A while ago I told you about the green computers from the Michigan-based company, Green Machine Shop. Just in case you didn't buy one of those environmentally-friendly machines, Green Machine Shop announced the availability of its Notebook Productivity Pack that promises to make your life just a little bit easier.

Although the pack comes with a USB hub, the main attraction is the Corsi notebook stand. The Corsi notebook stand raises your laptop to eye level so you don't have to fidget with the screen, and offers height adjustability that ranges from 4.3-inches to 7.3-inches. Green Machine Shop claims the notebook stand will not only decrease neck and muscle strain that accompanies heavy notebook use, but will also increase air circulation so your notebook won't get bogged down when it gets warmer. But before you dump any old notebook onto it, the maximum weight the stand can handle is 15.4 pounds.

An available add-on is the Fujitsu Siemens KBPC E. The ergonomic keyboard is more reverent to Green Machine Shop's main customer attraction: healthy products that create better computing experiences. The KBPC E makes it easier for you to position your hands so the strains of using a common keyboard can finally be alleviated. The keypad can split into two halves and will create a 30 degree angle between each side. The keyboard also offers a lateral pitch of 16 degrees and a front-to-back incline of 6 or 12 degrees so your hands can rest naturally on the keyboard as you type.

The Notebook Productivity Pack is available now for $181.45, but if you want the ergonomic keyboard, you will have to plunk down an additional $30.95.

I have worked for a few days on the KBPC E, and the results have been astounding. Not only have my wrists felt much more comfortable while I type, the typical strain I feel in my hands is all but gone. I separate the two sides at roughly fifteen degrees, and although it is sometimes difficult to type with both hands not crossing over, the benefits of typing in such a way have been great.

The Notebook Productivity Pack is a great addition to any home that needs comfort and functionality in one nice package. Along with the stand and USB hub, Green Machine Shop also recommends the keyboard and a numeric keypad, but you can find the keypad elsewhere at a much cheaper price. But if you want the best in comfort and quality, throw the ergonomic keyboard in with the notebook stand; both are hard to match.