http://tidbits.com/ As always, one of the best parts of Macworld/iWorld is running across new products that set the mind racing: iPad-based telepresence robots, tiny elliptical machines for standing desks, sensors that watch your posture, and more. Read on for the first installment of products that caught our attention at the show. en-us Copyright 2013 TidBITS Publishing Inc. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST editors@tidbits.com (TidBITS Editors) editors@tidbits.com (TidBITS Editors) http://tidbits.com/images/tb_logo_152x55.png http://tidbits.com/ 55 152 TidBITS badge http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17581 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:49:56 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17581 http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17579 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:39:36 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17579
And interesting that Leap Motion says their gesture controller will be available by the end of the first quarter, and pricing looks the same as the Mauz. I'd prefer their approach over waving a phone.]]> http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17575 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:59:22 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17575
When I'm mostly standing, I generally have my MacBook at the sitting side, with an external monitor, and I can do some but not all of my work there.

Glenn's setup is newer, and is composed of furniture you can actually buy. :-)]]> http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17574 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:56:19 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17574 http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17556 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:53:02 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17556
Just a quickie to wish you well and let you know I am also a standup guy.

My solution is a Calumet Posing Table

http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_posing_table/mf6105


topped by an iCurve stand from Griffin,

http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-iCurve-Elevator-Computer-Laptop/dp/B000VMQX3U


but what might be of more specific interest to you

is the cushy BalancePad that I stand on.

http://www.amazon.com/SPRI-AR-BB-AIREX-Balance-Pad/dp/B0000AJ09L


(mine is a cheaper version) The pad is firm enough to support well, but soft enough to be super comfortable on the feet (note: no shoes!) The other aspect is that being a 'balance pad' It keeps me moving constantly which is the main event...]]> http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17573 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:51:44 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17573 http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17572 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:48:10 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17572
UK will be late Q1 timeframe. If you can't wait, I know @bandhphoto does ship internationally http://bhpho.to/WTZlPl]]> http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17571 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:46:17 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17571 http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17557 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:01:42 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17557
It seems like a lot of people are complaining about it breaking and becoming useless after just a few weeks.

Can anyone speculate on why some people are having a poor experience with this product?]]> http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17555 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:31 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17555 http://db.tidbits.com/article/13534?rss#comments_17553 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:36:12 EST http://tidbits.com/article/13534#comments_17553