You'd for sure be one of the cool kids, but yeah, $179 is a bit much.
Are you a touch typist? Maybe just throw a small blanket over your hands and keyboard.
I used to wear some Under Armor fingerless gloves like this when camping. Lost them and was never compelled to replace. Might be a bit stiff for typing.
Maybe get a pair of glove liners or running gloves and chop the fingers off.