DIY In-Car Laptop Holder
this is in fact Merle Braley’s latest laptop Holder for mobile use. The compact evolution of what used to be a full “office on wheelsâ€, it’s made from PVC pipework and can be twisted around for easy use both as a GPS sat-nav and for rest-stop typing.
Merle uses a GPS receiver with retractable USB cord fixed with velcro to the laptop’s case for navigation, running Microsoft’s Streets and Trips 2007. A data connection courtesy of his cellphone meant he could keep up to date with email, too (while parked, of course).
Although impressive, I can’t help but think that the more regular traveller might be better served with a UMPC. At least then you could comfortably fit a passenger; looks like it might be something of a squeeze riding shotgun with Merle!
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Hi Nelson,
Good point about the problem with riding shotgun. I just installed this yesterday (http://justoutsideboston.wordpress.com/2006/12/18/laptop-desk-for-my-car/) and haven’t had anyone in the car with me yet. So, I can’t be sure of the comfort. If it’s too crowded I can remove the laptop desk. The two joints that provide angle and swivel adjustment can also be unscrewed to easily remove the desk. It can also be unscrewed at the base.
- Merle (www.MerleBraleyRE.com & http://www.JustOutsideBoston.com)