Accessories for Programmers

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Q: What do developers love more than developing?

A: Expensive accessories!!!

This week we’re talking about our Christmas in July lists. Dream keyboards, mouses, office furniture and tablets…oh my!

Lots of links below. Click and drool.

Keyboards

• Joe’s favorite is The CODE Keyboard
• Mike’s favorite is any old plain keyboard – previous was the Logitech MK520 and more recently the Logitech Wave MK550
• Allen is partial to the ergonomic keyboards. Previously had the Adesso Tru-Form (great idea, poor quality), wants the Kinesis Advantage USB, but settled for the Microsoft Comfort 5000
• A little more adventurous and want to roll your own?!  Check out geekhack.org for the ultimate guide in building your own keyboards!

“My meaty man-hands can’t tell when the keys are down!”

Mice

• Joe is in love with (literally) the Mad Catz R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse
• Mike’s pointing device of choice is the Magic Mouse
• Allen’s go to device is the Magic Trackpad

Chairs

• Most devs spend more time in their office chairs than their beds, get a dang char!
• Aeron Chair by Herman Miller
• Any suggestions for Aeron alternatives?

Monitors

• How many monitors are sufficient?
• 4k’s are nice…but PRICEY!
• Occulus Rift
• The new MacPro can drive 3 4k displays…we don’t have any 🙁
• Amazing monitor stands

Desks

• You keep these things forever
• The desk is your domain!
• To drawer or not to drawer?
• TBC Consoles – Holy Cow
• Mmmmm custom desks!

Headphones

• Monoprice
• Earbuds don’t convey “Leave me alone” status
• Sony NWZW273 4 GB Waterproof Walkman Sports MP3 Player (Black)
  – Waterproof!

Laptops / Tablets

• MacBook Pro
• Microsoft – Surface Pro 2
• Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro
• Apple iPad Mini
• mobilemouse.com – Control Home Theatre PC from phone/table