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Some things I could think of, regarding the general form factor and basic ergonomics: * detachable keyboard (the Olivetti M15 managed this quite well in 1987,
by masswerk 6y ago
Some things I could think of, regarding the general form factor and basic ergonomics:
* detachable keyboard (the Olivetti M15 managed this quite well in 1987, compare [1], [2] -- also mind the full-travel keys)
* height adjustable screen (e.g., using an arresting sliding mechanism)
With powerful while minimalistic hardware around, like the M1 chip, we may start to think about the convertible laptop the other way round again. (I.e. the folding workstation as opposed to tablet-like dual use. As the hardware becomes minimalistic, this also provides space for any mechanisms that may provide for basic ergonomic requirements.) Why are we still accepting cowering like this in front of what has become the dominant form factor for a computer as the general posture of work?
[1] https://www.homecomputermuseum.de/sammlung/detailansicht/comp/Computer/show/m15/ https://www.homecomputermuseum.de/sammlung/detailansicht/com...
[2] https://www.flickr.com/photos/simo_81/8151480380 https://www.flickr.com/photos/simo_81/8151480380
PS: Adjusting the viewing angle would also solve any webcam issues quite naturally.
- tmotwu 6y agoWhat's wrong with the Surface Book?
- masswerk 6y agoI guess, the viewing angle? You couldn't have introduced this into a workplace in the last century, because of ergonomic workplace regulations. (Or, you would have been required to permit for at least half an our of pause in any working hour.)