Affordable adjustable standing desk

Post by rosser » Tue, Nov 04, 2014, 2:22 AM UTC

ics wrote: post #19

rosser wrote: post #3

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It "does fine" ... for you . Based on your description, it sounds like you probably live in your laptop. Other folks don't, and a hand-adjustable keyboard stand may not work very well for them. Imagine, for example, trying to raise something like that — even assuming it could take the weight — while using multiple monitors.

> assuming it could take the weight One would hope... 88-key keyboards are 45lbs (about twice a normal 27" monitor) and the older ones are significantly heavier... a non-POS stand should take >120lbs without a hitch. That being said, there's certainly nothing wrong with a product better tailored for its purpose.

Post by 3rd3 » Tue, Nov 04, 2014, 4:36 AM UTC

click170 wrote: post #81

chton wrote: post #9

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According to http://www.fastcoexist.com/3037899/we-took-ikeas-new-automat... , it isn't being released just yet due to a production problem. It was on the IKEA website a few days ago, so they probably just took it off for now.

Is anyone else as confused by this explanation as I am? "Unfortunately, Ikea isn't releasing the Bekant just yet. After sending tryout models to journalists, it emailed to say that there was a problem with the labeling. No word on when it will be in stores, though a spokesperson says, \"it’s not a quick fix.\"" Labeling problem? Not a quick fix? A labeling problem? o.0 Whatever it is, I hope it's resolved soon, I'm q…

Post by rebootthesystem » Tue, Nov 04, 2014, 5:31 AM UTC

imjared wrote: post #78

rebootthesystem wrote: post #72

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The ergonomic problem isn't about standing vs. sitting. It's about having a properly designed desk. The traditional 29 to 30 inch high writing desk isn't ergonomically correct for extended computer use. Many years ago, after developing intense pain in my wrists and shoulders I decided to look into it. I was spending 14 to 18 hours a day in front of the computer (which was part of the problem, of course). After many e…

Do you have pictures of this anywhere? I'm pretty young (28) and worried a bit that I might be going down this path. I seem to be dealing with injury after injury while training for my running races and am fairly convinced that part of it is due to muscle tightness and tension from sitting so much during the day in a bad setup.

Post by razzberryman » Tue, Nov 04, 2014, 6:42 AM UTC

JoshTriplett wrote: post #55

jcrites wrote: post #23

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…

> It is very difficult for me to achieve that posture while sitting in a chair - the keyboard and mouse need to be in your lap, basically. I found that I could manage that posture with a sufficiently adjustable chair and height-adjustable desk. I adjust the chair until it provides the correct height off the ground (feet touching, hips at the right angle), then adjust the desk and the chair arms until the chair arms g…

Post by 3rd3 » Tue, Nov 04, 2014, 9:33 PM UTC

myth_drannon wrote: post #80

kareemm wrote: post #69

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I called two Ikeas in BC and according to them they're still waiting on an ETA for this desk.

I bought it a month ago in Montreal, last weekend we went back to Ikea and didn't see the table anymore. I'm very happy with this table.