If you find yourself
limited in space or budget, that
doesn't mean there aren't decent desks available. And what better place to find one than at the nation's favourite high-street catalogue store?
This may not be the cheapest computer desk the company offers, but it's certainly one of the best value, with cost-saving that shows more in the size than anything
else. It's undeniably small, but care
has been taken to make sure that
every inch of space within its
boundaries can be utilised for the
computer and its peripherals.
Argos
Curved Computer Desk Trolley
You can see, for example, a space in the bottom right designed to accommodate a PC tower
(of dimensions up to 42.5 x 32.6 x
36.3cm) and space above that for a
modem, router, or external storage
device. A slide-out tray seats the keyboard and mouse,
and space in the bottom left is reserved for a printer, scanner, or other large
peripheral, with a shelf that can be set at one of three heights to accommodate
whatever goes there. The top surface can hold up to 20kg (more than enough for
any monitor, even if you're still plugging away with an ancient CRT).
There are no cable tidy features although
the lack of a back panel does mean that it's easy to get to them, even if it's
against a wall, since the castors allow you to move it around quickly. The size
of the 'printer' area is a little too small for some printers too, so be
careful to measure yours before buying this desk if you
want to avoid some extra work sliding
your printer around just to use it.
Trolley
Computer Desk
There's no doubt that as desks go, this is as basic as they come, but it's also clear that cheap doesn't have to mean no-frills. There are a lot of features that anyone with limited space will doubtlessly appreciate. It's
perfect if you're planning to house your computer in, for example,
a bedroom or dining room, but its
size means that it's not really
suitable - or healthy - to use for
long periods, so those wanting to
furnish their office (home or
otherwise) should probably look
elsewhere.
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Details
Retailer: Argos
Product code: 617/9674
Dimensions: H:76cm W:80cm D:48cm
Price: $75
Colours: Beech or pine
Verdict
Excellent for casual computer users but not capable of being an
office centrepiece
Convenlence & comfort: 7/ 10
Value: 9/ 10
Overall: 8/ 10
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