I use a standing desk for about half the day. Also have an anti-fatigue mat
to stand on. Would be happy to share some info. A colleague is looking at
maybe purchasing this:

https://www.ergobuyer.com/index.cfm/product/243_63/workfit-s-lcd--laptop-sit-stand-workstation.cfm


-- 
Will Clarke
Senior Systems Administrator
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University


On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Bohyun Kim <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I use a bookcase in my office as a standup desk (photo below in the link)
> but it is really a matter of willpower I think.  I get tired when I try to
> do concentrated work while standing and my experience is that I cannot stay
> standing and working at the same time more than 15 min even if I try hard
> although this may depend on each person. =) Even with the alarm I often
> ignore it and don't stand up. Then everything is in vain. Something to
> think about before investing in a new piece of furniture.
> http://www.bohyunkim.net/blog/archives/2407
>
> Cheers,
> Bohyun
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Mark Pernotto
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:09 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
>
> Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic
> chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my desk
> is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make sure I stand up and at least
> stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my back still bothers me some days.
>
> I saw a Wired article a few months back hailing the benefits of stand up
> desks (http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/mf-standing-desk/), and
> also found an article in NY Times (
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favor-in-the-workplace.html?_r=1&
> )
> and wondered if there were any other developers/list members who used them.
>  In my mind, I'm trading one problem for another, and I'm not sure I want
> to be standing up all day long.  On the other hand, my back is killing me
> today.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Mark
>