Standing Desks & Treadmill Desks

Lately we've seen some standing desk manufacturers releasing "Home Edition" products that aim to reel in low-budget buyers with an ad for an unrealistically inexpensive desk. The trend starter was Autonomous with their SmartDesk 2 Home Edition Standing Desk, using this single-stage, single-motor version ($348) to lure consumers to their website, where most end up buying the more expensive Business Edition. The ol' bait-and-switch.

Ironically, while UpDesk calls its higher-end model "commercial grade," it's the corporate buyers that demand the greatest stability, need the greatest range in decor options, and have the desire to eliminate installation costs on new standing desks, which is the Pro model's exact shortfalls. With its limited size and color offerings and involved installation the UpDesk Pro seems to be more of a "premium home" unit than a true commercial-grade standing desk offering.

[UPDATE: Sadly it appears that UpDesk was wiped out by a tornado – offices, inventory and all – per this update on the manufacturer’s website and reports from readers who own UpDesk products. We are leaving the reviews of UpDesk’s products live for posterity and for former customers to be able to find information on why they are no longer responding to customer service requests.] 

 

UpDesk has added the three-legged SquaredUp corner desk as a new addition to their UpDesk Pro Commercial-Grade Electric Adjustable Corner Standing Desk, which we’ve already reviewed in great detail. We refer you to that review for the basic information on the Linak-based frame, and will [...]