Well I saw this I have to those are some sweet set ups, although it begs the question if they are worth it or not or if you have the room to set them up.

1. Vision One Computer Workstation



If I was an executive to a technology company. BAM! I would have that set up 1 screen for tv, 1 for a computer, and 1 for a tv hooked up to a console. Heck you don't have to worry about spilling anything or having something get in the way as you enjoy each monitor, however, it to bad you couldn't turn that chair into a mini bed and take a power nap after a hard day of working.

2. X-Rocker Pro Gaming Chair





I would say it's a halfway decent chair to havem and I have seen some sweet set up's, especially when a Grand Turismo game come out you see people send in pic's to gaming magazines of their gaming chair.

3. Steelcase Walkstation



I see the health benefits I really do, but really who could concentrate of walking and trying to do work on a computer? Although I like the second set up and the tower rack that is being used, now would be something to have because you can get a bit more ventilation, and also if your running a water cooling system through your PC the extra would go for the water storage.

4. SmartBeds Computer Beds





College Dorms and small apartments would appreciate this set up because now you got more room to play with, like using that gaming chair or something. Although I would say trim down the price to at least half to make it more affordable, because its not like your getting a computer or anything with it.

5. Ejection Seat Office Chair





The idea is interesting but it seems less comfortable then it looks. So I think I would take the first two, option 2 of number three, Queen size version of number 4, and leave number 5 alone.

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This post has been edited by Saint_Michael: Feb 16 2008, 08:05 AM

The first thing I thought of when I saw the Vision One workstation was that it looked like one of those electronic drum kits (picture). I think I'd want it in blue though rather than red, but otherwise quite cool. Porsche seat and one really wide desktop across three monitors would make doing my coursework so much nicer

I've never been a massive fan of gaming chairs, seeing as you can make your own quite easily with an old chair and a big subwoofer or three.

The Walkstation is just a stupid idea - end of discussion Minor health benefits, but running an office full of treadmills is going to increase the electricity bills slightly I would have thought.

The Computer Bed is not a bad idea for small rooms (or for people too lazy to use the Walkstation in an office, so they can get this instead ) but is way too expensive. Hopefully someone will make a cheap copy soon enough. One small problem though: when you flip the bed up, wouldn't that pillow just fall out the back and onto the floor?

Now, the Ejector Seat is a brilliant idea! I just wonder if they left the ejection mechanism in working order...

that is a combination on your thread subject that i can't seem to resist, stmike! WEIRD + WONDERFUL + COMPUTER + FURNITURE! but you really got me at WEIRD in the first place, so here i am with my comments.

the Vision One Computer Workstation is a little over-the-top for me, at least design-wise. too many pivoting elbow supports seem a bit distracting. an all-black finish would have been more appealing instead of red, and i'm partial also to blue as rvalkass said above if it can be customized that way. the selling point for me however is the monitor array plus the posh seats.

the X-Rocker Pro Gaming Chair on the other hand is just a souped-up rocking chair in my point of view.

now this Steelcase Walkstation is not soon to become a best-seller. although it intends to cater to health fanatics in the workplace, a multi-tasking of work and exercise is something not really within the culture of the office. perhaps you'll see these in gyms for use by the secretary's and receptionists, but i doubt it very much if those people would enjoy the thing.

SmartBeds Computer Beds... now we're talking! that is something which is both practical and creative rolled into one! although the price is a little bit steep, which is a downside of course. but the design is really something which can easily be replicated, don't you think? knock-offs of this particular design could be made available by business-minded individuals, especially to cater to a much wider clientele including students... at a lesser cost. i wouldn't mind a DIY project for this one, just to cut down on the cost. i'm just a little troubled if it can be stable and will not topple over when the bed is folded up and the base/foundation becomes narrow. will this thing be bound to a wall for additional support?

the Ejection Seat Office Chair is something akin to a sadomasochist chair. just add some chain straps! LOLZ! perhaps a good conversation piece in the office, and a pop-art piece for the cultured ones. maybe of good use if you can force your boss to use it. and a remote-control is provided for every employee to deploy ejection with just a push of the button!

Number 1 looks like a drumkit mixed with the interior of a sports car. It's interesting, but i don't see myself placing my feet on there, and i don't see what all the "drums" can be used for. For number 2, i can't use a computer that far down—even if i were a gamer. Number 3, i hope the computer isn't hooked up to the treadmill. As for number 4, i'd hate to try and turn it into a desk. I would assume that the bed is what provides weight to keep the thing from tilting over. If i were to place my computer parts on there, i would expect the thing to fall over. Also, i hope that thing is built to reduce labor. Number 5, no comment.

I'll take 3 of each... I'll just give away my ejection seats.

hehe...

now who to give them to?

Out of all of those choices, I would think that the Italian Columbo 907 would be the best choice... but I wouldn't pay $5000 for a combination desk/bed.

Give me a "normal" chair and desk... these choices aren't exactly very fitting for the home decor, not to mention possibly uncomfortable or ill-designed for ergonomics.

But you have to admit, it would be really cool to have one! The bed design is a little impractical.. I use my computer while in bed.. how does that work out?

Thats putting the brain to good use! They look comfortable and stylish not to mention the treadmill getting fit at the same time your at your computer.