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    Lap Desktop?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jaredmccoy, Mar 7, 2010.

  1. jaredmccoy

    jaredmccoy Notebook Consultant

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    I've got my laptop hooked up to my LCD TV and Surround receiver. I have a wireless keyboard and mouse but the chair or couch isn't really ideal as a gaming surface. Are there any workstation/lap desk things? Which do you like? I found this one and don't know if anyone has used anything like this.


    http://www.laptopdesk.net/gamers-desk.html
     
    jaredmccoy, Mar 7, 2010
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You'd probably save yourself $33.95 if you went to Home Depot and bought a piece of plywood.
     
    Lithus, Mar 7, 2010
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    RAQemUP Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one of of thin lapdesk things from that place. It is nice for portability and I used it forever. ATM I am waiting for the Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 to arrive on 3/10 from Amazon since I just got the Alienware M11x. For at home use though I'd just use something bigger and more robust.

    Just last week, I got 2 of the Multi-Purpose Jumbo LapDesk for $10 (on clearance) YMMV. The are smooth on top so whatever you use on em should have rubber feet or grip.

    Edit: Got the Jumbo Desk on clearance at Best Buy. Forgot to clarify.
     
    RAQemUP, Mar 7, 2010
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  4. process

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    lol i like how its two fat kids sitting on a couch with headsets and energy drinks, way to totally own the stereotype lol

    why not just buy one of those tv dinner trays from goodwill or salvation army or something (assuming you're in the usa)
     
    process, Mar 7, 2010
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  5. jaredmccoy

    jaredmccoy Notebook Consultant

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    OUCH! I imagine the splinters wouldn't feel too good.
     
    jaredmccoy, Mar 9, 2010
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    I use hardwood faced plywood no splinters yet
     
    reb1, Mar 9, 2010
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  7. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    And if you sand/paint it up you shouldn't be getting any splinters anyways.
     
    Syndrome, Mar 9, 2010
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