[MACEP] laptops and ergonomics

Kaye Mushalik kmush at mac.com
Mon Feb 27 19:24:52 PST 2006 

When I got my 15" PowerBook in December, I ordered this from the Apple Store. It works great and is lightweight so can go in your laptop case. 

Road Tools PodiumPad

Pivots 360 degrees but it has enough resistance so it won't freely pivot while you're typing. Very soft rubber really grips any laptop so there's nothing to attach, just place any laptop on it you ready to go.

Price: $29.95

The base plate's trapezoidal shape and the 'Lexan' risers provide a rock-solid, stable base for serious typists. 'Furniture friendly' rubber feet really grab any surface.

The PodiumPad increases the airspace under the computer as well as elevating the back. The six small rubber pads on the bottom of the PodiumPad really grip... a great tool for air travelers whose laptops slip off tray tables. The PodiumPad allows you to easily pivot your laptop so everyone gets to see your dazzling Powerpoint presentation without rubbernecking.

www.roadtools.com 

You can adjust the back height and it does pivot easily but not too easily. 

You can see more about this at the web site.

On Monday, February 27, 2006, at 06:47PM, JeanineDuBois <jbdubois at teleport.com> wrote:

>Nice gizmo!
>
>Hey! I have this plastic cookbook holder that is a pretty good wedge  
>shape. If I can just add a lip to it to keep my laptop from sliding, it  
>may work! Then I don't have to mess with a keyboard and mouse. I'm  
>using it quite carefully (a little precariously) right now, and the  
>angle is so much better for my eyes! It raises the screen about 3  
>inches.
>
>I have a pretty good "rest" for wrists built into my home laptop.
>
>Thanks to everyone for such helpful input.
>
>--Jeanine DuBois
>
>On Monday, February 27, 2006, at 10:18  AM, Heidi Dahlin wrote:
>
>> Our safety guy, working with maintenance, developed a laptop stand  
>> that all us
>> mobile users are required to use. It works like a charm when coupled  
>> with an
>> attached keyboard and mouse on a keyboard return. I have attached a  
>> photo. If you
>> want specifics to build your own, I can send you the details.
>>
>>
>> Heidi Dahlin
>> Instructional Technology Specialist
>> Tigard-Tualatin School District
>> hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
>> (503) 431-4055 (office)
>> (503) 866-7085 (cell)
>>
>> "Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive  
>> safely, in a pretty
>> and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside,  
>> thoroughly used
>> up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO HOO!"
>>
>> --
>> On Sun, February 26, 2006 11:27 am, JeanineDuBois said:
>>> Definitely something I need to put constant attention into. I
>>> considered that I might need a separate monitor. Am trying other
>>> solutions first.
>>>
>>> Sure appreciate your specific and wise advice.
>>>
>>> --Jenaine
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 26, 2006, at 10:39  AM, Mike Ely wrote:
>>>
>>>> JeanineDuBois wrote:
>>>>> Hi again, folks!
>>>>> I'm wondering if anyone is having neck and back issues with using a
>>>>> laptop at a desk setting. Other than me, that is. When my hands and
>>>>> arms are at the right height and angle, I have my head bent down all
>>>>> the time. It's becoming a painful problem. I thought about creating  
>>>>> a
>>>>> skid-free wedge to put under the keyboard, so that the laptop screen
>>>>> is a little better for my eye level (neck-wise). Any insights?
>>>>
>>>> Jeanie,
>>>>
>>>> First, try adjusting the angle of the screen so that it's pointing at
>>>> your eyes with your head at the correct angle.  Also, be sure you
>>>> aren't tensing your shoulders... I've seen more people do this than I
>>>> care to think about - they start typing and within a few seconds,
>>>> their shoulders are up around their ears.  Check your neck and
>>>> shoulder tension every few seconds and relax appropriately.  Get into
>>>> the habit of doing this for a while and soon your body will take over
>>>> and do things the right way.
>>>>
>>>> If this doesn't work, the other option would be to get an external
>>>> monitor and set your laptop up to use it.  This is particularly
>>>> appropriate in a situation where you use your laptop at the same desk
>>>> day after day.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Mike
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>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
>>> --
>>> -----------------------
>>> --Jeanine DuBois
>>>
>>> Compassion's Doorway - Biofield Therapy/Energy Work:
>>>            http://compassions-doorway.com
>>> Tigard High Internet web sites:
>>>           http://ths.ttsd.k12.or.us/jdubois/JD.html
>>> Jeanine's No Sugar Added Recipes:
>>>           http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/SugarFree.shtml
>>> Masters Miracles products:
>>>           http://doorway2.themastersmiracle.com
>>> Commemorating my husband, Bill DuBois:
>>>           http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/Bill_DuBois.shtml
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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>>
>> -- 
>> Heidi Dahlin
>> Instructional Technology Specialist
>> Tigard-Tualatin School District
>> hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
>> (503) 431-4055 (office)
>> (503) 866-7085 (cell)
>>
>> "Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive  
>> safely, in a pretty
>> and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside,  
>> thoroughly used
>> up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO  
>> HOO!"<stand.jpg>_______________________________________________
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>------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
>-----------------------
>--Jeanine DuBois
>
>Compassion's Doorway - Biofield Therapy/Energy Work:
>           http://compassions-doorway.com
>Tigard High Internet web sites:
>          http://ths.ttsd.k12.or.us/jdubois/JD.html
>Jeanine's No Sugar Added Recipes:
>          http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/SugarFree.shtml
>Masters Miracles products:
>          http://doorway2.themastersmiracle.com
>Commemorating my husband, Bill DuBois:
>          http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/Bill_DuBois.shtml
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