Shade Your Laptop, and Enjoy the Sunshine

On sunny days, I find myself staring outside the window, wishing I could take my laptop outside so I can catch a few sunrays (today is one of those days). If my computer was waterproof, I would gladly take it to the pool to catch up on my blog reading now that my area has free citywide Wi-Fi. That's how attached I am to my lappy.

Anytime I've tried working outside, I wind up frustrated because I can't read the screen due to the overwhelming glare, so I was happy to spot the All Pro's Laptop Shade over at Apartment Therapy. At first I thought it looked like one of those privacy metal enclosures like the ones on microfishe readers, but the plastic shade actually folds flat on the computer so you can fit it in your bag without detaching it. The CompUshade fits most laptops between 9-16 inches, and attaches to the laptop's lid with self adhesive strips. Once attached, the shade forms a 9-inch deep viewing tunnel that reduces glare. How's that for privacy and shading in public? You can find one here for about $24.99.

It's a neat idea that lacks a little styling, but seems to do the job effectively. What do you think?