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bedside notebook hub

An easy way to avoid uncomfortable heat coming from my laptop. And It didn't cost me anything!

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11 comments

Nov 18, 2010. 11:08 AMdianaw says:

this is fantastic, but I don't know what you used or how you put it together.
Anything to add?

Apr 10, 2006. 8:05 PMmodio says:

um, wha?

Apr 11, 2010. 4:48 PMEpicZombie says:

i agree. what are you supposed to do?? PLEASE REPLY

Apr 11, 2006. 12:40 AMkinetic_elite (author) says:

no rubberbands or cardboard needed! :o)

Apr 24, 2010. 11:46 AMEpicZombie says:

that does not help.

Apr 29, 2010. 2:41 PMkinetic_elite (author) says:

> agree. what are you supposed to do?? PLEASE REPLY

Not overheat your laptop, by allowing adequate ventilation.

Sep 24, 2006. 1:57 PMBU5T4 says:

I like this, keep it simple. I could do with something like this, thats if I could make space for it. Really need somewhere to store all these old HD's and ancient computers ;)

May 16, 2006. 10:52 AMironsmiter says:

suppose it'll work pretty nicely... but what kinda stuff you keeping in that rubermaid container that's heavy enough to keep the table from tipping?

Aug 23, 2006. 12:58 AMkinetic_elite (author) says:

Tools

Aug 12, 2006. 12:41 PMwhydobirds says:

i totally need something like this, though i have a different idea. I was thinking of using a wired in/out-box unit flipped upside down to create a ventilated area that lifts the computer about 3-4 inches off the table, so you can use a desk, the ground, your bed. i'll show it when i get my hands on it