Comments on: Lapinator Laptop Desk Helps Keep Me Cool

By: Scott Blitstein

Scott Blitstein — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:06:57 +0000

@jr fantastic – silly name but great product.

@derek – you’re absolutely right, it’s impossible for me to be productive w/o those things ;-)

@Meryl – I enjoyed this whole series – lets me get to know everyone. You can tell a lot about a person by looking through their stuff.

@Jon – The thing I like about the lapinator is how the bottom is ridged and not a solid slap on my lap. Keep air flowing all around. Keeping the fan area clean is a great tip – thanks!

@TJ – It does look very similar but without the swiveling. As above, I like how the lapinator isn’t flat on the bottom which is also a difference. Will have to give it another look when I need a replacement – the options for adjusting the laptop itself look really useful.

By: What to read on the GigaOM network

What to read on the GigaOM network — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:18:56 +0000

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By: TJ Stankus

TJ Stankus — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:05:02 +0000

I’ve been using a roadtools.com Podium Pad happily for years. It’s easily the best laptop gadget I’ve ever purchased. The Lapinator looks similar, but I can’t tell if it swivels. That’s the killer feature of the Podium Pad.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:12:51 +0000

I’ve been using a thin hardcover book as a laptop insulating desk for years.

If your laptop’s running hot, get a can of compressed air and blow out all the dust that’s accumulated on the fan(s) and heatsink(s). That can make a bigger difference than most people think.

By: Meryl Evans

Meryl Evans — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:11:40 +0000

@Scott, nice to know I am not alone! I almost forgot about my lapdesk, too. Originally, I wrote a comment in Aliza’s bag post — thinking I didn’t have enough for a full post, but then I realized I do carry more things — they just become a part of my routine. I have several of the lapdesks and they’re all great. You can’t go wrong — just don’t get the small one if you have a heavy laptop.

@JR, what we’d do without our lapthings — I don’t know?

@Derek, easy. :) Daughter has Macbook. Sure, I’d like a Macbook, but it’s a luxury not a need. Must have PC for a few reasons.

By: Derek Neighbors

Derek Neighbors — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:22:09 +0000

But but but.. how do you live without an iPhone OR a Macbook… All kidding a side the lapinator looks pretty cool.

By: JR

JR — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:12:38 +0000

My wife and I have been using Lapinators for a few years now, and we absolutely love them!