Not on lap’s top

Laptop - The name of the gadget suggests that this is something to be used on top of the lap. Yes, and that has been a practise since it has been an important part of everyone’s life. But have you ever thought if the name laptop was the right choice for this gadget? From mainframe computers which occupied almost a 10x10 room to the personal computer, then to desktop PC and to laptops and notebooks. The evolution sounds to be interesting. The amount of heat generated by this machine has almost been considerably reduced proportional to its size, but could not be eliminated. It still has the property of radiating heat energy over prolonged usage. With the increased usage of wireless networks, the laptop usually finds its seat on the comfort laps more than in fixed locations as desks or tables. So what are the consequences of placing the laptops on laps?

• Skin allergies- Laptops are inclined to produce more heat over continuous usage placing on the lap, as its heat radiation is compressed and allow it to warm the skin. This may potentially lead to skin allergies or even skin burns.
• Back ache - Few reports also state that the usage of laptops over the laps also leads to back ache. In a state of mind to adjust the body posture to view the screen better, the person forgets to sit erect with the laptop.
• Burns - Several accidents have been reported in recent times caused due to battery leakage indeed causing burns, when working in the laptop placed over the lap.
• Biggest fear “Infertility” - There has been a widespread fear that the heat generated from the laptop when placed on the lap, will traverse between the legs and affect the scrotal temperature, in turn reducing the sperm count. But there has been no approved study or research to prove this fact.

I was least bothered about placing the laptop on my laps until i saw the following statement in Apples laptop user guide – “Do not leave the bottom of your MacBook Pro in contact with your lap or any surface of your body for extended periods. Prolonged contact with your body could cause discomfort and potentially a burn.”

Is your lappy still on your lap or safe on a desk?

Read more on this:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Bad-Effects-on-Having-Laptop-on-Your-Lap&id=402338
http://www.qa-health.com/f7/