How to furnish a Home Office cheaply and ergonomically? A guide for the frugal
How to furnish a Home Office cheaply and ergonomically? A guide for the frugal
Remote work has become a standard, but working from the couch or at the kitchen table in the long run ends in back pain and decreased efficiency. Does a professional workstation have to cost a fortune? Absolutely not. The key is to choose high-end post-lease equipment that offers the performance of business equipment at a fraction of its original price.
In this article, we'll tell you how to set up the perfect Home Office while taking care of your wallet and your own health.
Laptop or Mini PC - which will be the heart of your office?
Choosing a computer is the most important decision. It all depends on how mobile you want to be
Business laptop: If you happen to work from a coffee shop or move between rooms, bet on proven series such as Dell Latitude or Lenovo ThinkPad. These are machines built for continuous work, with excellent keyboards
Recommended models:
Mini PC: If you have limited desk space and don't plan to work outside, Mini PCs (such as the HP EliteDesk Mini or Dell OptiPlex Micro) are a brilliant solution. They are the size of a small book, and offer the performance of full-size workstations
Recommended models:
Monitor - your eyes will thank you
Working solely on a small laptop screen is the easiest way to cervical spine problems. Ergonomic Home Office requires an external monitor
The optimal choice for office work is a 24-inch screen with Full HD resolution. Look for models with an IPS matrix, which provides wide viewing angles and less eye fatigue. In our post-lease offer you will find premium monitors (e.g. from Dell or HP), which have height adjustment and PIVOT function (rotating the screen to vertical - ideal for reading long documents)
Docking station - one cable to rule everything
If you decide to get a laptop, a docking station will completely change your working comfort. It allows you to connect your monitor, keyboard, mouse and power supply with a single cable. When you need to leave with your laptop, you simply unplug it - without rewiring five different plugs each time
It's a luxury that costs pennies in the post-lease version, and significantly improves the aesthetics of your desk (no more tangled cables!).
Ergonomics rules that you often forget about
Even the best equipment won't help if you set it up wrong. Here are 3 golden rules
- Top edge of the monitor at eye line: You should not tilt your head downward. If you don't have an adjustable stand, place your monitor on a sturdy stand or some books.
- Right angle: Your elbows and knees should form an angle of about 90 degrees when working.
- Light: Position your desk sideways to the window. Light falling directly on the screen (or straight into your eyes from behind the monitor) will tire you out quickly.
Why choose refurbished (refurbished) equipment?
When you choose equipment at AMSO, you gain three things:
- Savings: post-leasing Class A equipment is up to 70% cheaper than new counterparts from the market.
- Quality: These are business-line appliances, made of magnesium and aluminum, not cheap plastic.
- Eco-friendliness: By buying "used," you give the device a second life and reduce your carbon footprint in real terms.
Each of our laptops or monitors undergoes rigorous testing and comes with a warranty, so you're buying risk-free
Summary A Home Office device doesn't have to be expensive. By investing in a sturdy Dell monitor, a Lenovo laptop or a compact second-hand Mini PC, you'll create a workstation that will last for years of intensive work