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Posted: 4/19/2012 5:28:15 PM EDT

My old LTC used one on a deployment. If you had to design a replacement what would you do differently?

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:30:35 PM EDT

[#1]

Make it out of mahogany.

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:30:58 PM EDT

[#2]

lol!

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:42:21 PM EDT

[#3]

bump to keep on page one with the other

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Posted: 4/19/2012 5:48:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

bump to keep on page one with the other

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Well, having huddled over a M1945 or two in my youth, I'd rather use this one:

or the WW1 version

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:53:43 PM EDT

[#5]

Those are nice, assuming you can build something for them to sit on.

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:55:06 PM EDT

[#6]

Posted: 4/19/2012 5:59:04 PM EDT

[#7]

Fold up metal table?

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:00:45 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

http://www.casesbysource.com/img/cache/variation/472-FLD-DESK-TA-OD375_319_.jpg

Too much plastic. 1911 fanboys will be hatin'.

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:02:24 PM EDT

[#9]

I'd subcontract it to IKEA.

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:02:41 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:

http://www.casesbysource.com/img/cache/variation/472-FLD-DESK-TA-OD375_319_.jpg

Too much plastic. 1911 fanboys will be hatin'.

QFT

the oldest one being from 1918

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:26:31 PM EDT

[#11]

...but getting back to what I'd want/need NOW:
- A flip-top lid (like the WW1 version) to place and securely transport a small laserjet printer (like a HP P1020), and an LED light bar for overhead lighting of the writing space.
- The drop-down faceplate (like the ones I posted) to write on or to use a laptop.
- Internal wire routing holes for USB cabling and a power strip.
- A drawer for storing a ream or two of 8.5" x 11" paper.
- The case would have a pair of D-rings placed on the topside exterior corners, so that it could hung directly from a wall/bulkhead/truck, in addition to being placed on top of workbenches, truck tailgates, etc.
- A padded storage compartment for common-sized laptops, and accessories.

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:46:34 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

...but getting back to what I'd want/need NOW:

- A flip-top lid (like the WW1 version) to place and securely transport a small laserjet printer (like a HP P1020), and an LED light bar for overhead lighting of the writing space.

- The drop-down faceplate (like the ones I posted) to write on or to use a laptop.

- Internal wire routing holes for USB cabling and a power strip.

- A drawer for storing a ream or two of 8.5" x 11" paper.

- The case would have a pair of D-rings placed on the topside exterior corners, so that it could hung directly from a wall/bulkhead/truck, in addition to being placed on top of workbenches, truck tailgates, etc.

- A padded storage compartment for common-sized laptops, and accessories.

Can you fake a mental illness so we could sell this to the military office supply procurement folks?

Posted: 4/19/2012 6:49:36 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:

...but getting back to what I'd want/need NOW:

- A flip-top lid (like the WW1 version) to place and securely transport a small laserjet printer (like a HP P1020), and an LED light bar for overhead lighting of the writing space.

- The drop-down faceplate (like the ones I posted) to write on or to use a laptop.

- Internal wire routing holes for USB cabling and a power strip.

- A drawer for storing a ream or two of 8.5" x 11" paper.

- The case would have a pair of D-rings placed on the topside exterior corners, so that it could hung directly from a wall/bulkhead/truck, in addition to being placed on top of workbenches, truck tailgates, etc.

- A padded storage compartment for common-sized laptops, and accessories.

Can you fake a mental illness so we could sell this to the military office supply procurement folks?

About as likely as me being the head of a minority/female owned business...