How many Computers do you have?

[m0nk]

1 laptop for work, 1 desktop for myself, 1 desktop for my son, and about 10 servers that aren't currently running; they're just sitting in closets or in the attic. I used to run a server farm out of my house, but with the saltwater hobby taking the time I used to take to admin the things, they had to go offline.

 

[zman1]

Originally Posted by MichaelTX
http:///forum/post/2549511
well only 3 now my oldest computer was takin out by lightning just a little bit ago

luckily it was the oldest of the 4
Mike
Depending on your deductible and value of the PC, your home owners insurance may cover part of it. If you lost any other appliances during the strike it may be worth filing a claim...
5 running on broadband

 

[spiderwoman]

Hehe I don't count the computers that are in the attic or my server that is co-located at my hosting company.

 

[m0nk]

Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2549703
Hehe I don't count the computers that are in the attic or my server that is co-located at my hosting company.
Yeah, I'm not counting the co-located server, just what's in my house.

I am considering a new laptop for myself to do more consulting on the side, but with the way the economy is going I don't know if I want to sink any money into that right now.... dunno if it'll pay off.

 

[spiderwoman]

Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2549706
I am considering a new laptop for myself to do more consulting on the side, but with the way the economy is going I don't know if I want to sink any money into that right now.... dunno if it'll pay off.
If you are looking to get a new laptop, look at MacBook Pro's w/Parallels PC emulator. I have that running as my other work laptop and it's really smooth... well worth the money.

 

[m0nk]

Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2549708
If you are looking to get a new laptop, look at MacBook Pro's w/Parallels PC emulator. I have that running as my other work laptop and it's really smooth... well worth the money.
I was definitely considering it, but I'm a linux guy (program for linux, too), plus I do security consulting so a Dell with dual boot linux/windows (as much as I hate windows) is probably the better/more economical choice. I've priced out a laptop w/docking station and flat panel monitor for $1300 instead of the MBP w/same RAM/HDD/etc, minus the flat panel and docking station, for around $2400. I really would love the MBP, but like many who go the Dell/PC route, it's just a lot cheaper. Even just a plain MacBook came to around $1500 and still doesn't do docking.

 

[aquaknight]

Yea, my roommates MacBook Pro is pretty cool, I'd doubt I'll ever make the switch, but for his video stuff it's really good. The only downside was the cost. That thing was over $3k when he upgraded the ram and screen on the 17". That's a pretty serious XPS or AlienWare laptop...

 

[zeroc0o0l]

Dont know how many lost count but here is a pic of the computer/server room. Im a network guy so lots of Firewalls Routers Switches and lots of CABLES

 

[scotts]

WOW so I guess we are freaks, we do not have enough computers.

 

[spiderwoman]

Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2549729
I was definitely considering it, but I'm a linux guy (program for linux, too), plus I do security consulting so a Dell with dual boot linux/windows (as much as I hate windows) is probably the better/more economical choice. I've priced out a laptop w/docking station and flat panel monitor for $1300 instead of the MBP w/same RAM/HDD/etc, minus the flat panel and docking station, for around $2400. I really would love the MBP, but like many who go the Dell/PC route, it's just a lot cheaper. Even just a plain MacBook came to around $1500 and still doesn't do docking.
Very true on the cost of MBP. I bought mine last summer and have it with 3Gb of RAM, large screen and no docking station! It was a little over $3K and it being a business deduction, I decided to get it. It is a work horse. Otherwise I'm a Dell person, my other work laptop is already a 3yr old Latitude D800 with 2Gb of RAM and it still works well.

 

[scorpiojkd]

6 computers, 2 adults, 2 smallish kids..
4 desktops
2 laptops
1 1TB NAS
o yeah and 1 mobile laptop mounted in my car.

 

[robn70]

Currently have 8
5 desktops and 3 laptops. I use 2 for evey day use and the rest or for testing etc. Guss it goes with working in IT.

 

[michaeltx]

Originally Posted by zman1
http:///forum/post/2549702
Depending on your deductible and value of the PC, your home owners insurance may cover part of it. If you lost any other appliances during the strike it may be worth filing a claim...
5 running on broadband
not worth trying to put a value on it really it was about 9 years old and not a high end PC or anything so.
thanks for thinking of that though.
Mike

 

[fats71]

This is my main rig
Gaming Rig
Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer INC.
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-74 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 81926MB RAM
Hard Drive: 640 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX (4Graphic cards) SLi
Monitor: SyncMaster 226BW(Digital)
Sound Card: SoundMAX HD Audio
Speakers/Headphones: Logitech 1000 watt surround sound (8.1)
Keyboard: Razer Tarantula
Mouse: Logitech® MX™518 Gaming-Grade
Mouse Surface: WoWPad
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Power Supply: X3 1600-Watt Energy Efficient Modular
I have some others running sli 256 cards and duel core etc.
If anyone is interrested I have my board from running my t-1 for sale
If I used all my parts I would have around 15 or so pcs but only 8 running at the present time.
2 adults and a 8 year old. My wife and kid have their own machines and he has a laptop not counted and the rest are desktops I had three desktops I picked up from working on peoples and they never paid and after a year or so of callin them and them never comin I sell them..

 

[fats71]

Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2549729
I was definitely considering it, but I'm a linux guy (program for linux, too), plus I do security consulting so a Dell with dual boot linux/windows (as much as I hate windows) is probably the better/more economical choice. I've priced out a laptop w/docking station and flat panel monitor for $1300 instead of the MBP w/same RAM/HDD/etc, minus the flat panel and docking station, for around $2400. I really would love the MBP, but like many who go the Dell/PC route, it's just a lot cheaper. Even just a plain MacBook came to around $1500 and still doesn't do docking.

Hey monk I have never been into linux tbh I have messed with it a bit with servers etc but that was back in the day where nothing I did really ran on it how is it now ? im completely dumb to it honestly.