Wednesday, November 25, 2009

This is what a bad idea looks like.



A product that allows a laptop to be used in car. No big deal maybe even a good idea. Used by the driver. That is a big deal and definitely a bad idea. So you might be thinking "Why?" or perhaps "How is this product safe?" Well, I have no idea why and for the safety factor, if you use it in the way depicted, it isnt. Well, it isn't meant to be used this way. Basically the AutoExec WM-01 Wheelmate as it is called is a tray that you can attach to your steering wheel on which you can easily write or use it for holding your drinks or snacks when taking a break from driving. However, people are finding it quite useful for their netbooks or laptops. The manufacturer says to never use this product while driving. But come on, let's be real here. This is like given a loaded gun to disgruntled postal worker (and just as deadly). The inevitable will happen.
But to take this issue to another level, if people really do want to operate laptops and cars simultaneously, there must be a better way. I'll leave this up to car engineers to figure out.

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