“"I did a lot of research into walking desks before deciding to order this one from Office Fitness.
First off I should say I'm a web designer / developer so I work at my desk all of the time: 12-14 hours per day someimes and I perform all manner of tasks whilst working:
coding
debugging
testing
setting up websites and virtual environments
o0ccasionally build servers / upgrade pc equipment etc
talking on the phone / skype to customers
Instant Messaging colleagues/conractors
Manipulating photos
Graphic design
among others but based on this I decided I'd need a height adjustable desk that would enable me to both sit and stand as necessaary, as I have 4 monitors, UPS, NAS and other equipment the desk would need to be large and support a good weight.
I debated getting:
a manual height-adjustable desk - no chance, this would be a recipe for disaster plus most of them seem to need 2 people to adjust to ensure both ends are level whilst moving.
a hand-crank height adjustable desk - possible but I can imagine the handle would get lost and when I researched it very few of them extended as far as I wanted and came out about the same price as the electric desk I ended up buying.
I also ruled out any all-in-one desk/treadmill combos as I could not see how I would be able to work without my steps causing the desk and monitors to move. I want to be able to sit if I need to and also just stand and move the treadmill out of the way should I need to.
So - I have been using the height-adjustable desk for a week and I have to say that I really enjoy working at it and I view it as by far one of my best purchases.
The desk is electrically adjustable between 65cm and 125 cm - there should be a good enough range there to cover most people.
The hight is adjusted by clicking the up or down buttons on the control panel. You can also set up to 4 preset heights as well. I press 1 to set the desk at 105 cm or 2 to set it at the lower sitting height and it just does it automatically. The desk surface is 6 feet which is a good size - all mof the working bits are within this footprint so if you have a little bit of clearance on every dimension (couple inches?) then it goes up and down happily.
It probably took me a couple of hours to put it all together.
The instructions were generally good except for the part where you add the control box to the frame.
I was able to work it out fairly easily though and I also fed the info back to Paul at Office Fitness who said they will update the instructions to cover this.
The desk comes with all of the parts etc necessary to build it.
The treadmill that comes with this package is just a low-end walking treadmill that goes up to 6 kph.
I find it perfectly adequate and can happily walk and work at 3kph which means I'm being a lot less sedentary during the day (I am also writing this review whilst walking on the treadmill).
The treadmill comes ready set up just to slide under the desk and use immediately - it took me 5 minutes to set up.
The treadmill also comes with an optional frame so that you can use it as a free standing treadmill with handbars.
However I personally don't see why you'd need this.
The treadmill is perfectly adequate for walking - if your aim is also to use the treadmill to run or do anything else then you'd need to buy a higher spec one.
The only minor niggle I have with the treadmill is that it stops after 30 minutes - but this is not really a problem for me as I use this as a reminder to get myself a drinkn of water or just start it again.
The control for the treaqdmill is connected by a trailing wire and you can just leave thde control on the desk while you work.
All in all the desk/treadmill combination is pretty near perfect for me.
Others might want to purchase a different treadmill if they wanted one with more functionality.
The minimum space I'd say you need to use these 2 items together woulld be just over 6 ft square."”
“This is a great desk for the price, looks and works great and is very sturdy. I love the fact that I can adjust its height to accommodate family members' preference and the option to work while standing. Assembly took me 35 minutes and was easy to follow. The customer service is fantastic and quick to respond. If you are looking for a stand up desk this is it!”
“Brilliant. Exactly what I wanted and expected... Why didn't I think of this years ago? This desk is amazing, the money spent you will get back in saved doctor bills and work comfort. Amazing quality, solid deal, great price. All assembly tools are included. I highly recommend the Office Fitness High Riser 2E desk”
“This table is excellent quality, works very well, and doesn't do too bad in the looks department either. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again. I have the smallest top in white, it fits the legs with amply space either side, and supports an iMac easily when raising and lowering. Can't fault the product at all. The instructions are a bit basic, but anyone with a bit of DIY nouse won't have any problems putting it together.”
“"I love the desk it is sturdy and stable. The mechanism for raising and lowering is intuitive and easy. It also takes the weight of a PC and a couple of monitors with ease.
However, when it comes to the assembly instructions some work is needed. The written instructions are clear but the important pictures are lacking. The pictures are just too small and not detailed enough which leaves you guessing which way the parts should be assembled.
This product is well machined however, as when the parts are assembled correctly everything matches."”
“This works wonderfully. Easy to build, simple to operate, works well at a variety of sitting and standing heights for me. Just perfect for a variety of needs and at a reasonable price for a desk of its kind! Using this desk has helped strengthen my back and legs and gives me a workout throughout the day. It's also helped me focus on the task at hand. Highly recommend!”
“I'd used an electric standing desk in previous jobs and found it really helpful for getting me moving around rather than sitting all day long; now I work from home that's become even more important because I don't have far to walk to make a cup of tea! So I went looking for a standing desk which was affordable, sturdy, good looking and easy to assemble - and this is the one I went for. And I have to say, I'm really happy with it - it's sturdy and feels good, the action moving up and down is smooth, it's pretty quiet, and it was easy (and quite good fun) to put together. I think my only regret is that I didn't realise I could have re-used my previous desktop, and just bought the desk mechanism here! It's a bit more expense than, say, Ikea's offering, and it was a bit of a stretch for me to be honest, but I don't regret it - it's definitely much sturdier than cheaper ones I looked at. Definitely happy.”
