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BlackMK4 posted:Because dorms. Your bikes are too drat clean 
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TDD_Shizzy posted:What desk do you have? It's best to just play with the height to find what is most comfy. I personally like my standing desks a bit taller than most, because I don't like my arms to hang to much. There are tons of options from Ikea as well, or Craigslist. Check out ikeahacker.com for ideas, just search for standing desks. I just have a basic fixed desk, and we don't have ikea or craiglist here, so anything would have to be custom made. I was planning on propping mine up on something and use it like that for a bit, and if I find it comfortable I'll probably make a new one with some sort of leg support so I can use it with a tall chair (or just get one of those tall chairs with a leg support, like this one).
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Jul 2, 2012 05:37
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Here's my current spoace before the upgrade I am going to perform soon.
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Jul 2, 2012 15:13
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Edmond Dantes posted:I just have a basic fixed desk, and we don't have ikea or craiglist here, so anything would have to be custom made. I was planning on propping mine up on something and use it like that for a bit, and if I find it comfortable I'll probably make a new one with some sort of leg support so I can use it with a tall chair (or just get one of those tall chairs with a leg support, like this one). I'm also looking into converting my desk into a standing one. I'm going to go with the ultra cheap-rear end route and just using boxes to prop up my laptop and grabbing a stool for when my legs get tired (standing too long isn't a good idea either). I figure if I like it then I'll do one of those Ikea hacks. The factory-built standing desks I've seen are really expensive and quite ugly. And I'll replace the stool with a drafting chair like the one you posted.
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Jul 2, 2012 19:23
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Bottom Liner posted:Your bikes are too drat clean Haha. It's been super dry up here - haven't seen rain in a few months.
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Jul 2, 2012 19:36
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 That extra keyboard off to the left is hooked to a KVM switch so I can switch my monitor between PC and Xbox with a couple keystrokes.
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Jul 2, 2012 21:44
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In a couple weeks I'm going to be working from home full time, so I need a new desk and chair. I'd like to get a nice big Galant, but since Cleveland doesn't have an Ikea within 2 hours, it's pretty slim pickins. I guess I could check out Home Depot or something for a counter top and some file cabinets, but I'd rather just get something already put together. Anyone do the whole counter top thing?
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Jul 2, 2012 21:54
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 dat CRT, for the price of 4 of those Wii games you could have gotten a nice 24" LCD widescreen with HDMI input for the xbox.Panthrax posted:In a couple weeks I'm going to be working from home full time, so I need a new desk and chair. I'd like to get a nice big Galant, but since Cleveland doesn't have an Ikea within 2 hours, it's pretty slim pickins. I guess I could check out Home Depot or something for a counter top and some file cabinets, but I'd rather just get something already put together. Anyone do the whole counter top thing? Best desk I've ever owned before I bought a Galant was a $30 folding utility table from Kmart, and it's still useful after you replace it. paradigmm fucked around with this message at 22:01 on Jul 2, 2012 |
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Jul 2, 2012 21:59
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Gutcruncher posted:
Your keyboard has a better display than your monitor 
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Jul 2, 2012 22:24
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 As I'm mostly bedbound these days, this is my desktop. Just my lappy and headset for speech recognition when I can't type. A touch more comfy than a chair 
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Jul 2, 2012 22:47
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Butt Savage posted:I'm also looking into converting my desk into a standing one. I'm going to go with the ultra cheap-rear end route and just using boxes to prop up my laptop and grabbing a stool for when my legs get tired (standing too long isn't a good idea either). I figure if I like it then I'll do one of those Ikea hacks. The factory-built standing desks I've seen are really expensive and quite ugly. And I'll replace the stool with a drafting chair like the one you posted. I saw this while doing a bit of googling, and it's probably what I'll build if I decide to go this way, maybe with a half-shelf on top of the cross beams for the case/modem and power strip.
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Jul 3, 2012 03:36
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One Eye Open posted:
Okay, I'll bite-- why?
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Jul 3, 2012 03:51
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Edmond Dantes posted:I saw this while doing a bit of googling, and it's probably what I'll build if I decide to go this way, maybe with a half-shelf on top of the cross beams for the case/modem and power strip. I like how in that post they complain of the price of typical standing desks... Then turn right around and sell that desk in their store for $750, barely less than a geekdesk (motor and all!) I do, however, wish they'd sell the plans or post them for those that can DIY, or aren't in the bay area.
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Jul 3, 2012 04:54
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Butt Savage posted:I'm also looking into converting my desk into a standing one. I'm going to go with the ultra cheap-rear end route and just using boxes to prop up my laptop and grabbing a stool for when my legs get tired (standing too long isn't a good idea either). I figure if I like it then I'll do one of those Ikea hacks. The factory-built standing desks I've seen are really expensive and quite ugly. And I'll replace the stool with a drafting chair like the one you posted. Edmond Dantes posted:I saw this while doing a bit of googling, and it's probably what I'll build if I decide to go this way, maybe with a half-shelf on top of the cross beams for the case/modem and power strip. BEHOLD: The glory that is pipe furniture: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/look-desks-and-68448 You could easily modify the idea to do whatever you want height/shelving-wise. And here are some rather attractive wall shelves to go along with it (or for inspiration): http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/morgans-amazing-diy-shelving-97760 Once I move in a few weeks, it's probably the route I'm going to take. Spending <$150 on some countertop/reclaimed wood and pipes for a relatively nice looking standing desk (if you're into it) is a lot more appealing than hacking together assorted pieces of furniture or spending several times that amount (I'm poor) for what's ultimately going to be a pretty ugly desk.
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Jul 3, 2012 05:35
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Jul 3, 2012 05:43
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Soul Glo posted:Okay, I'll bite-- why? Severe fibromyalgia with some rare neurological complications that are getting more nasty - I thought my post history would show that, but I just looked, and it only has my posts since I changed my username. I've been in and out of hospital for the last few months and can't stand or walk unaided, and have fallen out of normal chairs, so I'm stuck in bed. There's more to it, but this isn't e/n or a/t, and I was just showing my desktop
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Jul 3, 2012 06:09
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Tedronai66 posted:I do, however, wish they'd sell the plans or post them for those that can DIY, or aren't in the bay area. I wasn't really thinking about buying one, I was just stealing the idea and making one myself.  Electric Bugaloo posted:BEHOLD: The glory that is pipe furniture
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Jul 3, 2012 13:11
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_adam posted:New desk! Now I just need a dual monitor mount and matching monitors... What kind of lamp/bulb does it take to recreate that kind of lighting? I'm tired of bright white lights in my room.
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Jul 3, 2012 14:43
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Erkenntnis posted:What kind of lamp/bulb does it take to recreate that kind of lighting? I'm tired of bright white lights in my room. I get a similar effect with a very low power (~6w) fluorescent "warm white" bulb. "Cool white" gives awful white light. If you're not doing any colour-sensitve work, F.lux will "warm" your monitor at night so it's not a huge blue/white light source in your room http://stereopsis.com/flux/
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Jul 3, 2012 14:51
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AlphaDog posted:I get a similar effect with a very low power (~6w) fluorescent "warm white" bulb. "Cool white" gives awful white light. If you're not doing any colour-sensitve work, F.lux will "warm" your monitor at night so it's not a huge blue/white light source in your room http://stereopsis.com/flux/ Wait, why is white light awful? Its closer to the color of natural sunlight than the color we've gotten used to from incandescent lights.
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Jul 3, 2012 15:04
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Coredump posted:Wait, why is white light awful? Its closer to the color of natural sunlight than the color we've gotten used to from incandescent lights. It's not "awful," it's just harder on your eyes at night.
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Jul 3, 2012 16:13
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GreatGreen posted:It's not "awful," it's just harder on your eyes at night. Oh I see, they need to make f.lux for lamps then.
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Jul 3, 2012 16:50
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Coredump posted:Oh I see, they need to make f.lux for lamps then. they do, just use an LED bulb with a controller.
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Jul 3, 2012 17:04
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Edmond Dantes posted:I wasn't really thinking about buying one, I was just stealing the idea and making one myself. Yeah, that might be what I do. I like my current desk, it's just made for someone ~6" shorter than me to sit at. I couls rip off the top, but I don't know what I'd do with the base. Also a consideration, if I can make larger adjustment posts for the Vika Artur(beech) and put a Lagan Countertop (96" one, cut down) on top with kb tray, etc. and some nice varnish coats. Just need to know the dimensions on the adjustment posts, and some good beech wood (I need to raise it to ~45" or so at table top).
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Jul 3, 2012 18:09
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ILikeVoltron posted:What desk is that? Ikea Fredrik as someone said, but without the top part. I have the same one. You can put your cables in that little cable shelf. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60111123/#/60115989
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Jul 3, 2012 19:11
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Tedronai66 posted:I like how in that post they complain of the price of typical standing desks... 
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Jul 3, 2012 20:32
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Dominoes posted:I can vouch for the geek desk. Large, flat surface with no gimmicks, and being able to physically move the desk with a motor is a more elegant solution than using a stool when sitting. I stand about 40% of the time, and am trying to work up to more. At work I have something similar to a geekdesk (thanks, work disability insurance). I'm probably 80:20 stand:sit. At home, however, I have to sit right now. And a geekdesk is beyond my budget. Motorized desks are very nice, though.
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Jul 3, 2012 22:00
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Edmond Dantes posted:I saw this while doing a bit of googling, and it's probably what I'll build if I decide to go this way, maybe with a half-shelf on top of the cross beams for the case/modem and power strip. That's quite nice and better looking than a lot of other desks I've seen. I'm trying to come up with something in my head that fits my tastes, but all I get is a bunch of Ikea parts jumbled around and somehow it turns into a "desk". It reminds me of Homer Simpson's attempt at building his BBQ grill. As for the pipe furniture: It's an interesting take on furniture and I'll keep it in mind.
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Jul 4, 2012 00:46
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  I'm aware that the second monitor is tilted a bit, but somehow it doesn't bother me when I'm in my desk chair. I love these lamps, though. Also living like poo poo blah blah old jokes
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Jul 4, 2012 02:26
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Kegwen posted:I love these lamps, though. Also living like poo poo blah blah old jokes Jesus, these things cost nearly 5 times what they cost in the US: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90037358/
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Jul 4, 2012 02:58
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Kegwen posted:
What is the headphone holder you're using? I've needed one for awhile.
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Jul 4, 2012 03:04
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Coredump posted:Wait, why is white light awful? Its closer to the color of natural sunlight than the color we've gotten used to from incandescent lights. Oops, yeah. Bluer light is fine during the daytime. At night, I prefer redder light because as GreatGreen says, it's significantly easier on the eyes (and my eyes have a poo poo time going from light environments to dark environments, so subdues redder light makes sense at night). Kegwen, those paper lamps look awesome, where did you get them? I used to use a little round paper desk lamp behind my monitor as a sort of ghetto bias lighting setup. The paper diffuses the light well enough to prevent brighter spots, and a tall lamp like that laying sideways behind my monitors would be awesome. My current setup:  I'm planning to build a shelf to go where the flag is. That, or get some old band flyers and stick them up. It's only there because there was a bookshelf screwed into the wall where my desk is now, and the wall behind it is kind of unpleasant with screw holes, tape marks etc. It was that or a tatty dragon poster from when I was 13 or a bedsheet or something. I need to find somewhere better for the router and modem to go too, but that's where they have to stay for now. The shelf is fixed to the wall, so I can't get the cables behind it without moving it, and that's a huge pain in the arse. I can't put the router behind my monitor because if it sits any lower, the rest of the house doesn't get signal. A shelf behind the monitors and on top of the desk is probably the best solution. Elector_Nerdlingen fucked around with this message at 03:07 on Jul 4, 2012 |
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Jul 4, 2012 03:04
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Niwrad posted:What is the headphone holder you're using? I've needed one for awhile. A $4 banana stand from the grocery store.
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Jul 4, 2012 03:24
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mismatched music production gear, as well as the monitor stand I've since replaced (as it fell apart) not a flattering photo, but this screen owns, it's an ASUS ProArt something or other. It's a medium gloss 1080p 24" LED IPS screen. Monitors are BX5a's, and the ridiculously overdone sound card is a Saffire 24.
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Jul 4, 2012 11:28
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well why not posted:mismatched music production gear, as well as the monitor stand I've since replaced (as it fell apart) What is the tablet thing with 81 red/yellow/green lights?
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Jul 4, 2012 13:01
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Colonel Sanders posted:What is the tablet thing with 81 red/yellow/green lights? That looks like a Novation Launchpad.
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Jul 4, 2012 13:11
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I work from home, but tend to travel from time to time to go to the office, a 5 hours drive away, so I get to work on a laptop. That does leave me a bit more place on my desk to write/plan stuff and do other poo poo: I do have the advantage of being able to work from wherever, so this was my office a few weeks ago, in my parents' backyard: 
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Jul 5, 2012 20:51
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KingEup posted:Jesus, these things cost nearly 5 times what they cost in the US: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90037358/ Hah yeah, I went to an Australian Ikea for the first time a few weeks ago and couldn't believe how much more expensive it was than Europe, though it's still cheap compared to most stores in oz.
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Jul 6, 2012 11:23
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Photex posted:they do, just use an LED bulb with a controller. http://lifehacker.com/5923887/build-your-own-color-temperature-lamp-for-multiple-lighting-options-from-one-lamp This article was pretty timely and topical. But it does sound much more involved then just led bulb and controller. But still the possibility is there.
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