Computer desk that will work around a La-Z-Boy chair?
September 28, 2005 6:30 AM Subscribe
Computer equipment ergonomics: My grandmother sits in her La-Z-Boy overstuffed chair and rocks all day. I'm looking for a tray or a stand which will allow her to swivel the monitor and keyboard in front of her and use it comfortably while sitting in that chair. Any suggestions as to where I'd find something like this?
At the moment, she's got a computer on a table just to her left, but constantly having to turn to use the computer is causing her pain. Is there a tray or stand which I can either attach to the chair or place next to it, which would swivel so that the keyboard, mouse and monitor could be rotated in front of her when she wants to use the computer (while sitting in her chair) and then rotated away when she wants to watch TV?
Thanks.
At the moment, she's got a computer on a table just to her left, but constantly having to turn to use the computer is causing her pain. Is there a tray or stand which I can either attach to the chair or place next to it, which would swivel so that the keyboard, mouse and monitor could be rotated in front of her when she wants to use the computer (while sitting in her chair) and then rotated away when she wants to watch TV?
Thanks.
This seems like the sort of situation where a laptop would work very well.
posted by mendel at 7:18 AM on September 28, 2005
posted by mendel at 7:18 AM on September 28, 2005
Is there any way she could use a lightweight laptop? If so, maybe even a padded lapdesk would work for her.
posted by catfood at 8:20 AM on September 28, 2005
posted by catfood at 8:20 AM on September 28, 2005
this was on gizmodo the other day. it sounds like it is what you are looking for, though the article isn't exactly helpful about finding one, and my japanese is lacking at the moment.
note: i highly advise against the set up in the bottom picture.
posted by bryak at 8:23 AM on September 28, 2005
note: i highly advise against the set up in the bottom picture.
posted by bryak at 8:23 AM on September 28, 2005
OK, I found that tray thing I was looking for.
Bryak--that's the "goro-ne de sktop" (my attempt to approximate their idiosyncratic spelling) or "loafing desk". Gotta hand it to thanko, they've got all kinds of crazy stuff. Their website isn't set up to deal with English speakers at all.
posted by adamrice at 9:19 AM on September 28, 2005
Bryak--that's the "goro-ne de sktop" (my attempt to approximate their idiosyncratic spelling) or "loafing desk". Gotta hand it to thanko, they've got all kinds of crazy stuff. Their website isn't set up to deal with English speakers at all.
posted by adamrice at 9:19 AM on September 28, 2005
More articulated arms can be found at ergotron.com.
posted by Human Flesh at 12:48 PM on September 28, 2005
posted by Human Flesh at 12:48 PM on September 28, 2005
Hope Gran's not sick or infirm (if so, please disregard), but ...
I'd look into getting her out of the rocker: I'd wager the chair's not the only thing that's overstuffed.
posted by rob511 at 3:05 AM on September 29, 2005
I'd look into getting her out of the rocker: I'd wager the chair's not the only thing that's overstuffed.
posted by rob511 at 3:05 AM on September 29, 2005
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I looked for, but could not find, a cantilevered tray-thing on casters that can actually be used over a bed. It's height adjustable and part of the surface tilts. Made of wood. I think it's derived from hospital use, but I know I've seen it for consumers.
I agree with odinsdream--none of these products would be suited for use with a CRT.
posted by adamrice at 6:46 AM on September 28, 2005