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    Old 09-08-2010, 08:43 AM
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    Hi, I take my laptop with me when I travel and try to use it when my hubby is doing the driving. However, I have a very hard time seeing the screen because of the light. Does anyone else have this problem and how did you correct it? I have to take it to stay connected with everyone here you know!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 09:05 AM
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    I have been known to throw a coat around my head and the laptop, like it was a vaporizer....
    it's tough on your neck though.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 09:24 AM
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    Get an anti-glare screen cover....
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    Old 09-08-2010, 10:07 AM
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    Heidi, Where do I get such a thing?
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    Old 09-08-2010, 10:08 AM
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    Barb, funny you should say that. I have a black piece of fabric that I do the same with. But we really get the stares along the way!
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    Any computer store like Micro Center, Best Buys, they all have them and they are not expensive.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 11:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by laureneberhard
    Heidi, Where do I get such a thing?
    Best Buys, Circuit City....any of the big box techie stores carry them and they are really inexpensive.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 01:35 PM
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    I found the anti glare did not work well for me. What I found by accident was a very wide brimmed hat pulled down over my face!!

    Also a computer hood might help.

    http://www.compushade.com/viewarticle.php?page=3
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    Old 09-08-2010, 02:25 PM
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    thanks everyone, will have to do some checking the next time I'm buy a tech store. Love the hat idea too. I happen to have one that I'm going to try out soon.
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