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What does your dream work setup look like?

Are you the type to save up for your dream setup equipment (monitors, keyboards, etc.)? What does your dream workstation entail and how does it differ from the one you currently have? Better yet, where would this workstation be located if you could choose? Isn't location a huge factor in it all in the end?

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Tajul Arifin Sirajudin • Edited

simple like this, without camera hehe
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José Aponte • Edited

I'm also into this style. I need a larger desk. This is my setup right now. It has been a long journey:

My actual setup

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Tina Huynh

I love how your keyboard looks 😍

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José Aponte

Thank you! 😁 It's my first modded mechanical keyboard: Redragon K552 with outemu red switches. I modded changing the keycaps and adding foam below the board itself

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Tina Huynh

that looks really nice :o

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SunflowerToadTheOrbiter

love the setup, but I couldn't do with a keyboard without numpad

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Ricardo Giro

Nice keeb! Really regret not getting one with the F keys now

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Josh Corbett

This is quite close to how my work setup is organized lol

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❮ ZI ❯

Do not look very comfortable for work, but looks nice. 👍‍

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Patrick Wendo

Personally, I'd enjoy a 2 monitor setup. Webdev always has me using split screen, but I feel 2 monitors would help keep me focused.

I also want to buy a mechanical keyboard build kit so I can build one for myself. I already have one, but I wouldn't hate having a second one.

I love that my mouse has 2 extra buttons that navigate to the previous or next page which I feel aides navigation. I also wouldn't mind a proper deskmat.

I also know this isn't exactly setup, but touch typing is a goal for me.

I am saving up for all of this.

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Tina Huynh

Which mechanical keyboad would you recommend?

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matthew-salerno

You can build your own at a decent price if you're into that. You just have to know when to stop otherwise it will be expensive by the time you add all of the things mechanocal keyboard fans call "essential". I always look on drop.com as well because they occasionally have good deals. Anything that's easy to take apart and uses standard parts is good. Qmk is a big plus. If you want prebuilt I've heard great things about keychron boards but I haven't tried them myself.

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Tina Huynh

Building my own keyboard...hmm? How to lol I've always been interested in building my own PC as well but honestly I am more worried about messing something up then anything

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matthew-salerno

There's plenty of tutorials and such online.
Normally you'd order a PCB and solder on components and keys, and then usually you can buy an enclosure to go with it.
I know someone who just 3d prints their enclosures and just directly soldered everything together sans PCB. Seems like a bit much to me but I bet they hardly spent anything on it. It is a rabbit hole though and an expensive hobby at that. But if you like tinkering it can be very rewarding to get your keyboard 'just right'.
It's not too hard as long as you get some practice soldering. You can practice on soldering wires together and then pins onto PCB prototyping boards. You might have a nearby maker space that would be willing to help (and you'll be able to use the good tools without going bankrupt).

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Tina Huynh

I will definitely look into it. Thanks!

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Patrick Wendo

I'm still searching around myself.

But my current one is a TKL redragon K552 Kumara that I got at a comic convention. Uses Outemu reds which I now realise are rather clicky. I want to get one on the more silent side of things.

Once I find the one I'm looking for, I will let you know.

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Tina Huynh • Edited

Ive always been told these ones are really good...?

amazon.com/dp/B07WS7KSGT/ref=cm_sw...

I currently use the logitech 613
amazon.com/dp/B07DJYXTVR/ref=cm_sw...

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Patrick Wendo

Not entirely sure. Haven't tried them. And I haven't seen their reviews.

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Ben Halpern

I have optimized lately for... Flexibility.

I used to go for really great multi-monitor setups, but now I actually go laptop-only and optimize my workflow for comfort in a variety of settings.

As pandemic restrictions have eased, I've been really into getting out and working from different environments, so rather than having a different flow for different circumstances, I've focused on optimizing my process with a more minimal setup.

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Wojtek Kalka • Edited

Work Room :)

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Tina Huynh

Oh wow I love the vibe here

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Carlos Trapet

Is that a Roland kit that I spy? Very similar to mine

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Tobias Haindl

Sunny office with a great view over a lake or a mountain...or maybe both?
Standing desk with two monitors and a mechanical keyboard.
Already got the latter part, so I guess I need to work on the first one :D

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Tina Huynh

YES! A beautiful view is exactly what I want in my workspace as well.

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JoelBonetR 🥇

I almost have it, I just need a new home to put my things on a better way (need a bit of extra space) 😂

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Tina Huynh

What does the setup entail?

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JoelBonetR 🥇

This on a better home office:
cool gaming setup

😆

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Tina Huynh

That looks really cool!! 🤯😎

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JoelBonetR 🥇 • Edited

TY! :)

That required a good amount of investment 😂

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Abhay Prajapati

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My dream work station will be in Himalayas

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Tina Huynh

I absolutely adore minimalist setups when I see them on Instagram but also know that I am not the type that would be able to keep it up

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Jon Randy 🎖️ • Edited

A simple laptop on a clear desk, with a paper and pencil, or writing tablet alongside for notes. No fuss, no clutter

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