Tips For Buying Portable Laptop Desks
Posted on Nov 06, 2008 | Comments 1
If you are like many business people today, you will be using a laptop computer to conduct the majority of your business.
Incorrect use of your laptop can lead to long-term neck and spine stress and injuries. By purchasing a laptop desk, you can prevent many of these injuries.
A laptop desk can be adjusted to any position to ensure comfort and ergonomically correct positions. The trick is to know what laptop desk will work best for you.
Where: First you need to determine where you will use your laptop.
Are you going to be using it at the airport waiting for your next flight? Or are you going to be using your laptop propped up in a hotel bed somewhere? There are different laptop [Laptop Ergonomics] desks that are made for different locations. Be sure to purchase the laptop desk or desks that will work best for you.
Weight: You will have to carry your laptop desk around with you. Being forced to tote around a heavy laptop desk can cause more problems than it can solve.
Be sure to choose a laptop desk that is lightweight and easy to carry. In addition, if you plan on traveling with your laptop desk you want to be sure it is compact and can fold up to be easily stored in your luggage.
Fit: Make sure your laptop will actually fit on the laptop desk. You want to be sure the laptop desk is not too small as this can cause the laptop desk to tilt, fall over, and possibly damage your computer.
Cooling Ability: The problem with actually putting a laptop computer on your lap is it tends to get too hot. A good laptop desk will be raised to allow circulation underneath your laptop to keep the computer cool and prevent overheating.
Set Up: Be sure to choose a laptop desk that is easy and quick to assemble. Having to spend half your work time getting the laptop desk put together is detrimental to your productivity.
Security: One of the dangers of a laptop desk is the ability of your laptop to slip off the portable desk. Look for a laptop desk that has skid strips to prevent this from happening.
Price: Make sure you shop around and compare prices before you invest in a laptop desk. It is very important to purchase a desk that is both useful and affordable. By doing your research, you will be sure to purchase a laptop desk that is perfect for you.
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The trick to using a laptop desk is to pair it with an external keyboard – the desk props the screen up for neck comfort, while the keyboard can be moved to a comfortable typing position. (My preferred “laptop desk” is a stool from ikea next to my window seat, honestly).
I know many say that laptops aren’t as ergonomic than desktops, but in fact I think their versatility is a great benefit, allowing you to move around more, trying many different positions and places to work.