Notebook Use
The versatility of notebook computers presents it's own set of ergonomic challenges. Monitor position, keyboard size, and carrying the notebook and accessories are potential problem areas.
With desktop systems it is recommended that the top of the viewing area be even with your eyebrow. For most users that would put the keyboard even with you chin; not a very comfortable typing position. While traveling, sit comfortably, angle the screen to minimize neck strain, and position the laptop for the most neutral wrist position.Take short breaks to relax the eyes and stretch the neck and shoulder muscles.
Cornell University gives several tips for good ergonomic laptop use. (http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/culaptoptips.html)
Laptop Stands
Due to how laptops are designed, it is difficult to have both the keyboard and the monitor positioned optimally. A laptop stand that will elevate the monitor to eye-level along with an external keyboard and mouse can help by eliminating the need to bend your neck to view the screen and by allowing you to move the keyboard and mouse to a more comfortable position.
Kensington Laptop Stand
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Easily adjust your screen to optimal ergonomic height
Detachable dock provides 5.1 audio, Ethernet, parallel and serial, and USB 2.0 connections through a single usb plug. |
Laptop Bags
Many lightweight portables can become as heavy as regular laptops when you add the weight of all of the components together. If your laptop + components weighs 10lbs or more then you should certainly consider using a carry-on bag that you can pull along. If you want a smaller bag and can comfortably carry your laptop consider a good shoulder bag design
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Features a body-hugging contour panel that helps reduce the effective weight of the case and its contents by 35% |
Kensington Contour Notebook Case
External Keyboard/Mouse
Kensington Mobile Mouse and Comfort Type Keyboard
