How to choose a PC desk

Usually when you buy a PC you are sure that it will perfectly fit your usual work desk. However after some time spent on your new PC, your neck and back hurts, your arms are numb and you still couldn’t comfortable place your legs under the desk. This is why it is recommended to get a special PC desk, if you plan to work on your computer more than an hour. Especially it is important to have a comfortable PC desk for kids, as they spend the half of their life beside the computer.

Today furniture stores offer enormous amount of different PC desks. Moreover there are options of custom made computer desks, though this doesn’t guarantee that you will get a qualitative product. First of all you should understand that a PC desk is something very different from an simple office desk. PC desk is designed to provide convenience and convenient order of a PC and other equipment.

Before going to a store
Before you start to choose a PC desk you should plan where you will place it. Try to find a place where straight sun lights will not fall, as it may cause serious problems with your eyes and moreover the screen will be barely readable. Also there should be a good working socket nearby the future PC desk place. Next thing you should do is to measure the dimensions of the available space. It would be very disappointing to purchase a computer desk which is too big.
 There are usually three types of designs used in PC desk. They are: usual straight, angled and U-shaped computer desks. Mostly you will see straight pc desks. Angled computer desks are compact enough and have a quite big working surface. U-shaped computer desks are extremely comfortable as everything you need for work, studies or just internet surfing is under your hands. MDF, plastic, metal, glass and wood is used today for producing computer desks. Before purchasing, look at the edges of the table. This is the most tearing place, so it must be covered with plastic edging. Guideline in the shelves and in the keyboard shelf must be made of metal. Otherwise it will not last long.
 The more comfortable desk you will get, the less harm to your health you will get. The width of the modern PC desks are about 60-80 cm. The screen must be at arm’s length and at your eye level. This are the most important features. Of course before purchasing you should try to sit on the PC desk. Everything should be comfortable, for instance computer case mustn't disturb your legs or the desk should have shelves where you can place all your computer equipment comfortably.

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