Review: Topo Standing Mat by Ergodriven

Topo Standing Desk Mat by Ergodriven

I’ve had a few months to use the Topo Standing Mat by Ergodriven. The company claims that its “patent-pending, calculated terrain” encourages frequent movement. Having written a bunch of patents in my day, what is unique enough to patent doesn’t immediately jump out at me. This mat has a bunch of ridges at different heights and […]

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Uprise Standing Desk Review

Years and years ago, when I had more time to work than money for office furniture, my first desk was a cheap little thing about the size of my lap. At that time I was just learning about ergonomics, and having more than a little trouble figuring out exactly how high my work surface should […]

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Review: Spark, the $25 Standing Desk by Ergodriven

spark standing desk converter

Can you really buy a stand up desk for $25? Yes, if you consider a cardboard setup version that sits on top of your existing desk that may last up to a year or two. If you have considered switching to a standing desk but you are not yet ready to make the financial commitment […]

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Five Years Using a Standing Desk – Random Thoughts and Suggestions

ikea standing desk via Mack Male on Flickr

You’ve likely seen articles on the pros and cons of using a standing desk. Some are positive like this  Wired article calling sitting the “smoking of our generation.” Others are neutral to negative like this U.S. News report that standing desks do more harm. This is not an article to convince you to stand but to […]

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