I went for the Pro 36. I have two 24 inch Dell monitors sitting comfortably on it. If you needed to have larger monitors then go for the bigger one. The dimensions are given on the site, so you could do a test run on the plan area with cardboard cut-outs.
The unit is well constructed and should last a long time. The packaging is something else - much more robust than a Canberra coffee table - I almost needed a chainsaw to dispose of it ! - Stuart On 19 October 2015 at 20:39, Dave Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > What size did you go for? Looks like quite a few options. Is the one you > went for a good size? > On 19 Oct 2015 19:28, "Stuart Kinnear" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have the VariDesk Pro, purchased a couple of months ago. It is well >> made and well priced. It allows you to easily change heights and utilises >> an existing desk top surface. >> >> I change from sitting to standing every couple of hours or so. I also >> stand on a carpet to reduce the foot stress. (my floor is wood). >> >> Make sure that there are no cups of tea or other objects that can come >> within the descent path of the desk. Also make sure that any mouse cables, >> network cables etc can freely move within the height range. - I have >> clipped the cables such that the desk and table top surface provide a fixed >> reference point and there are no pinch points. >> >> I watched a television documentary not so long ago which provided a >> catalyst to get off my butt and get one. >> (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/31TVF5dHY342pN9pPgJ30rg/the-big-standing-up-experiment) >> . For me it is not a remarkable change, as I am fairly active. However I >> think it helps me deal with the sleepy periods of the afternoon. I have >> always moved around because of back issues, this will hopefully maintain or >> improve the issues. If anything I am slouching less due to a concious >> effort to change posture, and on the few occasions where I need to do a 12 >> hour day I won't suffer the next 4 days. >> >> Regards, Stuart >> >> On 16 October 2015 at 20:13, Peter Gfader <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Did you guys consider a standing desk? >>> >>> I stand all the time since > 1 year (home office on Fridays, and at >>> work) and it feels great. >>> In client offices I usually have to sit :-( >>> >>> >>> Positive: >>> * I feel more tired in the evening --> Better for me to shut down from >>> work >>> * Standing is dancing... is fun >>> * No back problem ever >>> * Pairing works great (no fiddling with chairs) >>> >>> Neg: >>> * My setup is very basic. Coffee table on top of normal table and a >>> wooden box for my laptop. >>> I don't post a foto here since its such a duct-tape-approach... >>> >>> .peter.gfader. (Silo Thinking Breaker) >>> http://blog.gfader.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 4:25 PM, Piers Williams <[email protected] >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Some high end office fitouts use the Mirra, not the Aeron (which comes >>>> in three different sizes and needs setup, whereas pretty much all you need >>>> to do is sit in a Mirra and it's right). Caveat: I'm not lucky enough to >>>> have used either outside of the showroom. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/performance-work-chairs/mirra-2-chairs.html >>>> On 16 Sep 2015 6:22 am, "Dave Walker" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, sure. >>>>> >>>>> I started that convo and ended up going with an Aeron >>>>> http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/performance-work-chairs/aeron-chairs.html >>>>> - so far it's amazing. Never even notice it's there vs my chair at work >>>>> which causes me regular lower back pain. >>>>> >>>>> Other options included the Steelcase Leap >>>>> http://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/leap/ >>>>> >>>>> I can't remember any others these were two top two for me. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 16 September 2015 at 10:18, Paul Glavich < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I know there was a thread on office chairs here not so long ago and I >>>>>> remember Greg Low and a few others recommend a particular brand which I >>>>>> had >>>>>> intended to look into. Recent spinal issues have caused me to revisit >>>>>> this >>>>>> sooner rather than later but I have since lost the email and was >>>>>> wondering >>>>>> if someone could just send (off or on list) that chair recommendation >>>>>> again >>>>>> please? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Glav >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Stuart Kinnear >> Mobile: 040 704 5686. Office: 03 9589 6502 >> >> SK Pro-Active! Pty Ltd >> acn. 81 072 778 262 >> PO Box 6082 Cromer, Vic 3193. Australia >> >> Business software developers. >> SQL Server, Visual Basic, C# , Asp.Net, Microsoft Office. >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuart Kinnear Mobile: 040 704 5686. Office: 03 9589 6502 SK Pro-Active! Pty Ltd acn. 81 072 778 262 PO Box 6082 Cromer, Vic 3193. 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