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LazyMacro
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
976 Posts
September 17 2010 00:18 GMT
#1
So I'm moving soon and I need to get a computer desk. I've been to the Staples, Office Depots, etc. that are nearby, and all I've found so far is cheap crap and overpriced junk.

All I want is a sturdy desk with a nice flat surface. No shelves, file cabinets, or keyboard trays.

Any suggestions?

Blyadischa
Profile Joined April 2010
419 Posts
September 17 2010 00:25 GMT
#2
Lol, this is kind of a weird question, desks aren't mass produced unless they are plastic collapsible ones or ones from IKEA. My recommendation would just to keep looking and look at an IKEA catalog if you haven't already, best place on earth.
mucker
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1120 Posts
September 17 2010 00:39 GMT
#3
Check out thrift stores that sell furniture like Salvation Army.
It's supposed to be automatic but actually you have to press this button.
Uranium
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1077 Posts
September 17 2010 00:43 GMT
#4
2 File cabinets + Door = best desk ever
"Sentry imba! You see? YOU SEE??!!" - Sen | "Marauder die die!" - oGsMC | "Oh my god, she texted me back!" - Day[9]
akevin
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada120 Posts
September 17 2010 00:43 GMT
#5
Check out the Galant series from Ikea, pretty much what you describe, and totally customizable (ie. you can make them longer/shorter/wider, for corners, etc.). Four different colors, height adjustable as well.
Zortch
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Canada635 Posts
September 17 2010 00:52 GMT
#6
I would recommend kijiji or craigslist. Lots of people getting rid of desks for decent prices(assuming you have some way to pick it up).
Respect is everything. ~ARchon
LazyMacro
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
976 Posts
September 17 2010 00:57 GMT
#7
On September 17 2010 09:25 Blyadischa wrote:
Lol, this is kind of a weird question, desks aren't mass produced unless they are plastic collapsible ones or ones from IKEA. My recommendation would just to keep looking and look at an IKEA catalog if you haven't already, best place on earth.

Yeah, I know its weird. That's why I made a blog post. I was just frustrated I couldn't find a worthwhile desk lol.

IKEA seems to have some nice stuff, though.
opiuman
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States187 Posts
September 17 2010 01:02 GMT
#8
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70175416 There's a version of this desk that doesnt have that pull out thing. It's a really good desk but be warned it is quite a large desk.
So say we all.
ShadowDrgn
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States2497 Posts
September 17 2010 01:12 GMT
#9
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40111124

Big flat surface, 100 bucks, no bullshit.
Of course, you only live one life, and you make all your mistakes, and learn what not to do, and that’s the end of you.
m4gdelen4
Profile Joined October 2008
United States416 Posts
September 17 2010 01:15 GMT
#10
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60180036

Big flat surface, 80 bucks, more style than ^
it does to blue what blue does to you
Versita
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada1032 Posts
September 17 2010 01:23 GMT
#11
I'm currently using this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99851435
except bigger (about 8 inches longer i think)
very easy to assemble (all you really gotta do is screw in about 20 screws and you're set)
mardi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1164 Posts
September 17 2010 01:32 GMT
#12
IKEA is a great place. Also, going to thrift stores is great too. You might find some real nice old desks that need a bit of sanding and a new paint job.
Glaven
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada554 Posts
September 17 2010 01:33 GMT
#13
Go to costco, that's where i got my desk, or L shaped work station rather. Pretttyy good though probably has more cabinets and drawers than you need.
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shindigs
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4795 Posts
September 17 2010 01:34 GMT
#14
On September 17 2010 10:15 m4gdelen4 wrote:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60180036

Big flat surface, 80 bucks, more style than ^


I was just at ikea a week ago looking at this desk. It's a wide surface but its pretty "thin" length wise.
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haduken
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia8267 Posts
September 17 2010 01:36 GMT
#15
Personally I would take note the height and length of the disk.

Longer or even L shaped desks are great for a workstation set up. The Height of the desk is also important because we have have different heights.

I'm not a huge dude so I prefer something that's not too tall.
Rillanon.au
tirentu
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada1257 Posts
September 17 2010 02:04 GMT
#16
On September 17 2010 10:23 cowman wrote:
I'm currently using this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99851435
except bigger (about 8 inches longer i think)
very easy to assemble (all you really gotta do is screw in about 20 screws and you're set)


I can attest to the awesomeness of this product. It is easy to assemble, extremely light, extremely sturdy, and really easy to clean. Oh, and it's 40 bucks. Unbelievably dirt cheap. Perfect simple desk.
LazyMacro
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
976 Posts
September 17 2010 02:23 GMT
#17
On September 17 2010 10:12 ShadowDrgn wrote:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40111124

Big flat surface, 100 bucks, no bullshit.

I really like this one. Thanks guys.

I think Saturday I'm going to go find an IKEA and look at stuff for when I get my apartment. :D
Rotodyne
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2263 Posts
September 17 2010 03:22 GMT
#18
On September 17 2010 11:04 tirentu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 17 2010 10:23 cowman wrote:
I'm currently using this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99851435
except bigger (about 8 inches longer i think)
very easy to assemble (all you really gotta do is screw in about 20 screws and you're set)


I can attest to the awesomeness of this product. It is easy to assemble, extremely light, extremely sturdy, and really easy to clean. Oh, and it's 40 bucks. Unbelievably dirt cheap. Perfect simple desk.


Looks so shiny and smooth
I can only play starcraft when I am shit canned. IPXZERG is a god.
haduken
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia8267 Posts
September 17 2010 04:38 GMT
#19
On September 17 2010 11:23 LazyMacro wrote:
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On September 17 2010 10:12 ShadowDrgn wrote:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40111124

Big flat surface, 100 bucks, no bullshit.

I really like this one. Thanks guys.

I think Saturday I'm going to go find an IKEA and look at stuff for when I get my apartment. :D


Hey that's actually the desk that I got.
Rillanon.au
TOloseGT
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States1145 Posts
September 17 2010 06:34 GMT
#20
On September 17 2010 09:43 Uranium wrote:
2 File cabinets + Door = best desk ever


I can vouch for this. Find yourself an old/unused door. Or just go to home depot and pick one up.. Two file cabinets are more than enough for your files and games etc. It's cheap and durable, and when you don't need it anymore, you have yourself a spare flat surface and two file cabinets that you can stack anywhere.

Seriously think about it.
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
September 17 2010 07:07 GMT
#21
I've known a few people who did file cabinets then went out and bought a big slab of whatever countertop surface you can get at a reasonable price. Thats my plan whenever I get tired of my current desk.

Its also super easy to move which is a plus.
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