[MACEP] laptops and ergonomics
JeanineDuBois
jbdubois at teleport.com
Sat Mar 4 20:44:25 PST 2006
Got the larger and smaller of these (bundled price) and am SO happy
with how helpful they are. Well worth the $.
--Jeanine
On Monday, February 27, 2006, at 07:24 PM, Kaye Mushalik wrote:
> 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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--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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