Re: [NTLK] Future Newton directions

From: keith (keith_at_vortex.co.uk)
Date: Mon Sep 13 2004 - 03:41:16 PDT


Sometime around 13/9/04 (at 9:56 am +0200) Robert Benschop said:

>The problem lies in the 'vertical', like the old drawing tables of
>architects were tiring after a while as well.
>And with a computer screen this would be a silly idea, why not just put
>them horizontal?

One potential problem with horizontal screens is neck ache due to
looking down all the time. Hand-held screens tend to be used in
whatever position suits the moment, but full-sized displays tend to
be used near-vertically because of basic posture needs.
Although it would certainly alleviate the tired-arm issue. And I
always did like the idea of sinking a screen into my desk at a
shallow angle. (The reason I never did is mostly to do with dust. And
my cat. :-)

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