Bright Ideas Compiled by Eleanor Merrell and Taryn Walls
OMBEE (Office-Mobile-Bee) PORTABLE STAND-UP DESK ombee.com Studies have proven that the absence of movement can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and even premature death. If you have a desk job, it’s important to move around every half hour. Better yet, try standing. OMBEE can help. Ombee is a suitcase that turns into a modular stand-up desk. Stand-up desks have been shown to relieve back pain, increase productivity and improve overall health. OMBEE’s sleek aesthetics combined with durable materials create a versatile, portable workspace that can be set up on an existing desk in two minutes. Ombee is available in two versions: laptop and desktop. The desk
weighs less than 13 pounds and can be adjusted with a six- to 18-inch lift, so users of various heights can find personal levels of comfort. To get the greatest health benefits, do your work standing on the OMBEE board, which features two revolving disks topped with anti-fatigue mats to keep your legs moving. The board features the honeycomb pattern found in the desk. Designed for high impact, it can hold 700 pounds. The basic price for a black or white OMBEE is $199. Included are the case with eight legs and a stand, the OMBEE board and anti-fatigue mats. OMBEE is projected to begin shipping July 2016.
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