Does A Laptop Stand Really Make Sense?
Posted on Jan 28, 2010 | Comments 3
Many will assert that laptops are for laps and certainly there are a lot of DIY laptop stands which you can make at home using common items from around the house and a bit of imagination, but for many of us getting a proper laptop stand or holder can make the difference between comfort and discomfort of working.
There are many different kinds of laptop stands, some of which raise the level of the laptop so that the screen does not require looking down at, and which tilt the computer keyboard at a more comfortable angle for typing, which make for a much more comfortable and ergonomic computer use.
A laptop stand also steadies the laptop for when you work so that there is a better base to work on.
Some stands are larger and are more suitable for when you want to use the computer in one or other place, while others are compact enough to go wherever the laptop goes.
A laptop does in fact make a lot of sense since it can mean a significant improvement in posture and reduction in pain and fatigue while increasing comfort resulting in better productivity.
For some of the best laptop stands on the market, see our previous post about the best laptop stands.
Posted in: ERGONOMIC ACCESSORIES
Yes,i think getting a proper laptop stand make the difference between comfort and discomfort of working.Ergonomic laptop stands promote good posture avoid visual fatigue and other problems.Thanks for the great post.
Notebooks are generally more expensive than desktop models; however, they have decreased significantly in the past few years in cost. Many students and home users can easily afford a decent laptop. Careful review of brands and models should be done also, as a more costly model may indeed be one of the more dependable and longer lasting; this equals money well spent.
Anyone who uses a laptop for more than an hour a day without a laptop stand is asking for trouble – or you better have a chiropractor in the family. Now schools are issuing laptop computers to students but rarely if ever giving them a laptop stand. Chiropractors are going to be busy for years to come – anyone want to buy shares???