Date:         Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:44:57 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Suggestions on how to fasten a laptop while driving?
Comments: To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@pangea.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <0bf801bf92ed$0875b720$10e1e1df@marshall>
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Sounds like a great idea!  Time to put some tools to work... any ideas for
fastening the GPS?

At 10:22 PM 20/03/2000 -0600, Marshall Ruskin wrote:
>Hi David:
>
>Well, methinks the best way is to mount it to the front table of a westy
>with either velcro or straps..
>
>Turn the table around so it's between the seats as you drive. We do this,
>and it's very convenient.
>
>It's also a great place to attach cupholders etc, especially if you're on a
>long trip.
>
>Uh - I just had an epiphany!
>
>Why not make a new tabletop - with cupholder holes built in!
>
>Why not route out a rectangle for the laptop to nest in? Then you could use
>rotating  pegs or clips to hold it in!
>
>Finally, a good use for the front table!
>
>Comments?
>
>Marshall Ruskin
>84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
>
>
>>I'm in love with MP3s!  There are far more MP3s on my IBM ThinkPad 760ED
>>than there are CDs in my vans.
>>
>>I know it has been done before, so why re-invent the wheel?  What is the
>>best way to secure my lap top so I can drive and have access to it without
>>worrying about it sliding off the dash or seat?  Also, what is the best way
>>to interface audio out with my sound system?
>>
>>Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
>>--   David Marshall -                    - Quesnel, BC, Canada   --
>>--    78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet   --
>>--       87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab      --
>>-- David's Volkswagen Home Page        http://www.volkswagen.org --
>>-- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning  http://www.fastforward.ca --
>>-- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) --
>>
>
>
>

--   David Marshall -                    - Quesnel, BC, Canada   --
--    78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet   --
--       87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab      --
-- David's Volkswagen Home Page        http://www.volkswagen.org --
-- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning  http://www.fastforward.ca --
-- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) --