Product Review:
The Keynamics Laptop Stand
By Mitchell Levine
Over the last couple of years, thousands of students and teachers
have received portable computers as part of an initiative carried
through by the Department of Education and the Laptop Foundation
of America. Unfortunately, one built-in problem persists: The
districts in the public education system that most critically
need access to the technology also have the least space to
utilize them in. A serious issue that needs to be resolved
as well is the question of how the systems can be safely deployed
for use by growing and physiologically vulnerable students.
The Laptop Stand manufactured by Keynamics, inc. can provide
a dependable, practical solution to all of the above. concerns
Designed for ergonomic stability, the stand enables a cantilevered
position, so you can place your keyboard to extend out over
the front edge of your desk. According to the company's site,
OSHA maintains that reclining in your chair creates a more
neutral ergonomic posture conducive to the recommended frequent
shifts of position.
For those school districts that distribute laptops for students
to use at their desks or in computer labs with reclining chairs,
the Laptop Stand will represent a considerably improvement
in the ease with which their hardware can be reliably mounted
and easily removed when needed. A set of wheels in the back
of the unit provide ease of lateral movement, while a surface
contact area under the lip provides enough resistance to keep
the stand from moving while you type. Although getting accustomed
to a steeper angle of inclination while working at a laptop
does take some time, I was more comfortable using my Toshiba
at a table during my trial of the product than any other method
of laptop suspension I've used so far.
On another front, heat rises, so, when a laptop sits flat
on a surface, the heat produced by the CPU is trapped. While
it's true that desktops are less prone to causing damage than
upholstered surfaces, The Laptop Stand promotes airflow by
angling the laptop, allowing the heat to travel up and out
the back. The added air space, when the laptop rests on the
rear levelers, also promotes airflow. More airflow equals less
heat buildup, a key factor in the lifespan of any laptop.
For anyone who would like to be able to comfortably use their
laptop at a desk or table while promoting safe posture, protect
their investment by preventing overheating, and eliminate hazardous
drag when clearing their workspace, Education Update recommends
the Keynamics Laptop Stand. For more information, call 1-888-660-5057,
or log on the companies' site at www.keynamics.com#
