#WORKFIT TX STANDING DESK CONVERTER PRO#
Likewise, you can work on an iPad in a keyboard case (such as Apple’s latest entry, see “ Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Arrives Early,” 15 April 2020). In desk mode, the Allstand’s shelf is roomy enough for a 13-inch MacBook Air or Pro, but not quite large enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Let’s say you want to work on your laptop. These modes open up a number of possibilities. Two sets of notches-one high, one low-enable this.
Easel mode puts the shelf at an angle for use with an iPad, book, or sketchpad. Five sets of notches let you adjust the shelf height. Desk mode positions the shelf horizontally for use as a working surface. A small, elongated part snaps to the back of the top of the shelf to serve as a backstop. The L parts offer seven sets of notches into which the shelf can slide at varying heights and angles. Two L-shaped uprights lock into place at the bottom with a crossbeam. The Allstand’s interlocking components assemble quickly. Readydesk’s Allstand, a smaller, simpler version, provides a single shelf and a more compact profile that makes it easier to move around your home. Though not without shortcomings (like the requirement that you wear flannel while working at it), the Readydesk is reasonably priced at $149. The Readydesk sits atop a desk or table and provides a pair of spacious shelves for an iMac or desktop displays (upper shelf) and input devices (lower shelf). I reviewed one of these for TidBITS a few years ago in the previously linked article. Readydesk Allstandįor those working within a limited budget and space constraints, consider a wooden mini-desk, which is a table-top frame with slots for height-adjustable shelves. Today, I’ll tell you about two products that largely replicate the benefits of office-style standing desks but take up less room and are easier on the pocketbook. I’ve covered a number of these in TidBITS in the past (see “ Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Standing Desks,” 8 April 2016). So what should you do if you’re missing your standing desk or are just looking to get out of your uncomfortable chair?Īffordable, space-saving alternatives for the home exist. Motorized standing desks are increasingly popular in offices because they let computer users alternate between sitting and standing positions at the touch of a button.īut vanishingly few people outfit their home offices with such bulky, pricey furniture. Two Affordable Standing Desks for Temporary Telecommuters 
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