Are laptop computers bad for your health?
342381
As a matter of fact, this is true.  It was reported in a recent Reader's Digest in their Medical Updates section.  No, they don't affect women.  The issue was the heat generated by the laptop causing a drop in sperm production.  It is not a theory, but a fact.  Of course, like so many things, two years from now they may come out with a study that says it isn't as bad as they once thought.
342688
In a word, NO.  Now, in a much longer paragraph... :-)  After many years of study, there's not any conclusive evidence that exposure to WiFi (RF frequencies) has any effect whatsoever on living things and there are generally no health concerns, even if you placed your access point under your pillow.  RF exposure involves frequency, power and the duration of the exposure.  The human body most efficiently absorbs radio frequencies in the 30 to 300MHz range, and WiFi is at 2.4GHz.  So not only is the frequency much different, but WiFi products have strict power and RF emmissions requirements, such as 100 milliwatts maximum output power.  Plus, the WiFi RF energy is not "ionizing radiation" like it is UV light and Xrays, so WiFi frequencies pose no danger to human DNA the way prolonged sunlight UV rays cause skin cancers... What is actually of more concern is the RF energy from nearby FM radio stations!  (But they've been around much longer than WiFi, studied extensively, and again, nothing conclusive about any health concerns.)
617468
Ugh, the monitors are the number one reason I'll never buy a laptop unless I absolutely have to have a portable computer.  Those screens break all the time and all you can do is replace them, and worse yet the factory or an authorized repair shop is the only place to have it repaired at.  And it's pricey depending on how big or new your screen is.  When you buy an extended warranty for your laptop at Circuit City or whatever they charge you extra to protect your screen because of the cost involved.  IT SUCKS!  You can ususally plug your laptop into a regular monitor as well as a normal keyboard and mouse and use your laptop as a "tower" like a regular computer.  You can do that to make the most of your laptop, but when you do get your screen replaced, do it to keep your screen use to a minimum to avoid replacing it again any time soon.
1057063
thats not that bad, just dont keep it in the heat, and dont do a lot of activities at once on it, and it should run fine. just dont look at porn on ur computer either, cus that will seriously fuk up a computer... badly
347391
You wouldn't ruin your eyesight for years and years. Modern computer screens are low-radiating.\nThat's just something parents say. There are other reasons why they don't want you infornt of the PC all day....\n\nAnd Dar, you also asked about porn, so I see a connection here. If you watch porn on the PC - I can see why they don't want you there all day, right?
1079651
Since 1977 I have professionally used computers. My vision is 20/20. I do not have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I do not have back problems, either. I do however have a neck problem that is caused by a disease not related to computer usage and is aggravated by the usage.\n\nI believe if you practice good work habits like:\n   1) Sitting straight with arms parallel to upper legs. Feet flat on the floor.\n   2) Not reaching out to use mouse and keyboard.\n   3) Having proper ambient lighting.\n   4) Taking regular breaks--walk and stretch.\n   5) Ensuring monitor is near head level (so that your head doesn't tilt down or up more too much).\n\nSome people believe that monitors radiate electromagnetic emissions... The old CRT types did. I doubt the flat panels do.  If somebody checked I believe they'd find that computers give off much more than most monitors. Like I've said, I started in 1977 and have no eye problems. Not even skin problems like Melanoma. You can purchase a shield for your monitor, but I believe you are buying into "Snake Oil." Check this short article from the National Institutes of Health, dated 1995. It is old and monitors have significantly improved since then...and this study states that monitors are not harmful if properly used.\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8559054&dopt=Abstract\n\nHTW,\nMartin
1100392
Well in long run, it will save us money and save lots of trees.\nOf course, long interaction with computers and such brings disorders and diseases that we have not encountered.\nPerhaps it would increase in number of disorder/diseases related to:\ncancer\nnerve disorder\nColor blindness\nHearing problems\netc.
441084
Well, as a doctor I would say that because of comfort foods and sedentary way of life style and cos of spending hours on watching computer tv  we are prone to have obesity and I can tell you there are at least 110 diseases which can be related to being obese and major ones are definitely , heart attack , angina , inc. serum cholesterol, for women who take inc, animal fat breast ca. and for those who are naughty and prosmicoious who smoke and begin sex life early cervical cancer , and cos of pollution and pl smoking around us lung ca. then these aerosols we use MSG we eat that is monosodium glutamate in snacks and all take away foods , artificial sweetners , industrial pollution all these are giving rise to novel cancers with i guess passing time newer diseases are eveolving cos of ths artificial life, i dunno what to say but we are deriving numerous benefits from these service too lots lots more .we can help cut these down by engaging our selves in more phycical activities not hi tech just walk aorund the corner daily and healthier diets , wih more natural stuff and a healthy choice of fruits and vegies , then our GRAND MOTHERS  they were basically prone to infectious diseases which are either now preventable or treatable but none of these threats we have was there then.
894499
won't hurt the laptop, but will mess up your operating system (the program) because it takes a few seconds for the operating system to do "house keeping" and shut down programs in the right order and save inportant info.
232735
Laptops aren't so good for your lap anymore since they overheat in poor ventilation areas like cloth and rugs. They aren't as easily upgradable as desktops are. You can carry them into the bathroom with you so you can have something to read.\n\nI'd get one laptop for the Internet, Warcraft 3, and old games; and one desktop you can fiddle around with and play the heavy-duty games on.
862398
There are certain medical problems that can be caused by being in front of a computer for too long.  for instance, the glare of the computer screen as well as the amouint of time focusing on one thing can cause headaches and blurry eyes.  Also, the constant typing of the keyboard can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.  By staying in the same sitting position for hours on end can also lead to back problems.  Eveyr 20 minutes or so you shoujld stand up and stretch, focus on some other thing for alittle while to give your eyes a rest and hyperextend your back...
800890
I really don't know where this radiation rumor started, I assume somewhere on the internet, but it is an absolute load of garbage.  Old CRT monitors did put out radiation, an amount that was completely and totally negligible.  Radiation is NOT a concern when buying a computer, PERIOD.\n\nSome laptops do get hot after a while.  The only reason you would want a laptop is if you need your computer to be mobile, that is it.  In every other aspect, a desktop is the clear choice.
550883
The name itself "Laptop" is a misnomer. Never use a Notebook/Laptop on you lap. \nKeep it Clean – Another problem caused by the portability of laptops is that people tend to use/store them in unclean environments. Whether it’s spilling a beverage on the keyboard while multi-tasking, stacking papers or other items on top while it’s docked, or storing the laptop in a dusty corner when not in use – people cause a lot of problems simply by where they use it and how it’s stored. You can keep your laptop functioning normally by avoiding these scenarios and only using it in clean, dry areas.
662421
Yes its safe as long as you have no children or animals trying to get into it. You might have to keep an eye on the dust problem, But if you want a solution then have a look at water cooling for your computer, It will cut down on the dust that gets sucked in to the system, it will keep your computer cool so it will perform well and it will cut out most if not all of the noise.
973477
no i dont think so except it is bad for your eyes, I do it all the time, even right now i am in my bed with my laptop sitting on my stomach....meh im on my pms..so its nice when its hot lol...
999663
Your laptop loves you, my friend.  It's little electronic heart beeps for you every time you come near.  Please don't turn it away heartlessly.  Even computers need love!
1039347
too much of ANYthing is bad for you