When projects hang over your head, literally

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(Credit: Office Organix)

We appreciated the "Easy Desk Aluminum" laptop stand because it suited our hopelessly slothful lifestyle, but we're not so sure about the "Ergopod 500" by Office Organix that's featured on Neatorama. It's not that we doubt its usefulness--as the company indicates, the setup can be used by bedridden individuals or others who can't use computers in any other position. What would concern us is the precarious-looking configuration of the equipment, as shown in this accompanying picture with the large monitor hanging over the guy's head. We wouldn't want to be under one of those things in an earthquake.

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by Fogeltine January 22, 2007 11:14 AM PST: Take into consideration sleeping disorders. A few years ago, I thought it would be a novel idea to move my monitor to a position that would be right in front of my bed. I thereafter would just wake up daily and be able to use my computer immediately. Soon enough, I started having difficulty sleeping because I started relating my bed as my workplace as opposed to my place to sleep. Eventually, the problem was only solved when I move my computer to a different part of my room altogether.; Reply to this comment

In an earthquake
by make_or_break January 31, 2007 7:27 AM PST: Definitely LEFT coast thinking (and yes, I DO agree with that assessment).; Reply to this comment

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