Mac Pro, 30″ & TX1 Arrive In My Office
After going through a few phases of decision making for my new setup while saving, I can finally reveal my new office and really start to push the boundaries with content creation.
2.66Ghz Mac Pro
Even though I threw up some different ideas for my machine throughout the stage when I was saving, I’ve ended up with the machine I initially intended on buying, and the Mac all Apple fanboys lust over.
When I called Apple and placed the order I asked for the 2.00Ghz model, being the person I am it wasn’t even half an hour later I was back on the phone changing my order to the higher 2.66Ghz model. If I’m keeping this machine for a long time I might as well get the best I can afford at the moment.
Full specifications are. 2 x 2.66Ghz, 3GB RAM, 250GB & 500GB HDD, BT + AE.
The Mac Pro looks like an amazing machine which will last me for years and years, I finally have my computing setup at a point where no more changes need to be made to the main elements for a long time.
30″ Apple Cinema Display
Initially I planned on Dual 23″ Apple Cinema Display’s, then changed my mind to Dual 24″ Dell’s. When it came to the crunch I couldn’t resist the drop dead gorgeous anodised aluminium Apple displays, and purchased the holy grail of all. The 30″ Apple Cinema Display.
This display appears to be drop dead gorgeous, and it’s ridiculously large. I’ve only played with it at an Apple reseller a couple of times. Standing in front of this monitor is a life defying experience, I can’t wait to be sitting in front of it on a daily basis.
Canon PowerShot TX1
I’m starting to experiment with different aspects of digital media as of recent, and I’ve been wanting to do a similar tech video show like Chris Pirillo for a while now. The only problem was my lack of video related hardware, and the iSight really didn’t cut it for video recording.
I did a little research and (impulsively) purchased the Canon PowerShot TX1. The TX1 is not only a 7MP still camera, it’s a High-Definition video camera which records directly onto SD cards.
Additionally
I also picked up a few miscellaneous objects in the past 2 weeks, including an iPod nano dock, 4GB SDHC card for the TX1, and additional 2GB Sandisk card for use in the the 350D. Expect full reviews of all three large products soon.
Can you believe both the Mac Pro and 30″ Apple Cinema Display are still sitting in the box? I made myself wait until I wrote this post to unpack them. As for now, I’m off to setup the Mac Pro and have some fun with my new toys. Ciao!
#1
Chris Vick → vickslife.com
Wow… I’m so jealous of you right now! Congrats on the huge purchase, Glenn! Have fun with it ;-)
#2
Gedeon → gedmaheux.wordpress.com
Talos has a 30″ and he loves it to death. When I visit his home and sit in front of his workstation, its like being in an IMAX theater. Have fun!
#3
Brad Bergeron → blog.bradbergeron.com
And I thought my brand-new MacBook Pro was enough to drool over. You’re a pretty lucky guy to be able to afford a setup like this at your age! Nicely done!
#4
Taylor Olson → www.taylorsblog.com
Wow, Glenn! I really envy you! That is like my dream setup. I plan on purchasing a MacBook (Pro?!) soon though.
#5
Ondra SoukupGood luck with that, I think I don’t lust for Mac Pro just because I don’t know what would I use it for…and where would I put it :D
I need to clean a little chunk of my table so I can place 15″ MBP where this 12″ beast sits at the moment :)
#6
BrandonWow! I wish I could get a job as a tech blogger. A Mac Pro would be really awesome!
#7
Mike ScandlonCongratulations on the new setup, Glenn! Sounds sweet.
I’m also thinking about getting a 30″ Cinema Display, although I’m waiting for the rumored revision which will include an iSight camera. It would be great to read your impression of the Cinema Display after you’ve had it for a few days / weeks.
#8
Adam F.Wow!
Lets see some photos of these of Flickr
#9
Yohannes Wijaya → www.yohanneswijaya.com
Congrats, Glenn!! Must be an adrenaline-pumping day for you today. I couldnt sleep the night I was expecting my PoweMac G5 & 30″ ACD. In any case, I am expecting a screenshot of your new setup. And do a teaser review on the Canon TX1, I am curious as how good the video is.
#10
Stavanger → www.blogcrowds.com
Congrats Glenn, but not waiting for Leopard?
#11
Amit → karmakars.com
GREEN with envy. :) Nah seriously enjoy it. :)
#12
Shawn Blanc → shawnblanc.net
I hope your office chair has a seatbelt.
#13
Ethan Bodnar → www.ethanbodnar.com
Congrats on your new Mac. What do you plan on using all of that power for? Surely you don’t need it for a video show and blogging. Perhaps some secret new project you are planning? :)
#14
Andy → goodonpaper.org
Unboxing pics, plz!
#15
Paul Stamatiou → paulstamatiou.com
Welcome to the 30-inch club Glenn. =) Derek and I have been waiting.
#16
LOR3N → www.r3fresh.com
I wish I had the money to afford one of those powerful machines
#17
Caitlyn Imburgo → www.alwaysg5.com
I must admit I got very happy when I saw this post in my RSS reader. I can’t wait to see your new workspace. It’s gonna be massive. :)
Reviews will be nice. I’m most interested in your take on the TX1 and the 30″ Cinema Display.
Flickr photos soon?! Haha.
#18
BorisCongrats Glenn! I wish I had the funds for a 30″… but I’m not complaining with my 20″! :)
#19
Nick Danforth → nickdanforth.blogspot.com
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
Gaah! I’m dying because of someone else’s setup! ;)
#20
Elliott Cost → www.elliottcost.com
Wow, that’s an amazing setup. Enjoy.
#21
Chris Marshall → chrismarshall.ws
What to add? Enjoy!!!
#22
Klian → www.appleblog.es
Nice setup!
It would be great an unboxing pics or a video with that camera :)
#23
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
This thing is huge. Tested a little HD video on it and wow, it’s amazing. Can’t wait to watch some movies on this screen.
Thanks Brad. I’ve worked hard for this setup, I’m very excited to finally have it sitting here.
Expect a review of all three objects in the coming weeks :-)
Later tonight, picture will be uploaded. Just moving my Aperture library over at the moment. 30GB to move over our Airport network..
I actually need a new office chair, it’s next on the list. I’ll make sure a seatbelt is included ;-)
As above, later tonight.
Thanks Paul! These screens really are impressive. Words can’t explain how big they are.
Just general tasks, and yes, there is a secret project which will utilize this machine. No word on what is is yet though. Keep tuned.
Keep an eye on Flickr for shots later tonight.
Another 30″ Apple Cinema Display ;-)
#24
Dumitru Tira → www.static-13.deviantart.com
Damn you lucky bastard! Now I hate you with all my heart! :P
hahaha, congratulations and take lots of pics, i mean, lots of them!
Cant wait for your creative content that pushes the boundaries :D
#25
Keenan → keendog.blogspot.com
Wow congratulations on the epic setup. You must be ecstatic. Put it to good use man!
#26
Stefaan → www.novoblog.be
Wow, nice setup! I think you’ll be able to boost your productivity with the 30″ ACD. Can’t wait for photos!
#27
Peter Norris → peternorris.net
All I can say is drool! I’ve only had laptops and I’ve been wanting a more permanent solution for a while but I don’t think I can really afford it right now with school and my limited income. All I can do is dream.
#28
zzap → zzaps.com
You’ll be sorry that you didn’t get dual 24″ Dells.
#29
TomCongrats Glenn I know you will enjoy it!!
I had the 23 inch ACD and exchanged it almost 2 weeks later for the 30 inch ACD. I could not resist!! I am using it with my brand new 17 inch MacBook Pro :) :)
#30
Indraneel → indraneel.thepurohits.net
That is a very very very large display. And you must be flat broke now ;-P
#31
.nameWhere would I find that wallpaper? And if its one of your shots Glenn you’ve gotta post it up!!!
#32
Andrew → www.infectedproject.com
What are you using for speakers?
#33
Andreas → xgrape.net
Oh man, that thing is such a beauty. Same computer as me now, but you kinda beat me on the display side ;) I hope you went with the X1900 graphics card.
#34
Julian Schrader → julianschrader.de
Very nice setup, Glenn! I’m just about to get a 30″ ACD to hook it up with my MacBook Pro, so I’ll stay tuned to whatever you might say about this thingy ;-)
#35
QueryCongrats on the setup, Glenn. I’m just curious, though. What made you want to get a 30″ ACD rather than two smaller displays?
#36
Macintalk Design → macintalk.com
Nice, Glenn. I just got a Sanyo HD camcorder with similar specs to your Canon. I’m still waiting for my MacBook Pro to arrive.
#37
Dustin → web.mac.com/dustin.cook/iweb/D-Money/Home.html
Congrats. How do you make enough money to afford this?
#38
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
To all who were requesting, check out the Flickr photoset of images here.
Wallpaper is mine, and can be found here.
Currently the built in Mac Pro ones - I’ll need to pick some better ones up later.
Sadly no, I could only afford the Nvidia 7300GT.
Mainly the great price I found it at, it was something I couldn’t turn down. I don’t regret it for one second, I love the display.
Very cool! Eagerly awaiting the Macintalk re-launch.
Hard work, and saving for 18 months without the urge to buy anything else :-)
#39
Tortilla → www.iphonetypingtest.com
WOW. I am so jealous.
What a beautiful machine. What a beautiful screen.
I want! I want! I want!!!
#40
Anand → aprilzero.com
Heh. I see you got something totally different than what we had originally discussed :D
Anyways, I can’t exactly say I’m jealous ;) but congrats! Remember it’s just a tool and the real beauty is what you can create with it.
#41
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
I wouldn’t think you’d be jealous, since you already have an 8-Core Mac Pro ;-) But it’s still very exciting for me. Not as we originally planned, but I decided a desktop would best suit my needs for the future.
#42
Rusty → www.myswordsman.blogspot.com
Wow… I’m so jealous of you right now! Congrats on the huge purchase, Glenn! Have fun with it ;-)
#43
Chris Marshall » Blog Archive » Dual Screen Debate → www.chrismarshall.ws/?p=786
[...] in the 30″ corner we have the young heavyweight blogging champs, Glenn Wolsey and Paul Stamatiou, which on it’s own provides a compelling argument for the single [...]
#44
Andrew Harrison → andrew.harrison.org
nice setup. you’ve basically convinced me to splurge on the ACD rather than… any other brand.
also, for the record, it’s not brushed metal, it’s anodised aluminium, same as the iPod nanos and the Macbook Pros. Apple have never [as far as i know] made a piece of harware with a brushed metal case.
#45
andrew → mrwright613.wordpress.com
wow, props to your self-control. they wouldn’t have been in the box for more than thirty seconds if they showed up at my door =)
#46
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
Great to hear I’ve convinced you to stick with the Apple brand. Thanks for correcting my incorrect statement, I’ll make a change in the post to reflect this :-)
Let’s just say it wasn’t easy, but I just managed to stick it out to write about the boxes which were sitting behind me ;-)
#47
Stefaan → www.novoblog.be
So Glenn, how is the 30″? You have been using it for a couple of days now. Can’t wait for a review.
#48
Anand → aprilzero.com
Hehe. That’s funny, with me it’s usually the other way around. I make myself wait to write the post until I’m tired of opening things and playing around with em. Hehe.
#49
Robertwhere you get those lamps?
#50
Ben → mashable.com
The TX1 looks awesome, I’m considering getting it as a cheap HD cam for online video as well.
#51
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
I bought these lamps at a place called “Lighting Plus” in New Zealand.
I’m not too sure if they are available overseas, best bet would be to try this designer furniture store. http://dwr.com/
#52
brandonThis looks like a shrine of worship, and i’m a bit jealous of the screen ;)
#53
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Fourth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/10/desktop-friday-the-thirty-fourth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#54
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Top 10 Multi Display Mac Setups → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/05/23/top-10-multi-display-mac-setups
[...] online for pictures of Mac’s. Anything from Apple Cinema Display’s to iMac’s, to Mac Pro’s. Here’s a list I have compiled of the top Top 10 Multi Display Mac Setups featuring Apple [...]
#55
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Review: Mac Pro 2 x 2.66Ghz → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/17/review-mac-pro-2-x-266ghz
[...] having the machine for just over 6 weeks, I feel the time is right to post some more detailed views about my 2.66Ghz [...]
#56
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Fifth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/19/desktop-friday-the-thirty-fifth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#57
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Sixth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/24/desktop-friday-the-thirty-sixth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#58
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Seventh → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/31/desktop-friday-the-thirty-seventh
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#59
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Eighth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/09/08/desktop-friday-the-thirty-eighth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#60
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Thirty Ninth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/09/14/desktop-friday-the-thirty-ninth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#61
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Fortieth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/09/22/desktop-friday-the-fortieth
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#62
Geek Wishlist - forever-digital → www.forever-digital.net/2007/09/26/geek-wishlist
[...] I’ve been lusting over one since this summer when Glenn Wolsey started showing off photos of his new setup. It’s a gorgeous and powerful machine with TONS of space which would come in handy [...]
#63
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty First → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/09/29/desktop-friday-the-forty-first
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#64
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Second → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/10/12/desktop-friday-the-forty-second
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#65
SamI WANT ONE!
#66
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Third → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/10/19/desktop-friday-the-forty-third
[...] 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#67
Grant → www.grantmc.co.uk
I am so god damn jealous :@!
#68
Grant → www.grantmc.co.uk
WOW!
^^ Describes your set up ^^
Its a shame you got rid of the MP
#69
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Forth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/11/24/desktop-friday-the-forty-forth
[...] and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#70
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Fifth → www.glennwolsey.com/2007/12/14/desktop-friday-the-forty-fifth
[...] and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#71
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Sixth → www.glennwolsey.com/2008/01/17/desktop-friday-the-forty-sixth
[...] and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#72
Glenn Wolsey : Blog Archive : Desktop Friday: The Forty Seventh → www.glennwolsey.com/2008/01/26/desktop-friday-the-forty-seventh
[...] and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss [...]
#73
Top 10 Multi Display Mac Setups → desktopvibes.com/top-10-multi-display-mac-setups
[...] online for pictures of Mac’s. Anything from Apple Cinema Display’s to iMac’s, to Mac Pro’s. Here’s a list I have compiled of the top Top 10 Multi Display Mac Setups featuring Apple [...]