Comments on: Workspace of the Week: Standing desk conversion

By: Kicking the Chair to the Curb | Other World Computing Blog

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By: Jannis Gerlinger

Jannis Gerlinger — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:10:03 +0000

I thin the big monitor on the top ist to high but the rest still looks good!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:06:18 +0000

Fantastic.

And extra props for the Field Notes wall calendar.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10:50 +0000

Nice looking setup!

re: Comments above: Yes, standing ALL day is not necessarily idea, IMHO. I tried it for a while, but found it both uncomfortable and counter-productive when standing full-time.

What I ended up doing was buying a GeekDesk Mini (www.GeekDesk.com), which let me stand part time, and sit part time (I use both a regular task chair and a bar stool, plus standing). I’ve had it about six months, and it’s been very, very helpful to both comfort and focus.

Highly recommend something along those lines for folks who don’t think they can stand all day.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:58 +0000

I tried it for about two weeks and thought my back was going to kill me. I know it takes time to adjust to this setup and from what I am hearing is better for us health wise. I have been rethinking the process and might have to try it again. But I hate giving up my window view. http://deborahkunzie.com/conte.....mp;page=13

By: Lori Paximadis

Lori Paximadis — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:19:20 +0000

I’m hoping to finally rework my office next year, and one of the things on my wishlist is a standing desk. I wouldn’t want to work at one all day, but it would be great to have the option to get some relief from sitting once in a while. While I’m thinking more along the lines of a bar-height table and chairs that could also be used for a meeting or spreading out paperwork, this is a really nice solution.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:09:31 +0000

I would prefer to stand all day. Better yet, I would love a treadmill desk. My back and developing arthritis would love it. Now, I just have to remember to get up and walk around every 10-15 minutes or I’m stiff.

By: Jonathan Frei

Jonathan Frei — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:54:45 +0000

It seems like you’d need to crane your neck to look at the top monitor.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:22 +0000

Is it really more comfortable to stand all day? I’m not sure I could do that.

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:10:33 +0000

LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.