Tablets personify convenience!  Convenience of interacting with our choice of media, accessing the Internet on the go, video chatting with a loved one in another continent, sharing a presentation, playing music or watching a movie while cooking, reading a newspaper online and so on and so forth! Tablets have become an indispensible part of our daily life.

While the overall practice of using tablets has become a freewheeling way of getting lost in a million, amazing apps, we need to adapt to the fact that we like using tablets in non-traditional environments. Yet having a tablet in a situation not up to par with ergonomic standards can lead to the same strain and discomfort that one would experience due to improper posture or repetitive stress.

Here are a few suggestions as to how you can adapt a non-traditional space for optimal use of your tablet (Note: These products can be used in just about any room. These are simply suggestions in terms of where you could use them!). They will enable you to insert your tablets into holders and mount them onto a desk, wall or under cabinet arms or stands for a hands-free experience.

For the Kitchen

Imagine your kitchen! You like to listen to jazz or watch news while cooking. You have countertop space for your coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, knife set and blender, a stove to cook on and a sink to wash dishes. This doesn’t leave much space for any electronic media, unless you don’t mind it being splashed with say, pasta sauce or egg whites.

  

The new Cotytech UWS-4, 3-in-1 Mount and Stand for iPad and Tablet is a perfect solution. Mount it under your cabinet, hang it by its stand and watch a movie on Netflix or listen to jazz on Pandora, while whipping up a delicious meal!  While this stand can be used in a traditional setting – a desk, it can also be mounted on to the wall to save space. With a 360-degree rotating arm, this mount is compatible with just about any tablet on the market and is made of highly durable aluminum and high quality ABS. The UWS-4 is compatible with most of the tablets in the market today including the iPad Mini, iPad Air and older versions of iPad as well as other tablets with screen sizes in the range 7”-10.1”.

For the Living Room

The Ergotech FDM-UNIV-VSDS Universal Tablet VersaStand is ideal for any family room or living room. Place it on a side table or dining table or move it around as need dictates! Compatible with most tablets, Universal Tablet VersaStand is perfect for an office or student desk.  With the flexibility to turn the tablet in any direction, the VersaStand moves in an easy fluent motion to allow access from any angle, be it sitting or standing. Also constructed with Industrial strength aluminum, this stand comes with a one-year warranty to ensure that your experience is well covered.

For the Bedroom

With an iPad Wall Mount Secure Short Reach Arm, mount the iPad holder onto a wall mounting arm, pull the iPad in front of your eyes and read your book without holding it in your hands. The above product is a combination of Innovative 3500 and tablet holder 8424 and provides a height adjustability of 9.5” and horizontal reach of 19.75” to your tablet. Though on the expensive side, this secure contraption prevents the iPad from falling or breakage and gives arms a much needed rest.

While we have suggested solutions for three spaces that usually beg to be accompanied by new technology, we would like to hear if you have any suggestions as well. Send us your pictures of tablets being mounted and used in a non-traditional space so we can share them with our followers on social media!

And as always, please visit us at www.ergodirect.com for more information on all things ergonomic!