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Ask HN: Adjustable height desk recommendations?

4 points by tgibson 11y ago

I'm looking for a good quality, somewhat budget friendly (< $400) sit/stand adjustable desk. I've searched around and found some options. But I'm interested to see what folks on HN have gone with.

etewiah 11y ago
I've been using this for the last few months: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19087/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bed... While its not really designed to be a standup desk, it works quite well for me. I only use it for a couple of hours or so a day though.
luxpir 11y ago
If you're asking for sit/stand, not necessarily adjustable, grab one of these: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90087541/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90087541/ And pair it with a bar stool. I've done just that and it's got me standing more often than the 5x more expensive adjustable solution would have done. That's assuming the default position for the adjustable would have been down. Which it would have been for me. It's sturdy, compact and tidy when coupled with the under-desk cable-tidy (just fits diagonally). I've lost the comfort factor of the big chair and desk, but I've gained a more active default position. It's also easier to wham the treadmill under the desk when I'm feeling lively. Folks, I do try not to be a tragic startup cliché.
devnill 11y ago
Its a little out of your price range, but these are really nice: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29022488/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29022488/
- aquark 11y ago
  Just bought one of these for home last week $593CAD + sales tax (~ $457USD) It is certainly good value, and a fraction of the price of the one I had for work a few years ago (different brand totally). It can feel a little flimsy/wobbly when raised, but certainly not dangerously so.
- yoklov 11y ago
  FWIW if you go to an IKEA, my experience is that the prices at the store are significantly reduced from what is listed on their website.
sthorn 11y ago
I've been using this for the lat month: http://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-pro-plus-36 http://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-pro-plus-36 Best of both worlds.
thenomad 11y ago
I used one of the Ergotron line of mechanically adjustable sit-stand desks for a long while. They're pretty good - I've subsequently changed to a full-on powered sit-stand desk because I can fit more monitors on it, but the Ergotron did the job.

4 points by tgibson 11y ago

I'm looking for a good quality, somewhat budget friendly (< $400) sit/stand adjustable desk. I've searched around and found some options. But I'm interested to see what folks on HN have gone with.

etewiah 11y ago

I've been using this for the last few months: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19087/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bed... While its not really designed to be a standup desk, it works quite well for me. I only use it for a couple of hours or so a day though.

luxpir 11y ago

If you're asking for sit/stand, not necessarily adjustable, grab one of these: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90087541/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90087541/ And pair it with a bar stool. I've done just that and it's got me standing more often than the 5x more expensive adjustable solution would have done. That's assuming the default position for the adjustable would have been down. Which it would have been for me. It's sturdy, compact and tidy when coupled with the under-desk cable-tidy (just fits diagonally). I've lost the comfort factor of the big chair and desk, but I've gained a more active default position. It's also easier to wham the treadmill under the desk when I'm feeling lively. Folks, I do try not to be a tragic startup cliché.

devnill 11y ago

Its a little out of your price range, but these are really nice: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29022488/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29022488/

aquark 11y ago
Just bought one of these for home last week $593CAD + sales tax (~ $457USD) It is certainly good value, and a fraction of the price of the one I had for work a few years ago (different brand totally). It can feel a little flimsy/wobbly when raised, but certainly not dangerously so.
yoklov 11y ago
FWIW if you go to an IKEA, my experience is that the prices at the store are significantly reduced from what is listed on their website.

sthorn 11y ago

I've been using this for the lat month: http://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-pro-plus-36 http://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-pro-plus-36 Best of both worlds.

thenomad 11y ago

I used one of the Ergotron line of mechanically adjustable sit-stand desks for a long while. They're pretty good - I've subsequently changed to a full-on powered sit-stand desk because I can fit more monitors on it, but the Ergotron did the job.