[Lebodde]

I built a platform on which my ibook can rest in our minivan (honda Odyssey). It is attached right behind the tray which is between the two front seats and is facing backwards so the kids can watch dvds on long trips. The last piee of the the puzzle is how to secure the computer to this wooden platform.

I was thinking of using two straps, running on each side of the hinge that flips the screen up. So they would run perpendicular to the keyboard and end up on the left and right of the trackpad. This would obscure some keys but would leave the trackpad fully accessible which is the most important. When the screen is open, there is just enough space to slide a strap between the screen and the base on either side of the main hinge.

The problems here is that I am concerned about marks being left by the strap rubbing against the edges of the base, I am also a bit worried about the straps pushing down on some of the keys and wreaking havoc. Does anyone have a good way to secure the iBook to a wooden base?

Thanks a lot

Bo

[GSixZero]

You could use the wide pieces of velcro tape, i.e. 2 or 3 inches wide and stick one half to the bottom of the ibook and half to the platform.

Whatever you do, make sure it's VERY secure. The iBook will turn into a 5 pound projectile in a collision, and you wouldn't want to be (or have your kids be) anywhere near that.