Computer desk thread (2nd on same page!)

f00ker · 01:28 PM

This one is about the Ikea Jerker. I know several of you guys have this desk. Anyone running dual 21" monitors on it? Does it wobble, or is it pretty solid? My old ikea wooden desk is super wobbly, so I gave it to the GF for her laptop (haha, she's fucked now!).

My current desk is an antique table that needs to be refinished, and my father is 90% sure he's getting me dual 21" monitors for my birthday (yay corporate surplus computers).

So...is the Jerker really stable, or does it wobble. Wobbly desks piss me off to no end.

edit: I live in an apartment, so space is limited

Detman101 · 02-01-2006, 01:26 PM

I've got the IKEA - Frederik which is smaller with 1 21" CRT and a 15" CRT on it.
Damn stable desk made outta mostly metal and some wood for the desktop and shelves....BRACED WITH METAL lol...

f00ker · 02-01-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Detman101

I've got the IKEA - Frederik which is smaller with 1 21" CRT and a 15" CRT on it.
Damn stable desk made outta mostly metal and some wood for the desktop and shelves....BRACED WITH METAL lol...

i forgot to add... more depth = more better.

Jerker (with the overhead unit thingy)

Width: 49 5/8 "
Depth: 35 3/8 "
Height: 56 3/4 "
Max. load: 165 lb

Will that hold 2 21" monitors (weight)

Detman101 · 02-01-2006, 01:35 PM

I would think that since the Jerker is just a larger version of the Fredrik...yes, two 21 inch CRTs should be able to be held just fine.

The overhead unit thing is adjustable to allow for clearance.

f00ker · 02-01-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Detman101

I would think that since the Jerker is just a larger version of the Fredrik...yes, two 21 inch CRTs should be able to be held just fine.

The overhead unit thing is adjustable to allow for clearance.

and its not wobbly at all?

Detman101 · 02-01-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by f00ker

and its not wobbly at all?

Not one bit. And I have a stereo on the top shelf of my Fredrik.

fiber · 02-01-2006, 02:05 PM

Mine is pretty strong. No problems at all.

geiger · 02-01-2006, 03:27 PM

Space was really tight when I had my 19 in Samsung 955DF CRT and my Viewsonic VX910. Although I was able to fit a Dell 1905, 2405 and the Viewsonic on the same desk with no probs. Also, if you are in an apt and move often, I'd stay away, the desk wont survive more than 1 move.

f00ker · 02-01-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by geiger

Space was really tight when I had my 19 in Samsung 955DF CRT and my Viewsonic VX910. Although I was able to fit a Dell 1905, 2405 and the Viewsonic on the same desk with no probs. Also, if you are in an apt and move often, I'd stay away, the desk wont survive more than 1 move.

I dont move often, I'm actually settled in quite well.

nuclearsnake · 02-01-2006, 05:40 PM

Dual 2005FPW on a jerker

One 21" CRT + One 19" CRT

Hope they help

Edit: my desk is dirty

f00ker · 02-01-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nuclearsnake

Dual 2005FPW on a jerker

One 21" CRT + One 19" CRT

Hope they help

did you have to buy the second shelf seperately? How much did it cost? The desk with 1 shelf is 130$

edit: yes pics helped...also helped me realize that my desk isn't the only messy one

nuclearsnake · 02-01-2006, 07:33 PM

Yeah, it was seperate. Something like 40$ CAN if memory serves.
No wobble to it, unless you grab it and try to rotate it.

edplayer · 02-01-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by f00ker

So...is the Jerker really stable, or does it wobble. Wobbly desks piss me off to no end.

If you assemble it correctly, it is very strong. I could walk on the main desk part

OneWhoKnows · 02-01-2006, 07:52 PM

I heard they discontinued the jerker add-ons

edplayer · 02-01-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by geiger

Also, if you are in an apt and move often, I'd stay away, the desk wont survive more than 1 move.

Why do you say that?

It survived 3 moves for me and is still fine. I don't use mine now cause my house is very small

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02-01-2006, 07:52 PM	#14

fiber	Mine is pretty strong. No problems at all.
02-01-2006, 02:05 PM	#7

geiger	Space was really tight when I had my 19 in Samsung 955DF CRT and my Viewsonic VX910. Although I was able to fit a Dell 1905, 2405 and the Viewsonic on the same desk with no probs. Also, if you are in an apt and move often, I'd stay away, the desk wont survive more than 1 move.
02-01-2006, 03:27 PM	#8

nuclearsnake	Dual 2005FPW on a jerker One 21" CRT + One 19" CRT Hope they help Edit: my desk is dirty __________________ What's wrong with you? Jobs and war and the economy aren't as important so making sure two dudes can't get married. These freakin' liberals, man. No freakin' priorities. ACMD eht setaloiv siht gnidaeR 6a1050623772f862c9b8267e450a4b69 [pornmay.com]
02-01-2006, 05:40 PM	#10

nuclearsnake	Yeah, it was seperate. Something like 40$ CAN if memory serves. No wobble to it, unless you grab it and try to rotate it. __________________ What's wrong with you? Jobs and war and the economy aren't as important so making sure two dudes can't get married. These freakin' liberals, man. No freakin' priorities. ACMD eht setaloiv siht gnidaeR 6a1050623772f862c9b8267e450a4b69 [pornmay.com]
02-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#12