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Gadgeteer Hands On Review: LapWorks
Laptop Desks by Judie Hughes Last date revised: 11/27/2002 |
Product Requirements:
Device:
A Laptop computer
So let's say that you are sitting on your couch, holding your laptop, surfing wirelessly. Or perhaps you are at a seminar - sitting in a row of chairs, and you need to take notes on your laptop. Sure, you can perch your computer in your lap, but you know you will begin to feel the familiar heat as your laptop's fan kicks on and the burn begins. There is no argument that if you use a laptop computer on your lap, it will give you a condition known as "hot leg." There is an easy and affordable solution for this condition: The Laptop Desk by LapWorks.
Measuring 20" x 11" when fully extended, the laptop desk will easily hold a laptop from the size of my Fujitsu Lifebook P2110 to my monster-sized Gateway DS Solo9550 XL. The v.1 is made of black plastic, and features dark gray rubber grips all over its surface.
Image courtesy of LapWorks website
When folded shut, the v.1 measures 10" x 11" x 5/8", which allows it to fit in just about any gear bag, making it a perfect traveling companion. During this holiday season, you might even want to consider one for your favorite road warrior!
Price: $24.95
Pros:
Gets your laptop off your lap
Very portable
Will fit every laptop
Cons:
None
The v.2 is the laptop desk that I use every day. Although it is identical to the v.1 in every way, there is one major difference: it also includes the added feature of an adjustable fold-up bracket, allowing you to use the v.2 at your desk as a laptop podium.
Image courtesy of LapWorks website
What I like most about this version is that not only can I throw it in my gearbag when I am ready to hit the road, I can also use it while I am at home. I find it much more comfortable to be able to work on my laptop while it is positioned at an angle, and the v.2 allows me to do this.
This is the perfect gift for someone like me, that uses their laptop as their main machine!
Price: $29.99 for Version 2.0
Pros:
Gets your laptop off your lap
Very portable
Will fit every laptop
Allows you to ergonomically position your laptop on a desk
Cons:
None
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