Computer Desks and UPS's?

As the search for the perfect computer desk continues, singularity adds in another chapter: "I just bought a desk for my home computer. The problem that I have is that I have a dual monitor set-up, and I would like to be able to add on another computer to the set-up (laptop with full docking station with additional monitor). Most desks I have found tend to be set up exclusively for single monitor set-ups. The other two limitations were size and budget. As the desk was going to have to go into my (already crowded) bedroom, I did not want it to take over. In addition, I did not want to put down a grand on a computer desk. That is currently worth more than my main computer!" What solutions for multi-monitor desks have you found?

"I looked into Anthro Desks and Biomorph Desks and decided that they were out of my price range. I finally settled on Ikea's Jerker workstation (no picture available online that I have seen). Some of the things I like about it is that the height is adjustable (granted you have to take the desk apart to change that) and that I can add shelves on the side capable of holding up a 17" monitor.

I have had it a couple of weeks and like it, but wondered what solutions other people found.

In addition, what solution have Slashdot readers come up with for the hundreds of cables that currently reside under and behind computer desks everywhere?

I was also reading the article about quiet PCs and saw the reference to APC UPS's. I have been looking at them, and found that Tripp Lite UPS's tend to be cheaper and work better with the Mac OS. What experiences do Slashdot people have with different UPS's?"

Comments

wicked computer desk...

[wbraunoh]

Perhaps not the easiest-bought-at-Office-Depot solution, but I've found something that works wonders. An old friend of mine actually did the dirty work on it, and I inherited the thing when he graduated college.

You get a hold of a large piece of thick, bevelled glass (3/4" thick.) As big as you want, but keep in mind this stuff's heavy. Then you get some cinder blocks/bricks/felt on top [so you don't scratch the glass] and you're all set.

Looks dang sharp, it's solid, never shakes, and correctly supported holds a few thousand pounds. The paine of glass was about $150, and the bricks under $1/a piece.

Here's a picture of mine, if you're interested. Good stuff.