Is it comfortable to use on one's lap?
1758471
No, it's better to use it on a solid flat surface. The rear legs are higher than the front so it leans forward and the fans are exposed on the bottom.
1758472
Too flimsy for a lap unless you use a lapdesk...you know the kind thats a pillow with a flat hard surface...
1758473
oh god no! This thing has unprotected spinning fans on the bottom. You'll chop up your pubes something good. Instead, put it on a lap-desk, and put THAT on your lap.
1758474
Yes, all you need to do is flip it over so that the fan covers are on the bottom and the legs stick up. The rubber pads on the legs grip your laptop and the fans blow the heat away. I'm using mine right now on a fluffy down comforter.
1758475
No, unless you have it on a flat surface on your lap. The fans are not covered so any soft/uneven surface will hit the fans.
2239860
I use the keyboard on my lap, I have not had any problems. There is a little "grove" for the feet to fit into. If the angle was to great, maybe the feet would slip out.
1865995
Have had no problems with this issue. I often use the laptop on my lap and it seems firm to me.
1131483
It gets warm with heavy use, such as gaming (it handles flash games surprisingly well - almost as well as my i5 powered desktop), but it does not get hot. You can use it comfortably in your lap while wearing long pants, or even shorts, without fear of injury.
667978
I've used it on my lap, but it's a little awkward. I find placing it on a table to work better. I do really like the item, because I can put a puzzle in progress away when not able to work on it.
2149360
It's better to use it on a table. If you use it on your lap, it is slightly uncomfortable. I would recommend to use a laptop stand or something similar to balance it. Still love it, though.
513185
You can use it, but it will rest on your lap. The legs won't reach your chair. It works well that way, though.
376007
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.
2245275
It is extremely light and comfortable on lap. The one I had before was 5 lbs or maybe more - this one is much much better.
140476
If you want to utilize your laptop in bed, you you might try our Comforter or Lap Air. This will block the heat from your lap and the cushion underneath won't cause any discomfort. I linked the Amazon product pages below.We do have newer models upcoming, so you can refer back to our Mobile website to check when launch is ready. http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Comforter-Cushion-C-HS02-KA/dp/B003XNB7U8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369268776&sr=1-1&keywords=comforter http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-LapAir-R9-NBC-LPAR-GP/dp/B0051GK6RA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369268817&sr=1-1&keywords=lap+air+notepal http://mobile.coolermaster-usa.com/
421029
Yes, I always have mine in my lap. It's perfectly comfortable even though it doesn't have any padding. The legs (read: height adjustment) don't work in your lap. My laptop slides around a lot on the pad when it's in my lap, but that may be an issue with the lack of grippy-feet on my laptop.
1106113
Yes. It is fine on your lap and you don't really feel the heat. I bought mine a few years ago and it doesn't work anymore (the cable has a short) but I still use it in my lap.
204557
I have not used the LapGear Deluxe but it sounds like that would be the better option. I used the MyDesk with my 17in laptop and mouse to play League of Legends and was comfortable for about an hour. I would recommend seeing what other reviewers say about how the Deluxe lapdesk rests on your legs as that was my main concern with LapGear's MyDesk. I hope that helps.
658501
I use my laptop in this chair, and it is very comfortable for this work as the arms are low enough to provide support but not high enough to put extra stress on my wrists. I think it would not be very practical to use at a table or desk. It would be difficult to adjust distance from the working surface and get in and out of once you establish a comfortable position from the table.The top of the chair arms measures 21 inches from the floor so it could comfortable slide under most tables.
449809
Mine sits on the arms of my favorite chair, and sort of rests lightly on my legs. I love it. I use it when eating in front of the T.V. as well as working on my laptop. It's one of my favorite possessions.
98093
Yes and no.. I do put in on my lap and type but it just depends how much typing you are trying to do. The solution would be a laptop pillow. Hope this helps.
266648
I have a laptop for convenience in traveling rather than the usual use of on my lap, so I cannot speak from routine use. However, to help you decide, I tried it on my lap. I am 5 foot 9 inches tall with legs in proportion to my height. I put the cooler with my Dell Studio XPS 16 with a heavy duty battery (total weight unknown but heavier than the typical unit) laptop ready to type on my lap. The curved part of the cooler rested about 2 inches from the curve in my knee and was not extremely painful, but definitely not comfortable after a few minutes. Additionally, with the cover of the computer open, it seemed slightly unstable. My recommendation is it can be used sitting directly on one's lap, but not for a lengthy period. For table use, I love it. It is so quiet that I periodically put my hand between the cooler and computer to ensure it is still running. The base of my computer is always cool. Feel free to contact me again for any further questions.