With the Lapinator from Lapinator Inc.

Aug 16, 2006 06:23 GMT  ·  By

It's quite a well-known fact that (some) laptops have a tendency of overheating when used for long periods of time, one of the main reasons being the battery (as all the commotion regarding the withdrawal of Dell laptop batteries proves it). However, due to the high demand among (generally male) users, Lapinator Inc. has developed a very interesting solution for this problem, called...The Lapinator.

Basically, this crotch-protecting device consists of a laptop-sized (33 x 30 x 2.5 cm, 311 grams) support placed underneath the mobile computing system, and made out of an insulating material that blocks around 95% of the heat generated by the laptop. Moreover, it is quite ergonomic, compatible with a wide range of laptop models and can fit in just about any laptop bag, thus making it quite easy to carry around.

This device could prove to be quite important (as a scientific study carried out by the State University of New York links the laptop heat to male infertility) and has up until now received quite positive reviews from some important industry publications. Also, one of its most important advantages is its very low price (around 25 US dollars, or 30 dollars, for the 45 cm mode), quite a small sum considering the importance it might have for the users'...crotches.

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