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    Laptop Lap Desk?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by neijii, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. neijii

    neijii Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just got my 17" laptop and i realized when i'm on my couch, it's a bit uncomfortable with the laptop just on my lap. Do they make anything to put on your lap and the laptop on top of that to make it easy to use?
     
    neijii, Jan 31, 2009
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  2. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    I think u just need a piece of hardboard :)
     
    kuncheesh, Jan 31, 2009
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  3. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most office supply stores and Best Buy sell laptop desks, often laptop desk/cooler combos. The latter improves airflow (and cooling) while keeping the laptop away from your lap/legs a bit, too.

    I've had a lap desk in the past and it worked fine. But the more durable and functional solution- a thick wooden cutting board. If it gets uncomfortable having a wooden slab directly on top of my legs, a folded towel or a bed pillow works perfectly.
     
    allfiredup, Jan 31, 2009
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  4. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I have an iLap. I rarely use it, but that sort of thing might work out for you. It's ludicrously expensive for a piece of bent aluminium with some velvet tacked onto it (especially if you happened to pay retail like I did :rolleyes:), but it does happen to work pretty well.
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 31, 2009
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  5. obsolete

    obsolete Notebook Evangelist

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    Brookstone e-pad. There's actually a bit too much cushion in it so it elevates the laptop just a bit too much for my liking.
     
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  6. garetjax

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  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!

    Check these out:

    http://www.lapdawg.com/
    http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLAT...p?Params=Category=5-344|Level=2-3|PageID=1096
    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13973067&RN=921
    http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLAT...p?Params=category=5-344|level=2-3|pageid=6159
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

    Lapinator Plus:
    http://www.lapinator.com/lapplus.php

    And, sometimes..breakfast trays ~ can do a great job! :D

    Just some ideas for you ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 31, 2009
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  8. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    My wooden cutting board solution was actually rather pricey, too....it's a 'Pampered Chef' cutting board....God forbid I use it to cook, had to put it to use somehow! :p
     
    allfiredup, Jan 31, 2009
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  9. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    wow that lapdawg is the LAZIEST thing i've never seen! i'd be in bed ALL DAY hahaha! and tell me why the girls that advertise them look sooo jailbait-ish HAHA
     
    vinceboiii, Jan 31, 2009
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  10. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    LapLogic W800 Aerogel Extreme Notebook Cooler:

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    And by the way, that LapDog stand is a ripoff from LapWizard. You can read the review that Rich Caporali and I wrote on the LapWizard here:

    LapWorks Wizard Notebook Stand Review

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    garetjax, Jan 31, 2009
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  11. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    :rolleyes:
     
    garetjax, Jan 31, 2009
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  12. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Nearly everything is made in China these days, so good luck with that...
     
    garetjax, Feb 1, 2009
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  13. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    ^^ tru dat.
     
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  14. Cin'

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    Either way, I'm glad that the Originating Poster has several options of lap desks to look at, from all the links and suggestions posted in the thread! ;) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 1, 2009
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  15. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    I just use my pillow to keep the lappy at an elevation and to make it comfortable in use.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 9, 2009
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  16. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think the cutting board idea is good. You could also try an upside down breakfast tray.
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 10, 2009
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    davidfor Notebook Consultant

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    davidfor, Feb 10, 2009
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  18. gary_hendricks

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    gary_hendricks, Feb 13, 2009
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