There is no question it a proper desk makes an improvement. starting with 4-5 feet wide, and about 30" deep is a good place to go.
The key thing a desk enables is ergonomics, productivity, and avoiding fatigue through allowing a variety of work configuration.
I have had a standing desk for almost 5 years, and while I don't religiously stand or sit for any period of time, I just stand when I'm feeling restless, and sit when tired. Works great.
A desk isn't a desk without what you do on it, mine also has:
- A table top of your preferred size, attached to a standing desk, with a quality desk is invaluable. Prime Cables sells standing desk legs for under $200.
- I run three 24" QHD monitors, replaced 2 27" QHD monitors. Less neck movement, and way more pixels. It's not just about screensize, but number of usable pixels.
- MS Sculpt ergonomic keyboard that i switch with the freestyle
- MS Sculpt mouse
All attached to a MBP.
I wasn't a fan of the keyboard and mouse, but once I got used to it in a few weeks, I can't type on my laptop anymore with pain. Don't feel like you need all of the above, I've arrived at what I have one piece at a time, trying different things.
The key thing a desk enables is ergonomics, productivity, and avoiding fatigue through allowing a variety of work configuration.
I have had a standing desk for almost 5 years, and while I don't religiously stand or sit for any period of time, I just stand when I'm feeling restless, and sit when tired. Works great.
A desk isn't a desk without what you do on it, mine also has:
- A table top of your preferred size, attached to a standing desk, with a quality desk is invaluable. Prime Cables sells standing desk legs for under $200. - I run three 24" QHD monitors, replaced 2 27" QHD monitors. Less neck movement, and way more pixels. It's not just about screensize, but number of usable pixels. - MS Sculpt ergonomic keyboard that i switch with the freestyle - MS Sculpt mouse
All attached to a MBP.
I wasn't a fan of the keyboard and mouse, but once I got used to it in a few weeks, I can't type on my laptop anymore with pain. Don't feel like you need all of the above, I've arrived at what I have one piece at a time, trying different things.