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How to Choose a Computer Desk
basically the external parts of computer include, monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU cabinet & a power regulator unit.
Optional parts include printer, scanner, external drives, and modem/router.
While choosing good computer desks you have to keep some things in mind 1.
Utility/functionality 2.
Style/materials/color 3.
Size Utility/functionality- first ask yourself what do you use the computer for? Depending on the usage the computer desk can differ in design & the utility it has to offer.
Say you use it for work, so the desk must be comfortable.
The level at which the monitor keyboard & mouse are kept will affect your ability to sit for hours, in this matter the chair also matters a lot...
The height of the monitor should be at a slightly lower level of your eyes & keyboard/mouse at elbow level or maybe a bit above it.
Also you might need a storage capacity for the desk for files & folders, important papers, so look for a cabinet in the desk.
Some require a printer/scanner so make sure the table is wide enough to keep both or one without creating congestion.
For games, surfing, music require a somewhat different setup, a simpler one but with a storage space for all your favorite games/music CDs/DVDs like a rack & to mount speakers.
The levels need not matter (as per your comfort) Style/materials/color- in the market there are unlimited numbers of colors, styles to choose from as per your taste, the materials include steel, plywood/wood, plastic or a combination of them.
Preferred is plywood/wood with steel for reinforcement, plastic is lighter if you move around the desk frequently in your room Size- nowadays with the width of the monitors increasing & people wanting to plug their computer to their HDTV or widescreen HD monitor & enjoy movies or games for those people it is advisable to buy a wide desk to accommodate the monitor, people who work should buy multilevel computer desks for maximum utility & comfort.
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