Comments on: Building My Ultimate Home Office http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/ Ben is Vice President of Mobile Engineering at Walmart.com, where he works closely with his long-time friend Dion Almaer. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:56:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ben Galbraith http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1394 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:23:43 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1394 Joe: Thx for the tip!

]]> By: Joe C http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1393 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:00:27 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1393 Try the mircosoft explorer trackball (wired), duck tape it to the right side on your armrest on the perfect chair, and you’ve got a great ergonomic pointer.

]]> By: searchenginepro http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1392 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:34:52 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1392 I’m working on a home-made version of the stance angle chair. I do a lot of website work from home and have gone through numerous chairs. My lower back and hips bother me from all the sitting. Right now I’m standing with my latest invention. I’m too afraid to spend $1500 on a chair only to find out it won’t work for me. The problem I see for me with the chair you have shown is I would fall asleep (it looks too comfortable :-) )

I have found for my needs it’s not so much the perfect chair as it is variety in sitting positions. I’m experimenting with a standing / semi-standing and will let you know how it goes.

]]> By: Married… with children » Blog Archive » Annual Keyboard Review: Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1391 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:35:19 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1391 [...] Since the Natural Pro has been discontinued for many years, I’ve been searching for worthy successor from Microsoft (as I’m getting tired of buying them on eBay whenever I need a new one). Did I find it in the 4000? Nope. [...]

]]> By: Ben Galbraith http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1390 Fri, 18 Nov 2005 04:20:55 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1390 Monal: I haven’t forgotten about the photo request — but my office is an unholy mess. Still, I’ll get around to it one of these days. ;-)

]]> By: Ben Galbraith http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1389 Fri, 18 Nov 2005 04:20:16 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1389 Valeri: I thought about the Aeron. It was a tough choice to do the recliner vs. more conventional office chair. I finally decided — if I’m at home, I’m going all out on a work style that could *only* be done at home. ;-)

Still, I miss having a desk, and I’ve found the reclined position has its own drawbacks. Oh well. It’s not perfect, but I have back problems too — and those have completely disappeared.

]]> By: Valeri McGuire http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1388 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:44:57 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1388 I also work from home – has it’s ups and downs. I went through 3 chairs, and a bit of money. I have back problems. I have my laptop raised about 6 inches up, and use it’s screen as my monitor (not enough $$ for a nice one!). I also use the old microsoft keyboards – didn’t know they weren’t made anymore – I may fight you on ebay! I finally found the high end Aeron chair. I really love it. I’m kind of thin, and the others were really hard on my butt! This one isn’t, and it keeps me at a great angle for neck, arms, etc. I keep it low so my arms are right at the level of the desk, with no strain.

Just my little setup.

Fwiw, my accountant told me not to claim it on taxes, it’s all of 45 sq feet! Not worth bothering over. :)

]]> By: Ben Galbraith http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1387 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:58:44 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1387 No kidding… I’ll have to check it out, though I wonder if it’s $40 better…

]]> By: twifkak http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1386 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 04:51:57 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1386 I’m told that LaunchBar is oh-so-much better than Quiksilver, FWIW. I’ve been too lazy to investigate, as Quiksilver met my needs nearly perfectly, but, you know, FYI.

]]> By: Monal http://benzilla.galbraiths.org/2005/09/07/building-my-ultimate-home-office/#comment-1385 Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:24:29 +0000 http://galbraiths.org/blog/?p=10#comment-1385 I have used my microfiber reclining-love-seat as my comfy workplace at home for over 2 years. However, now, it needs some fiber-filling to get it back to its comfy level :) . Ofcourse, this is not as nice as your setup.

Our bodies are not built for long hours of inactivity, but, inactivity is a side-effect of our otherwise great profession. I have spent long hours over the last 4 years and am begining to feel it. Fortunately, over the last several months, I have discoverd and practised a specific sequence “Yoga” that has worked wonders for me. Not only has it alleviated my occasional lower back pain, but it has reduced stress, and helps in refurbishing :) the body completely inside-out. The benefits are just too many to enumerate here. The best part is it only takes me 20-25 mins a day.

Ben: If possible, could you post a picture of your setup to see how you everythings setup wrt each other.

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