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Get Buff While Geeking Out

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-keep-moving dept.

Two different devices intended to slow the nerd obesity epidemic just came to our attention. PoconoPCDoctor writes about the Geek-A-Cycle, which is a workstation with built-on exercise bike that you have to pedal to run the computer. And several readers pointed out the FP Gamerunner (mirror), reviewed here: think treadmill meets Quake 4. Again, you have to keep moving to stay in the game.

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  1. But... by Ghost+Gerbil · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do you run faster with the knife?

  2. So if I run virtual machines... by ettlz · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...does that mean I also have to imagine copies of myself riding virtual exercise bikes to keep them ticking over, too?

  3. 1.21 gigawatts by User+956 · · Score: 4, Funny

    PoconoPCDoctor writes about the Geek-A-Cycle, which is a workstation with built-on exercise bike that you have to peddle to run the computer.

    With the number of case fans and neon lights a lot of geeks out there have, they may need to hire lance armstrong to keep their gear running.

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    The theory of relativity doesn't work right in Arkansas.
  4. Re:Expense, Intrusion & Innovation by MWoody · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hrm... Working out via repetitive hand motions while surfing the Internet... Why does this sound familiar?