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A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by Luyt »

wesley wrote: post #5

I have a similar looking one to the geekdesk model, but it was from a local company at a cheaper price. Had to add some improvised shock absorbers and place it against the wall because my monitor would otherwise shake when typing... Did investigate several other options after that, up to 1500 euros and they all shake (the expensive one even more so). Does the geekdesk model also shake? That said, with my shock absorb…

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Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by Hovertruck »

gojomo wrote: post #27
parbo wrote: post #8

Is this newsworthy? Where I work, all desks are motorized. Some even store up to three different heights, for easy access without fiddling to get the right height.

Where do you work (city and industry if you can't share employer)? Despite reading more about motor-adjustable desks the last few years, I've not yet seen one in a workplace.

I know the Fog Creek office has them. http://picasaweb.google.com/spolsky/FogCreekSNewOffice#

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by eru »

chaostheory wrote: post #20
ebiester wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I used an ikea adjustable desk. However, I really needed to keep your desk clean, because it was a manual adjustment. It became too much of a bother, but I am considering readjusting it as a standup desk again now that I'm working at home again. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60111123

I think this IKEA desk is more news worthy since it's only $150. I still miss the JERKER model though (it's almost identical to the FREDRIK, but it had more desk depth)

Why do you write Ikea product names in all-caps?

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by dboyd »

toisanji wrote: post #4

I'd like to get one, but at $750, it is way too expensive!

I had spent thousands of dollars on treatment, and spent the greater part of 12 years in pain before I spent $1300 on a sit-stand desk. I have had virtually no back trouble in the last few years, which correlates to the time I have had a sit-stand solution.

If you think the cost of prevention is expensive, wait for the cost of the cure.

I highly recommend workrite desks...

  http://www.workriteergo.com/products/sierra.asp

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by dandrews »

waivej wrote: post #30
billybob wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My reaction too. What's the cheapest, non-sucky option anybody has used?

How about two desks, monitors, and a wireless keyboard/mouse? Just today I was thinking of setting this up for my office.

That's what I was thinking - a second thin system on the shelf with VNC.

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by yummyfajitas »

RyanMcGreal wrote: post #32
callahad wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Work from home using a laptop. Work at a desk when you want to sit, and at a bar counter when you want to stand.

I find laptops to have inherently bad ergonomics. If the keyboard is low enough for my arms, the screen is too low, and vice versa.

Also, unless you have extremely narrow shoulders (read: you are a woman < 5'4"), laptop keyboards force you to bend your wrists unnaturally.

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by wyclif »

Luyt wrote: post #50

Wouldn't it be great to have a classical church pulpit to rest your laptop on, then have your Holy Code propagate to the masses? Maybe at 0800-RENT-A-CHURCH ;-)

I've done that...a lot of churches are getting WiFi, and even though the intent is to cover the church school or office, you can often find some sweet spots in the sanctuary.

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by chaostheory »

eru wrote: post #53
chaostheory wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think this IKEA desk is more news worthy since it's only $150. I still miss the JERKER model though (it's almost identical to the FREDRIK, but it had more desk depth)

Why do you write Ikea product names in all-caps?

copied & pasted from the website

Re: A Desk That Allows You to Stand or Sit

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Post by johnyzee »

Here in Denmark motorized desks are the norm rather than the exception. I am always surprised when others speak of them as a curiosity.

I tend to stand for about 25-50% of my time working. It really relieves the back to get up and shift around for a bit. Helps to burn a little calories too, during what would otherwise be sedentary office time. I also seem to work more focused when standing up. Finally, it is a lot easier to do pair work with a colleague while standing - no jostling chairs around for position.

A sit/stand desk is a condition of employment for me, nothing less.

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