Caporegime
Yeah I’ve just bought a Lint Roll actually, so will have to get rolling
What is the box on the far right? Don’t recognise it.
That's the BlackMagic eGPU. Kinda needed with the Mac mini because it's integrated GPU is weak.
Pic: Your desk...RIGHT NOW
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That's the BlackMagic eGPU. Kinda needed with the Mac mini because it's integrated GPU is weak.
Soldato
Mine hasn't changed apart from the speaker stands. Excuse the random electrical screw box on the desk 
Caporegime
Oh very nice
Desk has changed a lot recently as well. I've decided to go quite minimalist and just use a laptop. Currently using my work laptop until September then I will likely get a Macbook Pro. Painted the back wall and plan to add a frame in the centre of the wall.
Desperately need an office chair but haven't decided on which one yet.
Soldato
What have you done with your speakers @LiE ?
Deffo recommend the herman miller office chairs. I was lucky enough to be given two of the ones in my picture by my father in law when he was downsizing his business. I've had them for about 6-7 years and they are the best thing I have ever sat on, never have any back issues even when sitting on them from 7am - 11pm.
Deffo recommend the herman miller office chairs. I was lucky enough to be given two of the ones in my picture by my father in law when he was downsizing his business. I've had them for about 6-7 years and they are the best thing I have ever sat on, never have any back issues even when sitting on them from 7am - 11pm.
Caporegime
Shall look into the chair, thanks.
Speakers have been returned, at low volume/casual listening which is 90% of the time they sounded average, but was to be expected I guess since they need power to get those speakers producing good sound.
They had a couple QC issues which I used to leverage a return.
Caporegime
I’ve really wanted to try these Herman Miller chairs - Everyone raves about them! But £1000 (just what I’ve seen on Google) for an office chair?!I’d want it to do more than just cushion my behind
You don't buy new, refurbed
https://www.2ndhnd.com/collections/herman-millerYou don't buy new, refurbed
Hmm that’s a more reasonable price, but still a lot for just an office chair. Would these be like “an office chair for life” sort of thing?
Soldato
That is a shame but handy you were able to return them. I listen to my Dali Spektor 2's on low volume with my Onkyo A-9010 amp and they have a lot of detail, highly recommend them. They also come in white, just not as pretty as the QA you had.
Exactly. I used to go through office chairs no end. They were not comfy for all day sitting and often the padding would completely dissapear after a year or so. The Herman millers I was given (model indicates to an Aeron - has info of '1BODPP' on the bottom with the year 2008) still feel like the day I received them. They were in mint condition any way but they have a kinda mesh material which acts as the cushioning.
I would say so. I've had mine 6-7 years. They were given to me from a business environment so I can imagine had a lot of use there. Manufacture date indicates 2008. They don't look worn at all, apart from a few scruff marks on the back when I moved house.
Most definitely.
Caporegime
I like the look of this chair -https://www.2ndhnd.com/collections/...nscale-freedom-med-back-chair-new-grey-fabric
Soldato
"Just" an office chair - you spend 8 hours a day in it, more if you game/do hobbies at a desk. Same as beds and shoes, you spend 1/3 of your life in each. Anyone who's had chronic back issues knows a good chair is important. And you may as well get one that'll last, instead of a new one every 2-3 years.
Don
It can be a bit difficult shooting off to the toilet as the chairs are massive but literally can stretch out easily and never knows there behind me! Gets pretty hot up there with all the kit mind. I had to buy a desk fan!
Desk has changed a lot recently as well. I've decided to go quite minimalist and just use a laptop. Currently using my work laptop until September then I will likely get a Macbook Pro. Painted the back wall and plan to add a frame in the centre of the wall.
Desperately need an office chair but haven't decided on which one yet.
That looks incredibly smart. Not sure how I'd feel about losing my external monitor mind you.
What size is that Lenovo?
Caporegime
It's a Thinkpad 13, it has a 1080p screen but things are a little small so I'm using 125% scaling. I think my preference would be for a 15" laptop when I replace this.
Soldato
Sorry, only just seen this. It's an Ikea Kitchen Worktop on top of 2 Ikea 'Alex' units.
How much did you guys pay for you 'ikea mock up desk' the storage units and the worktops? I'm looking at doing the same thing, how did you go about adjusting the heights if needed, are they supplied with rubber to stop the top slipping?
Also what thickness were the worktops you went for?
Also what thickness were the worktops you went for?