Laptop Lap Desk: Ilap 12 - Laptop Stand By Rain Design Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd done some extensive searching in I-don't-know-how-many different computer stores, looking for the right notebook stand for my iBook. All the stands I'd seen were meant for desktop use (like the iCurve), or were other brands that just looked, and after I tried them out, felt uncomfortable for use when sitting on a recliner.

I looked at the "Lapinator," but the thought of using a stand without padding of any kind didn't appeal to me. So when I did some further searching on the web (and eventually here at Amazon.com), I was intrigued by Rain Design's iLap.

After reading a review or two on other websites, I decided to dive in. I am not sorry I did.

I used an Amazon.com gift certificate I had handy, so while the price is a bit steep (I paid $49 dollars for it), I figured I had nothing to lose in purchasing the iLap. In my opinion, it's worth every penny.

The velvet-covered cushioned attachments are WAY comfortable. Whether I'm sitting straight-up in my recliner on the couch, or even with the footrest up on a recliner (how I'm using it right now!), the iLap is perfect. I don't have to arch my arms/wrists in order to type, and my 12-inch iBook fits PERFECTLY on the aluminum stand.

One thing I didn't like about other stands were the attachments for a mouse/whatever else. I personally don't need that stuff, so just the stand with the cushions is perfect for me.

I like how the cushions come off with velcro. I have a desktop PC, and may not use my iLap a ton without the cushions; but I have tried the iLap on my kitchen table, and I do like how the iBook "sits" on a table (with the velcroed cushions OFF).

Having the heat-conducting aluminum is a big plus. Nothing stunk more than having a hot lap right before bedtime due to the heat a notebook computer puts off. That's not a problem anymore! The iLap takes the heat away; I can't feel any heat, other than what I feel when I rest my wrist over where the HDD spins.

I can't speak into portability at all, as my iLap will stay home. If/when I take my iBook to work with me, the minimal amount of time I'll use it there is no big deal; will just use it on a table or my desk. But the iLap weighs hardly anything...yet it does not feel flimsy at all.

5 stars for the iLap from me! It's all I was hoping it'd be. Strong construction, plenty of padding (but not too much) for me, and while there's no "strap" or anything to lock my iBook on the aluminum stand, if you're careful (and who shouldn't be with an expensive piece of equipment!), there aren't any sliding issues at all. The iLap even comes with an extra set of "feet" if/when the ones on your notebook eventually fall off/wear off.

If you're looking for a bit of an elevated-lift when sitting down, and like resting your arms when typing (yet still keeping your wrists straight), and hate a hot lap, the iLap will work just fine for you as it does for me.

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Product Description:
Rain Designs iLap is a versatile laptop stand that keeps your laptop cool, and at the same time, lets you work comfortably on your lap as well as on your desk. Made of aluminum with sand-blasted and silver anodized finish to match the Apple Powerbook G4, iLap acts as a cool sink to conduct heat away from your laptop while airflow underneath dissipates the heat, so your laptop stays cooler and lasts longer. iLap also keeps you cool by lifting the heated bottom of your laptop off your lap and is padded with cushions for extra comfort. For better ergonomics, iLap raises the screen and tilts your keyboard to a more comfortable angle, so there is less strain on your neck, shoulders, and wrists. Winner of Laptop Magazine Editors Choice Award, 'This is the most versatile laptop stand you can buy.' iLap comes in five sizes: 12-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 15-inch widescreen, and 17-inch widescreen for Apple and PC laptops.