Need a laptop tray

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 12:45

We have a new laptop and i'm after a tray which it can be placed on so our legs dont get cooked when using it. Obviously it needs to be non slip and fairly confortable. A little extension to use a mouse on would be a nice addition too. I've seen a load of them with fans in which plug into a usb port but i'd rather have a passive one, just something that creates some airflow underneath should be fine. Anyone know where i could get one?

Mark · 17-10-2006, 14:09

You mean summat like this...

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/8622...nd-109102.html

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 14:38

Spot on lol, been looking for ages and had no luck.

EDIT

Actually something that looks a bit nicer would be good. Needs to support a 17" widescreen laptop.

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 15:14

Mouse extension is now surplus, it would poke into the side of the sofa.

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 16:00

Looks like i'll be getting a beanbag tray.

Mark · 17-10-2006, 16:04

You mean the ones with the beanbags underneath? They're good. Thinking about one of those myself.

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 16:10

Aye. Jodie is currently deciding between:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bean-Bag-Lap-B...QQcmdZViewItem

and

http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland....&Subsecid=1505

Mondo · 17-10-2006, 16:56

I tried one of those breakfast tray with a beanbag underneath, its ok for the first hour but soon the heat builts up. The polystylrene acts like a insulation and the heat just stays at the bottom of the tray. If anything, a Large Baking tray works better.

I have one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-Notebo...931060?ie=UTF8

works fine, usb powered with piggy back so you don't lose a usb port. Cheaper at Ebuyer actually

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/61069

This is a different style one

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=319481

CliffyG · 17-10-2006, 17:09

I dont want one with fans on though.

Mondo · 17-10-2006, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by CliffyG

I dont want one with fans on though.

don't plug it in

The aluminium will still acts as a conductor, especially the Akasa one.

17-10-2006, 12:45	#1
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Need a laptop tray We have a new laptop and i'm after a tray which it can be placed on so our legs dont get cooked when using it. Obviously it needs to be non slip and fairly confortable. A little extension to use a mouse on would be a nice addition too. I've seen a load of them with fans in which plug into a usb port but i'd rather have a passive one, just something that creates some airflow underneath should be fine. Anyone know where i could get one? __________________

17-10-2006, 14:38	#3
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Spot on lol, been looking for ages and had no luck. EDIT Actually something that looks a bit nicer would be good. Needs to support a 17" widescreen laptop. __________________ Last edited by CliffyG; 17-10-2006 at 14:41.

17-10-2006, 15:14	#4
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Mouse extension is now surplus, it would poke into the side of the sofa. __________________

17-10-2006, 16:00	#5
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Looks like i'll be getting a beanbag tray. __________________

17-10-2006, 16:10	#7
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Aye. Jodie is currently deciding between: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bean-Bag-Lap-B...QQcmdZViewItem and http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland....&Subsecid=1505 __________________

17-10-2006, 14:09	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You mean summat like this... http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/8622...nd-109102.html

17-10-2006, 16:04	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You mean the ones with the beanbags underneath? They're good. Thinking about one of those myself.

17-10-2006, 16:56	#8
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I tried one of those breakfast tray with a beanbag underneath, its ok for the first hour but soon the heat builts up. The polystylrene acts like a insulation and the heat just stays at the bottom of the tray. If anything, a Large Baking tray works better. I have one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-Notebo...931060?ie=UTF8 works fine, usb powered with piggy back so you don't lose a usb port. Cheaper at Ebuyer actually http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/61069 This is a different style one http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=319481 __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

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CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	I dont want one with fans on though. __________________