Geekcase

I was inspired by reading a couple of entries in this category - see links.

My idea is for a briefcase which turns inside out in order to provide a stable laptop platform, say for use on a train.

The transformation would take place as follows: Your laptop is secured to inside the briefcase using the 'docking station'-style adapter. The lid is hinged differently to normal, allowing it to open past the normal 90 degrees and fold underneath the base, where a stud on the lid clicks it into position. This would provide a stable base for your laptop, gently inclined towards you. A pair of horseshoe shaped plastic clamps, on the underside of the lid, are used to attach the case to your legs - securing everthing in place.

Next, the front of the case folds down to provide build-in hand rest area. Similarly, the floor of the case is covered in mouse mat material, allowing either side to be folded out to provide a mouse area.

The end result would be a bit more ergonomic than the current situtation; hunching over a laptop, fiddling with a pointer device while the overheated laptop 'warms' my knees.

Naturally, this assumes you have sufficient elbow room to operate your laptop. I ,therefore, propose that the briefcase should incorporate two high voltage spikes at either side of the case, charged-up while your in the office... ;-)