Sep 7 2007
Apple Quad Core 3Ghz G5 With Dual 30″ Monitors
By Jeremy Schoemaker
88 comments 
Ok so I get asked a lot for updated pictures of my office and what Kind of computer I use.
I have a Apple Quad core:
Model Name: Mac Pro
Model Identifier: MacPro2,1
Processor Name: Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 8
L2 Cache (per processor): 8 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz
So thats 8 total cores of power! WOOT!
I also have 2 30″ Apple cinema displays. I think the whole rig cost just under 10k or so. Worth every penny!
On the monitor to the left I usually monitor logs and keep chat/email windows open on the right I do my main stuff coding/surfing/watching movies
Here are so photos of me at work today… while eating Taco Bell.
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nothing like working, in your boxers, eating toco bell!
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Very nice. I’ve got the original Woodcrest 2.66 Mac Pro and it is one hell of a machine. Couldn’t imagine having another 20GHz of processor.
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Nice setup.
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If you zoom in 50x you can see a folder on the desktop called “Janet Jackson xxx”
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You are a good guy Shoe,never stoping to feed peoples nosy beaks :)..thus your popularity in touching base with the crowd
But hey,similar set up to mine except the diet coke..i have coffeeeeee cups and ashtray around
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Popping pills, diet pepsi, taco bell and dual 30 inch monitors, you sir have it made
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Upon closer inspection I also see a Tiki god. Awesome.
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Nothing like working in your boxers
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damn that is blogging with steriods! super monitors
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busted… again
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Its actually the god of money
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Actually, I believe that is Optimash Prime, and I didn’t even have to zoom x 50. LOL
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You make me want to upgrade my computers right now
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hey where did you get the frame for the plasma/lcd that’s hanging on the wall - i’ve looked around for some and they look junky at the ones i’ve found that looks pretty slick… lemme know in between chompin down that gordita…
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Hi thats actually a full size sony 60″ grand wega that I had built into the wall. I could not find anything close to the picture quality so I just built it into the wall then had a wood frame made around it.
You can see the before pictures here with the tv and speaker holes framed out-
(I should probably do a post on the evolution of my office)
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You are going to need those Tums after Taco Hell.
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Well well well. you are my role model while i work online
And your workspace quite resembles mine (full of eatables)
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I call dibs on this for whenever you decide to buy a new computer
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That totally rocks
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sweet setup. what game are you playing on the xbox in those pics?
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Funny… I did a post on some of my servers and my desk at work here, then noticed your post. Guess it’s just one of those days.
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So I guess that answers the question: what do millionaires eat for lunch?
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Glad you have the tums ready for after the taco bell.
That is one sweet setup you got there
I believe I saw a Plasma / LCD Tv in the office before… Not sure if you still have it?
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Love the Tums and aspirin
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do you actually goto Taco Hell and buy that stuff. It’s totally comfort food but there’s gotta be something better. Always gave me the shits. hey aren’t you working out and eating right lately? Caught ya!
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Slick set up. Looks like you have networking set up throughout. Those 30″ Cinema’s must be damn nice to use everyday…nothing beats a huge monitor (or 2)…and a good chair.
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WOW, what a sweet setup. You’re living the life Shoe. Great computer, two 30″ monitors and sitting around in your boxers while you work…
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Wow, sweet set up! Love the 30″ monitors.
Hmmm, taco bell sounds good too:)
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can i just insult you?
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Serious? I was just joking about your last photo that got you busted. So I guess you really do have a Janet Jackson folder
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yeah tell the guy who did that - he did a really really nice job (& if u did that yourself kudos to u)… i like the looks of it - as you can’t tell at all - and that’s a really crisp pic i thought. i would have swore that was a plasma / lcd and then hung on the wall with a picture frame around it.
i just think it looks so much better when you have a wooden frame - ahhh sorta disappointing though as we’ll have to continue our search…
post the evol of ur office - i’d like to read that - i always like to read about other peoples offices and workspaces - i was supposed to have my own from a year ago in my new office, however my real boss moved in and she never moved out, workspace diminished, my A.D.D. kicks in full force in between the blaring hispanic music and the cackling at customers/friends/relatives at ear shattering decibels… so i say green with envy… please share!!! i have to live vicariously!
by the way that’s a nice big work space too…
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OMG god of money - Such a good item to have on your desk. I need to throw away some of my junk and make room for my own god of money
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Not only does he have dual monitors, an amazing mac machine and a HUGE tv — He has someone taking photos for him!!
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BTW - What is that charging next to your dvd-r spindle?
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No wonder I like you - you are married to a smart woman, you eat Taco Bell & drink Diet Pepsi! Sorry I can’t comment on jealousy over the computer set-up, I’m not the tech one in our household.
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Shoe – you are a pasty pimp.
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I think a 30″ cinema would display would burn my retinas after primarily using a 14″ laptop display.
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the same thing as everyone esle
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Very nice! Nice to see a worked in office as well. Not like some of those other bloggers that have spotless desks. Can you really trust a person with a clean desk?
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serious screen real estate! I was about to buy a second 23 incher - but now I’m wondering about two 30’s
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damn, working in shorts. your the man.
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Dude, that diet pop will kill you…give it up.
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Haha yes, this is true
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Man working from home for yourself can be a good lifestyle!
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Except with extra cheese.
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I’ve been wanting Dual 30″ monitors for sometime now. I can’t justify spending that much right now so I’ll have to stick with my dual 20″.
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Caption:
“The man behind the blog”
lol
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I love the boxers, that’s how I prefer to do it as well
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Wow, very good computer so you use Mac also your monitors are very huge 30” .I love to work on such systems.
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So where are the big lcd’s?
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Damnnnnn that must be sweet - I’ll bet you can get almost proportionately more work done compared to a smaller screen no? I’m almost positive I could take on more tasks with that kindof setup!!
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wow!!!Your mac pro quad core is fantastic!!the 2 30″ apple cinemas display are so big…
congratulations!!
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Well that looks even better than at my work where I do work with 4 monitors… but at home I have for my online business only old laptop basicly used as type writer
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now that’s a work environment … really nice
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My favorite has got to be the crib in the corner - priorities, right?
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“Honey, It’s keyword research!!!!!!”
hahahah
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Dang, I guess I need a God of Money haha
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Of course working in your boxers is great… but best part is not working and watching TV in your boxers and still making money
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Having two monitors definitely helps me. My productivity increased drastically especially since now AIM etc.. doesn’t popup infront of my work but on the other screen and i can choose to respond or not.
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Tell us about that ergonomic looking chair…
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Great stuff man!
You should listen to others about the diet pop. Stop drinking it.
Post more pics of the “evolution” of the office.
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That’s absolutely class. I’ve never owned a Mac, I know they’re more powerful but how are they to use in comparison to a normal desktop or a powerful desktop like a maxed out XPS?
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and we take this guy’s advice?
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Im just waiting for them to come out with tvs so clear that you could use them as artificial windows, of course if you got a big enough tv someone could acidently walk into it:)
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GG on the monitor set-up, good taste!
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Paul, Shoe(and others with the same thoughts), please. don’t read this is if I am being a wise-ass. I really mean this question honest;y … becuase it’s something “I am about” both on line and off …
How dd you “justify” having two 20″ monitors in the first place? I believe you can get enough increased productivity from two monitors as opposed to one to “justify” the cost/occasional hassle/desktop space … but that’s a feeling … I have no data to back it up.
If there’s an actual process you went through to “justify” dual monitors, then how would you further quantify the proces to decide between 17″, 20″, 30″ etc.?
Or is it becuase dual monitors are kewl and you just won’t spend extra for bigger?
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For some reason lately I have started to eat a lot more Taco Bell and have been working in my boxers for 4 hours a day, maybe that means I will be making a lot more money soon since you do the same LOL……
By the way, badass setup man…good stuff brotha
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The great oz would be jealous..
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I did a mock up rig similar to what you’ve got here. Mine came to $13,500. Fantasy world haha.
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That is a Universal Remote by Marantz. It’s a touchscreen - 2 hander and can be personalized to run multiple home theatre systems and home audio etc. I prefer the line from Logitech personally - way easier to program.
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eh - gotta stay away from the Taco Bell Jeremy
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I see you read REVENUE magazine…. don’t you..?
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I see you read REVENUE Magazine…. Shoe..?
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LOL!!
That’s a nice setup
I’m currently on a 19″ widescreen - sucks 
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You sir, are a moron.
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Nice setup, (especially the taco bell), I could never work on monitors that big.
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Hey you said “On the monitor to the left I usually monitor logs ” what do you mean by monitoring logs?
Cheers
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amazing environment. I would like to ask does that 30inch moniter works fine ? no strain on eyes as you are sitting so close to it.
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The tums and taco bell go hand in hand. BTW love the dual monitors been using them for years and could never go back.
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Wow that is a serious set up there. I’m looking at getting a new 24″ widescreen and I think that is going to be huge. Dual 30″ monitors is amazing and has to really boost productivity.
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I have a similar setup, but not mac. I have 2 quad cores and for monitors I have a 24″ and a 19″ monitor as well as a 15″ monitor. (I like to see things in different sizes, like my users)
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I have two 24″ monitors and can’t imagine going for anything less..
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This would cause some pain in my neck
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It cost an arm to buy it. At that price, I hope that rock!
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Wow Quad PC
i’d love it.. Though my Dedicated server is quad 
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i see an anti-acid bottle and some prescription on your desk. You can tell a lot about a person by what is (or not) on their desk. a picture says a thousand words.
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