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laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:24 pm
by completetech
Anyone have a homebrew or good information on a homebrew or links to a inexpensive laptop stand for the front cab area of a cargo astro or safari?

I do a lot of different things that'd be nice to have a laptop stand for in the front. Maybe a swing type mount incase I have a ride-a-long.

thoughts or suggestions.?? I do like the RAM mounts but they are a bit pricey!!!

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:42 pm
by patgizz
had one in my crown vic that swung between both seats, it was great. for vacations we got a GPS program and antenna and had a massive navigation computer, and we could park outside anywhere with wireless and check hotel rates and stuff.

i still have the mount and not planning on using it anytime soon. i bet you could put it on a pedestal for use in a van pretty easily. not sure it will go wide enough for a modern widescreen laptop, i used my older one with it.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:27 am
by CaptSquid
How about a milk crate between the seats with a bungee cord to hold it down. That's what I do.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:53 am
by completetech
Normally I'd say why not. But I think my $2400+ Mac book pro would feel disrespected. :)

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:25 pm
by CaptSquid
How can one possibly diss a 'puter with a one-button rodent -- further than what has already been done? :poke:

Make a cozy for the milk crate and use Velcro instead of the bungee cord.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:05 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
Here's one from Galls that is about $270. About 1/10 the price of your Mac. Seems cheap for a quality mount.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:22 pm
by CaptSquid
The RAM mount is only $199.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:57 pm
by doyoulikeithere
I get worried when i see people texting while driving.
Will you be playing Mine-craft, or watching movies or anything when your driving?
\:D/

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:06 pm
by completetech
Emails possibly... Wait I mean no.. It's illegal here in Michigan. Unless you have a badge...


But seriously.. I do a lot on my laptop in the van (parked, I.e.. Outside customers locations filling out things sending in pictures etc.. And it'd be nice to have it right there nice and sturdy

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:54 pm
by doyoulikeithere
I know it would.
Just givvin ya the good ol hard time eh?!?!
:poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke:

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:58 am
by CaptSquid
OK, so you're too good for a milk crate. Here's what I did when I drove Class 8 -- I bought a wooden TV tray. It fits nicely between the seats, is the right height and can be folded and stowed when you're not using it.

Re: laptop stand thoughts

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:02 am
by 97CargoCrawler
Get a HUD (heads up display) and read the email and look at porn on the windshield while you're driving. That way you won't be distracted... :muhaha: