Custom P4 3.2GHz (WHS)
Tiny little computer with WinXP (was son's, now mine, for certain infrequently-used software that won't run in Win7).
03-11-2011, 11:52 AM
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Current desktop: Sony Vaio L All-in-One
Current laptop: Sony Vaio Z
Spare laptop: Toshiba Satellite
Retired after 6 wonderfully reliable years: Acer Travelmate 6000
Proudly Apple free!
Current laptop: Sony Vaio Z
Spare laptop: Toshiba Satellite
Retired after 6 wonderfully reliable years: Acer Travelmate 6000
Proudly Apple free!
03-11-2011, 11:54 AM
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Why the Apple hate? I'll save it for another thread but I just don't get the animosity people have towards Apple.
03-11-2011, 11:56 AM
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too many to list in the closet, I will take an inventory and report back 
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03-11-2011, 11:56 AM
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It's more tongue-in-cheek than anything else, Solid Snake...I don't HATE them per se. But, don't think they are as great as people think either. And I've done enough comparos at work for businesses to prove it to myself and my clients...
And as I do to amuse myself, I have made it a life's quest to forever find an alternative that is better and cheaper.
Before the defenders of Apple's Righteousness come in, none of my Sony products cost more than the comparable Apple product.
03-11-2011, 11:57 AM
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22" iMac (wife's desktop)
Two Mac Minis ( i use them as HTPC for TVs in family room and bed room)
AlienWare Aurora (my main desktop and file server...internal hardware has since been upgraded but I kept the case...it's so much better looking that any of the newer ones
Dell Latitude E6500 (work)
Dell Latitude E4300 (wife)
Mac Book Pro
Two Mac Minis ( i use them as HTPC for TVs in family room and bed room)
AlienWare Aurora (my main desktop and file server...internal hardware has since been upgraded but I kept the case...it's so much better looking that any of the newer ones
Dell Latitude E6500 (work)
Dell Latitude E4300 (wife)
Mac Book Pro
03-11-2011, 12:03 PM
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currently using an older Gateway (yes, I said Gateway 
) 12" Tablet... I've been using tablets long before the iPad came along. I don't need anything fancy for web browsing. Tho if I get any more serious about photography then perhaps something more suited later (Mac or something).
Back in SoCal, I have a dead Dell laptop
) 12" Tablet... I've been using tablets long before the iPad came along. I don't need anything fancy for web browsing. Tho if I get any more serious about photography then perhaps something more suited later (Mac or something).Back in SoCal, I have a dead Dell laptop
03-11-2011, 12:08 PM
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03-11-2011, 12:18 PM
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03-11-2011, 12:48 PM
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03-11-2011, 01:08 PM
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All About Trance
Toshiba Satellite A505-S6993 (home)
Dell Latitude E6410 (work)
Dell Latitude E6410 (work)
03-11-2011, 01:14 PM
#16
I have...
Mac Mini (1 gen before current)
Dell PowerEdge 830 Server (bought new in 2005 and still use it today
)
Older home-built AMD Based System that's collecting dust in the garage
Latest gen MacBook (though, it's provided by my work)
An older Dell Inspiron from 2005 or so...also collecting dust.
I used to have a ton of spare parts, but I've finally decided to let go of stuff. Less clutter is good.
Mac Mini (1 gen before current)
Dell PowerEdge 830 Server (bought new in 2005 and still use it today
)Older home-built AMD Based System that's collecting dust in the garage
Latest gen MacBook (though, it's provided by my work)
An older Dell Inspiron from 2005 or so...also collecting dust.
I used to have a ton of spare parts, but I've finally decided to let go of stuff. Less clutter is good.
03-11-2011, 01:29 PM
#17
That I still use daily:
Toshiba laptop
home built desktop
IBM Thinkpad T42
That I use once in a blue moon:
old Dell Dimension desktop that's running Ubuntu
That's sitting in a closet:
Apple IIc
Apple PowerBook 520
Apple Mac IIci
Gave away 2 other desktops a couple years ago because I was running out of room.
Thinking about getting a new 13" or 15" MacBook Pro.... but do I really need another pc?
Toshiba laptop
home built desktop
IBM Thinkpad T42
That I use once in a blue moon:
old Dell Dimension desktop that's running Ubuntu
That's sitting in a closet:
Apple IIc
Apple PowerBook 520
Apple Mac IIci
Gave away 2 other desktops a couple years ago because I was running out of room.
Thinking about getting a new 13" or 15" MacBook Pro.... but do I really need another pc?
03-11-2011, 01:42 PM
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03-11-2011, 01:58 PM
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4 development Intel machines that we were going to get rid of from the office but still core 2's, 1 of them I stripped all the parts out of and put into a custom built machine.
1 Dell Zino 400 for media center PC
1 dell Latitude E6510 with quad core and 8gb memory 256SSD drive
2 Dell Optiplex 280's
1 more custom built machine
All running
1 Dell Zino 400 for media center PC
1 dell Latitude E6510 with quad core and 8gb memory 256SSD drive
2 Dell Optiplex 280's
1 more custom built machine
All running
03-11-2011, 03:06 PM
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I've got spurs...
Self-built i7 rig (Gaming rig / main computer)
Sony Vaio PCG-8X2L ( Huge screen, but clunky as hell so it's for the living room)
Asus Eee PC 1000HD ( Use it everyday on campus, it's a lifesaver)
7 year old Dell Desktop ( Missing a stick of RAM, I've been meaning to fix it up and make it a linux box but haven't had the time)
I'm hoping to build a media box as I get more money/ free time.
Sony Vaio PCG-8X2L ( Huge screen, but clunky as hell so it's for the living room)
Asus Eee PC 1000HD ( Use it everyday on campus, it's a lifesaver)
7 year old Dell Desktop ( Missing a stick of RAM, I've been meaning to fix it up and make it a linux box but haven't had the time)
I'm hoping to build a media box as I get more money/ free time.
03-11-2011, 05:07 PM
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Dell i7 desktop (main home computer)
Dell i7 17" laptop (leave it at work, use it for personal things)
Dell i5 17" laptop (home laptop)
Lenovo X61 C2D 12.1" (portable use)
defunct:
Dell C2D 17" laptop
custom P4 2.2 desktop
Dell P4 15" 1.7 laptop
custom P4 2.0 desktop
old skool, at my parent's house:
Dell P3-400
Dell XPS166
IBM PS/1
386SX laptop
AST 286/10
likely forgetting about a couple
Dell i7 17" laptop (leave it at work, use it for personal things)
Dell i5 17" laptop (home laptop)
Lenovo X61 C2D 12.1" (portable use)
defunct:
Dell C2D 17" laptop
custom P4 2.2 desktop
Dell P4 15" 1.7 laptop
custom P4 2.0 desktop
old skool, at my parent's house:
Dell P3-400
Dell XPS166
IBM PS/1
386SX laptop
AST 286/10
likely forgetting about a couple
03-11-2011, 06:00 PM
#23
Drifting
i5 desktop
core2duo htpc
Asus atom/ion netbook
Athlon x2 file server with an identity crisis
I think I give away about 10 computers a year now. The one old heap that was given to me that I have kept is a late 80's Toshiba T3200 portable computer. Pfft, you think your led/lcd displays are cool, I've got a orange gas plasma display.
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/d...Toshiba-T3200/
It works perfectly too.
core2duo htpc
Asus atom/ion netbook
Athlon x2 file server with an identity crisis
I think I give away about 10 computers a year now. The one old heap that was given to me that I have kept is a late 80's Toshiba T3200 portable computer. Pfft, you think your led/lcd displays are cool, I've got a orange gas plasma display.
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/d...Toshiba-T3200/
It works perfectly too.
03-11-2011, 09:43 PM
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all work and no play
laptops
HP shitdeluxe (hers)
HP shitdeluxe (my old one, now her parts machine)
Dell studio quad core pentium something (mine)
Dell Latitude (kids)
I also have a couple desktops that arent even set up due to lack of office space. A Dell, and a Gateway
HP shitdeluxe (hers)
HP shitdeluxe (my old one, now her parts machine)
Dell studio quad core pentium something (mine)
Dell Latitude (kids)
I also have a couple desktops that arent even set up due to lack of office space. A Dell, and a Gateway
03-11-2011, 10:21 PM
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Dell Dimension E521
MacBook- sis
MacBook Pro- me
MacBook Pro- mom
MacBook Air- sis
MacBook Air- dad
I rock the Dell Dimension box from 2006 with some upgrades. Dual Dell 20' screens are connected to it as its the computer I use 90% of the time. Both the PC and the screens been absolutely bullet-proof. Not a single mechanical issue. Came with XP, then had Vista, and now runs Windows 7 with no problems. Dell makes good stuff sometimes.
MacBook- sis
MacBook Pro- me
MacBook Pro- mom
MacBook Air- sis
MacBook Air- dad
I rock the Dell Dimension box from 2006 with some upgrades. Dual Dell 20' screens are connected to it as its the computer I use 90% of the time. Both the PC and the screens been absolutely bullet-proof. Not a single mechanical issue. Came with XP, then had Vista, and now runs Windows 7 with no problems. Dell makes good stuff sometimes.
03-11-2011, 10:29 PM
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I had a Dell around '96 or '97. It was actually made in the USA too, bulletproof machine.
03-11-2011, 10:36 PM
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i5 desktop
core2duo htpc
Asus atom/ion netbook
Athlon x2 file server with an identity crisis
I think I give away about 10 computers a year now. The one old heap that was given to me that I have kept is a late 80's Toshiba T3200 portable computer. Pfft, you think your led/lcd displays are cool, I've got a orange gas plasma display.
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/d...Toshiba-T3200/
It works perfectly too.
core2duo htpc
Asus atom/ion netbook
Athlon x2 file server with an identity crisis
I think I give away about 10 computers a year now. The one old heap that was given to me that I have kept is a late 80's Toshiba T3200 portable computer. Pfft, you think your led/lcd displays are cool, I've got a orange gas plasma display.
http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/d...Toshiba-T3200/
It works perfectly too.
03-11-2011, 10:58 PM
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Drifting
No, the guy that gave it to me was in real estate development at the time. It just has multiplan, works 2, and mavis beacon teaches typing. I got rid of all of my floppies years ago, besides, I doubt my dad's copy of 3deamon was still readable.
03-11-2011, 11:04 PM
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I had 3-Demon too. Memories..
03-12-2011, 01:06 AM
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Home built AMD 64 Athlon X2 machine (Bought the CPU & MB from Smalls here on AZ)
Home built P3 system sitting in the corner collecting dust. Occasionally turn it on, still works.
Recently acquired my family's 10 year old E-machines AMD Athlon XP system that I overhauled three times in the time it's been here. It's been replaced by ZT systems AMD Phenom II Six-core processor desktop. Came with a 3 year warranty.
Home built P3 system sitting in the corner collecting dust. Occasionally turn it on, still works.
Recently acquired my family's 10 year old E-machines AMD Athlon XP system that I overhauled three times in the time it's been here. It's been replaced by ZT systems AMD Phenom II Six-core processor desktop. Came with a 3 year warranty.
03-12-2011, 01:09 AM
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Current/In Use:
2 Dell Latitude D6xx's Laptops
1 Mac Book
Occasional Use:
An older HP Pavillion
Not in use:
Dell Latitude Laptop
Toshiba Laptop
2 Dell Latitude D6xx's Laptops
1 Mac Book
Occasional Use:
An older HP Pavillion
Not in use:
Dell Latitude Laptop
Toshiba Laptop
03-12-2011, 02:54 AM
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Sanest Florida Man
Let's seeeee....
Custom i7 860 Desktop with Intel SSDs in RAID 0 8GB RAM (my baby!)
Mac Mini Server
2010 Macbook Pro 15 2.4GHz i5 with hi-res matte screen (dual boots windows 7)
Dell Dimension 5150 3.2P4 w/HT 3GB RAM runs Windows 7 my friend just gave it to me, it's now my work PC
My other baby is my Hyper-V box. AMD x4 945 3.0GHz quad core (95w) 12GB ECC RAM, 6.82TB (and counting). Runs 5 VMs, Server 2008 R2 Enterprise w/ Exchange 2010, WHS Vail, Vista, XP and Ubuntu 10.04.
Late 2007 20" iMac
Late 2007 MacBook
Some POS eMachines that never gets used
Plus 3 spare parts PCs in the garage that are pretty much trash now
Also Mac Classic I've been wanting to fire up but probably won't work since it's been in the attic for the last 5 years!
OG Bondi Blue iMac 233MHz G3
iPad 2
Then I got enough spare parts and a case lying around to make a PC if anyone wants it.
Custom i7 860 Desktop with Intel SSDs in RAID 0 8GB RAM (my baby!)
Mac Mini Server
2010 Macbook Pro 15 2.4GHz i5 with hi-res matte screen (dual boots windows 7)
Dell Dimension 5150 3.2P4 w/HT 3GB RAM runs Windows 7 my friend just gave it to me, it's now my work PC
My other baby is my Hyper-V box. AMD x4 945 3.0GHz quad core (95w) 12GB ECC RAM, 6.82TB (and counting). Runs 5 VMs, Server 2008 R2 Enterprise w/ Exchange 2010, WHS Vail, Vista, XP and Ubuntu 10.04.
Late 2007 20" iMac
Late 2007 MacBook
Some POS eMachines that never gets used
Plus 3 spare parts PCs in the garage that are pretty much trash now
Also Mac Classic I've been wanting to fire up but probably won't work since it's been in the attic for the last 5 years!
OG Bondi Blue iMac 233MHz G3
iPad 2
Then I got enough spare parts and a case lying around to make a PC if anyone wants it.
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03-12-2011, 03:00 AM
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03-12-2011, 04:42 PM
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Mine:
Asus desktop with Intel core 2 quad 2.5ghz
1TB storage
8GB ram
running win7 home
custom case fans
Plans are for a better graphics card and CPU fan
Big step up from a crappy e-machine about a year and half ago.
Asus desktop with Intel core 2 quad 2.5ghz
1TB storage
8GB ram
running win7 home
custom case fans
Plans are for a better graphics card and CPU fan
Big step up from a crappy e-machine about a year and half ago.
03-12-2011, 07:40 PM
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As of now, just some home-built computer I bought from a friend of a friend. It needs a replacement, which I'm currently working on.
I'd just go to Best Buy or something and pick up a name brand, but I need something with a 1394 port, and those are incredibly hard to come by with PCs.... at least from what I've come across.
I'd just go to Best Buy or something and pick up a name brand, but I need something with a 1394 port, and those are incredibly hard to come by with PCs.... at least from what I've come across.
03-12-2011, 08:17 PM
#40
Intermediate
First Gen MacBook
ASUS Eee PC
Toshiba Satellite Laptop - Very old
Dell Latitude Laptop - Dead - I'll fix it eventually.
I got rid of all my old home built desktops and parts about a year ago and haven't looked back.
ASUS Eee PC
Toshiba Satellite Laptop - Very old
Dell Latitude Laptop - Dead - I'll fix it eventually.
I got rid of all my old home built desktops and parts about a year ago and haven't looked back.