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Post by modernist on Oct 1, 2008 21:13:58 GMT
Hi and welcome to the forum hardwoodlover ;D
Why not have a lifting lid like an old school desk in the cente section which lifts an underlying shelf up to desk surface level housing the laptop so that the desk has a flat overall surface in either configuration.
I think pull-out solutions that make you move your chair are less attractive or practical.
Design of the desk - up to you ;D
cheers
Brian
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Post by jonnyd on Oct 1, 2008 22:30:57 GMT
Hi and welcome to the forum. I think you need to ask yourself whether this is a problem that needs solving. The main selling point of the laptop is that it is highly portable and fairly small and storing it ready to use underneath a desk may not be that practical. You will also have to think of the electrics and charging etc which will get in the way of any flip up devices etc . For your design to work efficiently it needs to be simple and hassle free to put the laptop away or get it ready for use when needed. The design could be a simple drawer or shelf. You could make the desk top a shallow hollow box and slide the laptop in from the front. Or the laptop could be stored vertically maybe in the legs somehow.
jon
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Oct 2, 2008 7:31:14 GMT
I'd suggest: first take a look at how others have solved the same or similar problem. Viking, or other office suppliers? This isn't a suggestion that you should cheat by copying  but is the quickest way to get up to speed with the problem. It's common sense basic research ;D cheers Jacob |
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Post by mel on Oct 2, 2008 7:50:34 GMT
HI
and welcome to the forum
sorry i dont do fine furniture , but im sure someone will be along soon who does ;D ;D
nice user name ;D
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Post by jfc on Oct 2, 2008 7:55:42 GMT
Vikings didnt have lap tops !
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Post by dom on Oct 2, 2008 9:11:37 GMT
Make a table to your own design leaving a gap in the front to accommodate a drawer which will be wide enough for your laptop, then purchase some slides which will sit under the drawer for opening( B&Q sell them) and support, you can also purchase a type which allow you to put a drawer front on the sliding shelf and this then flaps down.
If you can't find them PM me I think we have some knocking about.
Good Luck
Dom
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Post by ilovehardwood on Oct 2, 2008 15:52:42 GMT
These are all great suggestions... keep em coming pleaseee  ;D |
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Post by thallow on Oct 2, 2008 16:47:12 GMT
Vikings didnt have lap tops ! ;D ;D ;D dont be daft, how did they work out how to build their longships then without a computer programme to make a cutting list ;D |
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Post by thallow on Oct 2, 2008 16:57:57 GMT
Hey Ilovehardwood, Just a thought to throw into the mix, what about looking at someway of 'hanging' whatever you use to carry your laptop around in, on the desk....think of a back pack hooked onto the back of a chair fr'example; but hooked or held somehow onto the desk instead, that way when the laptop is not being used it can be put back into its bag/carrycase for next time you are on the move...jsut a thought  |
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Post by paulchapman on Oct 2, 2008 20:17:40 GMT
Hi ilovehardwood, I wonder if you design idea has a flaw, in that once you get your laptop out you are unlikely to put it away again until the end of the day - and maybe not even then. Why not design the desk to have the laptop permantly on the top, with a swing out/pull out surface for the odd occasion when you want some extra space on which to write? Cheers Paul |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Oct 2, 2008 20:45:37 GMT
Hi ilovehardwood, I wonder if you design idea has a flaw, in that once you get your laptop out you are unlikely to put it away again until the end of the day - and maybe not even then. Why not design the desk to have the laptop permantly on the top, with a swing out/pull out surface for the odd occasion when you want some extra space on which to write? Cheers Paul ;D and if you join more than 3 newsgroups you get locked in a vicious circle and never escape! Just scratch the odd message on the wall if you really need to write something, or tap on the pipes. |
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Post by ilovehardwood on Oct 4, 2008 13:47:18 GMT
All these comments have been very greatful, and are going to be great for when i write up my specification.... Keep up the good work guys Thanks  ilovehardwood x |
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Post by ilovehardwood on Oct 6, 2008 18:01:16 GMT
More ideas please guys.... |
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but is the quickest way to get up to speed with the problem. It's common sense basic research ;D
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