Burtea Florin Claudiu

Neagoe Mihai
RST2

The Laptop

We all know the computer. it is one of the biggest inventions of

modern science. The laptop is a smaller version of a computer. It does
the same work as a computer. 

The use of laptop is widespread and many people use it regularly as

part of the work process. Though the definition can no longer be used in a
single direction, thanks to its ability to store songs, watch movies on, store
snaps, files, and many more. But primarily it is used widely for work
purposes. It brings a sense of style and status.

The liberty to carry anywhere, unlike a desktop and more importantly

to carry your work anywhere! The ability to connect to your mobile or
camera and instantaneously exchange data is a boon. Just imagine the
advantage of plugging into the internet when you are out of your home or
work place! And now the market is flooded with new and wide range of
laptops. Everyone seems to speak about only 3GB, 4GB. They are becoming
more and more affordable and are slowly replacing desktops at schools.
Colleges, offices and even homes! But all good things have their flaws too.

There are three main categories of risk associated with laptop use…

a) The equipment is designed for portable use and as a result compromises

have had to be made. This leads to smaller keyboards and screens, differing
pointer devices or mouse, as well as lack of adjustability. As a result, laptops
tend to be uncomfortable in prolonged use.
Burtea Florin Claudiu
Neagoe Mihai
RST2

b) The work environment where laptops are used tends to be less “user
friendly” than the office environment. Areas are often constricted; such as on
trains, in cars, at home etc, which does not allow the user to work
comfortably for any lengthy period of time.

c) The arrangement of the keyboard and screen usually leads to the user
working with their head and shoulders bent forward, adopting an awkward
arm, wrist and hand position in order to key information in or to read the
screen. Wherever possible the good practices adopted with the use of desktop
computers should be utilized when using a laptop computer. The human body
is not designed to be static for long periods of time and it is important that the
laptop user varies their work position on a regular basis as well as taking
frequent breaks.

The laptop computer, because of its portability, will be used in many

differing environments. If using it at home then it is important to find a
suitable place to work that has both a comfortable chair and a desk/table to
place the laptop on. It is not considered to be good practice to use a laptop
when lying on a bed or couch. If you are lying on your back then your neck
will be in an awkward position as you try to see the screen. Equally, if you lie
on your front then you will be putting strain on the lower part of the back as
your body bends at the waist.