Arozzi Arena Nordico Electric Standing Desk review: minimalist design with maximum appeal, but key accessories cost extra
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A minimalist standing desk that pushes essential accessories into add-ons is the classic hardware margin play — low headline price, high fully-loaded cost. If you’re designing workspace gear, be explicit about what’s in the base SKU versus the upsell, or risk confusing buyers who are now trained to calculate total setup cost.
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