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My desktop shrank...
« on: November 15, 2009, 07:47:17 AM »
...but my Desktop got bigger.
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2009, 08:07:51 AM »
And mine is in a constant, non-changing state. :P

In other words, where are you going with this? ;)
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2009, 08:46:19 AM »
I've already gone, from a large desktop to a small one. And to a larger Desktop. See pic attached, showing my largely shrunk desktop (in usable space that is), and my expanded Desktop.
« Last Edit: November 15, 2009, 08:48:11 AM by WillyP »
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2009, 01:05:11 PM »
@WILLYP, I see you're a fellow trackballer. I started using them over 15 years ago. Definitely saves on desk space. Used them with Descent before I bought myself a decent joystick.
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2009, 02:56:48 PM »
XD You have the Saitek Eclipse! I want a trackball, but I haven't gotten one yet. My next mouse will be a nice Logitech or I'll get a good Kensington trackball.

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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2009, 05:34:35 AM »
The trackball is awesome, the Saitek is so-so.

The trackball is due for replacement, the finish is worn off and the right button is a bit unreliable. But other than sometimes not getting a right click on the first try, it works great! I don't have any serious complaints about the Saitek, but the backlighting is a gimmick, I usualy turn it off to see the keys in low light. And the keys don't have a nice, solid feel to them. If I were a typist I probably not like it at all.

But nobody guessed my riddle, so here's the answer... My 19" lcd monitor died. I had this older crt, it's a 22" VeiwSonic... awesome monitor in it's day, but, DANG is this thing big!  ;) So, my desktop got smaller... that is, I have little room with this behemouth on it... but my Windows Desktop grew from a 19" lcd to a 22"crt. The lcd fit into a cubby that I made some time ago for it. I'm stuck with the crt until I get back to work.
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2009, 09:11:35 AM »
I didn't know it was a riddle. Aside from my laptop I only have CRT's, usually 20" or larger. Most of the time I use dual monitors. Limted desk space but a huge desktop. Trackball helps a lot there.

Best trackball I found so far is the now discontinued Microsoft Trackball Explorer.

I also have several of the old Logiech ones on hand, but only 2 buttons.
« Last Edit: November 17, 2009, 09:08:28 AM by PyroJockey »
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 09:06:52 AM »
I actually much prefer CRT to LCD. Despite not having a coolness factor, color accuracy and clarity can be far better on them (depending on the type). For example, I bought a 17" CRT Dell monitor (it says Trinitron on it, so it's really a Sony) for 20 bucks on CraigsList. I wouldn't even trade it for a 17" Samsung LCD if I had the option. 'Tis a fantastically clear monitor, and the display manages to be rather flat for a CRT.  ;)
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 10:12:22 AM »
Oh, don't get me wrong, I love this monitor, it's a ViewSonic Graphics Series G220fb, I love the extra size and the picture is great. But it's too close to the front edge of my desk.
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 04:39:36 PM »
Yeah, I can see where that would be a problem. :)
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2009, 05:34:39 AM »
you need a bigger desk... :P
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Re: My desktop shrank...
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2009, 06:08:01 AM »
Nah, this one's pretty big. But it predates computers, so instead of a keyboard slide-out it has a pencil drawer. Then, when I had the lcd I made a bridge, it's held up by a cubby the lcd fit into.
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