computer desk.. this is cool
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nickfrp

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5,156 posts

266 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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how cool is this. althoguh who keeps there desk that clean!

_deano

7,414 posts

284 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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that wouldn't be nice to work on

nickfrp

Original Poster:

5,156 posts

266 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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well hurt your kneck

_dobbo_

14,619 posts

279 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Nice of them to throw in free postage, I'll check down the back of the sofa for the £6k they are asking...

momentofmadness

2,371 posts

272 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Pretty sure I remember something similar on the "Dragon's den" - no takers then either hehe

victormeldrew

8,293 posts

308 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Before the advent of computers people who worked on desks tended to work on stuff which was on the desk top (ever wondered where the term "desktop" came from?) so although I can see the ergonomic arguments against this, is it really any worse than using paper on a desk?

The screens would have to be touch sensitive though, running Windows tablet version or similar, to get the best from it. Having to use a keyboard and mouse wholly negates the concept IMO.

rameshuk

595 posts

293 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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On a normally desk, the items you need are close at hand.

When your working on a larger sheet (A3 and above) it is easier if the surface is angled.

A drawing board that architects use for example.

A computer screen is normal parallel to you face or slightly angled.
This is the best setup for workers.

Watching TV/DVD does not require strict setup. You can rest in a chair on the floor
in bed and still get a good view.


In short, computer use requires you to read text, click menus and buttons which rely on a good resolution screen.

Most TFTs/LCDs/Plasmas are viewed best right in front.






Edited by rameshuk on Thursday 8th February 18:41