[jsevier14]

Is there any chance the iCurve could damage a 15" Aluminum PowerBook? I know that sounds stupid, but the ends of the PowerBook would extend over each side of the iCurve such that there would be an inch or two on either side floating in space. It looks really cool and seems like a great setup, but I am concerned that over time, the ends hanging off in space like that could potentially damage the aluminum chassis because of the unsupported weight. I wonder if it could cause the chassis to bow slightly on the bottom, causing the PowerBook to not sit perfectly flat when not on the iCurve.

[jorgem4]

I own an iCurve and I really doubt that could happened. Yes the sides of the PB would be hanging out but just an inch or two and the only force being applied to the edges is a gravitational force, times the 1 or 2 inches from the support that would generate a bending moment. But it would not be enogh to damage or bend the case. Plus the iCurve helps a lot of the diffusion of heat from the PB and so extreme temperatures will not be present to help beding the case.

Just some engineering thoughts.