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Maybe it is because I'm not familiar with adjustable standing desk and the complexity needed, but I was disappointed by the price. Does it really need to be adjusted through electronics? I was hoping to see something really simple, cheaper no electronics. But as I said, I'm not familiar with this kind of product.


I have used very good standing desks that used springs or pneumatics. They were easier to use and faster to adjust position. They were also much more expensive and heavier than the ones I have seen with electric motors.

Other methods that use sliders with bolts or pegs, telescoping tubes with compression rings, and the like can be MUCH cheaper, but almost impossible to adjust if there is any thing on the desk. The are mostly used to set once an leave.


I find it really odd that I would need to plug in my desk into the power grid.

Having crawled under enough office desks searching for a free power socket, the idea of a hand crack is very appealing.

Though the other commenters do make good points, I do imagine an electrical version would potentially be lighter.


I think the problem is that it needs to be effortless to change. Either a complicated counterweight system so the desk can be raised or lowered smoothly with only a little effort, or electronically.

Honestly, electronically is probably easier.


Not to mention electronic is probably cheaper than an equivalent mechanical solution with lots of hydraulics and moving parts.




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