The Lazy Geek's Cushion: absurd even by Thanko's standards

Comfy, she-dork? Good, because you're quite possibly slopped atop Thanko's most foolish product yet, the Lazy Geek's Cushion. That's saying something from the company that brought you the USB mask, slippers, and Gold Ingot Hub. While it promises to alleviate neck and back pain, somehow, looking at these pics, we find that hard to believe.

[Adam @ Jun 17th 2008 6:45AM]

Want.

[Exige @ Jun 17th 2008 6:43AM]

Want.

[computer.dude.28 @ Jun 17th 2008 8:35AM]

Need.

[ThePerfectCompanion @ Jun 17th 2008 8:42AM]

WANT NOW!

[weg @ Jun 17th 2008 6:42AM]

Foolish? This is brilliant! Where can I buy it? ;-)

[jimmy @ Jun 17th 2008 7:01AM]

the blogger has obviously never used a laptop while laying on his stomach.

keep bashing geeks on a geek blog, idiot.

[Cunthor @ Jun 17th 2008 7:33AM]

Yeah man, why all the hate in the article? This seems like a neat idea, fuck, I'd even get one if it's not too expensive.

[Blaine Oliver @ Jun 17th 2008 7:43AM]

I am actually quite interested in this, its actually a clever idea for us who lay on our stomach as we use PC's, Which is NOT comfortable.

[a @ Jun 17th 2008 7:45AM]

It's a good idea. And if you turn it around, it becomes one of those fornication pillows! (not that geeks would need that...) :)

[Flashpoint @ Jun 17th 2008 8:04AM]

footrub and doggystle. What more could you want?

[vileta2 @ Jun 17th 2008 8:29AM]

This is a really good idea, nothing absurd about it. Using a laptop or any small device while lying flat on your belly is really uncomfortable.

[John @ Jun 17th 2008 8:31AM]

Yeah, I'm sure using a laptop in a prone position with no cutout for your nose and mouth will work great. If the girl weren't raising her head, it'd be square in the cushion. Keep it up, Gizmodo trolls.

[Xoviet chiK @ Jun 17th 2008 9:15AM]

Unfortunately, it's about 74 US Dollars... That's a bit on the absurd side.

Cool product though, wouldn't mind getting one. I love to lay on the floor or bed and use my laptop or play a handheld game. Pillows and Blankets just hurt after a while :~

[Xoviet chiK @ Jun 17th 2008 9:17AM]

*lie on the floor. Sorry!

[Justin Smestad @ Jun 17th 2008 9:22AM]

I seriously would buy this also.

[Jon Doe. @ Jun 17th 2008 10:55AM]

Gotta ditto everyone else. Tom has obviously never tried working on a laptop while on the floor. Your arms are in a shit position your back was never designed to lay that flat. In short this is perfect. I wants.

[Basic @ Jun 17th 2008 11:07AM]

It solves the problem of typing and supporting your neck to look at the screen. Like right now... I'm using my remote propped under my chin. Sounds comfortable right?

[Jeff @ Jun 17th 2008 11:50AM]

it's reverse-psychology. engadget want's us all to buy it... so they say it's lame? It's like we're all teenagers and engadget is our out-of-touch parent.

...or maybe thomas ricker just has too much of a belly for this to make any sense to him. ;P

[OneLove @ Jun 17th 2008 12:41PM]

surf and have sex at the same time!

[Student Driver @ Jun 17th 2008 3:52PM]

Ditto, this is brilliant.

[Cassini @ Jun 17th 2008 4:57PM]

"While it promises to alleviate neck and back pain, somehow, looking at these pics, we find that hard to believe."


What I'm certain most of us here would actually find hard to believe, is that we all can see the advantages to this invention while according to you, everyone on the Engadget team cannot.

I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat.

[nikster @ Jun 19th 2008 2:08AM]

I, too find this a very good idea. I usually use a big pillow for this position, but this is potentially better.

This is why I don't have any back problems despite being glued to the computer screen 12 hours a day. Switching positions! When you sit, your back is curved, which you can then balance by lying on your belly with your back hollow. Highly recommended.

[Matthew C @ Jun 20th 2008 11:20PM]

I totally agree. I always try to do this with pillows, but head support/ pressure on the jaw is always an issue. me likey.

[AlekZander @ Jun 17th 2008 6:45AM]

I can't get enough of this cold war with Gizmodo... anything they say is cool, you deride as absolute crap and vice versa... love it.

[samnesral @ Jun 17th 2008 6:46AM]

I definetly want one of those, im not kidding.

[Roygbiv @ Jun 17th 2008 6:48AM]

Want +1

[Abbadoncultist @ Jun 17th 2008 6:53AM]

Has know one seen the potential here! Perfect for getting a massage from the other half while still being able to watch a film or use the tinternet!

[gad get @ Jun 17th 2008 1:58PM]

What dialect is that?

[d @ Jun 17th 2008 3:37PM]

Tipperary?

[Steven @ Jun 18th 2008 11:20AM]

"What dialect is that?"

Dutch, being a language, not a dialect.
the internet = het internet = 't internet = tinternet

There now, was that really so difficult?

[tumnasgt @ Jun 17th 2008 6:54AM]

I could use one of these right now in fact, I'm lying on my floor, straining my neck to use my laptop, so any extra comfort would be nice

[David B @ Jun 17th 2008 9:19AM]

This is the most brilliant idea I've seen this year. I regularly prop myself up like this, supported on my elbows, with a cushion beneath me, and get terrible neck strain after about 20 minutes. By taking the weight off the shoulders and arms, I could read or type for hours. Where can I get one in the UK?

[Azurite @ Jun 17th 2008 6:55AM]

I want one now.

[david @ Jun 17th 2008 6:55AM]

With this one it would be a lot more comfortable and you could even do more because of that. This shouldn't cost much, so why not.

[Rob @ Jun 17th 2008 6:59AM]

Wow, Mr. Ricker, the most wrong post ever. How can you be so wrong about something?

Wrong!

[Nehemiah @ Jun 17th 2008 7:02AM]

Oh c'mon Engadget, who doesn't want one of these things...

[Krommenaas @ Jun 17th 2008 7:04AM]

This looks great! Even better would be a hole in the bench to put your face through, so your forehead can rest too.

[Adam @ Jun 17th 2008 7:07AM]

That would be genius :D

[absurdio @ Jun 18th 2008 5:01PM]

Truth. The absent face-hole is about my only reservation about this model.

[olas polare @ Jun 17th 2008 7:12AM]

Looks awesome!
Only thing missing is a headrest, because it looks like youd get some serious tension in the neck lying like that. How about a headrest with one of those holes they got in massage tables?

[Macroy @ Jun 17th 2008 7:12AM]

Is there something this does that I can't do with two pillows? (Besides "waste money" and "take up space"?)

[Ghen @ Jun 17th 2008 4:50PM]

Mudkips can be argued to only take up space as well.

[Eric @ Jun 17th 2008 7:17AM]

I want one sooo bad! I wish they sold them at walmart. I'd go buy one right now.

[TareX @ Jun 17th 2008 7:23AM]

Finally.

what took them so long to make one of those?

[nicleT @ Jun 17th 2008 7:24AM]

Must we have those "long-distance" harms to use this thing?

[RadicalxEdward @ Jun 17th 2008 7:27AM]

A-MAZ-ING

[jloljo @ Jun 17th 2008 7:27AM]

That is awesome... I want one toooooo

[Twitchy @ Jun 17th 2008 7:31AM]

Any explicit details? I'm a bit of a big 'nerd' at 196cm and 108Kg, but I want one too. Now to find someone to embroider my gaming handle on it...

[viclauyyc @ Jun 17th 2008 7:34AM]

i want one, i want one. Also want the girl too.

[LloydChiro @ Jun 17th 2008 9:25AM]

That's a girl?