Re: Suitable Desk for an Apple II

[Mike McElfresh <mcelfresh@bellsouth.net>]

On 2006-01-13, Bill H <bill@ts1000.us> wrote:
>
> Great Hierophant wrote:
>> Today, computer desks don't seem to work well with the standard Apple
>> II-IIe models.  The question becomes where do you put the system.  I
>> would want the keyboard at a level where I could type comfortably.  The
>> Apple II keyboard is rather raised compared to the detachable keyboard

<snipped a lot of good ideas>

>> of the IIgs and even the lower profile keyboard of the IIc.  If you set
>> it on the main portion of many desks, the profile is so high that
>> typing on it becomes awkward and uncomfortable.  But many of the
>> pullout desks won't support the height of the unit or the length of the
>> unit.  Other than upgrade to the more modern IIgs, are there any
>> recommendations of a desk to use with an Apple II?

One approach that has worked well here is industrial strength shelving
units. The shelves are about 24" x 30" and there are four shelves per
unit. I've got my Apple IIe on one shelf, adjusted for the correct
height for comfortable typing. The bottom shelf has a couple of Mac
Classics. The shelf above the A2 has a printer and a stack of junk, and
the top shelf has an ethernet hub and yet more junk. Another identical
unit works well for an Amiga 500, Tandy 1000, IIGS, and some more Macs
that are headless. I got the units at one of the DIY stores and I think they
only cost $50 U.S. It seemed a good idea to keep the heavier stuff on
the bottom shelves and to prevent access by the grandkids and pets. Now
if I figure out how to cram in one more shel unit ...

Regards,
Mike Mc.