A desk worthy of my desktop, an electric skateboard, and a 4K TV
In case you didn’t know, the Maximum PC office has moved from South San Francisco to San Francisco proper (South San Francisco is actually a different city altogether, and is located, well, on the southern edge of San Francisco). While this doesn’t sound like a huge change on paper, the move made my rough commute even rougher; so much so that I decided I would move closer to the office next month. And for me, having a new apartment means wanting to furnish it with some fancy new gear.
A new desk worthy of my desktop
Working at Maximum PC, I’ve got a pretty nice desktop PC. Unfortunately, the table that it resides on is a cheap, old Ikea desk thats falling apart, and I’d like to discard it before my move. So, I’ll need a new desk to replace it, and I couldn’t help but hear Tuan raving about the NextDesk Air. Considering he gave it a Kick Ass seal of approval in his review, I want it.
While I haven’t seen the desk in person, judging from pictures, its real beautiful. It’s also made of high-quality aluminum, comes with a 12-outlet surge-protected power splitter, and just looks to be super solid and sturdy. Perhaps the most uplifting news about the desk is that it... well... lifts itself so that you can use it as a standing desk. You can raise and lower the desk with the table’s built-in buttons, or you can use the table’s Desk Control app to adjust the height from your PC. It also tells you how many calories you’re burning when standing, too! If that’s not Kick Ass, I don’t know what is.
So, what would the NextDesk Air provide me that Im not getting now?
Well, with it, I’d be able to discard my old table, which is damned near a decade old. It would also allow me to deck out my new digs with a beautiful table that is as functional as it is beautiful. I really like that you can hide your cables underneath the table to free up the clutter, and I also like the idea of being able to use it as a standing desk whenever I want. There are a lot of studies that show that prolonged periods of sitting down isn’t good for you, and while I like to try and live an active lifestyle, the truth of the matter is that in my waking hours, I spend most of my time sitting on my bum. The NextDesk Air would help alleviate that issue for me, which would allow me to live a more healthy lifestyle.
It’s not a hoverboard, but I’ll take it
While my new place will take me closer to the office, public transit in San Francisco only takes you so far, and I’ll generally have to make up two miles or so on foot round trip each day in between bus/ferry rides. The Inboard M1 would deal with that problem nicely. Revealed at this year’s CES, the electric skateboard has motors in its wheels and goes up to 24 miles per hour! It purportedly can also provide 10 miles on a single charge, which is more than enough for my needs. In case I forget to charge it and it dies, however, one great perk about the board is that I’ll be able to use it as a regular longboard. Why don’t I just buy it? Well, because it costs $1,400! While my checkbook cant take the hit, its value does make it fit snugly in my Technolust column.
So, what would the Inboard M1 Electric Skateboard provide me that Im not getting now?
It would cut down on my commute time and it would allow me to do so in style. While I could try and lug a bicycle around San Francisco, bikes are heavier and are harder to carry on trains and boats. Plus, I’d have to park it outside the office, where theres always the worry that thieves might jack it. With the Inboard M1 being so portable, I’d be able to bring it into the office with no issues.
VIZIO M-Series 75" Class Ultra HD Full?Array LED Smart TV
Since I’m moving into a new place, a nice, new TV couldn’t hurt, and it would be awesome to get one of the nicest panels out there. That’s why I’m lusting after Vizio’s 75 inch M-Series UHD TV. Not only is it huge, but it’s also a 4K TV that offers built-in apps for Netflix, Hulu, and more. You can also stream to it from your phone, and it offers five HDMI ports and has a USB port to boot. But, at the end of the day, it comes down to picture quality, and from what I hear, this Vizio panel is thought best in class. Cnet did award it the highest rated TV of 2015, after all. I would purchase it myself, but I don’t quite have three grand to spare….
So, what would the VIZIO M-Series 75" Class Ultra HD Full?Array LED Smart TV provide me that Im not getting now?
Well, first up, it would be my first 4K panel. I’m still using a 1080p HDTV from Samsung right now. Also, while my current TV isn’t small at 50 inches, 75 inches is in a whole other league of huge. While it isn’t cheap by any means, perhaps it will save me the cost of movie tickets, since I’ll basically have my own movie theater.
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