The Ten Common Laptop Positions

// March 17th, 2010 // Computer, Health, Interesting

One of the main features and probably the best feature of a laptop is that it is portable, allowing you to carry and use it anywhere. As a result, many people now have the tendancy to not use the laptops on the standardized desk and chair. The illustration below, taken from weblog Core77’s netbook case study, highlights ten common usage positions and the pain points, signified with the red glowing dots, you’re asking for down the road with each.

Top ten common laptop positions

Personally, my favorite position is notably the one with the Male sign and indeed, I felt discomfort in areas near my elbows and upper back after lying in that position for some time. Ouch! Looks like it’s time to change.

Anyway interestingly, the most comfortable and the safest position, according to the study, is position #2 above: lying down with the device slightly elevated on the user’s thigh with bent knees. Does anyone of you happen to use that position?

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2 Responses to “The Ten Common Laptop Positions”

Mojolojo says:

25 March, 2010 at 2:02 am

i actually do use number 2 when watching movies
He says:

25 March, 2010 at 3:30 am

You serious? It feels kinda uneasy in that position everytime I try it.