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Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by verisimilidude »

jaredstenquist wrote: post #17

I spent $1,100 on a GeekDesk max (including shipping). An investment in my health was long overdue, especially since I've spent $4-5,000 on my computer setup. The huge benefit is not having to move all your stuff whenever you're done sitting or standing. I press a button and in 10 seconds it's changed height. MAGIC! I highly suggest them to anyone, just watch out for the long backorder. Mine took 3 months to get here…

While I also own and love my GeekDesk, standing isn't for everyone. The cheap solution offered in this article is a good way for curious folks to experiment without breaking the bank.

That out of the way, $1,000 for a good desk is a bargain in the long run. I'm so much more productive when I can switch between sitting and standing on a whim.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by canterburry »

sudonim wrote: post #12
ranebo wrote: post #8

Desks on top of desks never felt safe to me. My recommendation (as it always is anytime these standing desk articles appear) is the Frederik from IKEA ( http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60111123/ ) Ok it's not $22 but I've picked up two now on special for less than $80.

I can assure you this setup is super stable. Even at this price, nothing wobbles. If you think about where the weight is in this setup vs. others. The only thing that shifts the balance from a 4 legged table is the keyboard shelf. If there wasn't a monitor on top of it, you might be able to push down hard on the shelf to tip the table, but I doubt it. With a monitor on a table, this thing doesn't move. Put it on a so…

This desk is awesome as a stand up desk. I also used it as a treadmill desk for 6 months.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by verisimilidude »

lda wrote: post #23

Does anyone actually use a standing desk daily? I get antsy and uncomfortable standing after just a few minutes. How people manage to get real work done with a setup like this is a complete mystery to me.

I was also uncomfortable with my standing desk at first. Several tricks made it better:

* Started working out. Standing became much easier as my physical condition improved.

* Bought an anti-fatigue mat. Crucial.

* Learned to do a subtle, subconscious jig instead of just standing still. You'll be much less antsy when you're constantly shifting your weight around.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by rogerbinns »

imperialWicket wrote: post #5
pavel_lishin wrote: post #2

The problem with these solutions is that when you get tired, you get to disassemble this sucker.

Drafting chairs work well - though it adds to the cost of the 'desk'.

I never understood why everyone wants desks that raise an lower, instead of just using the drafting chairs thereby avoiding any raise/lower mechanism.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by treblig »

There is a hilarious amount of Silicon Valley culture in the organization of this article. Particularly in pimping your biggest name early adopters.

"Oh, someone from Stripe is using it! I'll bite!"

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by jdf »

ef4 wrote: post #24

I used a similar setup for quite a while, but the big drawback is that you can't conveniently switch between standing and sitting. Now I have a crank-operated height-adjustable desk that I really like, and it only cost $588. I bought this base http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJUQVG and attached an Ikea pine tabletop ($60).

I have the exact same setup at home, and am also a fan. It works well, is cheaper than a lot of other pre-built solutions (although obviously not as cheap as the original post), and seems to be pretty well made. I'm also much happier with the idea of a hand crank than an electric motor.

I also ended up getting an anti-fatigue mat as well. I thought that other standing desk folks were overrating the mats, but after the first few days standing at my desk (on a hardwood floor, no less) I saw the light.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by gte910h »

rogerbinns wrote: post #35
imperialWicket wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Drafting chairs work well - though it adds to the cost of the 'desk'.

I never understood why everyone wants desks that raise an lower, instead of just using the drafting chairs thereby avoiding any raise/lower mechanism.

High chairs make a lot of people's legs go to sleep.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by napillo »

treblig wrote: post #36

There is a hilarious amount of Silicon Valley culture in the organization of this article. Particularly in pimping your biggest name early adopters. "Oh, someone from Stripe is using it! I'll bite!"

That and the whole idea that "standing desks are better for your health" even though no research has proven that statement correct. It is just as bad for your spine as sitting straight up as far as I'm concerned.

Re: A standing desk for $22

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Post by gte910h »

lda wrote: post #23

Does anyone actually use a standing desk daily? I get antsy and uncomfortable standing after just a few minutes. How people manage to get real work done with a setup like this is a complete mystery to me.

Standing gets easier as you do it. But doing it all day is rough. 2-4 hours spread out through the day is more like it (I use a sit stand desk which is a geekdesk legs with ikea gallant top).
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