Macbook laptop stand

jp_bl_68 · 20 Mar 2009 at 07:03

Does anyone here have a 13" Macbook and a Road Tools Traveler CoolPad? Are they any good? I'm thinking about getting a laptop stand so I can use my laptop in bed without having to worry about over heating. This one looks pretty good but I think it was designed for older Apple laptops, not sure how well it would work with a new aluminium Macbook.

Av8 · 20 Mar 2009 at 09:30

I use the new Logitech laptop rest/stand very comfy and it dissipates heat very well, made for larger laptops etc but still does a good job for our 13" macbooks.
Logitech Comfort Laptop Stand

Will_3rd · 20 Mar 2009 at 09:38

I've got the Road Tools Podium Pad, good piece of kit. The Cool Pad doesn't seem to get very good reviews most of the time so would personally pass on it. The one that Av8 posted looks really nice though.

jp_bl_68 · 20 Mar 2009 at 22:11

That logitech does look nice, cheers.

Av8 · 21 Mar 2009 at 00:48

jp_bl_68 said:
That logitech does look nice, cheers.

Yeah it is nice, i'm buying a second one for my wife to use for her laptop. Decent price too

startrek2 · 21 Mar 2009 at 08:39

if you look at the logitech one the angle it showing if used on 13" macbook means the lid is openend to the angle where most of the rear exit for the heat is semi covered.

i know its prob a little bit clearer than that but ive used a couple of times rippng converting a dvd handbrake etc for ipod and found at that angle it used more fan etc..

if you get my drift

Av8 · 21 Mar 2009 at 08:53

startrek2 said:
if you look at the logitech one the angle it showing if used on 13" macbook means the lid is openend to the angle where most of the rear exit for the heat is semi covered.

i know its prob a little bit clearer than that but ive used a couple of times rippng converting a dvd handbrake etc for ipod and found at that angle it used more fan etc..

if you get my drift

So are you basically saying the macbook screen should be at a 90 degree angle? Thus giving the optimal vent for heat dissipation as you've mentioned.

startrek2 · 21 Mar 2009 at 16:14

yes if i leave it standing as suggested at 90 it appears cooler,,

if i have it angled over in that mode of the screen in picture i find fans on a lot more hence covering the vent,

on laptops itmay work better but on mac book i feel its not as suited.

jp_bl_68 · 21 Mar 2009 at 16:19

I hadn't thought of that. But isn't that going to be a problem the Macbook has with all laptop stands?

startrek2 · 21 Mar 2009 at 16:31

maybe buts its really angle of dangle, look at it like that put it on your desk/lap youll see

but it may not be a problem just my views of it but we have a couple and got a targus base and dont use it after looking at it like i suggest.

Feek · 21 Mar 2009 at 17:25

I've been looking at the iLap, looks great but very expensive.

jp_bl_68 · 21 Mar 2009 at 18:41

I think I'll need to see a stand in person with a 13" laptop on it. The Macbook looks so good it'd be a shame to spoil it with a cheapo stand.

Av8 · 21 Mar 2009 at 20:42

I have tried my macbook set @ 90 degree angle, haven't noticed the fans either way even at a higher degree tilt not that i've been listening for them. Still think this Logitech is good for the money & looks great with the Aluminum macbook against the white.

Feek · 22 Mar 2009 at 18:21

I've ordered the Logitech one, it's worth a punt, can't really justify the cost of the iLap.

jp_bl_68 · 22 Mar 2009 at 18:43

That's what I was thinking. Could you give us your thoughts on it after it arrives, it would be much appreciated.

Feek · 24 Mar 2009 at 20:34

It's arrived, it's certainly very comfortable to use on my lap (much better than the tray I was using before). The keyboard is at a very comfortable angle to use and I like it. There's not enough space for an external mouse, but I've not even considered using an external mouse with my MBP so that's not really an issue.

It gets thumbs up from me.

Av8 · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:32

Feek said:
It's arrived, it's certainly very comfortable to use on my lap (much better than the tray I was using before). The keyboard is at a very comfortable angle to use and I like it. There's not enough space for an external mouse, but I've not even considered using an external mouse with my MBP so that's not really an issue.

It gets thumbs up from me.

Glad you like it

I've had mine for about a month or so, no complaints at all. Second one for the wife is on it's way.

jp_bl_68 · 25 Mar 2009 at 02:11

re: laptop stand

Feek said:
It's arrived, it's certainly very comfortable to use on my lap (much better than the tray I was using before). The keyboard is at a very comfortable angle to use and I like it. There's not enough space for an external mouse, but I've not even considered using an external mouse with my MBP so that's not really an issue.

It gets thumbs up from me.

Glad to hear it. I got impatient and ordered one the other day. Can't wait for it to get here.

jp_bl_68 · 27 Mar 2009 at 14:36

Mine arrived today. It's very comfortable, nice and light, and the macbook grips to it quite well. I think I can tilt it to about 25/30 degrees before it starts to slowly slide off. For £25 you can't knock it.

edit: I've noticed that even when it's fairly level the macbook can very, very slowly begin to slide off the stand. It's not a big issue though, still a nice piece of kit.

Feek · 23 Nov 2009 at 21:22

jp_bl_68 said:
edit: I've noticed that even when it's fairly level the macbook can very, very slowly begin to slide off the stand. It's not a big issue though, still a nice piece of kit.

Huge bump but today I've noticed the same, my laptop is sliding all over the place now, it never used to do that. It's really frustrating me.