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!

Oldfool

Australia373 Posts

April 11 2012 08:19 GMT

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.

skyR

Canada13809 Posts

April 11 2012 08:23 GMT

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

United States400 Posts

April 11 2012 17:46 GMT

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.

Warillions

United States215 Posts

April 11 2012 18:31 GMT

That's my desk! I'll post a pic soon. My chair adjusts vertically though

Boblhead

United States2574 Posts

April 11 2012 18:34 GMT

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

United States242 Posts

April 11 2012 18:37 GMT

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

United States215 Posts

April 11 2012 18:40 GMT

the diagonal bars underneath bump my knees if im too close. but for 1 person this wouldnt be an issue

CurtisC

United States32 Posts

April 11 2012 20:11 GMT

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

United States400 Posts

April 11 2012 23:42 GMT

#10

its hella cramped

JingleHell

United States11262 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

101 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

United States173 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

United States1964 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.

Nagisama

Canada4478 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.

tuho12345

4481 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

United States392 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.

lightrise

United States1339 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.

JingleHell

United States11262 Posts

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

United States392 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...