deskthority

webwit wrote:

mr_a500 wrote:I wonder why this happens to some people but not others. I've been typing for decades on ergonomic nightmare keyboards, big hulking loafs of keyboards - without wrist rests, bad layout, typing "like I'm scratching a window" ( )... and I never had any kind of repetitive stress problem.

I think from resting my hand on the mouse for some decades.

Ah yes, I can definitely see how that can cause problems. Using a mouse cramps my hand and makes my fingers ache. That's why I always use big trackballs - so I can loosen my hand and alternate the fingers I use to roll the ball. I've got a big trackball on every computer I use - including Amiga 500, Mac SE, BeOS PC, even on Atari 800XL (though that one's just for Centipede ).

Here's my setup:
My HP monitor case and stand broke (cheap junk), but surprisingly the monitor looks even better without it - metal and thinner. The screen is made by LG. Apparently, all HP contributed to the monitor was the cheap plastic case that broke.

mr_a500 wrote:Here's my setup:

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My HP monitor case and stand broke (cheap junk), but surprisingly the monitor looks even better without it - metal and thinner. The screen is made by LG. Apparently, all HP contributed to the monitor was the cheap plastic case that broke.

That black telephone is begging to have a red one next to it. Its the touch of color thats missing from being complete setup

Here's a photo from the other side of the desk.

They took my red phone away - something about me calling the Kremlin too much. I'm allowed to keep the black one as long as I don't launch any pre-emptive strikes.

My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.

@mr_a500: That is awesome. I love the numpad. Or hexpad, perhaps? Which would be even better.

What's the keyboard on the left? Reminds me of one of the TRS-80s, though I know it isn't one.

BTW, I have a phone like that in red... perhaps it's time to dig it out of the cupboard and install it in the study...

The numpad is the Honeywell hall effect keypad from HaaTa. The keyboard on the left is a DEC VT100 (unusual colours) - not yet USB compatible... but it will be.

The phone was made in 1953, when black was the only colour available (colour came out the next year). All the phones in my house were made 1954 and earlier.

The desk was made by Commodore.

Commodore desk! Ha. Though I feel one thing you lack there is a vintage calculator...

You're right. I definitely need a nixie tube calculator.

Why? Amiga has a calculator.

Good point. OK, skip the vintage calculator.

Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.

Nice girls

tinlong117 wrote:

Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.

Nice girls

I've looked at that picture a few times now and still haven't gotten around to looking at the computer on the desk.

mr_a500 wrote:

tinlong117 wrote:

Compgeke wrote:My current average morning desk at school. Table might vary but items are the same.

Nice girls

I've looked at that picture a few times now and still haven't gotten around to looking at the computer on the desk.

mr_a500 wrote:Good point. OK, skip the vintage calculator.

No! Nixie tube calculators are awesome!

Moved to a different (tiny) desk at work cause I'm only working part-time after school now

They thought you use such a small keyboard you don't need more room...

Audio Technica MD50! TOTALLY BOSS!

Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.

KangarooZombies wrote:Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.

Yup
And I just modded the M50 with a headphone jack. It's even more portable now!

Looks pretty clean, nice job!

Actual desktop View Wall behind the camera prevents a single photo of both.

ne0phyte wrote:

KangarooZombies wrote:Damn, HHKB and ATHM50's. I use the same. Killer combo imo.

Yup
And I just modded the M50 with a headphone jack. It's even more portable now!

Verry Nice Mod!

Thanks! It's the first time I did something like that and I'm really happy with the outcome

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Are you really using that keyboard without a wrist rest? Looks pretty uncomfortable

ne0phyte wrote: Are you really using that keyboard without a wrist rest? Looks pretty uncomfortable

Yeah I am. The wrist rest I've been using is too short though maybe I could stand it on its edge

Game Theory wrote:Actual desktop

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Wall behind the camera prevents a single photo of both.

Wow, that's beautiful. However, are those speakers your main ones?

Yes. Had a 5.1 system which died and went back to the old 2.1.

Game Theory wrote:Yes. Had a 5.1 system which died and went back to the old 2.1.

Some heaphones could do.

So, I figured I'd finally post my setup, as I feel it's just about worthy to run with some of the masterpieces here!

Click the image to see the full album