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Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by magnetikonline »

bane wrote: post #74
jeffbarr wrote: post #42

I use an Ikea Gallant desk. My main computer (home built Linux system running Windows via VirtualBox) sits underneath, and a large-screen Asus monitor is on top, as does my laptop. I try to keep the physical desktop devoid of non-essential stuff, but this is a losing battle. I also have a video projector directed at the wall in front of me. My office is full of books, plants, my LEGO projects, and other miscellaneous…

There's something really great about the Gallant desks. Cheap, roomy, well built, no fuss. I have the version with T-Legs, but I can't honestly go back to other kinds of desks.

Agreed - I have had one for years with adjustable T-Legs. Being over 6 foot, needed a desk I could get the height correct and they are perfect for that.

The table top is starting to get a little crappy with some of the finish bubbling off due to my constant resting of hands so will just need to purchase a new one at some point - but no real rush.

Very sturdy desk overall, it's small - but with monitor arms for 24 and 17 inch displays I have more than enough desk room for keyboard/mouse and notepad.

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by zura »

jeffbarr wrote: post #135
zura wrote: post #45

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Jeff, do you work for Amazon from home?

Zura, I go in to the office twice a week on average. I try to pack those days with meetings and other things that are best done in person.

Very interesting. Is it something that allowed only for evangelists? (vs regular engineers).

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by nimasmi »

moonlighter wrote: post #133
noir_lord wrote: post #131

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I like your desk, it looks like something I've had in my head for a while done using retired scaffolding boards :). I also live on a river though my view is not as good as yours I do love been able to take a walk when I need to think.

I bought that table in 1996 at Pottery Barn. It was ca. $800 then, but worth every penny. It’s nice and large and easy to move since the tabletop can simply be lifted off the wrought iron stands. Once a year I treat the wood with orange oil which makes it look like new. Likewise, whenever I have (code)writers block I go or bike along the Hudson waterfront here. Love it.

What is the ipad on the wall doing?

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by imjustsaying »

romanovcode wrote: post #58
imjustsaying wrote: post #35

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> Despite all that, I think the best part is that my gf (who is half my age) hangs out on the couch next to me. Sexpat?

Nah, just your typical LBH.

Just giving you a hard time. I'm in the same boat ;)

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by w1ntermute »

Void_ wrote: post #140
w1ntermute wrote: post #63

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For the ultimate keyboard experience, get a mechanical keyboard. http://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I'm using both mechanical and MacBook built-in, and I'm not sure if I like mechanical better. It's kinda cool to type on it, but the keys are just so huge, it feels like I'm using a typewriter. Using the Apple keyboard is the opposite, it's like I'm just slightly brushing the surface.

If you're pressing the keys on a mechanical keyboard all the way down, then you're not using it correctly. One big advantage of (most) mechanical keyboards is that there's a clear tactile and/or audible indication of actuation, at which point you can release the key.

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by moonlighter »

nimasmi wrote: post #144
moonlighter wrote: post #133

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I bought that table in 1996 at Pottery Barn. It was ca. $800 then, but worth every penny. It’s nice and large and easy to move since the tabletop can simply be lifted off the wrought iron stands. Once a year I treat the wood with orange oil which makes it look like new. Likewise, whenever I have (code)writers block I go or bike along the Hudson waterfront here. Love it.

What is the ipad on the wall doing?

Running https://panic.com/statusboard/ and showing emails and Google Analytics data. Instant, always on, very convenient.

Re: Ask HN: What does your home office look like?

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Post by mezis »

jeffbarr wrote: post #83
throwaway1979 wrote: post #46

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Ha! We share quite a few lego models. I probably "invested" 2K on Legos so far but have recently slowed down purchases. Following instructions for building models seems to shut down a part of my brain and just destresses me. Not sure if I'm alone in that or not. Nice man cave though!

Most of my day is taken up with unstructured, creative efforts. I balance that out with Lego sets that allow me to get the desired result by simply following the instructions. I know exactly what you mean.

Combine the two, build a new IKEA desk every month ;)
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