#rate my setup! (not done yet)

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twin scarab
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1 to 10 rating scale and open to improvement suggestions.

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late 2013 imac that works like a champ
PS5
nintendo switch
harmon/kardon onyx 6

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and a hyperx quadcast

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i use the first gen magic mouse so its via batteries

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and yes that is an airpod pro (first gen) box in the first pick

echo warren
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Not so much an aesthetic rating, but have you considered the external SSD “mod” for that iMac? (Assuming it boots from Rust)

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In terms of aesthetics, the only criticism I have is that I’m not sure I love the mic placing. Other than that it’s very clean!! Solid 8/10 in progress

twin scarab
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um were do you think the mic should be placed?

echo warren
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not reaaally sure, maybe to the back right, tucked away when you're not using it? not sure how that angle would work out with the imac.... hmm...

twin scarab
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the one i have my eye on is not going down on price...

echo warren
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Keep in mind you're otherwise limited by the iMac. The crucial, samsung, sandisk USB SSD's are all pretty killer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSZT2J7 this 1tb crucial x6 for $60 would likely be more than enough drive for that mac

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the "mod" I was talking about was a "backpack" shelf can find these on amazon either in spendy, trendy twelvesouth flavor or... <$20 Chinese-ium. I prefer the latter, personally.

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that way, once you install MacOS on the external, set your default boot drive to the external, and mount it... It's pretty much "internal" lolol

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twin scarab
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because i want to get a macbook pro later next year (the 2023 refresh) i dont think spending money on my imac is necessary

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thank you for the knowledge though

echo warren
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I hear you. I recently upgraded from a 2013 retina macbook pro to a 16" m1 pro and.... yeah it's worth the soul-crushing amount of $ I paid

twin scarab
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you seen smart and a tech nerd like me :)

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i love my fellow tech nerds :)

echo warren
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thanks, friend! good luck finishing the setup to your liking!!! I think it looks awesome 🙂

cloud plinth
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I would say a solid 5

twin scarab