I believe that people will have different uses for the Tripp Lite Sit Stand Desktop Workstation, Height Adjustable Standing Desk, but I will point out some of the high points and also discuss how it works for my needs.
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First off, the workstation takes up a lot of space, so make sure your desk is large enough to support it. They mention in their description that the base is 19.7 x 19.7, but when you have it folded down, the workstation takes up nearly 25 inches from end to end. That distance is expanded if you use their keyboard tray.
Personally, I don’t currently have a setup where this can stay on the desk all the time. However, if you attached your monitor(s) to the stand and did not need much table top space, you could use this permanently in your main setup (see photo below). My setup is a bit different and I don’t have the space to use this workstation in its ideal environment. However, I do have a space where on and off use of this workstation is pretty good.
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First off, the workstation takes up a lot of space, so make sure your desk is large enough to support it. They mention in their description that the base is 19.7 x 19.7, but when you have it folded down, the workstation takes up nearly 25 inches from end to end. That distance is expanded if you use their keyboard tray.
Personally, I don’t currently have a setup where this can stay on the desk all the time. However, if you attached your monitor(s) to the stand and did not need much table top space, you could use this permanently in your main setup (see photo below). My setup is a bit different and I don’t have the space to use this workstation in its ideal environment. However, I do have a space where on and off use of this workstation is pretty good.
I had two separate reasons I wanted this workstation. The first is that I wanted the option to stand while I was working at my computer in my office. The second is that I wanted to be able to use my wall mounted 43 inch Vizio 4k monitor (top display in photo below) in my workflow, especially for reviewing video and photos.
I recently got a 2016 MacBook Pro and one of the highlights of this laptop is being able to use the Touch Bar with apps like Photos, Photoshop, Quicktime, and Final Cut. As a result, I like to use the laptop's keyboard, soI don’t really need the keyboard attachment for my setup. However, the picture I included at the top of this review shows what the stand looks like with the keyboard attached. You only have to put in two screws to attach the keyboard tray, so it is easy to put on and take off if your needs change.
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I am 6’5, so I like the fact that you can raise and lower the monitor platform very easily (you simply squeeze a handle on the right side of the stand) and put it at the exact height that you need. Even at my height, I was able to find an ideal height for the stand. Since I am also using it with a monitor that I have on the wall, I typically place the height of the stand so that my laptop display is just below the bottom of the Vizio display. It works great and once the stand is in the desired position it is very stable to work on.
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I am 6’5, so I like the fact that you can raise and lower the monitor platform very easily (you simply squeeze a handle on the right side of the stand) and put it at the exact height that you need. Even at my height, I was able to find an ideal height for the stand. Since I am also using it with a monitor that I have on the wall, I typically place the height of the stand so that my laptop display is just below the bottom of the Vizio display. It works great and once the stand is in the desired position it is very stable to work on.
As I mentioned, I use this only when I feel like standing, so when I am finished, I just fold it back down and remove it from my desk. I just keep it folded up on its side, leaning against my desk for when I want to use it. It only takes a couple minutes to get it in place or take down, so I use it often.
To wrap things up, I wanted a way to stand at my desk without changing my entire setup and this stand works great for my purposes. It has also made my Vizio monitor more useful. I bought the monitor with the idea that I could watch TV/movies on it, but this actually gives it the dual purpose of reviewing my photos and videos on a much larger screen. I know my usage is not the norm, so it is important to understand how much space this takes up on you desk, but if you want to easily move from sit to stand, this workstation may be your answer.
To wrap things up, I wanted a way to stand at my desk without changing my entire setup and this stand works great for my purposes. It has also made my Vizio monitor more useful. I bought the monitor with the idea that I could watch TV/movies on it, but this actually gives it the dual purpose of reviewing my photos and videos on a much larger screen. I know my usage is not the norm, so it is important to understand how much space this takes up on you desk, but if you want to easily move from sit to stand, this workstation may be your answer.
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