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I use a stand-up desk (actually I have two - one is just a drafting table). Right now I'm working on this one[1] which is billed as a laptop stand and is adjustable so I can stand or sit. I use it with a regular desk, which is where my screens sit. They also have whole desks that go up and down, but those are pretty expensive. I like standing to work, but after many hours it also can lead to back pain. Being able to alternate sitting and standing is great. I also find that there are some tasks that are sitting tasks (reading, thinking) and some that are standing tasks (writing). kc [1] http://www.jesperoffice.com/jesper-office-ergonomics/526-height-adjustable-tables-workpad-201 On 2/7/13 9:09 AM, Mark Pernotto 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 -- Karen Coyle [log in to unmask] http://kcoyle.net ph: 1-510-540-7596 m: 1-510-435-8234 skype: kcoylenet