Computer desk 'n' stuff
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I need a new computer desk (with room for my server, a couple of external hds, a monitor, my laptop, and a couple of routers) and a comfy chair (like the rest of me, my back started complaining after 30 ;) ). Anyone have any online/physical store preferences (in the US)? Brand preferences? If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
You want to out source a desk? Gee, I thought us developers were all the same. Don't we usually just go and build what ever we need. ;P
Chris Meech I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar] Donate to help Conquer Cancer[^]
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I need a new computer desk (with room for my server, a couple of external hds, a monitor, my laptop, and a couple of routers) and a comfy chair (like the rest of me, my back started complaining after 30 ;) ). Anyone have any online/physical store preferences (in the US)? Brand preferences? If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
MidwestLimey wrote:
If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
- Walk out into barn
- Look around
- Spot nice piece of wood
- Does it fit through door?
Yes => Use it
No => Cut it - Varnish it
- Put it ontop of existing desk
- Find nice chair
There, only the cost of the chair. I am missing my desk from home, that thing's 5' by 4', just a nice piece of sanded and varnished wood placed ontop of an existing desk. Plenty of room for 2 17" CRTs, 1 22" TFT, 3 computers, hub, printer, scanner, couple of books, laptop and external hard drives. Chair that I got was about £180 and is very comfortable and sufficiently high that if I'm so inclined I can put my feet up on the desk and carry on. :rolleyes:
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I need a new computer desk (with room for my server, a couple of external hds, a monitor, my laptop, and a couple of routers) and a comfy chair (like the rest of me, my back started complaining after 30 ;) ). Anyone have any online/physical store preferences (in the US)? Brand preferences? If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
http://www.mypce.com/index.shtml[^] :rolleyes:
:..::. Douglas H. Troy ::..
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You want to out source a desk? Gee, I thought us developers were all the same. Don't we usually just go and build what ever we need. ;P
Chris Meech I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar] Donate to help Conquer Cancer[^]
MidWestLimey + (Wood & Screws & Varnish) == One_Big_Mess
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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MidwestLimey wrote:
If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
- Walk out into barn
- Look around
- Spot nice piece of wood
- Does it fit through door?
Yes => Use it
No => Cut it - Varnish it
- Put it ontop of existing desk
- Find nice chair
There, only the cost of the chair. I am missing my desk from home, that thing's 5' by 4', just a nice piece of sanded and varnished wood placed ontop of an existing desk. Plenty of room for 2 17" CRTs, 1 22" TFT, 3 computers, hub, printer, scanner, couple of books, laptop and external hard drives. Chair that I got was about £180 and is very comfortable and sufficiently high that if I'm so inclined I can put my feet up on the desk and carry on. :rolleyes:
I see a flaw in your plan ... it requires the existence of a desk already. Wait a second that sounds familiar, we're you the PM on a project I worked on a couple of years back ..? ;)
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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http://www.mypce.com/index.shtml[^] :rolleyes:
:..::. Douglas H. Troy ::..
Bad Astronomy |VCF|wxWidgets|WTLI suspect ... and this is just a wild, seriously out there hunch ... it might be a budget buster!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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I see a flaw in your plan ... it requires the existence of a desk already. Wait a second that sounds familiar, we're you the PM on a project I worked on a couple of years back ..? ;)
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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I need a new computer desk (with room for my server, a couple of external hds, a monitor, my laptop, and a couple of routers) and a comfy chair (like the rest of me, my back started complaining after 30 ;) ). Anyone have any online/physical store preferences (in the US)? Brand preferences? If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
A door blank on top of a couple of saw horses. Works good and plenty of room! Mike
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "George Carlin
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
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A door blank on top of a couple of saw horses. Works good and plenty of room! Mike
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "George Carlin
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
I have a feeling that wouldn't be Wife friendly.
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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You want to out source a desk? Gee, I thought us developers were all the same. Don't we usually just go and build what ever we need. ;P
Chris Meech I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar] Donate to help Conquer Cancer[^]
Desk.NET makes building a table fast, and easy. AND you can use any kind of wood, since it all comes down to intermediate tools.
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I have a feeling that wouldn't be Wife friendly.
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
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I have a feeling that wouldn't be Wife friendly.
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
Probably not but it is cheap and very functional. I've use it and it does work! Besides it comes in various sizes, 24, 28, 30, 32 and 36 inches wide by 80" long. Mike :)
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "George Carlin
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
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How about using a couple two-drawer filing cabinets instead with the door blank? Would almost look like a real desk. :) -- Ian
Good eye. Plenty of storage! Besides it can be finished in any color or stain as needed to match other furniture! Mike
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "George Carlin
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
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How about using a couple two-drawer filing cabinets instead with the door blank? Would almost look like a real desk. :) -- Ian
:mad: You stole my answer! :) I was reading this thread and was about to add my comments when I spotted yours. This was my work area setup when I started my first job out of college. It worked well, it had lots of desk & storage space ..... but the room was a bit drafty....! ;) Cheers,
Ali
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I need a new computer desk (with room for my server, a couple of external hds, a monitor, my laptop, and a couple of routers) and a comfy chair (like the rest of me, my back started complaining after 30 ;) ). Anyone have any online/physical store preferences (in the US)? Brand preferences? If your setup cost more then say $700, thats very nice but I'm way too cheap!
I'm largely language agnostic
After a while they all bug me :doh:
