| If you're in the market for a new computer desk, | | | | ideal for people who are shorter or taller than the |
| there are a few things you should know before | | | | average user because they're entirely |
| you open your wallet. First, you need to decide | | | | customizable. |
| what type of computer desk is right for you. | | | | The Adjustable Classroom Table is popular |
| Here's an easy check-off list of factors you | | | | because with the fewest features, it's the most |
| should consider: | | | | affordable and provides a basic, comfortable, |
| First, there are three basic types of desks: the | | | | height-adjustable desk that provides ergonomic |
| Downview Desk in which the monitor is actually | | | | support to the user without all the other bells and |
| mounted below the desktop surface and can be | | | | whistles. |
| seen through glare-resistant glass or plexiglass; | | | | Second, decide what size will comfortably fit in |
| the Split-Level Desk in which the surface is split | | | | the space you have. Computer desks come in |
| into different height-adjustable surfaces allowing | | | | many sizes from single-user 30-inch widths, to |
| the monitor to be positioned higher than the | | | | multi-user 72-inch widths and nearly everything in |
| writing surface; and the Adjustable Table type - | | | | between. Measure your space and then choose a |
| the most common-in which there is only one | | | | desk slightly smaller (as in 2 - 3 inches smaller) so |
| desktop surface, the monitor is positioned on this | | | | that the space doesn't appear too crowded. |
| surface and all work is done on the surface as | | | | Third, find a manufacturer that offers desk colors |
| well. There are benefits to all three. The | | | | that appeal to the room you're working in. If you |
| Downview Desk has recently gained popularity | | | | like a desk but it only comes in white and your |
| because the monitor is somewhat 'hidden' and | | | | room is all natural wood, you won't find the overall |
| doesn't clutter the top of the desk, allowing for | | | | look of the room very pleasing. Since you don't |
| the most efficient use of space. While still | | | | want to have to paint a desk yourself, choose |
| considered ergonomic, some users prefer tilting | | | | one that works with your existing color scheme. |
| their heads up rather than down to see the | | | | Fourth, decide on a price and stick to it. Be sure |
| screen. Downview desks are welcomed in | | | | to check into shipping, tax, and handling charges. |
| classrooms and computer labs because it allows | | | | Companies often advertise a desk at a low $129 |
| students to keep their eyes on the front of the | | | | but when all is said and done, other charges can |
| classroom without having to lean around a | | | | end up adding almost $100 to your purchase! We |
| monitor and therefore look easily from the | | | | found a company called Versa Tables that offers |
| instructor to their own monitors. | | | | free shipping regardless of weight to any |
| Downview Desks also give the appearance of a | | | | customer in the contiguous U.S. Those are the |
| sleeker, cleaner environment. The Split-Level Desk | | | | kinds of deals you're looking for, so be sure to |
| is revered because it's perfectly ergonomic and | | | | check out shipping rates or ask a customer |
| allows for the most adjustment for comfort. All | | | | representative for the rates before you commit |
| surfaces adjust to the user and these desks are | | | | to purchasing. |