[Elecraft] [OT] K3 Shack Pictures and iMacs

[Jack Brindle]

That iMac is a wonderful system, with one of the best monitors available. In fact, there is a way to adjust the height of the monitor - you just need a different stand. I believe the iMacs are designed to accept a VESA monitor adapter, which would allow you to set the computer at pretty much any height or angle. Gamers use these stands extensively since they tend to spend a LOT of time staring at several monitors at all sorts of angles. Get a good one that bolts onto the back of your desk, and is configurable in pretty much every direction. These things can be pricey, especially for the good ones, but your neck is worth evert penny.

And enjoy that iMac. great system!

Jack B, W6FB

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> On May 2, 2014, at 7:08 AM, "dmb at lightstream.net" <dmb at lightstream.net> wrote:
> 
> I strongly concur w/ Bill's advice about getting a special pair of
> glasses. In my case, as a programmer, I spend all day in front of the
> computer. I have three monitors arranged in front of me, and I found that
> bi-focals definitely had a 'sweet spot' and I was always turning my head
> or looking up/down to see the screens within that sweet spot. I asked the
> eye doc to give me a prescription for single focal length glasses
> optimized for viewing a monitor 27" away. There is no 'sweet spot' and
> while looking at the center (primary) monitor directly in front of me, I
> can shift my eyes to the left or right to see the other two monitors
> without turning my head. I've had these glasses for about 5 years now, and
> they work perfectly.
> 
> Also, in my case, the K-Line is arrayed on the desktop immediately below
> the three monitors, and the central monitor (Samsung) has a front-panel
> switch that allows me to toggle it between the computer and the P3SVGA
> output.
> 
> Side comment: I seem to be in the minority w/ regard to positioning of a
> radio, in that it *must* be on the desktop and not tilted or elevated
> (with the exception of the P3). I like having my arm and hand resting on
> the table top as I tune the radio. Having to tilt my hand upward to tune a
> knob that is up in the air, or worse yet, rest my arm on my elbow while
> trying to tune a radio on a shelf is just plain wrong  ;-)
> 
> I bought a KX3 a few weeks ago and love the radio, but am struggling with
> the operating angle. It'll be fine for the field, but I need to cobble
> together some kind of stand for using it on the desktop.
> 
> 73, Dale
> WA8SRA
> 
> ...
>> Do NOT look up at monitors - it will
>> screw your neck up after a while. Also, I have specially cut glasses for
>> my radio desk. Bifocal for reading and seeing the keyboard - and the
>> upper is set to about 28 or 30 inches - the distance from your eyes to
>> the monitor and radios. Any good glasses shop can do this - it is a
>> common request.
>> 
>> ...
>> 
>> Bill K-Line
> 
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