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Lap Desks
I have a 15" laptop and have used a number of lap desks over the years, and none have satisfied me. I don't really need a mouse pad space (trackpad) but it wouldn't hurt to have a mouse space available for gaming. I sit in a very large chair so using the armrests isn't an option. I'm just curious what experience you all have with various lap desks. Any particular favorites? I've seen shelves that you can slide over your chair, to glorified pieces of plywood, but what have you turned up?
...if you're hoping that a lap desk will "satisfy" you, then I'm afraid that you need to get out more.
I'm waiting for a "-1 somepeoplejustshouldn'tgetmodprivileges" meta-moderation.
If you really want to work on a laptop, put it on a real desk and connect a screen and keyboard to it. Laptops are not ergonomical. They're only handy for when you're on the move.
-- Cheers!
The "lap desk" I use is basically just a chunk of smooth wood with sort of a bean-bag pillow attached to the bottom. $10 from my local college marketing class. Works perfectly, doesn't get too hot, etc.
That's what I do - especially now that my wife and I are done making/raising kids!
I'd check your laptop fans and make sure they are operation and not clogged.
I had a serious heat issue with a gateway until I opened it up and used compressed air to blast away some serious dust. What came out looked akin to dryer lint. No wonder that thing was getting hot.
The cleaning helped tremendously, but I had to do it fairly often. I consider issues such as this design flaws.