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The Laptop Desk – UltraLite

Product Review By Edith Wurster
Tampa Bay Computer Society

Aside from dropping your notebook on a tile floor or drowning it in a spilled latte, the worst enemy of your laptop is heat, which is the number one cause of laptop malfunction.

LapWorks has developed a new Laptop Desk, the Ultralite, which was created for ultra portables and thin, light notebooks that are five pounds and under. The Ultralite has been scientifically proven to cool your laptop computer by 15 % to 20%. It only weighs 14.6 ounces; unfolded the size s 22”x11”x 5/16”; folded it is 11 5/16”x11”x 5/16” and will slip into a pocket in most laptop carrying cases. (LapWorks has an earlier Laptop Desk, version 2.0, for the heavier laptops but that one weights 1 lb. 6 oz.) When used as a laptop desk, the Ultralite also extends far enough on either the right or left side of the unit for a mouse. As with previous models there are the same heat-reducing ventilation channels. There are also ample no-slip rubberized pads on the top and bottom of the unit to give maximum grip, stability and increased ventilation. LapWorks cautions not to use the Laptop Desk as a bridge or span between two supports because it would create a very unstable work area. I don’t know why anyone would do this but apparently it has happened often enough for the company to say “DON’T”.

In addition to using the Ultralite as the Laptop Desk, this unit can also be used on a desk or table top. Just fold the unit as if you were closing it, but position the steel support arm into one of the five pre-set incline positions. The rubberized grips hold the laptop firmly in place and the ventilation channels provide air circulation. I personally prefer the fifth position because I like a raised typing board and it also elevates the viewing screen by as much as 3.25” closer to eye level.

The Laptop Desk Ultralite can be ordered directly from the company. The reference material that comes with the unit is great. It explains everything about Ultralite with pictures demonstrating how to use it as well as lists of their companion accessories. Most important, you can reach this company. They have a very informative web page with complete information about their products, how to order, and any combo sales offers. A call to customer service connected me to a live operator right away. The Ultralite sells for $29.95 plus s/h. If anyone travels and does a lot of work with their laptop, this unit is a must. I highly recommend it.

Web: www.LaptopDesk.net

Email: customerservice@laptopdesk.net

Phone: 1-877-527-9675