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uGlay

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What kind of peripherals are you guys using? I am currently using:

-Logitech Corded G5 Laser Mouse with weight adjustability.
-Logitech (3DConnexion) SpacePilot 1 USB.

SW2008 Office Pro SP3.1
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
2.2GHz, 2.00GB RAM
QuadroFX 3700
SpacePilot/SpaceNavigator
 
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I have the spaceball but getting it to work with XP and SW08 is a mission so I just gave up and upgraded to the newer models.

SW2008 Office Pro SP3.1
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
2.2GHz, 2.00GB RAM
QuadroFX 3700
SpacePilot/SpaceNavigator
 
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Logitech MX-Revolution mouse (wireless), similar flat Logitech keyboard.
Space Navigator
Scanner (2D)
Smokehouse almonds, nasty black licorice, and plenty of coffee (hot or cold)
Vernier calipers (theft-resistant, old-school)
Nice view of snow-capped peaks and deer



Jeff Mowry
What did you dream? It's all right--we told you what to dream.
--Pink Floyd, Welcome to the Machine
 
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Logitech MX Revolution
Logitech G11 keyboard (with quick macros assigned for all common programs)
Logitech (3Dconnexion) SpacePilot
combo'd with a Dell 3400T and dual 19" LCD's and it's the dream machine of the department.

But who knows what fun widgets the future holds.

Joe Hasik, CSWP
SW 08 x64, SP 3.0
Dell T3400
Intel Core2 Quad
Q6700 2.66 GHz
3.93 GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600

 
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3Dconnexion SpacePilot
Logitech DiNovo bluetooth keyboard & numberpad (I know, form over function isn't very engineer-like, but it's pretty and I like it)
Logitech MX1000 bluetooth rechargeable mouse(I don't particularly like the Revolution's flywheel)
HP 24" main lcd
NEC 20" slide lcd
foot rest
bright sky light that makes me sleepy everyday about 2pm
 
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I need a foot rest.

SW2008 Office Pro SP3.1
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
2.2GHz, 2.00GB RAM
QuadroFX 3700
SpacePilot/SpaceNavigator
 
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I need a skylight. I wonder if management would be upset if I came in on Saturday with a reciprocating saw and good intentions...

Joe Hasik, CSWP
SW 08 x64, SP 3.0
Dell T3400
Intel Core2 Quad
Q6700 2.66 GHz
3.93 GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600

 
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... and definitely much better than coming in on a weekday with a chainsaw!

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[cheers]
 
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3DConnection SpacePilot
MS Natural Mouse sans Intellimouse software suite

Last Friday and today there have been thunderstorms and a few power outages so I've been reminded how much I appreciate my APC PowerChute.

Also, Capresso Espresso maker is nice. Oh, and our office is located in a suite under a microbrewery.

Harold
SW2008 SP3.0 OPW2008 SP0.1 Win XP Pro 2002 SP2
Dell 690, Xeon 5160 @3.00GHz, 3.25GB RAM
nVidia Quadro FX4600
 
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Intentions are like beauty, definitely described as in the eye of the beholder.

Joe Hasik, CSWP
SW 08 x64, SP 3.0
Dell T3400
Intel Core2 Quad
Q6700 2.66 GHz
3.93 GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600

 
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I found out my surge suppressor works (well, it did work) in stopping lightning-based surges from hitting my system. Last summer a close strike literally exploded the router/DSL modem on my desk and took out an Ethernet port on my main board (smelled nice, too). After that I routed my DSL line through a surge suppressor. A couple of weeks ago another lightning bolt apparently sent a surge in our lines--the DSL modem was fine, but stopped receiving a signal. Ended up the suppressor took the hit (and fried) that part of the suppressor, so I just purchased four more cheap ($4) at Amazon. Might be a touchy summer season...



Jeff Mowry
What did you dream? It's all right--we told you what to dream.
--Pink Floyd, Welcome to the Machine
 
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Fortunately surges don't travel through wireless.

I worked at a stamping plant with frequent violent surges caused by large machines starting. Even coffee pots weren't safe. One morning I came in to find four surge suppressors fried. Smelled like French roast!
 
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The surge suppression is important but the UPS really pays off too. The few seconds it takes to save and shut down during a power loss is equal to a productivity gain to me. Between the storms, the construction crew working on the building and the city crews down the street I never know when the lights will go out.

Harold
SW2008 SP3.0 OPW2008 SP0.1 Win XP Pro 2002 SP2
Dell 690, Xeon 5160 @3.00GHz, 3.25GB RAM
nVidia Quadro FX4600
 
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I agree. The UPS is a life saver.

SW2008 Office Pro SP3.1
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
2.2GHz, 2.00GB RAM
QuadroFX 3700
SpacePilot/SpaceNavigator
 
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