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My mom doesn't drink coffee either, and tea only when there are visitors. No other caffeinated stuff either. I guess I just never 'learned' to drink it. I don't mind :p

If you decide to try coffee, don't go to Starbucks, that tastes like hot dirty water, go to a local coffee shop and try some of the real thing

I think were all better off without coffee. The diet of most people these days mean they are burning sugar rather than fat. Once the sugar runs out you need more and have a drop in energy levels. Burn fat and it lasts longer and you don't get tired.

I say all this but I still drink coffee and eat sugar but try to keep it as low as possible. Sugar really is the worst thing ever.

If you decide to try coffee, don't go to Starbucks, that tastes like hot dirty water, go to a local coffee shop and try some of the real thing

My cousin works for Starbucks. She is actually a manager there. I assure you, they use real stuff.

I think were all better off without coffee. The diet of most people these days mean they are burning sugar rather than fat. Once the sugar runs out you need more and have a drop in energy levels. Burn fat and it lasts longer and you don't get tired.

I say all this but I still drink coffee and eat sugar but try to keep it as low as possible. Sugar really is the worst thing ever.

Most of the sugar we intake is that artificial stuff.

Long time lurker, but here posting my desktop, specs below

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Computer specs:

Case: Lian Li pcv1020A

Mobo: Intel Extreme Board DZ77GA-70

CPU: Intel 3770K 4.5 Ghz (overclocked)

RAM: 32 Gb Corsair dominator 1333 Mhz

GPU: Nvidia GTX 670 (2gb)

HDD: Intel 520 180Gb SSD, Intel 320 120 Gb SSD, Western Digital 1tb hdd

OS: Windows 8 Pro 64bit

Monitor: Dell 3008WFP 30"

Tablet: Microsoft Surface 32Gb

Phone: Nokia Lumia 920

I want one of those Wedge Keyboards. Are they any good?

Yes, its small but the keyboard is solid - does not rock or move around on the desk at all and the keys are nice and fluid. I develop software for a living (work from home) so use this keyboard a good deal and have had no problem at all. The wedge mouse is also very good but it takes some learning; both very good products. The mouse is a great for some and others hate it; so try it at a local store but the keyboard is a must buy imho.

I don't have everything like that sitting on the desk of course, but these are what i use.

one of these things is not like the others.....

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Here's a rough panorama shot from my phone showing my current workstation. After the holidays, I want to tear the rest of the wallpaper off, repaint, and install new flooring.

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Haven't posted on here in well.. maybe 2 years. Hope to post more often.

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In case anyone wondered:

Keyboard - QPAD MK-50 Mechanical Keyboard

Mouse - Corsair M60

Its my first mechanical keyboard and I will never look back. I would love to have one at work instead of those lame HP membranes.

iPad & iPhone on my bed. 4 SX-70 Polaroid cameras up on the shelf - Instant Film Forever :D :D :D

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