Pop into any computer room and you very often see LCD screens replacing the spaces that were once occupied by CRT monitors. In many cases, the space the LCD actually saves will be brought into question. Often you need to change the desking to reap a space-saving benefit.
Here’s my solution, based on an IKEA ‘Jerker’ desk, which also happens to be cheap. IKEA ‘Jerker’ desks have won fans and become a legend for the way that you can load them up with home office technology. You can for example attach power extensions (using Velcro strips) to the low cross beam. As of this moment mine has 20 out of sight power outlets for a phone, PDA, clock, lamp, computers, monitors, cassette recorder, speakers and external hard drive that have become part of this hilarious space called the home office. Designer Nicolas Cortolezzis deserves a prize… find out what we did (PDF = 250K)
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4 comments:
Hi roger
Great Jerker!
I think I'm gonna buy one.
Do you happen to to how much weight those monitor shelves side thingies can take?
I'd like to stash 32 pound monitors on them.
I'm guessign they can hold that...
Do you know?
Thanks alot in advance,
Cheers!
I'm guessing they can't btw...:)....typo
Yes, or surprisingly, you can put a huge 19inch Sony monitor on the swingout side shelves. This is what i originally used the shelves for and this is how things were for a couple of years. In fact there were three big CRT screens in three shelves. So go ahead.
Thanks for your query.
R
Nice setup Roger. I'm definitely getting myself a Jerker.
Cheers
Jimmy (from IKEA-land)
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