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Looking for a computer workstation. Is this a good price
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
with 2 $15 off coupons..I saw a similar one at costco..Didn't like the color though. I prefer walnut cherry.
Is the price of $200 high for this desk?
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Jun 26th, 2012 10:44 AM #1
Computer Desk Workstation
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Jun 26th, 2012 07:02 PM #2
$200 sounds decent. But for me, the first place I'd check is Walmart or Zellers because I tend to be cheap with the accessories and spend more on the PC hardware. Anyway, chances are all these desks are made in China.
here's one for $99 at Walmart and I believe it has a slide out keyboard tray.
or 
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I got something similar for $69 at Zellers, but I spent over $1500 for the PC and another $500 on the monitor.
Here's your Staples One For Comparison
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Jun 26th, 2012 07:25 PM #3Ouch, sorry man, I don't like your choice of design at all.
Originally Posted by saku
Unless you're a really small adult, your knees are going to get knocked around.
It's like riding the old rollercoaster at PNE! Reply With Quote
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Jun 26th, 2012 07:59 PM #4I used to have something exactly like that (lighter colour) 30 years ago. I found it small, not much room to spread papers or things around. I prefer (currently have for 15 years) bigger space desk from Ikea if one has room. Originally Posted by saku
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Jun 26th, 2012 10:13 PM #5You want to avoid buying a desk with a built in compartment for the PC. They tend to restrict proper airflow and adequate PC cooling. If you're running some heavy duty program, your fan might have to run a lot faster to prevent the inner works from overheating. Fan noise might drive you nuts. Just look how tight the fit is for the PC in the staples image. And like Magoomba said, you're gonna bang up you knees and shins with that lower shelf holding the printer paper. The Walmart one has the extra surface area and doesn't have anything that will bang your legs. Originally Posted by saku
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Jun 26th, 2012 10:23 PM #6
I've got that Walmart one l. Works great and for 99 bucks it's pretty good bang for your buck.
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Jun 26th, 2012 10:57 PM #7
I got the walmart one too, i didn't put the top on (wasnt planning too, and good thing i didnt want to cause the paint was all peeling on those pieces)... Only issue is that after a week, the top sagged ~3 inches in the middle.
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Jun 27th, 2012 02:04 AM #8
Please dont buy that overpriced crap Staples sells as a desk
better off to go with this
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/pr...40/#/S19861339
Tower fits nicely underneath and the thing has a lot of storage potential. i use one and have a haf x case underneath, a turntable and speakers ontop a printer on the side and a 23 inch monitor on it_______________
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Jun 27th, 2012 03:56 AM #9Definitely too high of a price. Originally Posted by saku
Poor design, material... as well.
Bear in mind that majority of the current monitors are widescreen.
Depending on monitor, may not even fit on that desk. Reply With Quote
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Jun 27th, 2012 06:01 AM #10
thank you all for the replies...much appreciate your feedback on this..
Firstly, this is for a condo..i do not have enough space for a L-shaped table. I saw that one at walmart. I didnt saw this thread yesterday, so I kind of (actually yes), ordered this one from Costco with very good reviews.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....=1&topnav=&s=1
DW likes to have all the shelfs junked in the table..not my idea though. In fact, I like the IKEA one..have to drive to Montreal (150km) to pick that one up.
Perhaps, I will cancel the order from Costco and look further.
Kindly note that I do not have a desktop..Just a MBP with a extended monitor. (P24 from Dell).
Models from FutureShop, Staples and Costco are practically the same with different color. I saw the one at Staples, didn't liked the color much though..
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Jun 27th, 2012 07:59 AM #11
I like the costco desk. I also have had other Bestar branded furniture in the past and found them very solid. Based on the comments about its weight, I'm thinking this one will also be solid. As for the Expedid, it also looks good but how ergonomic is it if you use a computer keyboard? Would it be at the right height which I believe is about 26 inches?
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Jun 27th, 2012 08:39 AM #12The right height is whatever is comfortable for you and how you like to sit. Don't forget a lot of people (myself included) don't even have a desktop computer, so my "keyboard" sits at whatever level the desk is at (plus 1" or so). Personally I find those slide out keyboard trays very awkward because they are harder to access... either they don't come out far enough to make typing comfortable, or they're too low and bang my knees. I prefer sitting closer. Originally Posted by Phils
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Jun 27th, 2012 02:04 PM #13
Just picked up my mail and in the Costco magazine, the Bestar Desk will be $30.00 off from July 9 to July 22nd.
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Jun 27th, 2012 04:21 PM #14checked here Originally Posted by Phils
http://content.costco.ca/Images/Cont...SSC_NAT_LO.pdf
No Bestar desk is listed. Is that for executive membership? Reply With Quote
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Jun 27th, 2012 04:30 PM #15Nope. Originally Posted by saku
It's on page 6 of the Costo.ca Online July/August 2012 insert that arrived with the Costco magazine this morning._______________
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