Laptop Stands

You don't need a new hard drive. Mine worked great for the months I was OTR. I always had it on a laptop tray so it didn't ever bounce but the lid sure took abuse - the hinges are loose now. If I had to get a stand, I'd get one like the police use and make sure the lid is velcroed in place when it's open so it doesn't ruin the hinges.

The only time you'd damage a hard drive is if it actually bounced - then you'd be in trouble.

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...onic-connection/32014-gazoo-laptop-stand.html

 

Nobody said anyone had to buy a new hardrive
I merely advised .when buyuing a new unit to upgrade to a ssd from the standard platter based models which can be damaged and corrupted by shock and vibration.
A few months only the lid isnt working good for you imagine after a year or so .
a rugged laptop is just that and the definition of a rugged application also applies to transportation.
rugged and semi rugged laptops have special features such as areal shock mounted hard drive as well as a magnesium and other materials for the chassis to further dampen shock and vibration also many units also have software that will stop the hardrive when exc3ssive shock and vibration is detected.
Just look at police cars they go down the road they have rugged laptops
So to my fellow drivers i once again advise dont spend your money on a fancy cb spend it on a nice laptop .
or have fun and build it your self.

 

I've heard they also build laptops now that you can drop but I imagine they're very expensive - but they'd definitely last you a loooong time.

And the lid isn't ruined but it's definitely loose. I would have purchased a stand if I were to continue to use it.

Do they even offer the new hard drives in laptops yet? I have a portable one and it's great. It never fails.

 

yes they are expensive and yes they offer them and the price is continuing to fall so with in a year or so it wont be so expensive

 

I was not plain with my question. When I am parked, is there laptop stand that I can buy that better than others? My laptop manufacturer says the bottom gets hot after awhile!

 

I built mine for less than $20:



Here is the thread:

 

I know you can buy laptop hard drives pretty cheap at Frys. Thats where I replaced my 3yr Satelitte with larger ones.

 

You you took the words right out of my mouth Sunny... It takes no more time to look over at your laptop then it does the gages on your truck.. Besides that even if you write the directions down like someone suggested. You still need to glance at them.. I think as long as you use common sense and dont stare at it to long you will be in good shape using a laptop while in motion..

 

Which is best? If you have one or the other, which do you like best? Is the Jotto sturdy enough? Places to purchase the Jotto?

Thanks.

jda