I don't have a standing desk, but I'm a big fan of using PVC pipe to put equipment at a proper ergonomic level. In this case, laptop and monitor stands. 






(Excuse the messiness.)


Peter

On Feb 7, 2013, at 12:10 PM, "Mark Pernotto" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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