As attached as I am to my laptop, when I imagine myself lying in the sun poolside, I can't seem to envision myself glued to it. Nonetheless, the good folks at LapDome made sure that those of you who suffer with GSA (Gadget Separation Anxiety) are good to go, even when you're on vacay. Spotted at MacWorld, the LapDome acts as the ultimate bodyguard for your laptop:
This laptop computer carry case transforms into a sheltered, darkened work environment. It offers privacy, security, and protection from the elements, but most of all, computer screen visibility outdoors in the daytime.
Maybe it's just me, but something tells me that the laptop would be forgotten as soon as I see the pool! Would you pick up the LapDome for your next outdoor adventure? But more importantly — is it geekish or totally freakish?
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Sadly, this is rather pathetic.
1uhmmm....... no. if you go outside with a laptop... you just deal with the glare... that's ridiculous.
2it's a really good idea, but i'd be embarrassed to use it.
3Great idea in theory, but no.
4What they should do is make a huge tent that looks just like an office so you can be on vacation but at the office at the same time!
5
sahayra!
6I definitely agree with sahayra and christigpa.
7While a laptop shade is not a bad idea for people who like to work outdoors (I use my laptop all the time on my recently-roofed deck, and it's great), lounging by the pool is far inferior to splashing IN the pool.
What we need is daylight-readable waterproof UMPCs. These people are behind the times. I wave my hand dismissively.
8I like it
9Hmm. Great if you really NEED to use your laptop when you lay out by the pool... Laptop tan lines haha.
10Great idea but if you're out by the pool or at the beach you should be enjoying the sun, not checking your e-mail! I agree with magicpenniez...I'd also be embarrassed to use it!
11I don't know whether or not I like this, but I'm sorry to say, I probably would use it! I'm horribly attached to my laptop, it's a weakness of mine (and wow, am I ever coveting a Macbook Air!). FYI, I probably wouldn't actually buy one of these, but if one was available, yeah, I'd use it. I suck.
12My favorite part of that booth was the picture of the lady with the towel over her head to see her laptop screen. Yea, not a big fan of this one.
13That looks kinda creepy haha wouldnt buy it, wouldnt use it.
14If I wanted to look like a loser, then I would use one. Of all the ways they could design it they had to make it look like a pop up tent.
15Wow, now that's a true geek accessory. I could see some pale, four-eyed geek in a movie sitting out at the beach with this thing. If you wanted to enjoy the fresh air instead of sitting at your desk indoors, but still had to work, it'd be great.
16That's a little too weird for me!
17I can't believe that this is a serious product.
18That's a really good point SkinnyMaire.
19yuck
20Mandy, your avatar just made me think of something. This would be a really cute cat home. I always see the mini tents in REI and want one for my cat. Now I can have one!
21Freakish
22when i have to work while on vacation - i usually try to hide the fact, not display it for all the other people having fun to see...
23If I brought my laptop out to the pool, I would get paranoid that someone would steal it when I went to take a dip!
24If I'm outside I should be rolling around in the grass and picking flowers, not be computing. Also a parasol should do the same job.
25It looks like a cat bed! There is no way I would use this.
26i love my laptop as much as the next girl but when i'm poolside, this laptop will not be anywhere near me.
27I think this would be good for Advertising types on location taking photos. They could easily proof their work right on the spot. For vacation? No.
28I like the concept, but I think this is too bulky.
29I know lots of people laugh abou this gadget, but it truly is useful. I love the beach, but my husband is in school and often does his work on the weekends - he is so sweet to take me to the beach even when he has papers to write, but we end up spending $30 each time just for beach chair and umbrella rental. having this would definitely save us money, and he'd still be able to do with work while I tan.
We're not always on the computer, not so that we need to have it with us outdoors, but in instances such as what I mentioned it definitely helps.
of course, once he's done with school the dome is out! but that's just because there'll be no more "homework".
30I love to get online while basking in the sun by my pool so would use it at home but there's too much to do and watch at the beach, I wouldn't take my laptop to the beach to begin with.
31I use one all the time - as an astrophotographer, it works great keeping the dew off and the extranous light down. I would not really use this much during the day, though i have a few times while shooting photos at a soccer game and needed to do some quick editing on the sidelines for our editor before the end of the game.
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