Long-term Health Problems From An iPad Desk Setup - Don't Do This



Look, this is a slick looking setup, but unless you want to store up significant health problems for your future, I'd really suggest you avoid anything like it. If you're really intent on using your iPad as a desktop computer you need to get the Lightning to HDMI dongle and mirror your iPad screen onto an external monitor.

You need to have the top of your monitor level with your eye line and it needs to be far enough away to be able to scan the screen without tilting your head. At the same time you should be able to use your keyboard with your arms at your side and elbows at around 90°.

The need to touch the screen on the iPad means it can't be positioned in a way which keeps your head in the right position - or vice versa. With the main display in the right place the iPad can be placed much closer to the user to allow touch screen interaction without huge arms movements being required.

Using this setup for any length of time will cause you serious neck and back problems, which will build up over time and lead to chronic back pain.

Really, get the external monitor. Your future self will thank you.

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