Ask Slashdot: What's Your Take On Stand-Up Desks? 347
An anonymous reader writes "I work at a non-profit that doesn't have the resources to automatically bend to each and every whim. However, I've been told that I can't use a cardboard box to put my computer on, for OSHA and fire prevention reasons. So the choice is, sit down for nine hours each day or else get a standup desk to the tune of 500 bucks or more. Is this worth it? Can I make one myself? Anything to know before I get in deep?" There are lots of home-grown stand-up desks out there (search IKEA Hackers for "stand-up desk" if that's your aesthetic leaning), and some ready-made ones from plainish to very expensive. If you've used a stand-up desk, what are your thoughts?
No (Score:3, Funny)
>> Can I make one myself?
If you have to ask, the answer is probably no.
Re:My take? (Score:5, Funny)
Maybe you should try laying down or get some sort of ceiling-mounted harness...
Re:Why cardboard? (Score:4, Funny)
"in fact, I used to often work from a kneeling position"
BOOM!
Re:My take? (Score:5, Funny)
I've connected two monitors, two keyboards and two mice to my computer. One set is raised, for working standing up, and the other is on my desk. I stand at times and sit the rest of the time. This works great for me.
Clever. I have two mice, two monitors, and two keyboards as well, but I use one mouse+keyboard for each hand and one monitor for each eye. Then I can work and read Slashdot at the same time.
Re:My response (Score:5, Funny)
My response to that company:
"I quit, because you're a fucking moron. Have a nice life....chump."
+1 anthropomorphic
Re:Hey buddy (Score:5, Funny)
I've thought about buying a used couch, but you never know what went on on the thing.
Ghosts of Beans. Thousands and thousands of them.
Re:Hey buddy (Score:5, Funny)
Bah, a little Febreze will get the smell of OD'ed meth addict right out.
Re:Or bricks? (Score:5, Funny)
Bonus points if you work at a USPS facility and use old mail crates...
He said he worked at a non-profit... oh wait...
Re:Hey buddy (Score:5, Funny)
All at once!
[John]