Recommendation for laptop "desk"
Jul 7, 2008, 1:21 pm
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Recommendation for laptop "desk"
I'm looking for one of those things to put on your lap and put your laptop on top of. It doesn't necessarily need to be a cooling one, but just something that removes the electronics and heat slightly away from my thighs. Any recommendations (or warnings) based on personal experience?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 7, 2008, 6:10 pm
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I have mixed feelings regarding the Rubbermaid/Rolodex metal unit. It does great with separating you from the heat of the laplop. The problem is that it can cut into your thighs just above your knees if you cross your legs. It has flat pads on the corners which normally works fine.
The unit seems to do a good job of cooling without a fan. It has metal mesh over much of the bottom and the angle can be adjusted easily.
Some of the versions come with usb/power hubs which clip on the back but I would not find those useful. I think I purchase mine at Walmart for about $20 a year ago but can't find it on their site anymore.
http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-82410-...5475170&sr=8-1
The unit seems to do a good job of cooling without a fan. It has metal mesh over much of the bottom and the angle can be adjusted easily.
Some of the versions come with usb/power hubs which clip on the back but I would not find those useful. I think I purchase mine at Walmart for about $20 a year ago but can't find it on their site anymore.
http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-82410-...5475170&sr=8-1
Jul 7, 2008, 6:32 pm
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When I'm home, I use one with a beanbag bottom like this all the time:
http://snipurl.com/2umc7 [www_mileskimball_com]. This model is wide enough for using a mouse.
Sometimes you can find them locally in office supply stores and Bed, Bath, & Beyond, especially in August and September, or on ebay.
On the road I keep a Targus thin, folding laptop desk in my computer case. It, too, is wide enough for a mouse; but I have to use an open file folder under it if I'm wearing shorts. Otherwise, the bottom of the desk leaves funny lines in the legs.
http://snipurl.com/2umc7 [www_mileskimball_com]. This model is wide enough for using a mouse.
Sometimes you can find them locally in office supply stores and Bed, Bath, & Beyond, especially in August and September, or on ebay.
On the road I keep a Targus thin, folding laptop desk in my computer case. It, too, is wide enough for a mouse; but I have to use an open file folder under it if I'm wearing shorts. Otherwise, the bottom of the desk leaves funny lines in the legs.
Jul 7, 2008, 6:32 pm
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Jul 7, 2008, 8:35 pm
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Right now I'm using a wooden lapdesk I bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond. The padded bottom is solid foam. Large enough to use a mouse.
I had a plastic one w/ a beanbag botton, which was great until the fabric started pulling away from the plastic and the foam pellets began escaping...
I had a plastic one w/ a beanbag botton, which was great until the fabric started pulling away from the plastic and the foam pellets began escaping...
Jul 8, 2008, 7:20 am
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Jul 8, 2008, 7:49 am
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I have the absolute best. It's about 28" wide by 16" deep, and seems to be made of 1/4" plywood. What makes it the absolute best?
1) It has a cutout on one side that accommodates my gut, very useful. ^
2) It has my name burnished into the top, and is decorated with lots of funny and interesting symbols. ^
3) It was made by my son in shop class about 10 years ago. ^^^
1) It has a cutout on one side that accommodates my gut, very useful. ^
2) It has my name burnished into the top, and is decorated with lots of funny and interesting symbols. ^
3) It was made by my son in shop class about 10 years ago. ^^^
Jul 8, 2008, 8:01 am
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I'm looking for one of those things to put on your lap and put your laptop on top of. It doesn't necessarily need to be a cooling one, but just something that removes the electronics and heat slightly away from my thighs. Any recommendations (or warnings) based on personal experience?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 8, 2008, 3:09 pm
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