Belkin Cushdesk

I got the Belkin Cushdesk (Pitch Black/Soft Gray) for xmas, and I like it... mostly. The primary reason for getting a lapdesk is to prevent the my laptop computer from burning my legs. The cushdesk is thick enough to prevent the computer's heat from reaching my legs, even when watching online TV shows or playing games that really work the graphics card. The top is solid enough to keep the computer flat, and the bottom is soft enough to be comfortable on my legs.

The Cushdesk is about 3 inches wider than my 15" Macbook Pro, and wider than the piece of wood I had been using. So it took me a few days to get used to its size. But I did. The bottom is angled, so that the computer is almost level when my legs are crossed, which works well for continuous typing.

My only complaint is when I slouch to a nearly laying position. Yea, I know I shouldn't. But I often sit in a bean bag chair, and end up sliding down to the point where I'm almost laying flat. Then I raise my knees so I can see the computer. When I'm in that position, the raised rubber stopper isn't raised high enough to stop the computer from sliding off the cushdesk and into my stomach.

But when I'm siting up, like I'm supposed to, it's quite comfortable.  Had I been shopping for this, I would have balked at the price. But it was an xmas gift, and I like it. Thanks, mom.

 

Update Feb 2023: 12 years  and I'm still using the same one.