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I tried a standing desk for a while and I loved it, however I had a fairly major problem that I couldn't find a way around: I need to sit sometimes. I was unab

by casion 13y ago

I tried a standing desk for a while and I loved it, however I had a fairly major problem that I couldn't find a way around: I need to sit sometimes. I was unable to find a stool that would allow me to continue using the standing desk since I am 6'6". That means that in order to continue using the desk on a stool, I need a stool that is ~6" taller than the best I could find. Due to the fact that I do a heavy amount of audio work, I require some equipment in front of my keyboard/mouse and the height and position of the sets of speakers that I use is fairly important. Does anyone have any ideas to deal with this? edit: I love the solutions being suggested, but I don't have that much money to spend on it unfortunately.

js2 13y ago
Expensive but, motorized GeekDesk?
- casion 13y ago
  That is quite cool, but you weren't joking about expensive!
dhimes 13y ago
Well, if it were me, my first solution would be a raised 6" (or whatever) platform for a cheap stool just to see if I really want to pursue this solution. Then, if I did, I may consider shelling out some money for a cleaner solution.
benmccann 13y ago
There are desks that move up and down with you. Though I've found that a monitor and keyboard stand that slides up and down is a cheaper alternative (http://www.ergotron.com/tabid/65/PRDID/379/language/en-US/default.aspx http://www.ergotron.com/tabid/65/PRDID/379/language/en-US/de...). It may still be tough finding one with a range of motion large enough for someone as tall as yourself.
BlackMonday 13y ago
If you have the money you could take a look at the Biomorph Maxo series. Some guys at Nvidia have those. [1] You could also take a look at the competition. [2][3] [1] www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh58Ee1Sw-U&t=7m14s [2] http://officesnapshots.com/2012/08/24/7-adjustable-height-desks-that-wont-betray-and-kill-you/ http://officesnapshots.com/2012/08/24/7-adjustable-height-de... [3] http://conset.com/product/prodone/4356/default.aspx http://conset.com/product/prodone/4356/default.aspx

by casion 13y ago

js2 13y ago

Expensive but, motorized GeekDesk?

casion 13y ago
That is quite cool, but you weren't joking about expensive!

dhimes 13y ago

Well, if it were me, my first solution would be a raised 6" (or whatever) platform for a cheap stool just to see if I really want to pursue this solution. Then, if I did, I may consider shelling out some money for a cleaner solution.

benmccann 13y ago

There are desks that move up and down with you. Though I've found that a monitor and keyboard stand that slides up and down is a cheaper alternative (http://www.ergotron.com/tabid/65/PRDID/379/language/en-US/default.aspx http://www.ergotron.com/tabid/65/PRDID/379/language/en-US/de...). It may still be tough finding one with a range of motion large enough for someone as tall as yourself.

BlackMonday 13y ago

If you have the money you could take a look at the Biomorph Maxo series. Some guys at Nvidia have those. [1] You could also take a look at the competition. [2][3] [1] www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh58Ee1Sw-U&t=7m14s [2] http://officesnapshots.com/2012/08/24/7-adjustable-height-desks-that-wont-betray-and-kill-you/ http://officesnapshots.com/2012/08/24/7-adjustable-height-de... [3] http://conset.com/product/prodone/4356/default.aspx http://conset.com/product/prodone/4356/default.aspx