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Do folding tables make for good computer desks,

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Actraiser
Profile Joined November 2011
United States47 Posts
April 11 2012 08:13 GMT
#1
ergonomically speaking? Or would it just be awkward? And how much of a nuisance would the cords become? Also, is it okay to have your computer sitting directly on the ground?

I'm talking about something like this: http://www.lifetime.com/DataVault.aspx?id=24534&imageid=1&type=web

A bit of a silly question, for sure, but I would appreciate any input!
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Oldfool
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia394 Posts
April 11 2012 08:19 GMT
#2
I don't know that the table would be a problem ergonomically, it depends how high it is. You really want the height of the table to allow your arms to bend 90 degrees at elbows and wrists to be straight iirc.

As for computer on the ground, I would say that carpet floors its not recommended (I have mine on a wooden board sitting on carpet); but wooden/solid I wouldn't have a problem with - as long as it's sturdy and doesn't vibrate too much.
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 11 2012 08:23 GMT
#3
Any desk is fine as long as your chair is height adjustable and you're not too short.

Leaving the computer on the floor is fine but it'll be more dusty so you'll have to clean it out more frequently.
MugenXBanksy
Profile Joined April 2011
United States479 Posts
April 11 2012 17:46 GMT
#4
On April 11 2012 17:23 skyR wrote:
Any desk is fine as long as your chair is height adjustable and you're not too short.

Leaving the computer on the floor is fine but it'll be more dusty so you'll have to clean it out more frequently.


yes , I have to clean it about once a month and blow it all out :/ .

and my table is like a folding card table right now lol its ok just the monitor and keyboard and mouse on it, slightly woblely but it does the job for now.
we all hope to be like whitera one day
Warillions
Profile Joined November 2010
United States215 Posts
April 11 2012 18:31 GMT
#5
That's my desk! I'll post a pic soon. My chair adjusts vertically though
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
April 11 2012 18:34 GMT
#6
These desks are fine as long as you like loud sounds when you set cups, and pretty much anything else. The plastic inside is hollow and so its allows for lots of sounds to be made. With woooden desks or tables you don't get as much of the echo. The only thing good about this one is its a decent price for a lot of room. Great for parties
olabaz
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States298 Posts
April 11 2012 18:37 GMT
#7
I was considering one of those but I ended up getting a desk that's off the ground...kind of like this: http://images.containerstore.com/catalogimages/93061/WhtDrftwdElfaDsk_xl.jpg
only much nicer
Warillions
Profile Joined November 2010
United States215 Posts
April 11 2012 18:40 GMT
#8
the diagonal bars underneath bump my knees if im too close. but for 1 person this wouldnt be an issue
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CurtisC
Profile Joined March 2011
United States33 Posts
April 11 2012 20:11 GMT
#9
I use one because thats what I have. I'm 6'1" and my chair is adjustable but it still doesnt go high enough for the desk to have proper ergonomics. I have to sit on a pillow to be closer to the right height. It works fine other than that though.
MugenXBanksy
Profile Joined April 2011
United States479 Posts
April 11 2012 23:42 GMT
#10
[image loading]

its hella cramped
we all hope to be like whitera one day
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
April 11 2012 23:57 GMT
#11
A folding table beats the piss out of the floor. Aside from that, though, a desk is definitely preferable for serious use. I'm a fan of my big glass corner desk.
Strykemard
Profile Joined April 2012
168 Posts
April 12 2012 05:09 GMT
#12
The only problem is that the wires might get too messy. You need to set it up against the wall (of course) with the CPU outside the table. Also make sure there are no dangling wires under the desk as you are very likely to kick it with your feet causing a restart.
Mtndrew
Profile Joined May 2011
United States174 Posts
April 12 2012 05:18 GMT
#13
I used to use one, it works fine. I used mine back in the days of CRT monitors though, and they will bend the plastic they sit on if they're too heavy. If you have an LCD it will be no problem though.
Steelo_Rivers
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States1968 Posts
April 12 2012 05:23 GMT
#14
thats the exact desk i ues except.. the one i have was outside for a while and needs to be cleaned... it looks like it was dragged through a baseball field.
ok
Nagisama
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada4481 Posts
April 12 2012 06:07 GMT
#15
I love it for all the free flat space I have. The diagonal bars on the side make for decent leg rests for me to stretch my legs sometimes.
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tuho12345
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
4482 Posts
April 12 2012 06:08 GMT
#16
I used them a while ago, it's good however the surface isn't ideal for soft mousepad tho, some mouses will have trouble with accuracy.
Snackysnacks
Profile Joined December 2010
United States411 Posts
April 12 2012 07:11 GMT
#17
To be honest i wish i had room for workspace for a folding table as such, currently im on a small corner end table and a metal folding chair
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Granted, as uncomfortable as this looks (so everyone says) its actually pretty ergonomic and ive had next to no problems with extended computer use ever since.

Including posture, since im soo close to my tv, ive learned to sit back or suffer.
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lightrise
Profile Joined March 2008
United States1355 Posts
April 12 2012 07:32 GMT
#18
Seriously dont get one of these please! If you have an ikea around you should go there. You can get the same size table in length that is much much nicer without those bars.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=vika amon

Here you can see the difference size table tops. You then buy the appropriate legs that you want for around 10 bucks. Its a super good deal.
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JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-12 13:37:49
April 12 2012 13:05 GMT
#19
On April 12 2012 15:08 tuho12345 wrote:
I used them a while ago, it's good however the surface isn't ideal for soft mousepad tho, some mouses will have trouble with accuracy.


QCK Mass. Designed especially for that sort of thing. Thicker and heavier cloth surface.

I have a desk almost exactly like this, but without the keyboard drawer. [image loading]

Greatest thing ever, IMO. Nice and strong, tons of room, safe surface to take apart GPUs and stuff, and a metal frame I can ground a static strip to if I'm working on something at awkward hours and potentially being careless.
Snackysnacks
Profile Joined December 2010
United States411 Posts
April 12 2012 18:12 GMT
#20
That actually looks really comfortable jingle, its hard to find the right desk that supports monitor height that tall.

Or it was at least for me back when i had space for such a desk...
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