As Abe Lincoln once said, "The trouble with the internet is that you can never be sure about quotations being attributed to the right person."

You're quick. I didn't know if anyone would catch that.

or that the quote is correct... Gotta use those primary sources dude!

I need somewhere I can sit and write properly. I use my laptop on my bed, but I think I'm causing muscular-skeletal problems. There's nowhere in my room to put a desk. Dining room table is a possibility, but only while my dad is out. I might not feel like writing then. Although... maybe that would be good for discipline.
I really need to move out. But to do that I need a job. But then I wouldn't have as much time for writing.
Oh, woe is me.

Why don't you get one of those lap top table things that can sit on your lap. That way you should be able to sit up straight even in bed and do your writing.

You could also get one of those TV dinner tables and an exercise ball to sit on. :)

Hmm, those kinds of tables all look expensive. They all seem to have a ton of bad reviews as well, it seems like you've got so spend a bit to get good quality. Thanks for the advice though.
I currently have the laptop on a stand I made out of a product called Knex, and that is on top of the cardboard box the laptop came in when I bought it. I reckon I could probably make a better stand than those that are available, if I put my mind to it. It would be fun to try, anyway.

Lying on the bed with the notebook computer on your lap is very likely to lead to back and wrist problems. [/voice of experience].

That is partly why they don't even call them laptops anymore.

First up I suggest a separate keyboard. $10-20. Your hands can be typing in a good position while the screen is at eye level.

No worries, I built myself a Knex table. I'm an engineering genius.

beest built me a stand for my laptop -he used particle-board because he couldn't wrestle the knex/lego from the boys... i have a separate keyboard and mouse. i find that the most important thing for comfort. if you spend any money, it should be on that. use the built-ins when you're on the go only. i come home, plop the laptopn in the stand, plug in all the cables that are lying in wait and I'm good to go....
I'm saving up for a shift key.

I don't really see what would be good about having a separate keyboard and mouse. I don't want paraphernalia all over the place when I could just have the laptop. But hey, different strokes for different folks and all that.

Lap tops are cool , but with a desk top you have MANY choices of different style keyboards and Mice(s) or track balls , or tablets

The screen should be at eye level.
The keyboard should allow your hand to be just above your lap.
Laptops just don't work that way. An external keyboard is necessary.
Your carpal tunnels and spinal discs may differ. Best of luck.

......and touchpad scrolling is teh suxxor.

When you are old and shrivelled you body will remind you that you used to hunch over your laptop.

Bloody time change.

I don't hunch...
The keyboard is high now but I don't type continuously for ages. I type a bit, then read it. Maybe I've just adapted due to using a laptop from a fairly young age (had one since I was 18). Either way, a separate keyboard would be utterly impractical (nowhere to put it) and cause loads of problems when I don't have any problems at the moment.