Check out
http://www.vr32.de/modules/news/ if you want to take a stab at VB development. It has technical docs, emulator links, and a review of the VB flash cartridge.
The VB that I originally bought didn't come with the stand, so I had no choice but to lie on my bed with it. It never gave me eyestrain or headaches, but yeah, I did get a bit of neck pain.
Anyone with a VB owes it to themselves to find a copy of the common and great Red Alarm. Oh, and Vertical Force for the sake of loyalty to Hudson.

<--- red eyes from playing too much VB.