Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level - Gizmodo Comments

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Richaard — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:22:32 EST

Dell also has one if I'm not all wrong. This is just a tad cooler tho. People will ask me: Whats that? And I'll go: It's my notebook-holder with an integrated keyboard painted in a smooth ninja-like color.

Richaard

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Eugene — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:20:38 EST

But who is going to carry a laptop, then carry this around with it. You might as well bold a handle on top of a desktop.

Eugene

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Bitaemo — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:47:40 EST

HP has had a docking station that does the exact same out for at least 2 years.

Bitaemo

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Pyper — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:29:52 EST

I remember Dell had a docking station for my old D800 that did the same thing. It was usefull for the fact that I did not have to worry about any of the cables and it raised the LCD to a level more akin to a desktop monitor. Nice to see a version that can be used by any(?) laptop.

I really like the fact that its portable, the Dell vesion was a monster and not portable at all, and it did not have the built in keyboard.

hmmmm maybe it was not "the same" but the idea was there.

Pyper

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Geisrud — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:58:34 EST

Too bad they not compatible with docking stations/port replicators.

Geisrud

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Eugene — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:41:53 EST

I just buy a spare keybaord form e-bay for less than $10 after a year or so when they start to show up in good numbers. Saved me when my cursor key stuck a few months ago I was able to pull my spare out of storage and swap it on. Much better than having to use an external keyboard.

Eugene

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

strider_mt2k — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:33:23 EST

Guys I think he's kidding about the posture.
Have some leftover candy and relax!

I use an external KB for gaming on mine so I'm not putting the excessive wear on the "home" keys.

I like the whole concept, especially since it protects the keys when folded up.

Carrying an extra KB is cumbersome, but this will ease that a bit and will likely survive longer on the road.

strider_mt2k

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

Eugene — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:19:29 EST

I had the exact same thought. I've used a laptop exclusively since 1998 and don't sit hunched over or have any spinal problems. I've noticed that most people seem to think they need toslide the laptop back and plug in an extra keyboard and mouse, maybe that caaounts for part of it. Or maybe because they sit their chairs too high, every time I sit down at some other chair I end up banging my knees on the table/desk, those up too high chairs would make one hunch.

Eugene

Logitech Alto Keyboard Puts Laptops at Eye Level

WCD_Thor — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:35:48 EST

I'm not quite sure why you have to hunch to use a laptop, when I put mine on a table or desk I don't think I hunch, but perhaps I do. If you have to hunch to use it, why not ether get this, or get a desktop for home use. I use my desktop for gaming and other entertainment, and my laptop for working (as a writer I like to write other places than my dorm room).

WCD_Thor