Belkin F8N044-BRN CushTop Notebook Stand (Chocolate/Blue)
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(4.5 out of 5)
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(5 out of 5)Protects your laptop from spills!
The main reason I ordered the CushTop is because of the way my previous laptop met its demise: by a spilled glass of water on the desk flowing under it.
With the CushTop, I feel like I have a very affordable insurance policy against this accident EVER happening again! Beverages and food really can't spill onto/under my laptop now, AND it's at a great height for viewing. The icing on the cake is that it's also very comfortable to use on my lap; no more overheated legs!
This provides a nice, firm support at just the right angle -- it's not "floppy" or soft foam or anything that might make it feel as though the computer would fall off (also, the rubber grips on the laptop itself hold it in place).
Unlike other reviewers, I have no trouble fitting my cords and the charger box thing on the cord into the center opening....perhaps some laptops have bigger chargers? (I have a Toshiba Satellite U305 13.3") I don't think a mouse would fit in there, though...maybe an ACTUAL mouse would, but it might chew up the cords. ;-)
In summary...LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! Buy it, you won't regret it -- especially if you can't help but keep a beverage next to your laptop!
(3 out of 5)Not really a cushion
The CushTop is a well-made item. However, it is unnecessarily large--both width and height. As a result, my dog can't lie beside me and, more importantly, the keyboard is at too high a level unless you sit with your thighs slanting downward (which I don't in my La-Z-Boy). The storage space is essentially useless: I'd have to force my Dell recharger into it and it's not wide enough to hold 8-1/2 x 11 papers. The hard top is a good idea; I can use it to do Sudoku or crossword puzzles. But because the item is (unnecessarily) reversible for different width computers, the part that touches your thighs is too hard. In fact, calling it a "cushion" is misleading; it is just a firm insulator. Overall, I like using a folded-up bath towel better.
(5 out of 5)LOVE IT!
Honestly, I didn't even know these things existed! I was visiting my son and noticed my daughter-in-law using one of these and immediately logged on to Amazon and ordered one for myself! I got it today and I've been using it all day long. For once my lap is not getting uncomfortably warm from hosting my laptop or sweaty from the blanket I usually have to rest it on to keep from getting burned. Plus the stablity is fantastic and it's easy to position it well even when using my laptop in my recliner. The bottom of my laptop is not nearly as hot as it usually is so I have to conclude that this thing actually does absorb and disperse the heat. This product has made me a very happy camper, considering how much time I spend with a laptop actually in my lap!
(5 out of 5)Very Comfy for lap!!
I needed something that would fit level in my lap while I typed papers and did work on my computer.. A couch cushion/pillow wasn't doing the trick. This cushtop keeps my legs cool and my computer upright. I can sit on my bed for hours and not worry about feeling uncomfortable.. I would highly recommend to anyone who spends a lot of time on the computer but doesn't like to always sit at a desk.. Great product!!
(5 out of 5)Very handy
My MacBook Pro runs too hot to put on my lap, but since I've gotten the CushTop I can hang out on the couch and use my notebook while watching TV. The cushion is a good height that doesn't place strain on my wrists. Plus, it's a nice neutral color so that I can stick it next to the couch and it looks like a part of the furniture. Highly recommended.