Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: electronic, holiday, gift | Themes: Laptops and Notebooks, Digital Cameras, Digital Entertainment
4. Lappymats: Keep Your Laptop Screen Clean
by Sean Kerner
Likely, everyone you know that has a laptop computer with a dirty screen. Sure, some of your pals on your Xmas list are unhygienic; that’ll happen eating Cheetos while drinking Red Bull. Still, it’s often not the act of a human directly touching the screen that makes it dirty, but rather the keyboard touching it. Yes, keyboards are dirty things, and dirt from your keyboard can get onto your screen whenever you close the cover. Fortunately, you can help keep your friends’ screens stay clear without starving them (though if they need to shed a few pounds that might still be an option).
The solution for your holiday gift giving list is a LappyMat. Yes, it’s a wimpy name, but the product is anything but. Basically, the LappyMat is a patented ultra-microfiber cloth that is the same size as your screen. You can use it to wipe your screen, and also as a screen protector between the screen and the keyboard when the laptop cover is closed. It will also protect against dirt from your trackpad or mouse.
While the idea of stuffing a piece of microfiber between your keyboard and your screen may seem odd, think back to when you first got your laptop. Most manufacturers actually ship their hardware with some kind of protector between the screen and the keyboard.
The LappyMat is a tougher, longer lasting, machine washable version of what the original laptop manufacturer likely had when the laptop first shipped. And it is not so thick as to prevent the cover hinges from closing.
Prices for the LappyMat range from $10.95 (plus shipping) for the 11.1” screen protector to $21.95 (plus shipping) for the 20” protector. They are available in black or silver.
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Canon Powershot SX100 is the updated version and the 10x zoom is really handy
I think Im in love with Sara, Santas helper.
Sarah looks hot damn! Your great!!
Does Sarah ride the beat like a big freak?
This caught my eye, but went ahead and ordered from ShaggyMac. I need some other essentials that they offered.
Another take on the problem: (http://lappytoppy.com). This one is a flexible plastic sheet with user-customizable images on each side. Just pop it in when closing the lid. Also serves as mousepad or writing surfact. Something for everyone. :-) PS: Since one can upload one's own images, Anonymous might like this one best, assuming he knows how to capture Sara's image.