Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.2 x 2 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A1EDV
• Item model number: PA243U
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Laptop & Netbook Computer Accessories > Lapdesks
  • #84 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers > Platforms, Stands & Shelves
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Targus Notebook Portable LapDesk is a folding tray that supports a notebook computer or PDA keyboard while on your lap, plane service tray or other surfaces that require more stabilization. The thin design allows the LapDesk to be packed easily in a notebook case along side the computer, while it is sturdy enough to support the heaviest of laptops. The LapDesk also comes featured with an adjustable foot that can improve the cooling efficiency of your notebook by raising the back edge and increasing the airflow around the computer.

Features

• Ideal for Travel: Perfect lightweight design - weighs just 22 ounces - for use on an airplane, at home and at work
• Mobile convenience: Non-skid surface holds a notebook in place; can be used as a tilt stand with 5 adjustable angles
• Reduces overheating: Ventilation channels provide airflow under notebook for cooler operation

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for the buck in laptop stands, period., December 23, 2004

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Paul Stuart ""...also I'll brush my teeth... (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk (Personal Computers)

Amazon seems to lumping numerous laptop stand reviews together. This, however, is for the Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk.

If you're reading this review, you're likely in the hunt for a new, or more likely, replacment laptop stand for the one simply not up to snuff. Look no further: this is the mecca of laptop stands, and at a great price.

I've tried to Podium Pad (can't really use on a lap), LapBottom (works, but poor craftsmanship), iLap (stylish but useless), and stumbled onto the LapDesk as a last ditch effort for a workable stand for my 17'' Powerbook G4. I struck gold.

It has great grips to both hold the unit in place and likewise the stand on the desk (my computer actually slid off of the iLap to disastrous results). Great versatility in being able to easily collapse it into a lapstand and back again. The typing angle for desktop use goes a long way. Seems very durable as well, easily able to take the knocking around of transporting it. Finally, the price can't be beat. It's less than 1/2 of the iLap's cost.

Targus has a knack for private labeling great products under their name. This is another great find.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Laptop Tray - Product redesigned and now too flimsy, January 16, 2007

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B. Nielsen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk (Personal Computers)

I bought this product because my brother had one and it was good quality. However Targus has redesigned the part without changing the part number. The new design part I received was very flimsy and would not support a standard laptop without significant bowing. The marketing photo at the time of purchase was the old, good design. The part shipped was the new, bad design. I returned the part.

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Does Exactly What I Needed, November 22, 2005

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Philip R. Heath "Gadgets, Music, & Books" (DFW) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk (Personal Computers)

I have a Gateway CX2610, and it always got hot in my lap after about 10 or 15 minutes. Enter this Targus lapdesk. When folded out, it provides a nice buffer between my lap and the heat of the laptop even when using the laptop for upwards of two hours.

But wait, there's more! I had also found my laptop awkward to use at a desk because of the poor ergonomics. However, I use this lapdesk folded with the adjustable leg to reposition the keyboard to a better angle for typing. It also puts the screen at a better height as well.

The desk also works well folded in half with my laptop converted to tablet mode. So, it's a very versatile accessory to go with my versatile laptop. I highly recommend it.