Here is my standing desk setup
Starting at the top we have the same monitor that I have had for years.
AOC e2752Vq 27" - Has HDMI, Display Port, DVI and VGA - It just works with everything :) Only negative is the controls are a pain to use. Buttons require so much force the monitor lifts up and there are no labels, you have to count which button you are on.
Neofetch is providing the ASCII
Gentoo logo and information. This just part of my login script.
On the far right is Conky displaying all the running information. Date/time, CPU, LAN etc etc. This should be part of my login but I am still configuring it.
The Logi speakers are the most basic and cheap things I could find at my local Tesco. My 15-20 year old previous speakers blew up :( Bad motivator.
The monitor stand was the cheapest thing I could find on
Amazon after scouring the local shops and other options. £11.04 Had to do a lot of scrolling to get past all the twice as expensive stuff
amazon sends you.
The standing desk itself. VonHaus £150 (see more info below).
My CMStorm keyboard. That was part of a mouse combo and mouse has died. Really want bright back lit keys.
A lovely Logitech G502 SE Hero mouse. That is just a joy to use. £40 but worth it. (I think that is more than the CMStorm combo pack).
The mouse mat was recovered from the bin. Previous owner had broken the RGB strip around the edge. As you can see I took a knife to it and it does a great job.
The wires underneath the desk are a mess because I haven't tried to manage them yet, but it is on the list.
The white radiator is permanently off. I am a generally hot person :D
The VonHaus standing desk has a manual crank (in photo on right of mouse). This can be folded under the desk or used to change the height from 74cm to 124cm.
When I was looking for a standing desk the motorised automatic height adjustment options started at £200+ I also found that a large number didn't have the height range up to 124cm and I am a tall lad. Double and triple check your height requirements before you buy. I was surprised how many do not have a full range between sitting and standing.
The standing desk experience is interesting. Typing is very easy and intuitive. Really need a taller monitor riser, but I have a plan for that.
It is nice to be able to crank the desk to sitting height and that brings me on to my next point. If you bought a standing desk to fix back ache/pain then you need to understand how much you need to move around. Sitting allows you to slouch, standing doesn't and I get lower back ache after about an hours usage.
The key is to keep moving your legs and body. Swaying or using step is good. If all else fails set to sitting height :)
Of course the main reason I wanted a standing desk was the space saving. This thing will fit in just about any corner, though it has no wheels and can be awkward to move.
Should everyone get a standing desk? No, but it does fit a specific niche for me.
