Suggestions for what to use on lap for laptop?

chickmug

My wife has just bought a Laptop but is struggling to find somewhere where she can use it comfortably. Are there any such things as mini laptop tables that will swing over the arm of our 3 piece suite chair so she can sit in comfort. Or something to go on her lap to put the laptop on as on her knees is too low?

davejr

Try a laptop stand such as (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Notebook-Laptop-Cooling-Stand-Holder-Pad-Cooler-Riser_W0QQitemZ160219275738QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160219275738&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318) or just use a magazine/yellow pages

Viper_7

Can't answer your exact question but consider the following when using your laptop.

most take in air from underneath and blow it out the side - so ensure whatever it's on allows airflow - ie not physically sat on ones lap.

also consider the Hard disk drive - it has moving parts and doesn't like being banged about. Laptops are portable - but that doesn't mean they should be moved around when turned on, the life span of the HDD will be greatly reduced and your likely to have more data errors. Having said that HDD drives these days are well buffered in terms of shocks, but I'd still use it on a fixed rigid surface.

vipes

Marty_J

Something like this would enable her to set it on her lap more comfortably:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-NOTEBOOK-CUSHTOP-CHOCOLATE-TOURMALINE/dp/B000UTICFQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217360860&sr=8-11

Or if you want a table, this should do the trick:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/amazing-adjustable-multipurpose-table-Tables/dp/B000TF4H3C/ref=pd_sim_kh?ie=UTF8&qid=1217360860&sr=8-1

C_Ronaldo

I wouldnt recommend sitting down with a laptop on your lap, its not the ideal solutions, why not have the laptop on a table and sit on a chair

chickmug

C_Ronaldo wrote: »

I wouldnt recommend sitting down with a laptop on your lap, its not the ideal solutions, why not have the laptop on a table and sit on a chair

We have his and hers PC's but she wanted to have the option of being in whichever room she fancies - hence buying the laptop.

oldagetraveller

C_Ronaldo wrote: »

I wouldnt recommend sitting down with a laptop on your lap, its not the ideal solutions, why not have the laptop on a table and sit on a chair

Does it then become a tabletop?

niccy

you can get these a lot cheaper, its called a cushion tray

http://www.highlandclans.co.uk/Tartan_Lap_Trays.html

i've used them for years,even balance it on my chest when i'm horizontal in bed:D

Aiadi

Marty_J wrote: »

Something like this would enable her to set it on her lap more comfortably:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-NOTEBOOK-CUSHTOP-CHOCOLATE-TOURMALINE/dp/B000UTICFQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217360860&sr=8-11

I agree that these cushions are really fantastic and I have found them to be the most comfortable thing to use. They are sturdy, non-slippery and remain quite cold.

chickmug

niccy wrote: »

you can get these a lot cheaper, its called a cushion tray

http://www.highlandclans.co.uk/Tartan_Lap_Trays.html

i've used them for years,even balance it on my chest when i'm horizontal in bed:D

Just looked and £50 minimum order but there are similar items in a local store which I will take a look at. But can you use them when you are standing on your head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regeneration

These might be of use:

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00120818

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151&langId=-1&searchTerms=OVERBED+TABLE