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The $6,000 Computer Desk That Lets You Lie Down While You Work

Posted by timothy on from the my-couch-does-that-already dept.

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.

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  1. So are we at Wall-E levels of inactivity yet? by LaurenCates · · Score: 4, Funny

    I mean, seriously, first, we lay down, then we stay there, then we let the nice AI take care of everything...

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  2. $6000? by MagickalMyst · · Score: 5, Insightful

    A $6000 desk? Does it do your work for you?

    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.

    ... and still have beer money left over!

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  3. That chair is amateur hour... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Check out these guys... http://www.ergoquest.com/zero-gravity-workstations.html

    I'll take the Zero Gravity Workstation 10 please.

  4. don't need $6000 by NostalgiaForInfinity · · Score: 4, Interesting

    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.