cabins, keyboard tray?

Tait-ka

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1) What do you call the things I marked in red?
2) What do you call the thing I marked in yellow?

My guess:
1) cabins
2) keyboard tray
 
1) drawers
2) a drawer

(The keyboard goes on the desk, not in the drawer. ;))
 
I have encountered the term keyboard tray in AmE but am not certain how widespread its use is.
 
I have encountered the term keyboard tray in AmE but am not certain how widespread its use is.
That's what I call it as well. Judging by all the shopping results I get for it via Google, that seems to be a standard term, at least in AmE. I think I have heard them called keyboard shelves, though too. I agree with the OP's choice for item 2.

It's a bit difficult to see, but the item in question in the picture seems to lack sides, which makes it a tray vs. a drawer (at least in AmE).

(The keyboard goes on the desk, not in the drawer. ;))

If your keyboard is corded, it does typically stay in the keyboard tray. Nowadays with wireless keyboards, some people prefer to use the keyboard on top of their desk and simply use the keyboard tray for storing the keyboard when not in use. That seems to be the situation in the picture (note the wireless mouse as well).

Personally, I always find the keyboard trays to be too low for me to comfortably type, so I don't type on the tray. Plus, it's usually too cramped a space to use my mouse with my big fat hands, and I like my mouse immediately beside my keyboard.

It is convenient however to stash my wireless keyboard to free up desk space when I'm doing paperwork.
 
I am not sure why my original post was edited. I was the thread starter, so it was pretty clear that I asked the question. I didn't quote anybody, so how could I answer their question?
 
Click here to see cabins.
 
I am not sure why my original post was edited. I was the thread starter, so it was pretty clear that I asked the question. I didn't quote anybody, so how could I answer their question?

Sorry--my mistake.
 

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