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The $6,000 Computer Desk That Lets You Lie Down While You Work
HughPickens.com writes: We've all read about standing desks and treadmill desks but now Rachel Gillet reports at Business Insider about the Altwork Station, a workstation that allows users to sit, stand, and recline while they work on their computers. Designed to accomodate two computer screens, the manufacturer says their new product is the ultimate combination for workplace productivity. "Most experts agree that humans should change positions and move throughout the day. We believe movement throughout the day is important," says the company who targets "high intensity" computer users, which it defines as people who spend at least four hours a day in front of a computer and are required to focus on complex tasks for extended periods of time. If the $5,900 ($3,900, if you pre-order) reclining workstation is not for you, there are other options you may want to consider including the scooter desk, bicycle desk, and hamster wheel desk.
A $6000 desk? Does it do your work for you?
... and still have beer money left over!
Seriously, I can get a super comfy reclining chair, desk, projector and wireless keyboard/mouse for a fraction of that. Oh, any maybe a new PC too. Or even Google Glass.
Political correctness is really just herd psychology pushed by insecure people who desperately seek social conformity.
That laptop is totally going to fall on my face. Or the ground.
It actually looks like it could be comfortable, if set up properly, but I don't want heavy objects balanced above me while I work.