--- Forwarded Message from "Mariana Pomphile" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:16:17 -0500 >From: "Mariana Pomphile" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #6577 Keyboard trays a good thing?? ------------------ One of the biggest complaints from the students is room for work. I don't have trays and students end up arranging the keyboard in a way that I think in the long run will damage it. Then again people told me that with trays it's a problem too because oh well trays. I saw in a lab that what they did is actually purchased (or kept I don't know) the older desks that have a lot more room than these new ones. Maybe we should get into designing a good desk!! that should be a good business idea!! Mariana Mariana Pomphile Director of Language Laboratory Dunlap Hall 317 North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, GA 30597 Ph: (706) 864-1682 Fax: (706) 864-1485 >>> [log in to unmask] 03/19/02 08:09AM >>> --- Forwarded Message from "David Westerhof-Shultz" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:14:35 -0500 >From: "David Westerhof-Shultz" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Keyboard trays a good thing?? ------------------ I am in the final stages of purchasing a new 65-70 position language lab. In getting down to making all the nitty-gritty decisions, I'm stumped--please don't laugh : ) at whether or not including keyboard trays at each student position is a good thing! Any thoughts??? Our existing lab has never utilized them, previously... Personally, I'm not a big fan of them, myself. They usually feel rather "clunky," and I can never get comfortable behind one. Maybe I've never spent enough time with one to get used to it. However, as we all know, the workstation's precious space is quickly gobbled up by the technology (CPUs, monitors, cassette decks, VCRs, keyboards, mice, etc.), leaving very little room for workbooks or notebooks. With this in mind, most (approx. 50) of my student positions will ONLY have a monitor, keyboard and mouse on the actual worksurface (if I choose NOT to have keyboard trays). But even so, I know that all remaining space is a prized commodity. I'd be curious to hear from any of you, your preferences and experiences using keyboard trays in your own labs. Many thanks in advance, David Westerhof-Shultz Director, Language Resource Center Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI