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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: cb951303 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:07:30

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: cb951303 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:07:30

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-16234-The+%22Lazy+Geek%27s+Cushion%22+from+Thanko.html

simple...yet so effective :)

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:12:38

how much is it?

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: cb951303 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:29:29

Quote from: wellington1869;102938

how much is it?

about $100

http://www.geekstuff4u.com/lazy-geek-s-cushion.html

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:34:29

if i had the cash i'd buy it ;D

or if it were like 30 bucks.

I used to duplicate that effect by piling up pillows but it was never very comfortable that way.

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: cb951303 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 15:48:44

I think it's missing a massage chair head rest: http://www.massageking.com/images/5546/800/Golden%20Ratio%20Quicklite%20Massage%20Chair%20Package.jpg

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: wellington1869 on Thu, 16 July 2009, 17:45:13

lol,  a massage chair would make an 'ergo' work desk ;D

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: ricercar on Mon, 20 July 2009, 15:25:23

That's my posture when computing after hours, using pillows. $100 is too much; $30 would be a no-brainer.

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: wellington1869 on Mon, 20 July 2009, 15:39:57

I almost bought one of those 'kneeling chairs' today for 30 bucks. Never tried one before, I rather liked it.

(http://www.bluehen.com/images/Jobri/kneeling_chair/wood_accent/kneeling_chair_wood_main.jpg)

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 20 July 2009, 16:09:30

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I almost bought one of those 'kneeling chairs' today for 30 bucks. Never tried one before, I rather liked it.

I remember when those were very popular in the '80s.  I felt that they were comfortable for awhile, but my back would start to hurt from trying to keep myself up.

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: ch_123 on Mon, 20 July 2009, 17:58:49

I'd really like to get me a Budda Bag one of these days...

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: megarat on Tue, 21 July 2009, 09:26:21

Quote from: itlnstln;103501

I remember when those were very popular in the '80s.  I felt that they were comfortable for awhile, but my back would start to hurt from trying to keep myself up.

This is what I use all the time, both at work and at home.  I'm fond of them, personally, and they keep me from slouching, which was causing elbow pain during typing.

W/r/t the geek cushion:  I like it!  I agree with the general pricing sentiments, however.  My no-brainer point is probably US$50, however.

I have something that seems to be the inverse of this:  it's a special slanted table that's designed for using your laptop in bed.  Some guy was selling them back in the late 90s, it was called the Laptop Laidback.  His company is now a crusty component of the early dot-bomb fossil strata.  I don't use the table that much, but it's a special luxury, as it's exceedingly comfortable.  The most discomfort I have is trying to stay awake.

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 21 July 2009, 09:47:58

Quote from: ch_123;103511

I'd really like to get me a Budda Bag one of these days...

I'd rather have a bag of Buddah.

Title: Cushion for lazy geeks
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 21 July 2009, 09:50:55

I just clicked on the link (?!?) and saw what the Lazy Geek Cushion is.
 
 
I can think of some very dirty, but fun, things the GF and I could with that.