Customer Reviews

Lapinator Plus! with Mousitizer Mouse Pad - Block the heat!

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4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This thing works. It's that simple. I have 2 different 17in. laptops. One is AMD based, the other Intel based. Both get rather warm. This thing all but eliminates that issue. It doesn't have a built in cooler, but my wife and I have still managed to work for several hours using it without getting uncomfortable.

The mousitizer is the icing on the cake. My wife loves it as it's super convenient. I like it because I can switch sides depending on my mood (sometimes I mouse left hand, sometimes right hand). It's stable and holds up to my abuse.

Finally, something that does EXACTLY what it advertises.

The good: The lapinator plus has plenty of room for my 17" laptop and the detachable mouse pad works well. The velcro cord strap is nice for making sure my power and mouse cords do not get disconnected when I move around.
The bad: I don't think the product is worth nearly $50 (after shipping is tacked on). The materials seem cheap and probably cost the manufacturer $3-5. The lapinator does not protect my lap from the heat for very long and after 1-2 hours my legs feel the burn. Perhaps the additional cost of the product goes to paying a marketing "genious" for the cheesy "lapinator" and "mousitizer" names.

I bought two Lapinator Plus portable desks. I use one for a small laptop computer and it has room for using the mouse. I bought another for our large laptop and a mousitizer for the mouse. The Lapinator does relieve all heat and even the weight of extended use of the laptops on our laps. I just love it and would recommend it to any and all laptop users.

I bought the Lapinator with the mousepad based on other reviews here, and am very pleased with it. The mousepad has optional self-adhesive edgings that keep the mouse from slipping off. This makes it possible to tilt the whole assembly with no problem.

Service from the retailer was prompt.

I got this so that I would have a comfortable way to use my 18.4 inch HP laptop. Frankly, given that I have such a large laptop I was uncertain that this laptop desk was going to do the trick. In general accessories for laptops larger than 17 inches are not in great abundance. For instance, there is only one carrying case -- one made by Targus -- that I have been able to find that would accommodate it. Based on the stated dimensions of this product I assumed that it would be wide enough even for the large HP laptop. It was. The fit is tight, but not too tight. The detachable mouse pad gives me just enough room for my mouse. All in all it is quite comfortable to use.

I honestly see absolutely nothing intrinsically wrong with this product. A couple of reviewers commented on the damage to the lapdesk surface by excessive laptop heat. Even after several hours use I am able to touch the surface and it is at most warm. I suspect the fault lies not with the lapdesk surface, but that some laptops simply run too hot. If you have a laptop that runs excessively warm, it might be a good idea to use a heat dispersal pad on top of the lapdesk (I just refuse to use the brand name because, frankly, it is pretty unpalatable). I found that the lapdesk did a great job of keeping my lap cool and comfortable. I simply had no problems of any kind using it.

The only thing I can add is that it is so wide that some people might not be able to use it in specific armchairs. But the flaws that some reviewers noted simply did not exist for me. And I certainly don't see it as a problem with the product that some laptops expend too much heat. That is not a flaw in the lapdesk, but in the laptop. It isn't a reason not to get this product, but a reason not to get a particular brand of computer (if only the brand had been stated). I'm very happy with the lapdesk, even if it has a spectacularly silly name.

I have had this for a week. This is a decent passive laptop cooler for my 15.4" laptop which I used to not be able to use on my lap because of how hot it got. The bumpers provide enough lift to allow my laptop's fan to work properly. I was surprised I had to attach the 3 bumpers myself. I almost accidentally threw them away. But I guess it was a smart idea so I can put the bumpers where my laptop needs them.
What I don't like is that what this 'lapinator' is made out of is real cheap. Looks like it could deform or bend really easily. Gets scratched up too. And the bottom pads aren't too comfortable. They do the job, but again, cheap. Way too pricy for what it actually is. The mousitizer works well for my mouse. Though if I leave the mouse alone I have to be careful and have my lap really level or the mouse will slide off.
Overall, it does the job, but should not cost anywhere near $40.

I was really disappointed with the performance and quality of my 'Lapinator Plus' laptop pad. In the beginning it was just fine and performed as promised. It was a good work platform for my laptop computer and it kept the heat off of my lap and knees. The attachable mouse pad was also very handy. Then after three weeks or so of use, quality issues began to appear. Tthe 'Mousitizer Pad's' attachment clip became loose. Every time one used the mouse on it, it would move and allow the Pad to become unattached, and fall to the floor with your mouse. The adhesive that was used to attach the rubber barrier/lifts to the surface of the Lapinator Pad, only worked for a couple of weeks. All that were attached to the pad came off and I couldn't find an adhesive to make them stay where I put them.
Finally, without the rubber barrier stick-ons, as a barrier, my computer would just slide off of the 'Lapinator Pad', whenever it was not level. It is hard to keep level when on your lap.

I work a lot from home, and the Lapinator Plus has been a great blessing!! It is extremely light and helps insulate the heat from my laptop! Anyone who has ever had a Dell laptop will understand why I consider the Lapinator a LIFESAVER!!...The amount of heat generated from a Dell Laptop can practically burn the skin on your lap when used for an extended period of time. The Mousitizer helps provide a level surface to use an external mouse with comfort while sitting on the couch with the laptop on your lap. I agree with others that the price is certainly on the high end of the spectrum, but hey...the novelty of such a simple solution is worth every penny!

The Lapinator Plus with Mousitizer Mouse Pad is the perfect product. It is elegantly simple, it does everything it promises, and you will wonder how you ever got along without it.

I love mine, and I highly recommend it.

I use this every day and it amazes me how much it blocks the heat when I travel and leave it at home. The attached mouse pad is great except for my optical mouse which has issues with the slight shine on it. A good product.