The following is a paid product review; however, the opinions expressed are my own.
When I first saw the LapDawg laptop stand, I immediately began to think how such a device would benefit me. At first I thought, I don’t use my laptop much unless I’m at my desk or at a table somewhere — but then it struck me that maybe I’d use it elsewhere more often if it were more convenient to do so. The LapDawg allows any laptop user to set their laptop up in a comfortable and ergonomic position no matter where they happen to be: in bed, outdoors, in an armchair, or even just sitting on the livingroom carpet.
Sure, a laptop stand is nothing new, and there are plenty of options to choose from. What makes the LapDawg different? The first thing that caught my eye is that it’s made of a good, solid (but lightweight) wood with an attractive mahogany finish, making it look classy — moreso than any cheap plastic stand. Second, the LapDawg can be easily repositioned and adjusted to put your laptop in exactly the position you desire, enhancing your comfort and productivity. And furthermore, the LapDawg collapses easily and compactly for storage or carrying.
It’s not perfect, mind you: the one thing that I would find bothersome is that there’s no room for using a mouse, and I can’t stand using the little touchpads or rubber nubs to move the mouse around on a laptop. However, with a good optical mouse, just about any surface will work for mousing, so this isn’t a major problem.
While the price is a little on the steep side — $79.99 plus $20 s&h — the product is a high-quality, sleek-looking accessory that can enhance your laptop’s portability and maybe get you to move around and experience the world a little more.
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6 responses
Feb 14, 2007 at 12:53 pm
It is a good idea which would appeal to some people, but…. why not just get a laptop cooler for $10-20 and rest it on your legs? $80 for such a product is a bit expensive and it seems to be a bulky item. Anyone want one of these?
Feb 14, 2007 at 3:07 pm
I have one. It’s not so bad. I’m currently using it as a riser on my desk. But I like the portability of it. And it does collapse down for easy storage. (about the size of your laptop itself.) It’s really handy for the clearance it provides under it while on my desk. You can see other examples of uses for it on the lapdawg.com website. Even though the price is a little steep, I find I use it everyday in various ways. I think its a good investment.
Feb 15, 2007 at 8:47 am
nice but not worth the money
cheaper still is trying to locate old hospital style bed side table…I lucked into mine @ a thrift store for $20
Feb 15, 2007 at 8:38 pm
I got one for my birthday….it’s a bit pricey but not compared to similar styled desks. If you value using your laptop in bed at the most comfortably angles, then it’s definitely worth it. Unless you have a carpenter handy, it’s not worth the effort to build yourself.
Feb 19, 2007 at 9:31 am
Got one as a holiday gift from Thanko. This is overpriced and overrated. It’s difficult to setup and it’s a steel metal color that doesn’t work with all optical mice. I prefer my Laptop Desk that rests in my lap…although it’s not perfect either. Save the money.
Oct 24, 2008 at 9:05 am
I bought an X4 and it only lasted 96 days before the button hinges broke. LapDawg will not support its customers after 30 days. Poor product, no customer support. If your X4 hasn’t broken yet…it will. Don’t waste your money.
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