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Show HN: SmartDesk 5–A touchscreen-enabled standing desk for developers (autonomous.ai)
12 points by james_robert 5 months ago | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments
Hi HN, I’m from the product team at Autonomous.

We built SmartDesk 5 with coders, hackers, and builders in mind—those who spend hours solving problems and creating. Here’s what it offers:

1. Smooth surface: The 1.2” HDF surface with rounded edges provides flawless mouse tracking and a comfortable setup for long sessions.

2. Touchscreen control: Adjust desk height directly from the surface, even with heavy setups (lifts up to 330 lbs). Save presets for sitting and standing.

3. Sturdy platform: The oval-shaped C-frame eliminates wobble, even during intense typing or multitasking.

4. Built-in power: Integrated outlets and cable management for clean workspace.

5. Functional details: Hooks for bags or headphones keep essentials within reach.

SmartDesk 5 is made to adapt to your workflow and handle everything from coding marathons to hardware-heavy projects.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or ideas to make it even better. Let us know what you think—thanks for checking it out!




Touchscreen controls are not necessarily a selling point. Look at the backlash going on in the auto industry right now for example.


I get where you're coming from. I can see both sides - touchscreens are intuitive and modern, but I get why some people prefer the physical feel of buttons. We went with a touchscreen because it feels more future-proof, and that's what we're all about - building for the future of work.




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