Use with a desktop? I am considering getting this for my office. I need to continue to use a desktop, but I was thinking about getting a wireless keyboard to use with the fitdesk. My questions is how high up I will be sitting on the fitdesk compared with a desk chair. My concern is the height of my monitors when I am on the fitdesk. Use with a desktop? I am considering getting this for my office. I need to continue to use a desktop, but I was thinking about getting a wireless keyboard to use with the fitdesk. My questions is... » Read More Use with a desktop? I am considering getting this for my office. I need to continue to use a desktop, but I was thinking about getting a wireless keyboard to use with the fitdesk. My questions is how high up I will be sitting on the fitdesk compared with a desk chair. My concern is the height of my monitors when I am on the fitdesk. « Show Less
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Yes, there are many ways to adapt the FitDesk to a traditional desk set up. Some I have seen include raising the desk up with blocks under the feet. L-shape desks are great because you can put monitor in front of you and use the desk at your side for papers and such. Some have even strapped plywood boards on to the FitDesk surface for larger area. No way to post pictures here but one thing is true no matter how you get it to work for you it will be worth it as your health and productivity improve.
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The Seat back will allow you more positions to sit in while pedaling. One of the major problems with cycling for long periods is that you want to change your body position occasionally. The seat back allows you to lean back and pedal which is welcome when you see how many hours you can now exercise when you are not bored stiff.
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Has anyone bought or used the seat back, sold separately, for the Fitdesk? Is it of any use?
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It's a good idea to have another chair available for a while, when I first started using it I could only go for an hour at a time, now I can use it all day though I typically only use it before lunch then switch to a conventional chair for the rest of the day. My next step will be a treadmill desk.
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For a laptop desk/support that's designed to use with a treadmill or exercise machine, do a google search for 'airdesk' - they have a model that can raise up your laptop to 60+ inches. Hope this helps!EDIT: Multitable has a treadmill version on their website as well- try searching for 'ModTable Treadmill Desk' for more info. Edit2: on further inspection, that has a treadmill built into it, so probably not what you are looking for.
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It's the height of the arms that may cause a difficulty. My computer desk is at the right height to work on, but the chair arms won't quite fit under it if I have the chair near enough & high enough to be comfortable. It's no big deal, but just means adjusting to sitting slightly away from the desk and the chair can't be moved under it when not in use.
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Not for me. If you account for the depth of a typical desk and the distance you will stand back to use the keyboard, it is about the same as sitting.
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I agree with the others, if you're walking fairly slowly it's not a problem once you get used to it. If I'm going over 2mph then I'm mostly streaming video, listening to Pandora... things like that which don't require typing. It also helps to get your keyboard at the right height. When it's higher it's easier to type because your hands are stabilized on the keyboard. Mine is set up with the desk itself very low so I can rest my hands in a more comfortable position when not typing, use light hand weights while walking, have easier control over my mouse, etc. My laptop is on a box to raise it up about 12 inches higher -- which works better for typing and also viewing the screen. I agree with the others, if you're walking fairly slowly it's not a problem once you get used to it. If I'm going over 2mph then I'm mostly streaming video, listening to Pandora... things like that which don't require typing. It also helps to get your keyboard at the right height. When it's higher it's easier to type because your hands are stabilized on the keyboard. Mine is set up with the desk itself very low so I can rest my hands in a more comfortable position when not typing, use light hand weights while walking, have easier control over my mouse, etc. My laptop is on a box to raise it... » Read More I agree with the others, if you're walking fairly slowly it's not a problem once you get used to it. If I'm going over 2mph then I'm mostly streaming video, listening to Pandora... things like that which don't require typing. It also helps to get your keyboard at the right height. When it's higher it's easier to type because your hands are stabilized on the keyboard. Mine is set up with the desk itself very low so I can rest my hands in a more comfortable position when not typing, use light hand weights while walking, have easier control over my mouse, etc. My laptop is on a box to raise it up about 12 inches higher -- which works better for typing and also viewing the screen. « Show Less
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I use a Pro and everything fits nicely on my keyboard tray. My boss has a Pro Plus. She has an ergonomic keyboard that sits nicely on the keyboard tray, but her mousepad (which I assume would be about the size of a trackpad) must be on the desktop instead of the keyboard tray because there is not enough room next to the keyboard.
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With the keyboard tray retracted, the base is only 20" deep and 25" if you pull the tray out all the way. So the base will not need to hang off the back of your desk. The top itself is 25" deep and rests 4" deeper than the base in the low position. But it actually protrudes a couple of inches past the keyboard tray when upright. So I think it will work for you and if you're like me, you will find yourself standing half the day which has really helped my productivity. This is a great solution and the price is hundreds less than anything I've ever seen that accomplishes this function. With the keyboard tray retracted, the base is only 20" deep and 25" if you pull the tray out all the way. So the base will not need to hang off the back of your desk. The top itself is 25" deep and rests 4" deeper than the base in the low position. But it actually protrudes a couple of inches past the keyboard tray when upright. So I think it will work for you and if you're like me, you will find yourself standing half the day which has really helped my productivity. This is a great solution and the price is hundreds less than anything I've ever seen that accomplishes... » Read More With the keyboard tray retracted, the base is only 20" deep and 25" if you pull the tray out all the way. So the base will not need to hang off the back of your desk. The top itself is 25" deep and rests 4" deeper than the base in the low position. But it actually protrudes a couple of inches past the keyboard tray when upright. So I think it will work for you and if you're like me, you will find yourself standing half the day which has really helped my productivity. This is a great solution and the price is hundreds less than anything I've ever seen that accomplishes this function. « Show Less
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Yes! I was looking at the fitdesk for TWO YEARS! I was concerned about being on the computer and telephone and needed something quiet. Finally, I was able to put together my own exercise desk similar to fitdesk. What I wanted: something comfortable, quiet, roomy and able to get a good workout on without being expensive. I purchased this semi recumbent bicycle and then I purchased a folding table by lifetime (the adjustable one to 36") and it's PERFECT. LOTS more room than the fitdesk to work (and sturdier). I love how the bike and the desk collapse and fold away when needed. My combo ended up cheaper than fitdesk. Also, I felt the fitdesk was too "high up" or "verticle" - I love how the semi recumbent bike has me in a more relaxed desk-like position (and not too low to the ground like recumbent bikes). The seat is also extremely comfortable (and for the fitdesk I'm sure I'ld need to purchase a gel covering over the seat). This bicycle is super quiet and the resistance is perfect. It will give you a great workout if you want it or you can just cruise and burn calories while you work without even knowing it. Cruising speed on a recumbent bike at 4 hours a day burns 1,300 calories! Something else I thought was cool was that this bike has an odometer, so I can know exactly how far I've "traveled". One thing that might be a "con" to some people - this bike doesn't seem to fold up as small as a fit desk - but to me the difference is negligible. Also, I never checked, but it might be a little heavier than a fitdesk - but that's okay by me. It's not very heavy. I'm a small female and was able to carry the box it came in inside my house without any strain.
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Yes, that's what I use it for. But check the width of your laptop, keyboard, a/o monitor. I have my laptop on it, leaving just enough room for a mouse. Also isn't the best solution, ergonomically speaking. You really need your keyboard, monitor, and mouse at different heights. But this is a good, cheap interim solution for getting off your butt at the office.
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I'm 6' tall. I did not install the keyboard tray because I wanted as much room as possible. I didn't need it and it definitely does not detract from the desk. With it gone, there is plenty of room! I think that even with it there, there would be enough room, but I tend to move around in my chair a lot and just didn't want to deal with it. I specifically bought this desk because most other desks out there leave no room for your legs!
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No you can only adjust distance from the keyboard by moving away from the keyboard in your chair not with the workfit system. It on moved up and down with the entire system. But that should not be a problem since you can adjust your chair
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My treadmill is a "TreadDesk" brand specially designed for standing desks, it's total height is 4 inches from the floor. I set the TrekDesk in the shortest holes, marked F on the side slots to create the shortest desk possible. It measures 46.5 inches from the floor to the work surface. I'm 5'6.5" tall and this setting is just barely comfortable for me. I would prefer the desk be an inch or maybe two shorter. When I add the keyboard on top of the desk, the crook of my arm have to reach up a bit forming an angle a bit less than 90 degrees. This feels a bit "tight" to me, like I always have to hold my arms with bicep tension to reach the keys. I think this desk is designed to work with the more common treadmills that have much taller bases. I'd say mark 46.5 inches on the wall in front of your treadmill then, while standing on the treadmill imagine your keyboard is resting on top of that mark, does it feel comfortable? That's the only way I can think to pre-test the height. For my height treadmill I'd say 5'6.5" is the minimum height this desk fits but it has tons of room for extending it taller and most treadmills are taller than mine. Hope that helps. :)
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The maximum height of the desktop is 15 inches... I'm not sure about the height of the keyboard tray. This model is going to be uncomfortable for you unless you use a tall monitor stand of some kind (e.g. Ergotron workfit models).
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I didn't secure my display to the Varidesk. I like having the option to move the monitor around on it. When I work seated, I want the monitor at the front of the desk. When I stand to work, I push the monitor to the back so I have room to also put my keyboard and mouse on the platform as well.
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It might be a stretch. I'm 5'10", sometimes I wear heels, but this puts me right at 6" and I find my positioning, especially wrist and keyboard, aren't as comfortable as standing flat foot. You could always stack it on another platform on your desk, but at that point you might just want to build yourself a custom one. That aside, I've been standing since the start of the year and I love it!
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In the standing position, the keyboard is on the same surface as the monitors. I thought the same as you, that the keyboard would be way too high, but it actually is quite comfortable. Both keyboard and mouse work well in the standing position. I purchased a wireless mouse and keyboard so I could easily move them when raising and lowering the desk. This desk is very sturdy, so I'm sure you could easily mount a keyboard tray if you wanted. But I would try as is first and see if it works for you. Hope this helps.