Working on the Road: The Advantages of Laptop Mounts

If you're going to be working on the road, a mount is one of the most convenient features to get installed. A laptop mount is often installed between the driver and passenger seats, swiveling either left or right. When a vehicle is parked, the mount can be used to quickly and comfortably complete your work, without having to balance a keyboard on your lap.  

A Mount Is Ergonomically-Friendly

Working with a laptop positioned on your lap can cause a lot of damage to your body over time. Because this isn't an ergonomically-friendly position, it will eventually put strain on your elbows, back, and neck. Eventually this can lead to serious injury, such as carpal tunnel. A mount is designed to be more ergonomically-friendly. It can be tilted and positioned until you're working in a comfortable resting position.

A Mount Keeps a Laptop Cool

One of the challenges with laptops -- especially high-powered laptops -- is how quickly they heat up. Heating up doesn't just become uncomfortable; it also damages the laptop over time. A mount will keep the laptop elevated, so there's air flow beneath it. This will ensure that the laptop remains in good working condition for longer. 

A Mount Provides Surface Area

A mount isn't just for holding laptops. It can also be used for writing reports, consulting documents, and simply holding your morning coffee and breakfast while you visit a site. If you spend a lot of time in your car, having a mobile desk can be helpful in a variety of ways.

A Mount Can Secure a Laptop

Finally, mounts aren't just designed with comfort and convenience in mind. Many of them are also able to secure a laptop, so that it effectively becomes built into the vehicle itself. If you're commonly leaving your laptop in your car, this can be very useful. A bolted-on or tethered laptop isn't going to be much of a target to a thief, who will already know that a snatch-and-grab isn't going to be possible. 

There are many different types of laptop mount depending on your budget and your needs. Some of them are compact and simple and can fold down -- others are heavy duty and highly secured, designed to protect your devices as well as elevate them. If you're interested in a new mount installation, contact Mobile Install today.