accessories for lap use

looking to use my Alienware 13 in my lap, and it doesnt get too hot but id prefer something between me and the laptop.

also any tips for using a mouse on a sofa? like an attachable table maybe

 

Depends on your budget.

If you want to go nuts, get a Steiger Dynamics Couchmaster.




If you want to go cheap, go to Ikea, and buy yourself the finest $6 Ikea shelf or coffee table you can find. Because you deserve to treat yourself to the best.

 

Do an image search for lapdesk and you'll find a lot of ideas.

Something like this from IKEA http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...top-support-flackarp-grey-black-art-40278246/
It's cheap and works just fine but imagine keeping a pillow on your lap for hours... hot. I still have one hidden in a closet I think.

Logitech makes several Lapdesk products. I got a N700 years ago, it has extra speakers and a cooling fan... and the padding lets air circulate in all the important bits too.
Here's a fan-less version https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-939-000305-Speaker-Lapdesk-N550/dp/B0043TV8QO - I especially like the padding, it won't block airflow but won't hurt legs either.
There's also ones with built-in mousepads or touchpads from Logitech but they don't seem to have padding underneath.

I've also used a shelf like above, it was just bigger (leftover from another project). A bit on the heavy side though. It's big enough to use mouse well though.

 

i was looking at the couchmaster but thought it was more for a keyboard than a full laptop

i need something i can fit a mouse on, so i guess im limited to something like a shelf but my laptop gets pretty warm gaming so maybe a shelf with holes for vents?