What material is used on the bottom of the desk? I am concerned about heat transfer.
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The padded layer is quite subatantial. The soft black material feels like it may be filled with foam balls. I have been using this lap desk for years, and it's the only thing that works well dor me in keeping my lap cool. That comes at the cost od the laptop itaelf not venting well. The heat gets trapped on the desktop, so aometimea I prop the laptop up to keep it cooler. That isn't always necessary, though. Overall, the prosuct is very well made. It feels like a tiny piece of furniture.
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I have been using this lap desk for a very long time. Even as I type this note on my laptop it sits on my lap. The bottom is a comfortable cloth material that is comfortable on bare legs. No heat from the laptop gets through. Inside the desk I have two portable hard drives. They are hot but my legs are not. This has been one of my best purchases.
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Inside is a layer of felt. Outside bottom consists of what I would describe as a velour exterior surface that has a shallow pile depth that holds about a one inch layer of some material that is like a "bean bag" having small balls that allow the bottom surface to better conform to a person's lap. Heat build up has not been an issue.
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Have not had a problem with the heat, but I will say that surface is not the best to the laptop because it is not sticky, wood like surface is a bit slippery.
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None that is exposed. The bottom has aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. That enables even heat distribution.
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I would advise against varnish. You do not want to put an insulating material over electronics that can get hot. I also would not worry about ambient moisture, even on a boat. Just mount it vertically. If you are worried about it getting splashed, then you can Google, "Conformal Coating" and read up on it.
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Hi Michael, I answered too quickly...sorry. The bottom is a metal heating element .
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I don't really understand the question, is the desk made of wood, pressed wood, metal...?
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I would not use it under a desk as heat rises and may cause some concerns. It is quiet indeed. I use mine along a wall and it does a terrific job.
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You will probably want to get some small rubber bumpers or felt dots that are easily available at Walmart, a Home Depot, Hobby Lobby, etc. to put on the bottom of the stand to ensure that your desk doesn't get scratched. The alternative is to put something under it like a towel or placemat.
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Hi KT, I have the desk on hardwood floors and haven't had any problems. The desk stays pretty stationary and isn't a problem and I'm careful about how I move the chair in and out. I imagine I could find some pad or another protective cover for the chair legs but I haven't had a need to do so. Hope this helps. The desk has worked out really well for me ... I have a small space and just needed something to keep organized. I also have pulled together the wrought iron look in other areas of the room so this desk fit in quite nicely.
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The desk is made of plastic. The back of the desk folds up for transporting. When it's assembled you unfold the back and the tray slides on to the back which stabilizes the desk. I can see where it could get chipped or broken if handled carelessly.
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My laptop has little rubber "knobs" on the bottom to prevent sliding. I'm sure sleeker/thinner laptops probably don't have that but my HP does which means that my laptop stays where I put it. If your laptop is completely flat and smooth on the bottom, it will likely slide, but you can always cover the desk with a towel or something else if it's an issue.
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Okay, back in office, and looked at stands. On the bottom you have a bar running across the front of the base and another running across the back, and two for the sides. As long as you have 'enough lap' to accommodate the approximately 20 cm gap between front and back rails you should be OK. There are no sharp projections or corners I could see and it appears there would be sufficient gap between the fan and your lap to continue providing circulation in the lowest setting, although probably not totally collapsed. All that said, it should be noted this seems designed to sit on a desktop, and not on a lap like some others I have seen. For the price, I would say it is worth a try. Okay, back in office, and looked at stands. On the bottom you have a bar running across the front of the base and another running across the back, and two for the sides. As long as you have 'enough lap' to accommodate the approximately 20 cm gap between front and back rails you should be OK. There are no sharp projections or corners I could see and it appears there would be sufficient gap between the fan and your lap to continue providing circulation in the lowest setting, although probably not totally collapsed. All that said, it should be noted this seems designed to sit on a desktop, and... » Read More Okay, back in office, and looked at stands. On the bottom you have a bar running across the front of the base and another running across the back, and two for the sides. As long as you have 'enough lap' to accommodate the approximately 20 cm gap between front and back rails you should be OK. There are no sharp projections or corners I could see and it appears there would be sufficient gap between the fan and your lap to continue providing circulation in the lowest setting, although probably not totally collapsed. All that said, it should be noted this seems designed to sit on a desktop, and not on a lap like some others I have seen. For the price, I would say it is worth a try. « Show Less
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It's plastic. I have an SSD installed in mine and there is no heat issues, if you're going to use a conventional HD it should still be okay.
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Yes its called thermal paste. Arctic Silver is a good one. Not too much though... you don't want it spilling out over sides, just a nice even layer.
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The bottom is smooth finished wood. I can't see how it would scratch anything.
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There are not...I used those little pads you stick on bottoms of chair legs....seems to work fine....this is a really nice desk...well made and sturdy.
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The desk I mounted this on was plywood. However, I have a Sauder (I think the same material you are talking about) and I've screwed other things into it with no trouble.
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Nothing significant. When it comes to heat, there's nothing to worry about unless it is slowing down when it gets hot. There have been times where the laptop has felt slightly hot, but nothing slowed down and it wasn't uncomfortable, so I didn't worry about it. Cooling pads are cheap if you think it'll be an issue. This has been a great laptop for me though.