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    Lap stand recommendations?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jd07bos, Jul 14, 2012.

  1. Jd07bos

    Jd07bos Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my beast and I'm loving it, I always use it on the couch and I was hoping that you peeps could recommend a stand for my lap, thank you!

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    Jd07bos, Jul 14, 2012
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    I'm also interested in the answer to this question
     
    casualdays, Jul 15, 2012
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    those look pretty awesome, I was hoping for something with fans but those looks comfy as hell
     
    Jd07bos, Jul 15, 2012
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    If you just need a stand, the iPad smart cover sort of works.
     
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    full time college student so I do a lot of typing, being comfortable is essential
     
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    The problem with 'on lap' trays is how comfortable you are with 8kg of laptop pressing down on your legs. I personally can't use them, I find it impractical to use in that way for gaming or to be honest most tasks. Others get on with them.

    The ones I linked above are much better, albeit bulkier options which make using the laptop on a couch or bed much more comfortable.

    I combined my one (first link) with the Cooler Master U3 cooling pad. Works perfectly.


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    I'm really considering getting one of those you posted, but I need a carrying case or backpack first and those run around $80!
     
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    I hear ya! Even worse this side of the pond mate, $80=£80 regardless of exchange rates! Sucks to be a British consumer!


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    Chris_c81, Jul 16, 2012
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    how the hell does that even work?
     
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    In its folded pyramid form, I can kinda see where he's coming from, on a flat surface it would raise say, the rear end of the laptop. However I wouldn't put much faith in it keeping the weight of an M17x for extended durations!


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    it'd be pretty ridiculous on a table....i absolutely fail to see how it would work at all on your lap.

    not to mention it would just force the front edge of your lappy into your lap.
     
    Generic User #2, Jul 16, 2012
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