My new # 1 reason not to get a Laptop.

Grayhawk · 08-19-2004, 08:14 PM

"A Swedish scientist who rested his laptop computer on his lap for just an hour needed medical treatment for extensive blistering.
A concerned doctor wrote to The Lancet medical journal after encountering the distressed patient.

He is warning the public of the potential dangers of using a laptop "in the literal sense".

The 50-year-old father-of-two used the laptop machine, of unknown origin, to write a report while sitting in an armchair.

Dr Claes-Goran Ostenson, from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, told the journal: "He had placed his laptop computer on his lap while writing for about one hour.

"The next day he noticed irritation."

The irration of his penis and scrotum led to blisters, one with a diameter of 2cm.

Dr Ostenson said: "The patient recalled that, while sitting two days earlier with his computer on his lap, he occasionally had felt heat and a burning feeling on his lap and thigh."

Unfortunately for the victim, the blisters broke and developed into infected suppurating wounds.

The manual of the computer concerned told users not to allow the laptop to rest directly onto skin, warning: "With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base.

"Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn."

However, the patient in this case insisted he had been wearing both trousers and underpants at the time."

Remember kids, dont set the LAPtop in your lap!

Mad Monk · 08-19-2004, 08:50 PM

Okay, HOW do you get burns on your lap area and not realize it at the time? I classify this guy with the lady who sued because she spilt her coffee and it burned her.

Copperhead · 08-19-2004, 11:34 PM

Bullshit haha, he was probably naked and watching a porn.

How the hell does a LAPTOP generate enough heat to go through your pants... i doubt it. Unless you rest the CPU directly on your dong, i doubt you will get any discomfort.

Rambo_Medic · 08-20-2004, 02:35 AM

no trust me. Laptops hurt.... I played Neverwinter on my bros laptop for a while (a few hours) and I felt like I had a microwave aimed at my lighs and crotch set on high for hours! It hurt. I understand this guys pain but I dont understand WHY HE DIDNT REMOVE THE LAPTOP AND REST! Hes not too bright for a scientist.

urseus · 08-20-2004, 03:23 AM

Sounds like he fucked his laptop.

Litterally.

Sarge · 08-20-2004, 05:54 AM

I don't believe it. I the other day, tried to stop the fray of my block of 550 cord and went to burn it with my lighter. Some of it burnt on me, and wow did that hurt. Laptops don't burn that bad.

Caslon · 08-20-2004, 07:05 AM

Apple to recall 28,000 laptop batteries.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5761215/

Monkeyfeng · 08-20-2004, 09:36 AM

it only happens to certain brand and its quality. i mean not all laptop have those kind of problems. i mean who do u know that got hurt by using laptop. not me. so this is like some rare cases. its like u are afraid of choking so u decided to stop eating. its the same idea.

08-19-2004, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grayhawk First Sergeant Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 553	My new # 1 reason not to get a Laptop. "A Swedish scientist who rested his laptop computer on his lap for just an hour needed medical treatment for extensive blistering. A concerned doctor wrote to The Lancet medical journal after encountering the distressed patient. He is warning the public of the potential dangers of using a laptop "in the literal sense". The 50-year-old father-of-two used the laptop machine, of unknown origin, to write a report while sitting in an armchair. Dr Claes-Goran Ostenson, from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, told the journal: "He had placed his laptop computer on his lap while writing for about one hour. "The next day he noticed irritation." The irration of his penis and scrotum led to blisters, one with a diameter of 2cm. Dr Ostenson said: "The patient recalled that, while sitting two days earlier with his computer on his lap, he occasionally had felt heat and a burning feeling on his lap and thigh." Unfortunately for the victim, the blisters broke and developed into infected suppurating wounds. The manual of the computer concerned told users not to allow the laptop to rest directly onto skin, warning: "With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. "Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn." However, the patient in this case insisted he had been wearing both trousers and underpants at the time." Remember kids, dont set the LAPtop in your lap! __________________ \"I hate hippies, they say they want peace in the world, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad.\"

08-19-2004, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,003	Okay, HOW do you get burns on your lap area and not realize it at the time? I classify this guy with the lady who sued because she spilt her coffee and it burned her. __________________

08-20-2004, 03:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	Sounds like he fucked his laptop. Litterally. __________________

08-20-2004, 09:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Monkeyfeng Captain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Taiwan, can you find it on the map? Posts: 2,785	it only happens to certain brand and its quality. i mean not all laptop have those kind of problems. i mean who do u know that got hurt by using laptop. not me. so this is like some rare cases. its like u are afraid of choking so u decided to stop eating. its the same idea. __________________

08-19-2004, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Copperhead Major Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,667	Bullshit haha, he was probably naked and watching a porn. How the hell does a LAPTOP generate enough heat to go through your pants... i doubt it. Unless you rest the CPU directly on your dong, i doubt you will get any discomfort.

08-20-2004, 05:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sarge Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Back in GA, US fooking A Posts: 1,204	I don't believe it. I the other day, tried to stop the fray of my block of 550 cord and went to burn it with my lighter. Some of it burnt on me, and wow did that hurt. Laptops don't burn that bad.

08-20-2004, 07:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,696	Apple to recall 28,000 laptop batteries. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5761215/