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[-] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 132 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It makes me feel uncomfortable to see the entire weight of the laptop held by just the bottom of the device. I assume it won’t damage it? But I still personally am not a fan of not having the whole device supported

edit - in summary, this seems like a terrible design

[-] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 75 points 2 months ago

The chassis/case is definitely not designed for that kind of load for extended periods of time.

[-] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 28 points 2 months ago

Especially when it’s running hot.. extended heat and bending forces just makes me nervous.

I love the concept though and doing something like this on the back hinge in a scenario where it’s docked but allowing it to be slight open like a clamshell would be cool.

You could more easily vent the heat, the “back” the laptop is pretty resilient as long as you’re sharing the weight with the bottom and top (not just the hinges)

[-] natecox@programming.dev 29 points 2 months ago

I’d be worried about something (perhaps unintentionally) applying torque at the top of the device.

[-] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago

That too - any pressure will cause the whole thing to bend

[-] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 9 points 2 months ago

It's worrying for sure, but I think the PLA might give up earlier than the chassis. That said - you never know, it might still bend the laptop.

[-] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 8 points 2 months ago

Even if it doesn't permanently bend the chassis or break it, the chassis might flex enough that you'd get some damage to the electronics.

[-] riodoro1@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

It looks like a plastic case too. I would love to see what it does when the enter key is bashed by a 100kg gorilla in a fit of rage.

[-] Evotech@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago
[-] riodoro1@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Maybe my computer shouldn’t be so fucking annoying at times.

this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2024
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