The Computer Bed: making telecommuting even easier

We're not sure if The Computer Bed could support the weight (or even footprints, for that matter) of our three monitors, desktop tower, photo printer, speakers + sub, flatbed scanner, and plethora of input devices, but if you've got a sparser setup and not a lot of space at your pad, this convertible desk/bed may be just what you've been looking for. Described as a "modern Murphy Bed," the multifunction product features gas pistons so your gear doesn't tumble around during the twice-daily conversion process, and also serves as a low-cost space heater at night by positioning you directly above your toasty equipment. At almost $2,500, The Computer Bed seems a bit pricey for a few pieces of unfinished wood and a twin-sized mattress that is most likely not Tempurpedic, but considering that you probably don't have the proper tools in your cramped little apartment to build your own, this may be the only solution.

[Via Real Tech News]

[Corris @ May 7th 2006 6:02PM]

awesome, means i woudlnt ahve to elave the comp unless i need food to to go toilet :D

[owner @ May 7th 2006 6:03PM]

im getting one!

[Aaron @ May 7th 2006 6:03PM]

It would seem that if you wanted to put somthing heavier than a glass of water on that in desk mode you would want that nailed to the wall or bigger feet or somthing. I haven't seen this close up it seems like it would topple over if you had to write somthing down on paper using this desk.

[ACBC @ May 7th 2006 6:11PM]

If this workstations' a rockin'...

[cos @ May 7th 2006 6:12PM]

wow, you're sure to get laid with this. this is seriously sex-life poison.

[ziper @ May 7th 2006 6:30PM]

looks great if you have a really small room but useless otherwise.

[Reid Bode @ May 7th 2006 6:34PM]

I thought that this would be great for the college market, at least until I saw the price.

[Matt @ May 7th 2006 6:36PM]

#3:
this is meant to be attached to a wall.

[Jico @ May 7th 2006 6:40PM]

EA should make this standard equipment in their game development offices.

[Matt @ May 7th 2006 7:01PM]

"EA should make this standard equipment in their game development offices."

lol no, that would actually encourage their employees to sleep, and that's not a good business practice as far as EA is concerned...

[Nomadz @ May 7th 2006 7:06PM]

Am I the only one who sees a million & one problems with this contraption/deathtrap? Let's start with the bed, maybe it can still transform with just a pillow & sheet but what about a blanket? And when you are converting it over and over again, from bed to desk, wouldn't the cords to all your hardware start to get tangled, stretched and loosened, making it a fire hazard if the thing is placed over an electric socket?

If I were that desperate for space, I'd get one of those cool bunk-bed things that don't have a bottom bunk, but instead a built-in desk & cabinets from like Ikea. It would be much more functional, safe & cheaper then this.

[Andrew @ May 7th 2006 7:30PM]

Looks like a crummy bed.

[FeelGood @ May 7th 2006 7:37PM]

I agree with #9 and 10.

It doesn't seem to be worth the $2,500 price tag.

Design-wise, it's not spectacular

[Rick @ May 7th 2006 7:53PM]

Even if the thing was made out of super-thick steel, I would still feel super-paranoid sleeping on something a few feet directly above my fragile gear (i.e. Powerbook).

[Mike @ May 7th 2006 8:49PM]

Nice 4 under built doorm rooms.

[Earl @ May 7th 2006 9:08PM]

To everyone bashing this thing here, like lack of stability, strength, or size, I think you're missing the point here.

This looks very versatile, it CAN have bigger feet, it CAN be made out or other materials, and it CAN be made bigger, to support a larger bed. Duh! THink about it...

Also looks rather easy to build, so I can imagine people saving some $ that way. Great idea, as I love having my music when I sleep.

[Zack @ May 7th 2006 10:19PM]

senario:

You bring a girl back to your cramped ass nyc appartment and impress her with your twin sized desk/computer.

[AutoDas @ May 7th 2006 10:43PM]

does anyone remember that computer in a desk post? the search engine here doesn't work

[TeleCustom @ May 7th 2006 10:47PM]

...they need to make one strong enough to hold my waterbed.

[SlammaJamma @ May 7th 2006 11:20PM]

I saw this on like, Extreme Home Makeover or whatever that show is called.. like 2 months ago. My mom called me in the room to see it, since she thought i'd be interested, and i remember thinking... NO WAY, are u kidding. And all this time, they make you believe they build those houses on that show from scratch in like a week, and Ty Bennington designs that mess himself. HA... they had made it for like an 8 yr old kid though, so i'm guessing it'd hold him. Just dont pee in the bed!

[Scott @ May 7th 2006 11:45PM]

ooooooo..........

pink sheets...

[etane @ May 8th 2006 1:04AM]

Imagine taking a chic home in your Aston Martin then getting cozy with her on your computer bed while playing PS3 on your 40" LCD... You'd be like James Bond with an Ipod...

[Brallit @ May 8th 2006 1:18AM]

The concept is good for college students or other people who have no life and no space. However everything else about it has much room for improvement before (whoever it is who's producing this) hopes to go anywhere with it.

Idea=Good
Everything else=Suck-ass

[jonathan @ May 8th 2006 1:30AM]

Lol dude It's 1year I have this thing is good shit

[Claudiu Spulber @ May 8th 2006 3:00AM]

This should be labeled "geek only" and also they should provide different patterns for sheets (star-wars...).

[Atanas Boev @ May 8th 2006 3:13AM]

It seems the only way to force someone to keep his desk clean;)
As far as I could see, one needs to remove everyting from the desk, turn it upside down and then put matrace etc. Even worse, when you wake up, you should tidy the bed BEFORE you get to read the news off the net, while drinking your morning coffee.
Each day. Thats simply... eeeeekkk;)

[Atanas Boev @ May 8th 2006 3:16AM]

Ooops correction. I saw the animation on the website. It looks one does NOT need to clean the desk ;) But what about the cables?

[Mila @ May 8th 2006 3:17AM]

This looks gay

[Nomadz @ May 8th 2006 3:31AM]

#26, it's actually "Bi"

[Chris Heinonen @ May 8th 2006 7:38AM]

I'm just thinking I could easily get a nap in at the office with this thing. Lunchtime rolls around, fold that bed down, catch up on some much needed sleep. For home, god no, but if I was still in a college dorm, it could be sweet.

[Oddmanout @ May 8th 2006 9:48AM]

"If I were that desperate for space, I'd get one of those cool bunk-bed things that don't have a bottom bunk, but instead a built-in desk & cabinets from like Ikea. It would be much more functional, safe & cheaper then this."

Those are called "Loft Beds". And they do work quite well if you're short on space. I got one from an online company for about $300 during college when I was still living with my folks, and at that I think I overpaid. Ikea does indeed have 3 or 4 designs for about $200, and at that price I think it's a good deal.

True, a real "Power Geek" will have multiple machines that this thing couldn't really handle, but if you have your own place you likely only have ONE computer in the bedroom anyway. And if you don't have your own place, the sex thing is likely a non-issue.

No, Loft beds and this thing as well, do not a bachelor pad make. But not all women are put off so superficially. Besides, most Loft Beds work best with a futon instead of an actual matress. Just pull it down and get your freak on on the floor (vacuum ahead of time if you know what's good for ya).

Or you could always use this as an excuse to use her place. It will likely smell better over there anyway.

[Jeff @ May 8th 2006 9:50AM]

If your company installs one of these in your actual office, be afraid... be very afraid...

[Tuemmel @ May 8th 2006 1:32PM]

Guess this bed is perfect designed for Tokio commuters, who spend their week in very, very small appartements. The price is fine for that target group.

[printer-review @ May 20th 2006 1:23AM]

This concept perfect for me!
wake up and check my email also update my web..