Interacting with Computing Devices

Resting the device on the user’s lap could be uncomfortable.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Lack of support for the user’s wrists when using the keyboard or trackpad.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Device can distract the user or prevent them from doing other tasks.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Device can be so heavy or uncomfortable to hold using one hand.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Device does not stand without support from a user or case.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Position of the screen is often lower than the user’s eye line.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Device can be difficult to hold using one hand.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Device is not designed to stand on a work surface. only catch with one hand

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Cooling vents on the device could be blocked when it is on the user’s lap.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad

Difficult to transport without using a case or bag.

• Laptop

• Smart Phone

• Tablet or iPad