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https://www.dropbox.com/s/3z473x9kco92c8f/standing%20desk.jp...
The key ingredient is the adjustable monitor pole so that I can sit on the odd occasion that my legs get tired.
The beauty of this setup is that it works in with the fitted desktops that my company has. I wouldn't be able to remove a section and slot in a normal adjustable desk.
Maybe it is because I'm not familiar with adjustable standing desk and the complexity needed, but I was disappointed by the price. Does it really need to be adjusted through electronics? I was hoping to see something really simple, cheaper no electronics. But as I said, I'm not familiar with this kind of product.
Having crawled under enough office desks searching for a free power socket, the idea of a hand crack is very appealing.
Though the other commenters do make good points, I do imagine an electrical version would potentially be lighter.
I have a mechanically adjustable desk from http://multitable.com/ - the hand crank is kind of pleasing. It's not as fancy as the electric motor desks, but then again it doesn't have an electric motor... I'm actually using a tabletop that I bought from Ikea for the desk surface. I just bought the bare frame for the desk from multitable to keep costs down. I think all in all I paid around $600. It's pretty nice.
Why are they demoing this 'ergonomic' desk, with such an unergonomic monitor configuration? If you don't raise the monitor up, and keep the keyboard level down to keep the right angles you'll be asking for pain. The point isn't just to stand, but it's to stand and have proper form, otherwise you're just asking for pain. You need something like http://www.ergodesktop.com/content/kangaroo-pro to actually have ergonomic…
(Bearer of neck pain)
Maybe it is because I'm not familiar with adjustable standing desk and the complexity needed, but I was disappointed by the price. Does it really need to be adjusted through electronics? I was hoping to see something really simple, cheaper no electronics. But as I said, I'm not familiar with this kind of product.
I think the problem is that it needs to be effortless to change. Either a complicated counterweight system so the desk can be raised or lowered smoothly with only a little effort, or electronically. Honestly, electronically is probably easier.
Is anyone else having a problem getting to the product site? Clicking the link in the article takes me to http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/wor... , and it doesn't seem to be listed under the "Bekant" line. Maybe it isn't available in the US yet?
It's really strange because in Denmark it is really common to have height-adjustable tables in all the offices, but in London I haven't seen one.
http://www.ergodepot.com/Ergo_Depot_adjustable_desk_AD17_p/a...
I got mine at $480 (I got it without a top: I made my own) delivered to my door a couple of years ago. It's a single column with wheels in the back, so it's compact and transportable. I push and pull it around in my office very easily. The only problem with the single-column design is it wobbles a bit when cranked up. This doesn't bother me. Otherwise it's _probably_ built better than the Ikea one.
I bought a StandDesk via the KickStarter, it's more affordable than most decent offerings out there. The only pain was the surprise shipping charge at time of delivery (it was way more than advertised). Regardless, I'm excited to see more of these options.
Is anyone else having a problem getting to the product site? Clicking the link in the article takes me to http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/wor... , and it doesn't seem to be listed under the "Bekant" line. Maybe it isn't available in the US yet?
And it's not even listed on the Ikea Canada site.
Switching to a standing desk several years ago had a significant positive impact on my stamina and energy level, and probably health overall. I always used to get tired walking around a city, like on vacation. After a few months of standing, I went on vacation to Paris and immediately noticed a gigantic improvement in my standing and walking stamina. I was the last person to get tired, instead of the first. I could w…
