What I managed to setup while I was back in KL for the past two months:

Laptop for skype, left monitor for terminals/surfing, center monitor for email/surfing, right monitor for IM/music.

Changes since my last post here:
- added a 24", vaio, chair, mousepad
- removed a 19", 5y/o dell laptop, old chair, bookshelf speakers (no space for them)

I have two computers (not visible in the photo), so it's 1 + 2. I've seen SLI setups for up to 4 monitors per machine, it can be done cheaply. There's a forumer here who uses professional cards and has 6 (I think?) monitors per box

The phone is a Nokia E51.

The cables lead to my wardrobe where I keep my computers (so that I can shut the door to keep the noise in). In here there's two desktops, a UPS, 8-port switch, wireless router, and modem. I have no idea how I can tidy up the cables in there unless I have vertical rails to tie the cables to..

Isn't it obvious to you what the point of this thread is?

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Added on March 18, 2009, 5:30 pmAhh, I didn't realize that 30" is a 30", because you have ginormous a mouse pad and casing

Hehe everything looks really good. But change the dlink router, it's ugly!

When did you buy the jerker? It seems to be discontinued now.

Even though a mamak table is very flimsy, at least it's still a table. Not using a computer on a table at all should be made a crime..

I banged a Fellowes keyboard drawer underneath my table having the same thoughts as you.

What really happened was that:

1) it was uncomfortable using the drawer because it was cramped and too rigid (can't move my keyboard around)
2) the drawer lowered the keyboard too, so I had to lower the seat to match it.
3) then the monitors became too high and I had to borrow a height-adjustable stand
4) because I'm sitting further from the monitors, text on screen became too small so I had to pull the monitors towards me
5) which removes the space on the desk, which is what I got the drawer for in the first place!

So in the end I returned the drawer.

All these points are important for you to consider. If you still want to use a double-stacked table, I recommend you to use a 22" @ 1680x1050 or 27" 1920x1200 to keep text readable. A 20" @ 1680x1050 or 24" @ 1920x1200 will be uncomfortable to read.

I saw a table-clamping VESA arm at All-IT Hypermarket Digital Mall last year. It was very expensive though - RM500.

Its purpose in ergonomics is demonstrated in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_F-yaQ4Xqc

It's different from the one I saw. If you get the one in that thread, keep in mind that it's rated to only bear 6kg.

I don't know if Humanscale is sold in Malaysia, but Steelcase and Herman-Miller are and they make excellent chairs too.

The one I saw was different. I'm not sure how to describe it without drawing. But anyway I don't know the merits of the different designs anyway.

Some nice things to look for - gas-assisted adjustments. I bought a cheap one that doesn't have it, and it's a pain to move it - too much friction. Pivot - lets you rotate your monitor (but ususable if you have a TN panel).

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Added on April 11, 2009, 3:42 amDon't be fooled, a mesh back chair doesn't necessarily have good ergonomics. They look cool though, and probably breathe better. Personally I prefer the feeling of leather than mesh, but I can't afford leather

For ergonomics, what's more important are the principles:
- seat height adjustable to your comfort (so that your feet touch the floor)
- small gap between edge of seat and back of knee (so you can sit all the way back into the seat)
- armrests at a comfortable height, or better still - adjustable (armrests too high/low can strain the shoulder+neck)
- adjustable lumbar support (fits your back and reduces the work it has to do)
- good wheels (makes it easier to roll around, less strain on your back)

gengstapo, FYI you can use a software called "synergy" to share one keyboard/mouse between two computers. I think it will be helpful for you.

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

So I was overseas for a week.. and when I came back to my workstation I saw this...



(the pink message reads: "don't ever try to leave us again!")

That's the most incredible setup I've ever seen!

Your wrist will benefit greatly from a proper mousepad!

No you still need to change the giant mousepad

Dude your monitor needs some serious wiping!

Changes since my last post here:
- added a 24", mini-keyboard (with no numpad so the mouse can be closer), photo printer
- moved the side table to be behind me. a lot more chair space now!

The photo printer takes up a lot of desk space, will try to get a small coffee table to put the photo printer + laser printer on.

Not a personal workstation pic, but thought it'd be interesting to share here anyway. Lowyat.net's lil server rack as of June 09.

I have no idea.. they were there together with the plastic bag of nuts/screws
Yeah the servers don't need to be big. Just that we're a bit limited in expansion options since they're small (1U size).

Yups those were eye tester images.. was testing the photo printer out.
Briefly, a C2D 4200 on linux and a P4 3.0 on windows. You're welcome
With my setup 4 LCDs aren't very comfortable. What would make it better is a keyboard rest that attaches to my chair so I can swivel around and face any monitor without turning my neck.

Rented apartment, not much I can do about the floor.
Top-secret prototype mouse Nah, keeps the mouse from getting oily.

I'm using a Panasonic Lumix LX-3 compact camera. There's a users club over at the photography section if you're interested.