I posted a pic somewhere else here in my own thread. I think I had Oak then but same thing just switched to Walnut. The HM Embody I love even though I am too large for it. Still use it anyways. It is not, I would say well constructed but it works fantastic for those that dig it. HM stuff is not so big on quality honestly. Just looks and function. That is why I am weary of the Distil. You can get something similar at Ikea for $200-ish. The only reason I say that is because you are likely to have unglued veneer etc. I would absolutely pay that if their stuff was more durable. You would expect $3,500 to stay together at least 25 years. Like the Embody has sharp edges all over, creaks like mad etc. Still great imo. I think the Aeron or Mirra are probably by far their best built products. My light, led blew out from them. They sent a new board not even asking for proof of purchase. Their CS is top notch. I just expect better value as in it lasts longer. The chair I could not fault personally as I am beyond it's specs but others report the same. Plus reach under armrest riser and get cut. That seems kind of absurd for the money. As well as $469 light burns out in less than a year. So just guessing with them and that curve the veneer is likely to come up. I could not say for sure but I would bet on it. Oh, in the Pic you can also see my custom palm rest I CNC routed. Just search my name and it is in the last 10-15 posts. You wil know which one when you see the title. I think it was regarding the custom palm rest I built.
Yes, perfect. My arms bend 90 degrees at my sides 3' from the edge of the tray. No way I am putting that in my lap. Others are obviously shorter in those videos. Plus my legs would be smashed in the wall. My post about the footrest had put me above 29-1/2" so no go there. I am not complaining, many people have much worse issues and I know that. Monitor on an arm makes a big difference. Otherwise it would be a mile from me. I am about 15" from 2 32" monitors. I see okay but just prefer that. No longer the issues of crt's. Armrests okay maybe. I would not crouch.
Here: Currently Walnut and modified Topre RGB/GMK.
You can see the hinge that rises it in the back righthand corner
Edit The Distil is really not a computer table. Still, I compare their often times quality versus price and come up short. I still really like and buy HM stuff. It is all in the function. They are not much for what people consider "quality". That does not bother me. You can get a better built desk at Staples, Ikea but it will sorely lack the ingenuity behind HM's products. Depends if you value functionality over "quality". Quality is a broad term but it encompasses a lot wrong with HM's products. I do not mind because I am solely concerned with functionality. YMMV and if you are looking for heirloom furniture you are looking in the wrong place. These are "tools" to do a job and in that respect function flawlessly. Now, if anyone is in the market for a high end computer table it is not the Distil but the Envelop. Designed for computer use and simply excels at it. Not even messing with tray's. I prefer the tray and exactly what I built. In a one, sometimes Two man workshop outfitted with high end machinery I can faithfully turn out much better "quality" products for myself than HM can. In most cases HM can easily beat me at functionality. Nonetheless I prefer my setup. These things are all subjective both in taste and proper function for a given individual. Still, if buying a high end desk is what you wish to do the Envelop is top notch in functionality. Humanscale specializes more in very good high end accessories but their keyboard still has a lot of unwanted movement. Even though it is probably the best of it's ilk. HM more in high end seating and surfaces. I find that all the other "engineered" based companies are a little lower end. Which is often reflected in their price. If they are still having the Holiday sale I am about to close this page and proceed to make a large purchase from them. Their "quality" does not deter me. I buy it for the huge amount of R&D that goes into each piece by top design engineers. Well to spill the beans I think I will get another Embody and the Eames lounge with footrest. If the sale is over I shall pass for now.
One thing despite what you read everywhere, if you get and Embody get the Rhythm. Truth is the difference in thickness is negligible. They vent about the same. However, contrary to what you may read everywhere the Rhythm is considerable more durable. Same double rubs but the Balance face fabric is Pantyhose thin and with the holes can snag easily. Just look at used ones on the Auction site. If you have animals for sure absolutely forget it. Even if they are well behaved their nails will get caught. They will then panic resulting in the fabric being disemboweled. They do sell replacement fabric. Expensive and very laborious to install.
As far as a desk build your own to your specifications is best. Otherwise I would buy a dual rail keyboard drawer(as they are called) to retrofit your current desk. Otherwise desks with this feature tend to be inexpensive but rarely solid hardwood or even veneer. Vinyl covering usually. Even so, I would avoid the articulated single track keyboard "systems". Especially if using a mechanical keyboard. They are like typing on a trampoline. you can see the first version of what I built below.
You can see the hinge that allows it to extend out and up in front right corner. it extends to clear the table on a second set of rollers cut down to 4" and then the mechanism I described above allowes it to rise about 8.5" above the table. For an average person it could very well be a sit stand.
There is no way it is in my lap. I am 3' from it's edge. Avery small person might be on top of any of these solution. my arms are exactly right because I made measurements before I built this. Fully extended it is about 4" above my legs. I do not like a tray in my lap either even if I were of regular size.
I am currently using another desk, same thing only Walnut instead of Oak. Currently using lubed, o-ringed Topre RGB with a GMK set and Logitech MX903.
Sorry for such a long post. I hope I have provided useful information to someone.