iLap Laptop Stand

iLap Laptop Stand 15” W for MacBook Pro by Rain Design

The award-winning, patented iLap is a versatile stand that lets you use a laptop comfortably on your lap or on a desk. As a lap stand, the iLap keeps you cool by shielding your body from the laptop's heat, and it does so comfortably with its two velvet cushions. The front cushion supports your wrist while you type and the back swivel base contours to your lap.

The iLap's lightweight aluminum base acts as a heat sink to keep your laptop cool too, so it'll run more efficiently and last longer. As a desk stand, the iLap provides better ergonomics by raising the laptop screen higher to reduce neck and shoulder strains.

It also tilts the keyboard so you can type with your wrist straight to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. An external keyboard is not required.

The iLap 15" W fits the Apple MacBook Pro 15" and Powerbook 15". The iLap comes in six other sizes to suit both Mac and PC notebooks. Awarded Laptop Magazine Editor's Choice for laptop stand.

Features include:

Cooling: The iLap's aluminum material and design keeps your laptop cool by drawing heat away from the laptop and increasing cool air flow around it. The iLap also shield your body from the heat of the laptop, preventing discomfort and burns.

Ergonomics: The iLap raises your screen to a more comfortable eye level, reducing neck and shoulder strain. The soft front cushion supports your hand and arm while the tilted angle of the keypad allows you to keep your wrist straight to prevent Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Comfortable: The two velvet cushions makes the iLap very comfortable to use on your lap and is a feature not found on other laptop stands. The front cushion can be removed for desk use.

Versatile: The iLap is designed to let you work comfortably on your lap and at your desk. An added convenience is the ability to type directly on your laptop's keypad so you don't have to use an external keyboard.

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Xpad (Non-slip Laptop Cooler & Heatshield)

How Good The Xpad Is? Let's See Some Customer Review.........

Don't use my laptop without it. August 28, 2007
By Mark Wieczorek (Brooklyn, NY United States) -

"I've had this for about as long as I've had my laptop (a new model is out and it's $200 cheaper so that makes it what... about a year?) and I love it. It fits my 14" just fine and could probably fit a 15" too. It's the exact same width as my laptop and about 1 inch longer, which is ideal because a little bit of slack forward & back keeps it on your lap even when it slides just a bit (more on that later). When used with a desk, it keeps it up and away from the desk and simply provides more air below the laptop where the fans are. One of the "X" pads are directly below the hard drive, so it probably doesn't get as much ventilation as it could, but still more than if the xpad wasn't involved. As something you keep on your lap, it works great too. The bottom side has an almost denim like feel to it and keeps everything relatively stable and things don't slide around except at the most extreme angles - the laptop will start to slip at, say, greater than 30 degrees away from you (the monitor half being heavy and towards the bottom - it's just not good) or 45 degrees towards you (which is how I sometimes keep it if I'm lying in bed with it propped up between my stomach and one of my legs). If I were to redesign it, I'd texture the rubber X pads on the top (they're pretty smooth) so as to add just a touch more grip, but that's a very minor quibble - really at the angles I'm talking about, gravity just has to take over. It's made of some sort of plastic and foam, and I was really surprised with how light-weight it was. It's also thin enough to take with you in a laptop bag. If the laptop is running really hot, the bottom will get one or two degrees warmer, but not at all hot and definitely nothing that would make you sterile (read the stories on the internet, it happens). All in all, this is a great product and doesn't pull any power from your USB or have any areas where you can't put your leg because there's a fan there. My girlfriend is getting a laptop soon and we'll definitely get one for her too. "

xpad for MacBook Pro, October 28, 2006
By Lisa Hyatt (San Diego) -

"Great solution. Lightweight, and dramatic difference. The heat from my MacBook Pro was intense. I've had other laptops before, but nothing came close to the heat from my Apple. Every couple hours I would have to shut it down to let it cool off, or put it on the granite countertop in my kitchen to absorb the heat. The typical plastic laptop pads didn't absorb the heat. I even pulled out a spare tile of stone from the outdoor countertop we installed to use as a laptop pad, but this was a heavy and ridiculous solution. The Xpad was much more affordable, and I liked that it didn't need to plug into my laptop to run additional fans. "

works great, November 3, 2006
By Brooks "Go Razorbacks!" (Fayetteville, AR) -

"I just got this today, but so far i love it. I can sit on the couch with it. And even at a 45 degree angle, it doen'st slide off! Fits my thinkpad very well, there is about 1/4 ince space around the edge. not heavy either. "

Now Let's See How The Xpad Actually Works?

Where are the cooling fans? The Laptop stand have no fans -- 100% Passive Cooling! FYI, fan-based laptop coolers can damage your Laptop USB port and interfere with the natural airflow intended for your laptop cooling system.

What is a laptop heatshield? The heatshield can keep your lap cool for an indefinite period! -Unique 3 layers of thermal insulation with trapped air pockets within its ABS composite structure makes Xpad the ultimate laptop heatshield.

Non-slip? You must try it to experience the comfort of a non-slip laptop on your lap! Rubber X top will keep a tight grip on your laptop and the bottom EVA padding provides a soft non-slip breathable surface for your lap.

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Belkin F5L001 Laptop Cooling Stand

If you own a laptop, you know all about heat. Because today's notebooks rely on fast processors to do the job, they generate a lot of heat, with much of it landing directly in your lap. Some laptops can have a "normal" operating temperature as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit! Not only is that unsafe and uncomfortable, it can also wear your laptop down, cause it to crash unexpectedly, and reduce its overall life expectancy.

Belkin's Laptop Cooling Stand relies on a patented wave design and ergonomic features that will not only help protect your laptop by keeping it cool, but will also increase your comfort while you work. As part of Belkin's laptop@home line of accessories, the Laptop Cooling Stand is designed to help you to take full advantage of the benefits your laptop has to offer-- comfortably, economically, and stylistically.


Twice the Cooling Power, Half the Consumption

In contrast to most other laptop coolers that use two fans to suck warm air from the laptop's bottom, the Belkin's Laptop Cooling Stand relies on the natural flow of heat and air circulation to do the hard work and needs only one fan to do the trick. Instead of drawing the laptop heat down to push it out, the stand takes full advantage of natural air flow and heat's natural tendency to rise by pushing the hot air upward through the channel and away from your laptop.



The single high-capacity fan, powered by a USB port on your laptop, sits in the middle of the cooling stand, and hot air is channeled out to the left and right sides of your laptop. The result is heat dissipation that's equal to a two-fan solution but that uses less than half the power. And because the fan is USB-powered, you won't have any bulky batteries or adapters (which can also both add heat!) to weigh you down. You simply place your laptop on the stand, pull the USB cable out of the convenient storage compartment, and plug it into your computer. The stand will take care of the rest.

Computing in Comfort and Style

Measuring 12.6 x 11.6 x 1 inches (W x D x H), the Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand is designed for 15.4-inch or smaller laptops. To prevent slippage, the stand features rubber pads on the feet, and a small plastic panel folds out from the bottom of the stand that elevates the rear for better ergonomics. The gentle slope reduces wrist strain, and by raising the screen height, it also reduces neck strain that is common to laptop users.

Unlike the industrial gray and metallic appearance of other cooling stands, the Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand offers an attractive, gently sloped look that you'll be proud to show off as you work. The stand's thin profile means that you can easily slide the stand into your notebook bag as you travel from meeting to meeting, or café to café. And weighing a mere 22 ounces, you'll hardly notice that it's in your bag.

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Kensington Lift-off Portable Notebook Computer Cooling Stand

The cooler solution for notebook users. The Lift-off Portable Cooling Stand helps keep your notebook running cooler, longer. Park your computer as in a docking station, and the cooling stand lifts the notebook to promote airflow and reduce heat buildup. Adjustable tilt and height lets you put the screen where you want it, and reduces neck and eye strain. Lightweight, collapsible stand has built-in handle and fits into computer carrying case for fold-and-go portability. Non-skid base holds the notebook safely in place. Compatible with notebook/laptop computers up to 17".

Technical Details

• Portable computer cooling stand holds your laptop like a docking station, and helps keep it running cooler, longer.
• Stand lifts the notebook off its surface, promoting air circulation and reducing heat buildup.
• Adjustable tilt and height lets you position the screen to reduce neck and eye strain.
• Lightweight and collapsible stand with built-in handle fits neatly into computer carrying case.
• Non-skid base holds notebook computers up to 17" safely in place.

I LOVE IT, August 25, 2007 By Pallbear (Boston, MA USA)


I looked at about 8 different cooling stands all over the net until I narrowed it down to this one and something called the iLap, which was over 3 times more expensive than this one. My primary criteria for the stand was that it be able to be used while lying down flat on my back not just while sitting at a table/desk or upright on my lap. Another criteria was that it keep my clothing from getting hot from the laptop but that it not have to use one of my USB ports or electricity to power a fan like some of the cooling stands did. And lastly that it fit my 13.3" MacBook. Both Kensington and iLap fit all of this criteria. I ordered this one from Amazon and the iLap from the Apple Store. Both had near 5 star reviews.





The Kensington arrived about 3 days later and I began using it immediately. My primary worries turned out not to be issues when I opened the box and acutually was able to see the product. Those worries concerned two issues.

1. That the laptop would not really be cooler because it would touch the base of the stand which appeared to be a flat sheet of V shaped plastic. The unit actually has a large square hole on the top side to allow air to flow to the laptop base.

2. The laptop would slip around since there didn't seem to be anything to hold it in place (the iLap had a removable suede cushioned lip to hold the computer in place). Again this was unfounded because the same large square hole in the top side had a rubber (or rubber like anyway) ring all the way around it which holds the laptop in place. As a bonus it also fit my 15" Dell laptop. Both the 13.3" and the 15" laptops hang over the sides of the stand but that's not an issue. And the unit can easily be used while laying down in bed without raising the laptop too high or requiring me to place my hands at a weird uncomfortable angle in order to type or use the trackpad.





On the other hand the iLap arrived a day latter and was totally unusable. The removable suede cushion on the iLap required me to place my hands high above the laptop in a really awkward position in order to use the keyboard while lying down and using it without the cushion so I could position my hands comfortably resulted in the laptop not being stable and sliding all over the place. Additionally there was no opening in the iLap to allow air circulation although the stand was made out of aluminum with sand-blasted and silver anodized finish.



Bottom line I kept this Kensington stand (and I'm using it right now) and sent the iLap back for a refund.



I highly recommend this stand. And if it turns out not to be too durable as some have hypothesized and only lasts a year that will cost less than a nickel a day and I will just buy another one. However I don't believe this is going to happen.

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Belkin F8N044-BRN CushTop Notebook Stand

The Belkin CushTop Notebook Stand makes it more comfortable to use your laptop at home, the office, or on the go. As part of Belkin's laptop@home line of accessories, the CushTop Notebook Stand is designed to help you to take full advantage of the benefits your laptop has to offer -- comfortably, economically, and stylishly.

Versatile Laptop Cooling

The CushTop provides long-term, padded comfort and protects your lap from a hot computer. In contrast to electric laptop coolers that use fans to suck warm air from the laptop's bottom, the CushTop is made of unique materials that allow venting to keep your laptop -- and your lap -- from overheating.

And if energy consumption is a concern, this comfortable stand is as green as it gets with no electrical consumption whatsoever. You can use this handy, attractive stand at home on your couch, bed, or floor, and if you need to get work done on the road, the CushTop is the perfect companion for car, train, or air travel.

Comfort and Convenience

Belkin has added many thoughtful design features to the CushTop. This stand is amply padded for extreme comfort and is covered with a high-quality, hand-washable microfiber upholstery that is durable and easy to clean.

The stand also features a convenient, slip-in accessory pocket for your power supply and mouse. And since the CushTop features a flip-over design, one side of the stand is perfect for a 15-inch laptop while the other is just the right size for a 17-inch.

If color coordination is important to you, you'll be pleased to know that this CushTop is available in a variety of other vibrant colors, including silver, green, orange, grey, and champagne. And for added peace of mind, it comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty.

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