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What do you put your laptop on? I've had mine for about 4 months now..LOVING it. I got myself a lap desk to use. It's kinda bean baggy on the bottom and then a wood desktop. Problem is it's getting hard on my knees. I was thinking about getting Tablemate, it's like a tv tray that has legs that slide under your chair or couch. My dining room chairs are really uncomfortable so I don't use it there.Any suggestions?

I had to buy a desk... I got tired of trying to prop it on my legs... or use the arm of the couch, etc... they make a laptop table that is kinda like a tablemate if you want it to be portable (yeah, I know...the whole purpose right! lol)

My pc is on my desk.   I got the laptop so I could stop fighting with them over the computer! LOL

I have a lap desk like you describe only with a plastic top. I went and bought a bed tray to use when I don't want it ON my lap. Which I use depends on what I'm doing. I usually use the bed tray if I'm doing other things while I'm using the computer...like putting CDs into iTunes or doing homework where I need to reference a book or take notes. Homework is the whole reason I got the tray - I didn't want to set the computer on the bed while I looked at my notes. I don't often sit with my legs under the tray - if I'm on the bed, the cat tries to sneak under there first. Right now I'm sitting cross-legged on the bed with the tray in front of me. Not very good for my posture, but I was planning on a short visit...I swear. I mainly use my laptop in my bed (it's the warmest room in the house right now, so I'll probably be doing it this way until March.)

THIS is what I should put on my christmas wish list! I just sit on the couch and prop it on my legs, lol it's nice and warm. I have a craft table set up near my desk and the laptop sits there so I'm not far from everyhting else.

I went and got one of those Table Mates today. Not sure how I'm liking it yet. Too early to tell.

I use my lap! When not in use, I put it on my coffee table in the rec room/family room.Good idea for an xmas gift, gonna drop the hints to dh.

Tracy, let me know how you like it when the verdict is in.I have a small desk in the den, then if I want to watch tv, too I'll prop it on my legs while streteched out on the sofa.  Nice and comfy

Yeah, I use my lap too.

Mine is actually used on my lap 90% of the time. I do have a docking station with a flat panel monitor when I need it, but I like the flexibility of using my lap.

I put it in my lap or I lay on the couch and put it on the couch in front of me.

Ok, so all you lap users. Doesn't it get too hot for your legs? My manual said you shouldn't place it on anything but a hard surface so it had proper ventilation. Plus, I can't keep it in my lap to scrap. I have a small mouse I use when I'm scrapping.This little table seems to be working ok now. At least it gives my knees a rest.

Mine is actually on its last legs.  I use it on the coffee table while I'm on the couch.  To prevent it from overheating (which is one of its major problems) I let it sit on top of a cooling rack (meant for baking).  Since I never bake, I figured it was a good tool for using my laptop.  Best thing I ever thought of, let me tell you.Not sure what I'll do with the new laptop I'm hoping for this year...  good thread!

we have a small desk in the kitchen that it stays on and can be plugged into that outlet.Otherwise I ususally use it at the kitchen table or on my lap on the couch in the liv rm

My laptop is on my lap.  Hence it's name, laptop.  I put a blanket between the machine and my legs when it gets too hot.

Oh, and I use a small mouse too.  I use it on the couch cushions.  Of course, I'm sure the way I sit/slouch is not ergonomically correct...

I have a table mate type of thing.  Works great!