Blogging Workspace of LiewCF
This post is part of my 2nd anniversary of full-time blogging blog post series which I share with you about the insights of a Malaysian full-time blogger.
Every working person has own workspace, how does a full-time blogger / problogger’s workspace look like? The famous problogger, Darren, published a video of his simple and tidy home office.
I do not have own private workspace such as own room. I shared the space with my elder brother, who is working at home too. His desk is next to mine (not shown here).
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Blogging workspace of LiewCF
Here is my new blogging workspace which I setup few months ago:
Image: Blogging Workspace of LiewCF
I wished to get the high-end Herman Miller
chair like Darren’s but I can’t find it in my small town. So, I fit myself with the best possible office chair available. Next time, I might need a delivery of chair.
For the office desk, I got the biggest available in the catalog. Not that I need so much desk space but I feel more comfortable with spaces. Plus, I might add more monitors/computers in the future.
Here is the list of gadgets you see in the picture:
- Dell 2407WFP 24-inch UltraSharp LCD monitor
- Apple 12″ ibook (1.33GHz, 1.5GB RAM)
- Cooler Master NotePal Infinite notebook cooler
- Canon PowerShot A700 digital camera
- Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G router
- etaly cute thermometer alarm clock
- Cheap Microsoft mouse
- Broadband modem
- Nokia E65 mobile phone (test product)
The desk fan might look funny to you but it is the one cool me down from the warm weather of Malaysia. I have air-contitioner but I seldom turn it on because I want to save on the electricity bill.
The printing station
On the right of my desk, I have another computer table for Brother HL-2070N laser printer, HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One, and an old-school radio. All my print jobs are done by the laser printer. It is networked and shared. The All-in-One is used by my elder brother. I only use it for scanning and faxing. The standalone faxing feature is great.
Have you noticed that I do not have a set of speakers? Currently, I am depends on my iBook’s small built-in speakers.
I seldom listen to music and I do not want to disturb my brother next to me, therefore, high output speaker is not necessary. Anyway, I am looking for high quality and light weight headset.
Not in your sight
Beside my Apple station, I actually have a Vista box (PC) nearby (yet another computer table). I spent couple of thousands to build it but haven’t explored it yet. My Dell 17-inch LCD monitor is currently connected to the Vista box.
Future workspace setup
Beside getting a better chair, I am looking for a good foot rest. I am thinking to get an Apple iMac 24-inch when my little iBook is fading out.
Also, I plan to get a color laserjet All-in-One when the HP Officejet 5610 broke down. Officejet 5610 is good but it is still a inkjet printer, the printing cost is high (compared to laser printing). HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One looks like the ideal one.
What does your blogging workspace look like? Please share with us (picture or video) in your blog and I will link back to you!
