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Bohemian Cowabunga posted:What are those speakers and how are they? They are pretty old now but the are JBL Creature II's that I've had a few years now. They are pretty good for the size, have a pretty good range on them and they have a sub to give the low end a boost which is under the desk. http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Creature-3-Piece-Powered-Speaker/dp/B0001DQ5YG
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optik posted:They are pretty old now but the are JBL Creature II's that I've had a few years now. And they come in black too, very interesting thanks!
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donzwei posted:Has anyone tried to mount a triple monitor stand on a Ikea Vika table? I'm wondering if the honeycomb design inside the table is strong enough to hold the weight of three monitors in one spot. With a dual mount and two 24"s the Vika Amon sags from the weight. This can be offset by placing an extra leg in the back. I'd just spend the extra cash and get one of the solid Vika tops like the Furuskog or Byske - the quality difference is night & day.
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WorkingStiff posted:With a dual mount and two 24"s the Vika Amon sags from the weight. This can be offset by placing an extra leg in the back. I'd just spend the extra cash and get one of the solid Vika tops like the Furuskog or Byske - the quality difference is night & day. Damm, but i suspected they would. Thanks for the tip, think i will pay some more and go for the Vika Byske 
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Blaminator posted:
Best mouse ever. Lost my weight tray for it a few years ago when I moved though  Seriously thinking about going on ebay and picking up a new one for when this one dies and new/good condition ones are no longer available.
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Blaminator posted:
What desk is that? It's probably just the effect of the lighting in that photo, but it looks really cool. It is a glass top, yes? Do you think the glass is thick and sturdy enough to handle a monitor arm?
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vacuity posted:What desk is that? It's probably just the effect of the lighting in that photo, but it looks really cool. It is a glass top, yes? Do you think the glass is thick and sturdy enough to handle a monitor arm? Looks like the regular ikea Galant with chromed legs and black glass top. You can also get a milky white glass top. I have the same desk, it rules. Only thing that suck about it i that I can't figure a way to mount two monitors to the desk because of the glass.
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Bonobos posted:Looks like the regular ikea Galant with chromed legs and black glass top. You can also get a milky white glass top. I have the same desk, it rules. What do you mean by that? Is there no space or can the glass just not support two monitors.
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Shade2142 posted:What do you mean by that? Is there no space or can the glass just not support two monitors. no there is plenty of space, its just i am weary of the glass busting when clamped down with the weight of two monitors. Some people spread the weight distribution from the clamp by using a piece of wood, but that generally looks like crap and defeats the purpose of having a sleek desk.
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blackmanjew posted:
What monitor mount is that?
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vacuity posted:Do you think the glass is thick and sturdy enough to handle a monitor arm? Awful picture but I just wanted to show that I was able to mount an Ergotron LX just fine on the glass... now one day it may just spontaneously explode but it has been a few weeks and so far, so good. 
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Straithate posted:Awful picture but I just wanted to show that I was able to mount an Ergotron LX just fine on the glass... now one day it may just spontaneously explode but it has been a few weeks and so far, so good. I have the same mount. The only thing that sucks about using it this way is you can't move the monitors back very far since the arms will smack into the wall. I have a wooden desk and opted to drill through the middle so I could put the mount in a spot with more range of motion. Depends on how you like your monitors positioned, though.
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Straithate posted:Awful picture but I just wanted to show that I was able to mount an Ergotron LX just fine on the glass... now one day it may just spontaneously explode but it has been a few weeks and so far, so good. Interesting. Are you using anything to support the clamp? I might just copy your idea as long as the glass keeps it sturdy. What size are your monitors? I would ideally like to use your set up with a Dell u2410 and 27inch korean monitor, if the it would support the weight...
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titaniumone posted:I have the same mount. The only thing that sucks about using it this way is you can't move the monitors back very far since the arms will smack into the wall. Yeah, it's kind of annoying but I find that I am able to get them out of the way if I need to by either pushing them far off to each side or up higher and back. I really don't move them around all that often, I find myself flipping one vertical more than anything. Bonobos posted:Interesting. Are you using anything to support the clamp? I might just copy your idea as long as the glass keeps it sturdy. What size are your monitors? I would ideally like to use your set up with a Dell u2410 and 27inch korean monitor, if the it would support the weight... I am not currently using any support for the clamp, just a piece of cardboard on the bottom of the clamp because I didn't want it scratching the glass (scratches to tempered glass can ruin its integrity or so I read) but I may consider putting a piece of thin wood on the bottom to spread it out a bit more -- although I'm not sure it is necessary. My monitors are two cheap ASUS VH236H 23" which according to the spec sheet weigh 12.1 lbs each, so maybe if I were to get a bigger/heavier monitor I would consider mounting it differently. The glass is reasonably thick and sturdy and I don't see any signs that it is stressed by the weight. Straithate fucked around with this message at 02:12 on Feb 4, 2013 |
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Straithate posted:The glass is reasonably thick and sturdy and I don't see any signs that it is stressed by the weight. You wouldn't see any signs of stress with tempered glass, just *POP* *SMASH* and your desk is now a million individual little pieces of glass and the edges of those monitors are headed straight for your balls. At least, that's my nightmare scenario. I'm considering doing the same with an iMac and my white glass Galant at some point soon. This guy is my hero: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/terrys-glass-expansedesktops---161685 Looks like he used wood on the bottom of the glass to make it thick enough for his Ergotron MXes to clamp.
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For those with glass desks wouldn't something like this be a good compromise? http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Monitor-Stand-Widescreen-Displays/dp/B003D7FC8M/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
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Humphreys posted:For those with glass desks wouldn't something like this be a good compromise? I would never trust something that doesn't clamp onto my desk to hold dual 27"s. It wouldn't take much of an earthquake to knock that tiny-rear end base over with 50 pounds of monitors attached.
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Ron Burgundy posted:What's an earthquake? ^ This. Honestly never thought of earthquakes. Also I doubt any arms with bases will do 27in screens. Stuff that!
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Humphreys posted:^ This. Some stands actually can fit 3x27" even though their specifications often state something else. For example: The Ergotech triple LCD Desk Stand actually can mount 3x27" monitors. See here: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=19096&p=99409
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chimz posted:You wouldn't see any signs of stress with tempered glass, just *POP* *SMASH* and your desk is now a million individual little pieces of glass and the edges of those monitors are headed straight for your balls. You're right, but at least if it does randomly explode one day I'll be able to get a desk that can actually be kept clean and doesn't collect dust immediately. Gotta look on the bright side!
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vacuity posted:What desk is that? It's probably just the effect of the lighting in that photo, but it looks really cool. It is a glass top, yes? Do you think the glass is thick and sturdy enough to handle a monitor arm? Like Bonobos said, it's the Galant with chrome legs & black glass top, though it feels sturdy enough with both screens on it the glass is quite thin, I'd be worried about clamping, I like the idea of some of the suggestions here of a stand rather than a clamp.
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Humphreys posted:Yes I am a messy bastard. I've had this desk since I was 12 yet still love it too much to get something 'suitable' ie a lifting desk (I do have a lead on one for cheap though - it has lived a hard life with 9 monitors mounted so shall be good for me). Thanks for not making me feel too cluttered. I'm still very cluttered. 
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blackmanjew posted:
I really like that. Where did you get the wood? Is that just butcher block? It looks awesome.
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frogbs posted:I really like that. Where did you get the wood? Is that just butcher block? It looks awesome. Thanks! It's actually two 3/4 inch pieces of wood glued together and stained.
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Is the Galant still a good desk? As long as someone in here doesn't say it's absolute poo poo I'll probably pick one up tonight. It fits what I need pretty well.
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Galants with A legs are awesome. I heard theres a glass tabletop. Wouldnt want that.
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DancinJack posted:Is the Galant still a good desk? As long as someone in here doesn't say it's absolute poo poo I'll probably pick one up tonight. It fits what I need pretty well. I have 2 Galants with A legs, they are great. T legs just mean 2 less legs to adjust on each desk.
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Steakandchips posted:I have 2 Galants with A legs, they are great. T legs just mean 2 less legs to adjust on each desk. I want the T legs. I think they look better. Any comprise in stability?
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DancinJack posted:I want the T legs. I think they look better. Any comprise in stability? I have a regular desk using T-legs and they rock a bit if you push the desk around pretty hard. Though it's only enough that small, light, unstable objects could get knocked over. Still, it can be distracting and a little disconcerting. Since I game on the desk and have rather unrefined motor control, I would go with A-legs next time even if they're more difficult to adjust.
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I have the Galant with T legs and I have no stability issues. That may be because I tend not to do things like push back from the furniture holding $800 worth of LCD monitors though.
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DancinJack posted:I want the T legs. I think they look better. Any comprise in stability?
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My new build.
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Temporary setup until I sell my iMac and replace with a PC. 
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LegatusP posted:My new build. What keyboard is that?
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I'm jealous of all of your giant Ikea desks. Space is limited where I live so all I've got is this dinky little Micke desk. Sorry about the picture quality, iphone cameras suck. Edit: I got rid of the giant speakers since taking this photo since I mostly listen to audio through my wireless headset these days. My monitor's speakers are ok but not the greatest. wafflemoose fucked around with this message at 18:16 on Feb 15, 2013 |
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