Description
This is a cushioned lap desk measuring 53.6 x 30.5 x 6.6cm with a dual bolster cushion underneath, an integrated 12.7 x 22.9cm mouse pad, a phone slot and a silicone non slip ledge - $96.99 in grey. It takes laptops up to 17 inch and most tablets, and it has a carry handle.
Working from a couch or a bed is something most people do whether or not it is ideal, and the two real problems are heat and angle. A laptop sitting directly on your legs runs hot and cooks you along with itself, and a soft surface blocks the vents underneath it. A rigid tray on a cushion solves both - the hard surface keeps the vents clear, the cushion sits between the heat and your legs, and the whole thing stays level instead of sliding down a doona. The mouse pad is the detail that makes it a working surface rather than just a tray.
Specifications
| Overall size |
53.6 x 30.5 x 6.6cm (21.1 x 12 x 2.6 inches) |
| Fits |
Laptops up to 17 inch and most tablets |
| Mouse pad |
Integrated, 12.7 x 22.9cm |
| Phone slot |
12.7 x 1.9cm, holds a phone upright |
| Cushion |
Dual bolster, conforms to the lap |
| Device ledge |
Silicone non slip bar |
| Carry |
Handle fitted |
| Colour |
Grey |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Cushioned lap desk with mouse pad |
Why Choose a Cushioned Lap Desk
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Keeps the vents clear - a rigid surface under the laptop instead of a doona blocking the intakes.
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Heat stays off your legs - the dual bolster cushion sits between you and a warm machine.
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Real mouse pad - a 12.7 x 22.9cm working surface, so you are not using the trackpad for everything.
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Silicone ledge - stops the laptop sliding off when you shift position.
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Carry handle - it moves from couch to bed to desk in one hand, loaded.
Will My Laptop Fit?
The working surface is 53.6 x 30.5cm and the manufacturer rates it to 17 inch laptops, which covers essentially every consumer laptop sold. A 13 or 14 inch machine leaves plenty of room alongside for the mouse pad; a 15 or 16 inch fills more of the surface but still works. At 17 inch you are at the limit and the mouse pad space gets tight. Measure your laptop's footprint rather than going by screen size, since bezels and body designs vary considerably between models.
Does It Actually Keep a Laptop Cool?
It helps, but be clear about how. This is not an actively cooled stand - there is no fan. What it does is provide a flat rigid surface so the intake vents on the underside of the laptop are not pressed into fabric, which is the single most common cause of a laptop overheating on a bed or couch. That solves the airflow problem. It does not add cooling beyond that, and a laptop working hard will still get warm. If you need active cooling, that is a different product.
Is It Comfortable for Long Sessions?
For an hour or two on a couch, yes - the dual bolster design spreads the weight rather than putting a hard edge across your thighs, and the tray stays level. What no lap desk fixes is the posture: you are still looking down at a screen in your lap, and that is hard on the neck over a full working day. Use it for evening work, study and casual use, and use a proper desk and chair for anything approaching full time. If you work from home permanently, treat this as the couch option rather than the desk replacement.
Buyers are students, people working from home who move between rooms, anyone who uses a laptop on a couch or in bed, and people in shared houses without a desk of their own. It also sells to people recovering from illness or surgery who need to work from bed for a period.
Browse Office and Stationery for the rest of the workspace range. Our flexible phone tripod handles video calls, and reusable cable ties keep the charging leads tidy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is it in centimetres?
53.6 x 30.5 x 6.6cm. The manufacturer publishes it in inches only (21.1 x 12 x 2.6), so we have converted it.
Will my phone fit the slot?
The slot is 12.7 x 1.9cm. Most phones fit, but a large phone in a thick protective case may be too deep for the 1.9cm slot.
How much does it weigh?
The manufacturer does not publish a weight for this item.
Is the cushion removable?
No. The cushion is integrated into the base.
Can it be used on a desk or table?
Yes, though the cushion means it sits softly rather than flat. It is designed primarily for lap use.
Can the cover be washed?
No washing instructions are supplied. Spot clean with a damp cloth.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
Laptop, phone and accessories shown in product photography are not included. This is a passive tray with no fan or active cooling. Do not leave a powered laptop unattended on soft furnishings, and follow your laptop manufacturer's guidance on ventilation. Extended laptop use in the lap is not recommended for posture - use a desk and chair for long working sessions.
