"Kelly" wrote

I have to say
that having the computer on my lap does feel cramped and somewhat
awkward, and as Jay mentioned, having to look down at the screen seems
less than ideal, particularly if in IMC or turbulence. While the
approach plates display very nicely on a full size screen, I think the
disadvantages may outweigh the advantages.

If you were building an experimental, it would seem like a possibility
would be to leave a space in the center, possibly below the radio stack, so
that a laptop could have the screen pointed towards you in a near vertical
position, with the keyboard nearly horizontal and between the seats.

It could be almost like a poor man's glass cockpit. g

The only issue would be screen brightness, then, I think.

Would that orientation be bad for looking down too far, in turbulence, in
your opinion?
--
Jim in NC