AboveTEK Portable Laptop Lap Desk w/ Retractable Left/Right Mouse Pad Tray, Non-Slip Heat Shield Tablet Notebook Computer Stand Table w/ Sturdy Stable Work Surface for Bed Sofa Couch or Travel

I don't usually "Wow" my reviews, but this item is what I needed. It has no cushions, but it's VERY comfortable on my lap. Ones with padding, have never felt this good. To be able to pull out the mouse pad and retract it, will make packing this desk very easy. The laptop is well-gripped by the surface rubber on the desk. I do agree with some reviewers about the slippery feel of the mouse pad, but I have NEVER used a lap desk mouse pad, without placing my own pad on top - they all seem to have a slip factor. The mouse pad is STURDY, not flimsy, as one reviewer said. So, I highly recommend. I'll probably buy another for travel.

This laptop desk with a pull-out mouse tray has quickly become one of my favorite tools for writing. Whether I’m drafting scenes on the couch, outlining plot arcs in bed, or brainstorming under the stars, it goes wherever inspiration strikes. The design is sturdy yet lightweight, and the mouse tray is a small detail that makes a big difference.I have a standard desk, but there are times when I crave mobility and a change of scenery—this desk makes that easy without sacrificing comfort or functionality. It supports my creative process beautifully, from sunlit afternoons to midnight writing sessions. For anyone who writes on the move or just wants the freedom to shift their workspace, this is it. Total game changer.

[Build]This lap-pad is built sturdy. The quality feels nice especially around the rubber pads.[Size]Extremely portable. I was looking for something to bring along with my ultra book in a bag for train use, and this Lap-pad is extremely useful. For referecne, my ultrabook is 13.3 inches.I was also surprised that it managed to also fit my 16 inch bulky gaming laptops.[Mouse Pad]Perhaps the weakest link of this lap-pad was the mouse-pad. It slides out very easy, and its a great size, however its too smooth, so if your mouse doesn't have rubber feet, it ends up sliding everywhere when you go to type something on your laptop. I wish it was made out of a less smooth material.[Conclusion]Overall, this lap-pad is built great, has a great size that fits up to 16 inch laptops, and is very lightweight. However, the biggest thing holding it back is the material used for the mousepad, despite this downside I would definitely still buy again.

Usually I sit at my desk and complete work. After surgery, I haven't been able to sit at my desk. The AboveTEK Portable Laptop Lap Desk with Retractable Left and Right Mouse Pad Tray has changed my situation so that I can work from anywhere. Let me explain. I was hesitant initially because I thought, "My laptop has a flat bottom. How can having a flat platform keep the laptop on my lap?" I was wrong to question this product. It is well thought out and very well engineered.On top it has two separate non-slip sections that cover approximately 70 % of the surface. These are critical to a lap desk because they keep my laptop from sliding when I shift positions while it is on my lap.On the bottom there are two non skid strips along the longest edges. These keep the lap desk in place when it is place on a different surface. This is to keep the lap desk from sliding as it is constructed using a pretty hardy plastic.The surface has kept my laptop much cooler than being directly on my lap. I am using a 14 inch Apple MacBook Pro and it fits on the lap desk with a small bit of room in the front and a little more room on the sides to spare. That means that if you have a lap top larger than the one I am using, it will fit on this lap desk.The sliding mouse pad is my personal favorite feature. I am right handed. I always use my mouse when I am working and used to have the struggle of finding a surface to place my laptop then a surface for the mouse. The mouse pad is in the desk. You never have to worry about not having a place for your mouse again. It slides out to one side at a time so it is not a double mouse pad, meaning it cannot be extended to the left and the right at the same time. With it extended to one side, the opposite sides has a minor increase in flexibility of the plastic meaning I can pinch the top and bottom together and they flex inwards just a bit in the space where the retracted mouse pad would be which I feel is normal. I also think this design helps with keeping the lap top cool. Harder, more dense surfaces allow heat to be retained. The way this lap desk is engineered allows there to be air where the mouse pad would be so it can cool off faster.You also do not have to use the mouse pad if you do not want to. I want to add that while it is a mouse pad, it is sturdy enough to hold a small glass of water as well. It is not flimsy and does not bow under the weight of the small glass.The mouse pad surface is not rubbery. It is made of a hard, matte plastic meaning you can use your mouse without a mouse pad directly on this surface. My mouse glides effortlessly. The mouse pad is also large enough for me to move my mouse cursor across the entire face of the screen without having to lift the mouse and replace it. The mouse pad has an ever so slightly raised edge. It is not enough to keep the mouse on the mouse pad if you lean to far. The mouse will slip off.The lap desk is not a cheaply made product although I would consider handling it with care. I feel like with any hard plastic items, even items that cost hundreds of dollars, they will break if handled roughly or without consideration. With that, I believe this lap desk will serve my needs for years to come. It will help me in tight spots and I realize I don't have to be the one to sit at a table to work now. I have my AboveTEK lap desk.My rating: 9.5/10The only improvement I can think of is to make the matte mouse pad have grip so that the mouse doesn't slip off easily. How can I change that? Add my own mouse pad to the platform. This minor critique in no way changes my mind about how useful this lap desk is. I would purchase it over again and again. I would even gift this to a college student.

This thing it perfect! I absolutly hated the basic lapdesk because of how bulky they were. This one fits a 15in laptop almost perfectly and I really forget it is even under the computer when using it on my lap. I am very satisfied with the price and how comfortable I am while using this. The additional slide out option for the mouse is actually very stable as well. My girlfriend saw this and threw her lap desk away. So it looks like I am going to be buying another one! I am the owner of a tech business that repairs computers and electronics and love this product so much that I would actually love to sell these at my store.

This was exactly what I needed! I work from my tiny apartment while sitting on my couch. I don't have an office or desk and trying to use a mouse on the couch caused my wrist to hurt due to how low down the mouse was. But this is exactly what I needed. The tray comes out and the mouse works perfectly on it. My wrist no longer hurts when I use the mouse!

Durable laptop holder. Works well for needing to work from your lap. Can also place iPads and other things on it for road trips to have a solid surface. The extension area is nice for mouse use.

This one didn't work out for me and I did have to return it. Based on my needs I just didn't care for it. I didn't end up liking the pull out mousepad. I think it could use something that the mousepad part less slick. It is a decent laptop desk just didn't work for my needs.