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