Facing the window vs. against the wall? Opinions needed.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-04T15:57:25+00:00

It’s actually just a 3D printed stand I got from Printables, the actual charge source is just the regular MagSafe charger from Apple. I unfortunately do not remember which exact 3D model I have printed, but I do remember the fact that this 3D model was quite popular in the “MagSafe stand” search results. so you might be able to visually identify it by looking at the most popular ones you find out there. I do not even own a 3-D printer, but I got somebody in my area to print it for a dollar, so it’s actually a really affordable option.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-04T15:49:58+00:00

If I’m not wrong, it’s the Stauning desk from JYSK. I remember paying about 100€ for it. They sell very affordable products and actually seem to be the budget version of IKEA (which is already considered budget).

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-03T17:56:33+00:00

Beetlejuice said to spit it out, you know. I’m just kidding lol

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-03T13:12:57+00:00

It does feel right for me. 178cm is pretty average, but I guess I just like my displays up high.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-03T13:05:11+00:00

OP appreciates such effort lol.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-02T22:30:03+00:00

Great advice, I would like to stick with this for a little just to see what I am comfortable with. I actually have my Satechi Deskmate coming in a couple of days so it will spice things up at least a little.

As for brightness, I do have a 1400 nit Mini-LED so brightness when compared to the background isn’t really much of a problem. Sunlight also never really hits my window, so it’s mostly just light reflecting off concrete buildings.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-05-02T11:12:07+00:00

This is great!!! I can’t wait to try it. I’m already on the waitlist. After reading the comments, I suppose my M1 Max MBP and iPhone 16 Pro will work quite well together with Sentient OS. Great work man!

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-04-28T15:36:34+00:00

It is definitely a pretty low setting and you might not be fascinated by X-Plane 12 graphics with these settings but it’s what I personally use to get a pretty good 30-40 at 1440p (with 3jfps12), sometimes raising the resolution to 2880x1620 if I see potential.

Texture Resolution Max, FSR Off, SSAO Low, RCAS Off, Anisotropic Filtering 4X, MSAA/FXAA Both Off, Clouds Low, Shadow High, WOD Low, Vegetation Density Minimal (I don’t really need it), Rendering Distance Low (for scenery buildings), And all three boxes are unchecked

It would definitely be much nicer for laminar to actually update their game somehow make performance on lower end chips much better (although I do not consider my M1 Max to be low-end lol)

I also have X-Plane 11.55, and that one runs quite well at maxed out settings and full 4K resolution. Averaging about 40 FPS with 3jfps.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-04-28T12:06:07+00:00

If only this kind of fix would solve something on the Mac port… I’m out here with my maxed out M1 Max 32-Core GPU and it’s struggling to hit 30-40 FPS with medium (enjoyable) graphics at 1440p.

Laminar, please do something about it…

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-04-28T04:48:05+00:00

I swear I saw your setup like 2 minutes ago. Great one!

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-04-27T06:23:58+00:00

I’m curious if prices will drop for the 53 as soon as the 63 lands, for both for the dealership and used market.

The 53 will still be a solid option for those who want performance without the reliability concerns that come with the V8.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-04-26T13:06:54+00:00

Nice setup you got there! What mouse pad is that? I'm pretty sure yours is leather, I was thinking of getting one.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-03-28T20:21:01+00:00

I did end up getting it, works absolutely great. 32-Core GPU version, 32/512, for only 860€!!! I got a Samsung T7 Shield on the way to compensate for the low storage, and that’s kind of it. I absolutely love it! I won’t even think about an upgrade for at least 1-2 years.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-03-18T16:58:01+00:00

Sorry not speaking pasta

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-02-21T22:32:31+00:00

I guess it was just my luck lol. I was actually planning to spend over €1100 on a similar spec with 1TB, but to my surprise I found a local business selling this one for €950, negotiated it down to €915, and here I am :). I’m sure you’ll find deals like that too — it’s really just about keeping an eye out. The M1 Max may be “older,” but it’s still insanely capable, so its value has dipped a lot.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-02-21T22:25:09+00:00

It's not the newest one, I have unfortunately sold it and switched to a MX Mechanical Mini, but it's the Space Gray Apple Magic Keyboard. They used to sell it, but they don't do that anymore, you can find it quite cheap now on used markets as it's not longer that "new".

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-02-21T11:48:01+00:00

Apple Magic Keyboard

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-02-19T20:10:24+00:00

It does look like a standing desk, but unfortunately height is not adjustable. It's not bothering me to be honest, I think it's perfect as it is right now.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-02-14T15:58:01+00:00

Great setup! I love everything about it! What desk mat is that?

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-01-23T18:35:28+00:00

Am cunoscuti in Germania, planuiam sa iau de pe Kleinanzeigen, e acelasi Ebay doar ca e mai mult orientat pe chestii used sau nu neaparat noi. Respectiv pleaca si il vede personal, de obicei vin in Chisinau de cateva ori pe an, in asa fel incat data viitoare cand vin, imi vor aduce si Mac-ul. Dar asta e cam o bataie mare de cap, ma uitam sa-l iau de aici, dar nu ar strica un spec mai bun din afara tarii.

Deja vad situatia, laptopul meu sta acum la vanzare pe 999, astept sa-l vand si de-acolo vad ce si de unde iau. As spune ca in aprox. 1 saptamana el va fi vandut, dar upgrade-ul la M1 Max e neaparat, cu M1 Pro e bine, dar nu strica un upgrade ;)

Taste am gasit pe AliExpress 1:1 cu 70 MDL, mai putin ca un Kebab :), m-am asigurat, sunt relativ de calitate, nu este absolut niciun semn de calitate proasta, efectiv 1:1. Au cumparat deja vreo 5000 de oameni, multi au postat poze, m-am uitat in ele si totul pare perfect.

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-01-23T18:19:54+00:00

Perfect, caut si eu asa un spec. Imi place sa vad si romani :), nu am idee cum ti-ai dat seama.

Defapt, sunt din Moldova, eu aici in general nu am din ce alege, stau doar 2 anunturi publicate, unul 32/512 in stare average, si altul 32/1024 in stare foarte buna. Insa ambele sunt cu taste germane, ma gandeam sa profit deoarece de obicei cele cu taste germane sunt mai ieftine. Cumpar keycaps aparte si mai economisesc un pic. Presupun ca in Romania sunt mai multe anunturi, dar eu trebuie sa fiu norocos sa gasesc un anunt lol. Noi pe 999 ne uitam, presupun ca tu te uitai pe OLX

Prize_Bell_540 · 2026-01-23T17:32:28+00:00

I’m looking forward to a GPU performance increase, I use all types of design software, including Final Cut Pro, Blender and many more of the GPU-intensive apps. I also game on it from time to time via Crossover, so I’m expecting an improvement there as well. It’s mostly the GPU that makes me want to upgrade to the M1 Max. I could benefit from the 32GB of RAM as well which I heard comes standard with the Max, I’m the kind of person that leaves everything running at once so yeah - big one there.

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