Thursday, October 29, 2015

Friday's Blog Post

Crazy New Chair Makes Work More Comfortable 

Features and How the Chair Works
  • Altwork Station It's an adjustable desk surface attached to one long, unbroken stretch of chair that bends into various positions. 
    Monitors and laptops are securely affixed to metal arms so they don't drop on your face. 
  • The keyboard and mouse stick to the inverted desk surface with magnets.
  • You can stand and type, sit and type, or lie down on your back and type.
  •  It supports the entire leg and includes rests for the back of the arms when reclined. 
  • When you change positions, the monitors and desk stay the exact same distance from the body.
What it sells for:
  • It costs $5,900.
Altwork station

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Google Forms

Helping in Real Life Situations 

Google forms help in many situations. I use google forms for creating surveys, and gathering information together. I also use google forms for school assignments. 

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Electric Boost

Electric Boost Puts E-Bikes on the Fast Track


Inventor: 
  • The inventor of this bike is Don DiCostanzo. 
  • He invented this bike because he went to the beach often and he wouldn't want to pedal his bike back - thinking something motorized who solve his problem

 How it works:
  • Comes with a power switch 
  • Currently putting batteries and motors into bike

Different functions:
  • Pedal assistance - amplifies the power of the legs with a motor that kicks in when you push the pedals
  • Throttle models - boost the power when you twist a handlebar mounted actuator
  • Battery packs - supplies power to a motor placed near the rear pedals or built into the rear wheel

Sales:
  • Sells about 12,000 bikes per year
  • They sell in over 60 stores
  • Ranges in price starting at $2,400 - $7,000