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In my opinion, 90% of the standing desks are pretty much identical. They're all sourcing no-name, Chinese made legs and electronics (the legs are literally all over Alibaba). Even the tops are likely sourced from a handful of the same companies.

I bought legs from Automonous.ai and handmade a top (I'm into woodworking so it was a fun project for me). The legs looks like nearly everything that every other standing desk company is offering.

If you're half-way mechanically inclined: buy the legs from wherever you can find a good price. Go down to ikea and buy one of their tops. Screw the legs to the top.

The only thing you'll need to watch is making sure you don't strip the screw from the wood. I, personally, put in some threaded inserts to reduce the chances of rip out. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/E-Z-Threaded-Hex-Flanged-Internal-Threads/dp/B002KT43MU/ref=pd_sbs_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002KT43MU&pd_rd_r=STWHEH78NZ223Y0N8MPY&pd_rd_w=5TO6r&pd_rd_wg=1zLyj&psc=1&refRID=STWHEH78NZ223Y0N8MPY

I just roll my chair over the mat when I sit. It definitely erodes the mat, but I bought a $30 mat on amazon 4 years ago and while it looks a little eroded, it works just fine.

Edit: I have the “genuine joe” mat on amazon. $22 on amazon, had it for years and it works great. It’s thick enough to provide comfort but thin enough to roll the chair over.


https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Feet/dp/B000EFK9KM

I have these under my desk

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BVYW7UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_o6CRDbQ8HP2E5

super easy to do just with 3M Velcro strips attached under the table.

Add some wire sleeves and your good to enjoy the clutter free view.

I don't have a suggestion for a varidesk style desk but I purchased a gladiator bamboo work bench which I set to my height and I use a drafting stool when I want to sit. (I'm 5'10" and the desk is set to the maximum height and is perfect for me. Might be too short for somebody taller). The bench itself is really solid and will probably last a lifetime of abuse.

I looked at the varidesk as well for my purposes but the price is really off putting. For the desk real estate. And like your brother, I wanted the full desk width to work with for gaming purposes.

Another option is to get the varidesk and some adjustable arm monitor stand and use the varidesk for only the keyboard/mouse, but it's still not an optimal solution. The other options seem to be the adjustable style desks which get really expensive and was out of my price range (I didn't want to spend around $1000 on a desk).


Good luck in your search!


The work bench:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008UQ0F3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1420593841&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Imprint CumulousPro Commercial Grade 24"x36"

It has gone up in price >$20 since I ordered mine last Wednesday. Weird.

This is only my second day on it but I really like it. It is firm but so cushy I cannot feel the floor by bottoming out even if i jump or stamp my foot.

Is it worth the ~$100? I don't have enough data to say yet. It seems really well constructed so I would guess that it will easily amortize to being worth it over its lifetime.

1. The monitor could use quite a bit more height; right now, I'm craning my neck down (bad), but I've no more books to pile on.
   
   
2. The keyboard is fine.
   
   
3. The mouse location is obviously unworkable.
   
   I like the look of something like this, but really don't want to spend $150. However, I'm okay with spending $50, maybe $80 if it's really worth it.
   
   Thanks in advance!

I use a mix of Velcro ties and cable clips, but these cable organizers do all the heavy lifting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZPYP7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M-4RCbZAFKDD0

I also use this mountable power strip so there is only one cable leading down to the outlet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EUB7C8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hb5RCbF3NQPAJ

Finally, I have 2 grommets in my desktop, so I have 2 of these to provide easy access for powering accessories.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8WOMHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pe5RCb39BFBZ8

Cable Management Sleeve, JOTO Cord Management System for TV / Computer / Home Entertainment, 19 - 20 inch Flexible Cable Sleeve Wrap Cover Organizer, 4 Piece - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015HWXG4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qiERDbE77DR5C

I was considering something like this. The small shelf wouldn't work for a keyboard as it would be too close. A laptop cart would probably work well.

https://www.amazon.com/Techni-Mobili-Height-Adjustable-Graphite/dp/B00WG9A1MK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=Laptop+cart&qid=1554411393&s=gateway&sr=8-5

this

I just bought the 60” version of this and it’s a pretty sturdy desk if you can put up with the manual crank.

This is what you're looking for, it accomplishes the same basic function.
https://sitflow.com/
https://www.amazon.com/HOVR-Under-Desk-Leg-Swing/dp/B07G4GP2PV

I mean something like this or this.

I ended up going with this:

Eurotech Apollo Mesh Drafting Chair, 23.2-32.7 Inch Seat Height, Black (DFT9800) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BX4GEK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_O9.jzb6V8FWX7

I have three of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WACDNXW

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One on my standing desk at home (it's a treadmill) for my keyboard and trackpad (MAC) while my laptop and monitor are on arm mounts.

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Two others are at work that I use for my keyboard and mouse. Ultra adjustable and versatile.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V3TO9EK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ? or ebay?

If there is padding under the carpet this is the problem. You could possibly try something like these speaker spikes to isolate the movement from the carpet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002KR1QO/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=48XRWM7WV4SM1KG2Q5C6