Comments on: Laptops Are Crippling Us http://www.forevergeek.com/2007/06/laptops_are_crippling_us/ Nerds are for Dorks Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:15:36 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: hap http://www.forevergeek.com/2007/06/laptops_are_crippling_us/comment-page-1/#comment-36018 hap Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:07:08 +0000 http://forevergeek.com/general/laptops_are_crippling_us.php#comment-36018 If you're going to use a Griffin Elevator or something like it, please hook up an external keyboard/mouse. Don't trade back/neck problems for shoulder problems. My ventuure into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome wasn't a lot of fun. If you’re going to use a Griffin Elevator or something like it, please hook up an external keyboard/mouse. Don’t trade back/neck problems for shoulder problems. My ventuure into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome wasn’t a lot of fun.

]]> By: Michael http://www.forevergeek.com/2007/06/laptops_are_crippling_us/comment-page-1/#comment-36003 Michael Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:28:33 +0000 http://forevergeek.com/general/laptops_are_crippling_us.php#comment-36003 I think there is plenty of science to back up the article, and I can say for sure that I've noticed a difference in the pain in my hands and wrists since I switched from a desktop to a laptop. Something like the Griffin Elevator that Griffith suggested is probably a good idea, and something I need to invest in... I think there is plenty of science to back up the article, and I can say for sure that I’ve noticed a difference in the pain in my hands and wrists since I switched from a desktop to a laptop.

Something like the Griffin Elevator that Griffith suggested is probably a good idea, and something I need to invest in…

]]> By: Marco (Griffith) Jardim http://www.forevergeek.com/2007/06/laptops_are_crippling_us/comment-page-1/#comment-35998 Marco (Griffith) Jardim Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:13:19 +0000 http://forevergeek.com/general/laptops_are_crippling_us.php#comment-35998 Although the editor of the original article has a point, there are various ways to diminish the damage. The first, and most important thing, is that you need posture. If you can't sit up straight while using a desktop, you certainly sit even worse when using a laptop. Second, if you put your laptop a bit higher than your desktop's keyboard, it won't make much difference. Most people that have computers have one of those desks with a sliding platform to place the keyboard and mouse upon. Instead of setting my laptop there, I have it next to my desktop's monitor, with a aluminum base that helps keep the laptop cooler. And although the laptop's screen is a bit lower than the monitor, it doesn't cripple me really, it's all a matter of posture. If you still continue to have a bad posture, and get muscle strains while using your laptop, then there are accessories that were made just for people like you like the <a href="http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator/" rel="nofollow">Griffin Elevator</a>. Although the editor of the original article has a point, there are various ways to diminish the damage.

The first, and most important thing, is that you need posture. If you can’t sit up straight while using a desktop, you certainly sit even worse when using a laptop.

Second, if you put your laptop a bit higher than your desktop’s keyboard, it won’t make much difference. Most people that have computers have one of those desks with a sliding platform to place the keyboard and mouse upon. Instead of setting my laptop there, I have it next to my desktop’s monitor, with a aluminum base that helps keep the laptop cooler. And although the laptop’s screen is a bit lower than the monitor, it doesn’t cripple me really, it’s all a matter of posture.

If you still continue to have a bad posture, and get muscle strains while using your laptop, then there are accessories that were made just for people like you like the Griffin Elevator.

]]> By: hapmoorii http://www.forevergeek.com/2007/06/laptops_are_crippling_us/comment-page-1/#comment-35994 hapmoorii Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:30:24 +0000 http://forevergeek.com/general/laptops_are_crippling_us.php#comment-35994 I'd have to disagree that this is a cut and dry situation. Laptops put you in a bad position, but even an ergonomically designed desktop setup can ruin you just as easily. In my experience, the solution is variety. Try to avoid working in the same position day-in and day-out, and you'll do better than setting up the perfect, ergonomically-sound desktop. I’d have to disagree that this is a cut and dry situation. Laptops put you in a bad position, but even an ergonomically designed desktop setup can ruin you just as easily. In my experience, the solution is variety. Try to avoid working in the same position day-in and day-out, and you’ll do better than setting up the perfect, ergonomically-sound desktop.

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