wyerd #1 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) I quickly knocked up a plinth or shelf to put my PEB on and so I could hide the ugly foot and other cables, but found in my current seating position that the monitor's a bit high for viewing comfortably. I need to get a decent office chair anyway, so I'll be able to raise the viewing height in the long run. It also gives me some good desk space to add a printer, or working area. I then thought I'd move the PEB and monitor around to see what it would look like, which using my current seating position works better, but I lose the desk space. So, I've created a poll. Which one would you choose and why? EDIT: I can't post images on the first post of a poll post for some strange reason. Edited July 17, 2015 by wyerd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyerd #2 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Setup A Edited July 17, 2015 by wyerd 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Schmitzi #4 Posted July 17, 2015 nice FlexCable I would prefer "B", but with the PEB upside, means standing like a tower, floppies down or, Setup "C" 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD #5 Posted July 17, 2015 I like the more aesthetic appearance of A but the monitor is way too high for practical use. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opry99er #6 Posted July 18, 2015 Beautiful... Both setups are lovely, but I prefer A... High monitor, yes... But worth the neck strain for something that nice. PROPS 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #7 Posted July 18, 2015 I voted for option "B", but I agree with Schmitzi, option "C" looks good, of course I'm biased... but you could read the HxC's display better too! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #8 Posted July 18, 2015 Is there an option "D" w/ a CRT? 'Cause that's the option I'd pick. Setup "B" looks just fine. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyerd #9 Posted July 18, 2015 I voted for option "B", but I agree with Schmitzi, option "C" looks good, of course I'm biased... but you could read the HxC's display better too! Yeah, but the PEB was never designed to be on it's side, plus there's a screw which would make it wobble every time you'd touch the HxC or FDD. If I could swap the console/monitor and PEB round, then I could read the HxC, even sideways! The trouble is, the table is setup to sit on the left, but the room needs remodelling anyway, so I'm going to be on the lookout for new furniture or something bespoke maybe........hmmm. Lots of ideas...... Thanks for your thoughts guys. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwantgames:) #10 Posted July 18, 2015 I keep my PEB on its side, my TI is in a corner so the bottom is up against the wall 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #11 Posted July 18, 2015 Yeah, but the PEB was never designed to be on it's side, plus there's a screw which would make it wobble every time you'd touch the HxC or FDD. No problemo, my solution was... Just do an Ebay search for self-adhesive rubber feet. You'll find something you like. I have mine in a tower arrangement here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/218727-ti-99-photos-thread-post-your-systems-here/?p=2868598 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tursi #12 Posted July 18, 2015 Yes, every good solution must include ample LRF Support.(little rubber feet) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
globeron #13 Posted July 18, 2015 I like your flex cable solution That big pre-decessor of the USB cable always sits it the way. I prefer option N - nano peb. As I do not have enough space for the real PEB at the moment and also need to learn how to get a silent fan like Schmitzi's setup. Or option E. Emulators it works fine and fast as well. But I am missing option S speech synthesizer or is it built in the PEB? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
globeron #14 Posted July 18, 2015 nice FlexCable I would prefer "B", but with the PEB upside, means standing like a tower, floppies down or, Setup "C" IMG_5596.jpg IMG_5594.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
globeron #15 Posted July 18, 2015 Hi Schmitzi these pictures remember me of a good time to synchronize on TI stuff and your hospitality and dedication to get things really good organized .... and my wife telling on the chat hey he has the same old computer :-) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Schmitzi #16 Posted July 18, 2015 "Hey look, did you see, he has the same computer like you ?" yeah, this was LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dexter #17 Posted July 18, 2015 Like JamesD, I like the looks of Setup A. So I voted A. Personally, I’d go for Setup C, a PEB on its side, the console on the desk, and the monitor on a separate shelf. Like this:http://atariage.com/forums/topic/218727-ti-99-photos-thread-post-your-systems-here/?p=2868598 like that:http://atariage.com/forums/topic/218727-ti-99-photos-thread-post-your-systems-here/page-5?do=findComment&comment=3189111 or like so:http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240639-which-setup-is-best/?p=3280043 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #18 Posted July 18, 2015 You know Wyerd, your computer looks like something from a computer sales brochure. It's so NEW and PERFECT looking! I love that matching monitor too, it adds a lot of class. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyerd #19 Posted July 18, 2015 You know Wyerd, your computer looks like something from a computer sales brochure. It's so NEW and PERFECT looking! I love that matching monitor too, it adds a lot of class. Why thank you! I brought it back from the '80s in my TARDIS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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