want it now: laptop shade
I love taking my laptop outside to work, but it’s difficult to do so when the sun is so bright I can’t see my screen. (Yes, I know — it sounds like a terrible problem to have!) I heard about laptop shades when I first started working from home, and yet here I am, two years later, and I still haven’t gotten around to purchasing one. This one from CompuShade is about $30. Here’s another from Your Mobile Desk that has a slightly different shape. Here’s yet another, but no word on where it can be purchased. Have you used a laptop shade? Any reviews on how they work? –Mary T.
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
I’m confused… this seems to go against the shelterrific ethos. It is a very simple design, so why wouldn’t you just make your own? Buying a brand new piece of plastic isn’t very green.
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Free version
take one cardboard box (size of laptop, or reduce to fit)
cut one side away
cover with decorative paper (optional)
place over laptop
clip a couple of clothes pegs to cut edge near screen to prevent tipping
pour a glass or cup of your favorite brew and enjoy the sunshine
April 25th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Okay, okay — you’ve shamed me into it! ; ) I will try the make-my-own version and report back to you how it works. (And I am excited that Judy of the Woods is reading our site!)
April 27th, 2009 at 5:13 am
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