The ultimate computer management console - updated
Summary: you may recall an earlier blog posting about the ultimate computer management console. I've improved it since then.
I've been using my new console setup for over 6 months now, and I still love it. The ergonmics are great, I can organize my data very efficiently, and it's still "TechSexy". I've improved it a bit since then, adding a fourth monitor, and getting them all running off the same PC (a little challenging with Vista). Most importantly, I've become so dependent on it that I had to do the same thing at home.
I've talked to dozens of people about it, and I haven't heard a single negative reaction (or are people just too polite?...). Some have exclaimed they need to do the same thing, but none have done so, so far. All in good time...
The earlier blog posting was: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/pthomsen/archive/2007/05/26/102609.aspx
So here's the updated work console:
And here's the one at home:
The HDTV (to the left) is not connected to the PC. At home I only have 2 monitors (24" and 19") - I try to work less seriously at home, so that's enough real estate. (BTW, the black on black theme is intentional - at home I like to lose myself in the story, and black on black removes the distractions).
p.s. For those few that may be curious as to why I haven't blogged for a month or so, the answer is that I've been doing some cool work that isn't 'ready for prime time'. Soon enough, I'm sure. We don't really do secret stuff here, but it's good to get the ducks in order before blogging about them.
p.p.s. I've been asking around about the "TechSexy" concept, and basically, the spirit still lives! If only in this blog, and the memories of MMS 2007 attendees, it's as valid as it ever was. But I'm not optimistic you'll see it promoted in a big way.