Wednesday, October 28

Sit? Stand? Nifty new workstation lets you lie down on the job

Video produced by Jennifer Hahn. (video link)

The debate over the health impact of working at a computer continues to rage. Standing desk fans insist that being on their feet is the way to go for health and productivity, but for many of the rest of us, standing up for hours on end looks like an awful lot of hard work. The science isn't exactly clear-cut, either.

California startup Altwork has what may be the solution with its first product: the Altwork Station. While adjustable sit/stand desks have been done before, the Altwork Station takes things to the next level: it's an integrated workstation combining seat, desk, and monitor stand, and it's all electrically controlled to support not just sitting and standing but also a supine position: you lie back, with your monitor or monitors above you. The keyboard and mouse stay affixed to your desk through the magical power of magnets.

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