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Laptop Strap Support - for couch or bed

Laptop Strap Support - for couch or bed
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This is something i made after months of straining my neck while looking down at my laptop when sitting on the couch.
It only really works if you sit like i do when on the couch, slumped back with feet resting on the coffee table..
But, it's also handy for use in bed.
In both instances it helps reduce neck strain, keeps the screen at eye level and keyboard easy to see & use
 
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Step 1What you Need

What you Need
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Approx 53" x 1" cotton webbing

Two lengths of 3 1/2 " x 1/2 " cotton webbing

Sewing Machine or Needle and thread.
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13 comments
Dec 1, 2010. 4:35 AMlady tradey says:
pure genius!

I didn't know how much i need this invention until I saw this instructable.

I have a sore neck from un-ergonomic couch viewing of lap top-
am gonna make up one of these guys tomorrow and maybe I can cancel my chiropractor appointment!

thanks heaps for the instructable.
pure genius.

Aug 1, 2010. 1:09 AMahyng says:
Thank you very much for the instruction! I made this tonight and am typing on my bed right now, it's very nice.
Dec 29, 2008. 9:19 PMTrace II says:
"But, it's also handy for use in bed." not gonna say it....
Mar 30, 2010. 1:34 PMlycoris3 says:
nonetheless, I sit often enough on my bed with my laptop, and I must thank the guy who thought this up, right?  And no perverseness either!
Jul 21, 2009. 8:10 PMpicaresqve says:
Wow. This works great. I must say, it's probably the most useful thing I've ever made.
Dec 26, 2008. 2:50 PMpurplekitty says:
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May 10, 2009. 4:11 AMisland_hackster says:
are you serious? ever heard of duct tape?
Apr 6, 2009. 1:30 PMbaken411 says:
very nice, i made my own simpler version with two cheap belts and some string. works great. i've had the problem where when i'm sitting like this its very comfortable but very inconvenience of it falling down to my stomach. very good 5 stars
Dec 28, 2008. 1:23 PMsorel says:
The only problem with this stand is the fact that all the heat generated by your laptop is going straight to your legs :) to get away from the heat i use a laptop stand :)
Dec 19, 2008. 8:01 AMcx420ns says:
you need to patent this XD
May 24, 2008. 10:25 AMMr. Rig It says:
Simple and Effective!
May 24, 2008. 5:04 AMLinuxH4x0r says:
Pure genius! I should make myself one.
May 24, 2008. 3:36 AMmowdish says:
This is a brilliant idea. Thank you.

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