Comments on: Choosing the Right Desk http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive 3 Fitness Resources for the Deskbound « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-299408 WebWorkerDaily » Archive 3 Fitness Resources for the Deskbound « Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:34 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-299408 [...] a minimum, you need to invest time (and perhaps money) in basic ergonomics: choose your desk wisely, be nice to your eyes, and find a good chair. But then what? Assuming that you don’t want to [...] [...] a minimum, you need to invest time (and perhaps money) in basic ergonomics: choose your desk wisely, be nice to your eyes, and find a good chair. But then what? Assuming that you don’t want to [...]

]]> By: ken http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-126580 ken Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:38:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-126580 I use a door (from Lowes) and two 2-drawer file cabinets. It provides plenty of desktop space since you can get doors that are pretty large. The file cabinets are adjustable to fit the space I am in. The total cost was also pretty good compared to purchasing a desk. When (if) I want to move up the file cabinets are reusable as plain storage. I use a door (from Lowes) and two 2-drawer file cabinets. It provides plenty of desktop space since you can get doors that are pretty large. The file cabinets are adjustable to fit the space I am in. The total cost was also pretty good compared to purchasing a desk.

When (if) I want to move up the file cabinets are reusable as plain storage.

]]> By: Zoli’s Blog » Blog Archive » Laptops Are Crippling Us http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-126036 Zoli’s Blog » Blog Archive » Laptops Are Crippling Us Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:11:04 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-126036 [...] (7/23):  What you put your computer on also matters. See desk buying advice at Web Worker [...] [...] (7/23):  What you put your computer on also matters. See desk buying advice at Web Worker [...]

]]> By: Mini mesa • Grancomo http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-124988 Mini mesa • Grancomo Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:11:40 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-124988 [...] Visto en Webworker Daily. [...] [...] Visto en Webworker Daily. [...]

]]> By: Beau http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123791 Beau Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:51:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123791 I went the IKEA Galant route for my home office, but in the past I've used a door across two filling cabinets and once even a Rubbermaid tote for my computer and a case of soda as a chair. I like the modern look and lower cost of the IKEA stuff. And if it comes with a 6'5" skinny blond dame, I would be even more happy! I went the IKEA Galant route for my home office, but in the past I’ve used a door across two filling cabinets and once even a Rubbermaid tote for my computer and a case of soda as a chair.

I like the modern look and lower cost of the IKEA stuff. And if it comes with a 6′5″ skinny blond dame, I would be even more happy!

]]> By: Jon http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123550 Jon Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:32:50 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123550 Actually, I write from an ancient 6'x6' partner's desk that I got from a flea market for $45. The only thing I had to do to make it computer friendly was drill a 2" hole in the center for monitor cables. The beauty of it is that it's double sided so that the GF and I can both work at our computers and face each other. It also has those old-timey side boards that I can pull out and expand my space, if needed. Actually, I write from an ancient 6′x6′ partner’s desk that I got from a flea market for $45. The only thing I had to do to make it computer friendly was drill a 2″ hole in the center for monitor cables.

The beauty of it is that it’s double sided so that the GF and I can both work at our computers and face each other. It also has those old-timey side boards that I can pull out and expand my space, if needed.

]]> By: Jeff O'Hara http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123444 Jeff O'Hara Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:07:28 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-123444 I also use a board and cinderblocks for my monitor. Guess I should start looking for a new desk :) -Jeff O'Hara http://blog.zemote.com I also use a board and cinderblocks for my monitor. Guess I should start looking for a new desk :)

-Jeff O’Hara
http://blog.zemote.com

]]> By: John B http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122820 John B Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:44:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122820 I found my desk on the street on moving day. It's big - 30 inches by 60 inches - although it could be a little taller, I have problems hitting the keyboard tray. I should stick some hockey pucks under the legs. My desk has 5 drawers, one of which has suspended files, (files were in the desk when I found it), and at $0 the price was right. I found my desk on the street on moving day. It’s big – 30 inches by 60 inches – although it could be a little taller, I have problems hitting the keyboard tray. I should stick some hockey pucks under the legs.

My desk has 5 drawers, one of which has suspended files, (files were in the desk when I found it), and at $0 the price was right.

]]> By: Mike http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122810 Mike Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:23:34 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122810 Making sure your chair can fit under properly helps. My current desk is pretty nice, but I have to sit awkwardly because the chair space isn't big enough for me to sit close. Making sure your chair can fit under properly helps. My current desk is pretty nice, but I have to sit awkwardly because the chair space isn’t big enough for me to sit close.

]]> By: Sal Cangeloso http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122800 Sal Cangeloso Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:00:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122800 Ikea Galant This is the best desk I have ever had. It's big, cheap (under $200) and sturdy enough for me to stand one. It is not only wide, but is also deep enough for a 24" or 30" LCD. It doesn't have any shelving, which I see as an advantage, but could throw off some people. I really can't recommend it highly enough... Ikea Galant

This is the best desk I have ever had. It’s big, cheap (under $200) and sturdy enough for me to stand one. It is not only wide, but is also deep enough for a 24″ or 30″ LCD. It doesn’t have any shelving, which I see as an advantage, but could throw off some people. I really can’t recommend it highly enough…

]]> By: Brian Johnson http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122796 Brian Johnson Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:58:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122796 Well, my desk has survived moves from White Plains, NY and three stopovers in the East Bay. It's an Anthrocart and was easily the most expensive piece of computer equipment I ever acquired but also the best value I've ever received. --Highly recommended. Well, my desk has survived moves from White Plains, NY and three stopovers in the East Bay. It’s an Anthrocart and was easily the most expensive piece of computer equipment I ever acquired but also the best value I’ve ever received. –Highly recommended.

]]> By: Michele http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122792 Michele Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:36:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122792 I found and ordered <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leda-Tempered-Computer-Workstation-DP077G90/dp/B000MN2QUW" title="this one" rel="nofollow"> it's actually arriving today, I can't wait to get home!! I found and ordered it’s actually arriving today, I can’t wait to get home!!

]]> By: ben http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122759 ben Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:45:31 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122759 I gave up on computer desks a long time ago. For me - and anyone who adheres to the KISS Principle - a 72 inch table is a sturdy solution that doesn't require any assembly, is easy to store and move, provides fifteen square feet of work space, and can be gotten for $50. Not terribly kid- or pet-proof, though. I gave up on computer desks a long time ago.

For me – and anyone who adheres to the KISS Principle – a 72 inch table is a sturdy solution that doesn’t require any assembly, is easy to store and move, provides fifteen square feet of work space, and can be gotten for $50. Not terribly kid- or pet-proof, though.

]]> By: Laura http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122755 Laura Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:38:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122755 Caught this desk on sale for $200 http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODf099&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1FRNSKS&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1FRNSKS Mine is a pear green color that is no longer offered and I absolutely LOVE it. It was easy to assemble and I was pleased with the quality. It's a very stylish desk and best of all the glossiness makes it easy to clean. Caught this desk on sale for $200
http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODf099&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1FRNSKS&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1FRNSKS

Mine is a pear green color that is no longer offered and I absolutely LOVE it. It was easy to assemble and I was pleased with the quality. It’s a very stylish desk and best of all the glossiness makes it easy to clean.

]]> By: mike http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122671 mike Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:57:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/07/19/choosing-the-right-desk/#comment-122671 while i'm likewise not thrilled by ikea's selection (as most of it looks remarkably uncomfortable if you're not a 6'5" skinny blonde dane) don't count out the venerable Jerker desk. the desk height and monitor (shelf) heights are both infinitely adjustable, though you typically need a friend, 2 allen wrenches and oodles of patience (or beer) to get the job done. also, i estimate i could park my truck on this thing, it's so sturdy. while i’m likewise not thrilled by ikea’s selection (as most of it looks remarkably uncomfortable if you’re not a 6′5″ skinny blonde dane) don’t count out the venerable Jerker desk. the desk height and monitor (shelf) heights are both infinitely adjustable, though you typically need a friend, 2 allen wrenches and oodles of patience (or beer) to get the job done.

also, i estimate i could park my truck on this thing, it’s so sturdy.

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