Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

How do you use your notebook at home most of the time?

  • plugged into an external display

    Votes: 23 21.9%
  • on a desk

    Votes: 39 37.1%
  • on your lap including various locations around the house

    Votes: 40 38.1%
  • on an icurve

    Votes: 3 2.9%

  • Total voters
    105
  • Poll closed .
All of the above. Currently, it's on my lap. About two hours ago, it was on a table. About 6 hours ago, it was on my iCurve. About 6 weeks ago, it was plugged into an external display (which i don't use anymore because its a CRT and it's being used for my TiBook with dead hinges)

EDIT: what if its plugged into an external display, while on an iCurve on a desk?
 
I chose "on my lap" although it's rarely on my lap. On the coffee table, on the sofa next to me, on my bed, on the dinner table, on the nook / bookcase top that I store it on, etc. It doesn't have a desk associated with it.
 
I have it all around the house, although the lap isn't the most ergonomic :p

I want one of those TV dinner tray tables, but I don't see them around outside of yard sales. It'd be cool to have an light alloy/heat dissipating/easy compact folding/brushed AL design to bring to the park bench. Maybe a USB connection for fan cooling, with LED under-lighting and wifi boosting antennae built in.

I have weird dreams.
 
i'd have to say on a lapdesk while i watch tv. you gotta go with the lapdesk... studies show laptops on laps lowers sperm count.

as sonic would say: That is NO GOOD!
 
Everywhere. If I'm just doing some general browsing and messing around, I'll use it on my lap or on my bed. If I'm writing an essay, I'll have it on my desk. If I'm watching a movie, or doing some photo stuff, I'll plug it into an external monitor.
 
Actually, lowered sperm count is not always a bad thing. I have two kids, and they're at home with me today. I love'em, but two is ENOUGH.

This option makes me cringe less than the 'snip'.
 
You definitely need an "all of the above" option. I use mine all over. For heavy lifting its hooked to an external, on the desk, on an iCurve. Otherwise, it could be on my lap on the sofa or whatever.
 
i voted "on a desk", because that's the closest option to my real answer, which would be at my kitchen table. i can't use it on my lap because, as someone else said, that's not the most ergonomic option. every now and then i'll sit on the floor in front of my coffee table and use the MBP there.

anyway, the desk is currently occupied by my husband's iBook. that's his territory. :rolleyes:
 
On an iLap on my lap, while lounging on the sofa... or in bed...
 
Lately, the kitchen table sees the most action from my PB. This weekend is an F1 race that I'll actually be awake for, so it'll be on my lap on the couch. Any F1 fans around here?? :cool:
 
Lately, the kitchen table sees the most action from my PB.

Wow I'm quoting myself...

When my machine is at my desk, it gets connected to:
USB hub with
- Epson Scanner
- Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite
- CompactFlash card reader
External Firewire (& usb2) 250GB drive
HarmanKardon Soundsticks II (I really like these)
 
On top of my microwave so I can use the SlingPlayer to watch TV while doing dishes. :)

The rest of the time, I usually have my Macbook on the fat armrest of my sofa, as it's just a wee bit too hot to use it on my lap.
 
i'd have to say on a lapdesk while i watch tv. you gotta go with the lapdesk... studies show laptops on laps lowers sperm count.

Sounds like a good reason to use them on your lap, if you ask me. :D

I only use mine on my lap (with a pillow under it) or at the kitchen counter.
 
Equally on my lap as on a table or desk. NEVER with a pillow underneath because I want it to breathe. When I can, I use a formica plank to rest the MBP on my lap, but if not, it's metal to skin. Rarely gets too hot, and I don't have to worry about sperm count :p (wonder if they ever did any studies on females and laptop usage?)
 
My MBP is on the Griffin Elevator (new iCurve) with bluetooth apple keyboard and bluetooth mighty mouse. Awesome setup, although I have to admit my wrists are desiring a 'natural' keyboard again like I used to use at work.

Slightly off-topic then, but does anybody else use a natural-type keyboard with their Mac that they're really happy with?
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.