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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.
I mean, seriously, first, we lay down, then we stay there, then we let the nice AI take care of everything...
Some people don't believe in fairies. I don't believe in The Patriarchy.
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.
I actually work like this all the time. I have damage to my lymph system from an infection that makes my legs swell if they are hanging downward all day long. A desk like this would be awesome! I've often thought about trying to build one, but I'm not much of a handyman. I use a recliner chair instead, working with a laptop, but I really wish I weren't stuck using a laptop and that's where the chair in TFA would be great. Reclining while you work is also much nicer for your back: I used to have back pains all the time but they're mostly gone now.
I usually find that the company-provided breads are stale, hard and tasteless. I much prefer buying my own from a local bakery.
Check out these guys... http://www.ergoquest.com/zero-gravity-workstations.html
I'll take the Zero Gravity Workstation 10 please.
There are plenty of flexible and adjustable screen holders and keyboard holders that let you work in any position you like, for the simple reason that there are plenty of people with disabilities or who are bed ridden.
The cheapest alternative, however, is probably prism eye glasses, for less than $10. Search for "bed prism glasses" on Google.
No, just the hygenist. ;-)
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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.
Don't egg him on. He kneads this desk the yeast.
No matter http://developers.slashdot.org... you slice it, the bread puns in this thread are getting a bit out of hand.
Oh no... it's the future.
buy a $40 ikea coffee table, put it on top of your desk, use it as your keyboard & mouse stand.
buy a $50 tall monitor mount from amazon that clamps to the back of your desk and raises your monitor or laptop to eye height.
buy a $30 hog heaven foam floor mat to stand on
play music and shuffle & move around as you work. i used to have constant lower back problems from sitting all day, but ever since i've switched, my back has been great. it's also been great for my overall health. do it for yourself.
the first week or so of adjustment period is a little rough, but from there on out it's smooth sailing.