Best iMac Desk?

[arn]

flashgoirl posted in this thread (http://www.macrumors.com/forums/showthread.php3?threadid=1840) a link to pictures of her new iMac and perhaps the most appropriate iMac desk

pictures of flashgoirl's iMac and desk (http://homepage.mac.com/flashgoirl/PhotoAlbum3.html)
and a review (http://www.insomedia.com/portabledesktop)
Unique...

[Unregistered]

This thing looks tacky with the wires hanging out in the open, and extremely uncomfortable. Where does one put their plate of spagetti? How do you slide the keyboard around to your comfort? And where on earth does one place their wrists while they type? Mid air? Cute dorm idea, but I'd hate to be writing on it at 3am.

[Unregistered]

This is the worst desk ever... it truly sucks!

[krossfyter]

creative way of doing it.

however it just looks like the iMac is begging to fall over on the floor. i dont know. it just looks dangerous...but hey..maybe shes bolder then i am. or perhaps she has it secured and i cant tell.

either way...congrats for her. she is thinking different for sure.

[arn]

heh...

unique... functional? not sure...

be nice, though :)

arn

[krossfyter]

yeah. its cool man. i dig it. im always open for new ways of doing things.

[Unregistered]

Attractive? Thats a matter of opinion.
Functional? Definately not. You'd probably need antoher desk just to put your stuff on. Besides, how can you eat, sleep or drink in front of it? Not very practical for people who actually work on their computers or live in front of it.

[IndyGopher]

It looks kind of spindly and unstable.. but the same could be said for the arm that holds the screen on the iMac, and we've been assured that is not the case.. It would never suit my needs, but it looks very distinctive, and if it suits the user's needs, I think it's great. I would need at least a shelf to house my firewire drives and a little undercarriage to hold a UPS would be a welcome addition. Some clear or frosted tubing to keep the wires tidy would also be an option. If one would be using the machine as a secondary computer (Something I think iMacs truly excel at) this would be a very presentable way to set up the computer in an unobtrusive manner.

[Unregistered]

Creative, but too much thought given to asthetics and not enough about functionality. Good try though. Think I'll stick with my moded light table : )

[timster]

Originally posted by Unregistered
Besides, how can you eat, sleep or drink in front of it?

Gotta feeling the highly creative Flashgoirl will not be dating you, Mr Slobby!

[Unregistered]

I am surprised that the optical mouse works at all on that surface, I was under the impression that it would not work on clear or mirrored surfaces, and requires some kind of visual texture to track correctly.

-Paul

[arn]

Originally posted by timster


Gotta feeling the highly creative Flashgoirl will not be dating you, Mr Slobby!

I think flashgoirl is a 'he'

arn

[Xapplimatic]

Originally posted by Unregistered
I am surprised that the optical mouse works at all on that surface, I was under the impression that it would not work on clear or mirrored surfaces, and requires some kind of visual texture to track correctly.
-Paul

You are correct.. My optical mouse doesn't work on glass or shiny polished surfaces.. It requires surfaces which don't reflect too much light to work.. On glass like that, it would be completely *useless*.

[Hemingray]

I like it! It's not exactly my style, but it fits and I'd say it is definitely along the lines of that "sterile" look so inline with Apple's latest style. Now you just gotta tame those cords...!

[Hemingray]

Originally posted by arn


I think flashgoirl is a 'he'

arn

Hmm, I distinctly got an opposite impression... :D

[AlphaTech]

That desk looks to be about as functional as a bar stool for a computer desk, but less stable. I picked up a new desk for my computers a few months back and set it up. It has a good size keyboard tray, a raised section for my 19" monitor as well as a pair of raised sections above that for other things (my 17.4" LCD and scanner). The platform on the bottom is where I have my CPUs sitting, along with my UPS.

Now THAT is functional. I got mine at Staples, but I have since also seen it at inCompUSA.

[GigaWire]

That is truly the computer novice's "desk" arrangement. talk about worthless.... Hell, it's not even interesting to look at, i mean its a modded chair for crying out loud! Blah two thumbs down, way down..

[sjs]

I like the creativity. Between the desk and the iMac its about as un-Wintel as you could imagine.
Nice...

[CHess]

Very creative... very cool.

I personally need a lot of desk surface space, so it definitely wouldn't work for me. Heck, then again I just cover all my surface space with a lot of JUNK, so I actually end up using no more desk space than what's shown.

Makes me rethink my own space... wanting it to be cooler :)

[CHess]

Originally posted by Xapplimatic


You are correct.. My optical mouse doesn't work on glass or shiny polished surfaces.. It requires surfaces which don't reflect too much light to work.. On glass like that, it would be completely *useless*.


That's funny. What optical mouse do you use? I just tested my Apple Pro Mouse on a clear plastic surface, nothing beneath it to reflect the light except the floor a few feet down, and it works fine.

[Unregistered]

My optical mouse does not work on my glass table.

See the table I use at the following link :-

http://homepage.mac.com/parky_in_paris/PhotoAlbum3.html

[Xapplimatic]

Originally posted by Unregistered
My optical mouse does not work on my glass table.

See the table I use at the following link :-

http://homepage.mac.com/parky_in_paris/PhotoAlbum3.html

Now THAT's functional.. clean, uncluttered.. a real desk.. and is that table lit from underneath? It looks like it's glowing.. pretty cool! (And a mousepad so the optical works)..

Note to the guy who said it works on glass.. it CAN work on glass, it just works very poorly.. as tested with both an Apple Pro mouse and a Kensington optical. Trust me when I say I'm very conscious about materials for using the mouse on. I take my Kensington optical with me everywhere with my iBook because I hate trackpads and I notice in cafes what kinds of table surfaces work best. Wood, or other duller materials work perfect. Glass or very shiny (like polished marble) work very poorly or not at all.. it's in the instructions that come with the mouse that this is the case as well!

[AmbitiousLemon]

I like it. jeez u guys r critical. im a big fan of curves. all those square desks are just that... square. a nice curvey desk is nice. i use my computer on my bed, couch, or lab top. but ive considered lately building my own desk. i have to say that flash here's desk isnt what id make but its got a lot of good little ideas in there. sure its a little sterile but it definitely shows of the imac nicely, and if your cords are long enough you could push the little girl all around the house and have a portable desktop. mmmm... computer in the bathroom.

[blackpeter]

Anyone else interested in sharing pics of their Mac desks?

I think it'd be good to get some ideas on making the their 'physical' desktops more ergonomic.

PS - sorry for not posting my own. I'm still saving for a digital camera.

[mymemory]

Originally posted by Unregistered
Attractive? Thats a matter of opinion.
Functional? Definately not. You'd probably need antoher desk just to put your stuff on. Besides, how can you eat, sleep or drink in front of it?

You missed having sex, but of course, how come some one like you that devotes the entire day in front of the computer can even have a real date?

The desk looks fine for me, I have seen wors, for sale and in different colors.

Is very artistic but I would argu about the weels and the support. I'm 6.3 and after 10 secunds my legs would be kicking that thing away, no room for legs. But really looks platenary, the only thing missing is a white color to make it shine under a dark fluorecent light!

[ogun7]

If you want cool, high quality, well designed desks to go with your cool, high quality, well designed computers, go to http://www.hermanmillerred.com or http://www.anthro.com/FitSystem.asp or http://www.anthro.com/template.asp?CartName=iCart&Tag=grid . These companies both advertise heavily in MacWorld and MacAddict and Herman Miller Red was here in New York at last years MacWorld Expo. Check them out, trust me you'll be impressed. I'm typing this from a tangerine iCart.

[MacAztec]

That is a horrible desk. It looks more like a cupholder to me. Where do you write? Or print? Or have drawers? Or put a lamp? Ermmm...

[macfreek57]

looks cool as long as it will serve it's purpose
it definitely LOOKS apple

[blakespot]

I built my own desk...

http://www.blakespot.com/desk



blakespot

[AlphaTech]

Looks more like some nice wood counters to me, minus any cabinets, or drawers under them.

Just curious, what wood did you use???

[flashgoirl]

Wow - I didn't realize my idea of a fun desk for my iMac would cause such a stir. I agree with most posts that say - the right desk for the right user is what counts. I had bought it originally for my lap top and was delighted that it fit my iMac - and it is quite sturdy. I work in the living room from a big comfy chair so I just pull it up to me and it works great.

But alas - it's a choice thing. I must admit mouse performance is sub optimal - so I'm searching for a cool round pad to go on the snack table.

I've been so mobile for years now - I guess I couldn't imagine sitting at a big desk. At any rate, I think the company that makes these (joey manic) certainly didn't intend this to be used for a desktop. That's just me being me.

Beth

PS_I'm definitley a girl.

[sjs]

flashgoirl:

I am amazed at the number of Mac users who got a bit silly because, of all things, your desk doesn't conform to the norm!

You go girl.

[mymemory]

Originally posted by blakespot
I built my own desk...
http://www.blakespot.com/desk
blakespot

Hey man! you have a PC in your desk!!! Get out of here!!!:mad:

[arn]

Originally posted by mymemory


Hey man! you have a PC in your desk!!! Get out of here!!!:mad:

In the photos, he's got a NeXT machine on his desk...

arn

[mischief]

I like the desk and have been thinking along similar lines. Why use a desk when everything can be arm-mounted? Ekornes makes a beautiful series of recliners called Stressless, most comfortable chair known to man. Medical supply firms sell mounting posts and armatures for mounting document trays, LCD's, keyboards, etc.

Just picture it: Kicked back with a little table and cup holder attatched to the chair, Keyboard, Monitor, documents and mouse all EXACTLY where they are most comfortable. Ahhhhh. Now if I only had the 3 Grand I would need for the parts.

[SPG]

Flashgoirl, Did you buy that in Seattle? Fremont has a store that was selling those right across the street from Adobe. Just curious.

[arn]

Originally posted by flashgoirl

But alas - it's a choice thing. I must admit mouse performance is sub optimal - so I'm searching for a cool round pad to go on the snack table.

....................

Beth

PS_I'm definitley a girl.

oops sorry Beth... I thought the page was written by a "phillip"... anyhow - pronoun on the main article has been corrected.

As for a mousepad... you sure you don't want a nice MacRumors mousepad? :)

arn

[mischief]

Sorry ther Arn but the Optical mice hate changes in surface contrast more than anything. They skip around and jump whenever the surface changes colour or reflectivity. A plain, un-patterned surface is essential and anything but red. I like the Logo, but it would have to be used upside down.

[AlphaTech]

I am now using a nice black background mouse pad... granted it has a HD logo in the center, but the color isn't harsh enoug to make the mouse act funky. :D

[agent_smith]

very cool...but lacks the essential mac-look. Possibly some white plastic with trasparent layer wrapped around. Or the graphite look...

props to the mousepad!!!