iLap for Macs Keeps It Cool

Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:46AM EDT

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Those of us who spend too much time on the computer need to take breaks from the desk and have alternate sitting positions so we don't develop nasty repetitive strain injuries. After evaluating my office desk, I gave it an ergonomic makeover, and I decided to take more breaks from my chair. I started to work from the couch using an over-sized wooden tray over my lap so I wouldn't singe my thighs, but it soon became a hassle. Notebook overheating is one of the reasons manufacturers recommend against working with "laptops" over your lap.

Macbook Pro owners—myself included—can't get away with using this notebook over our laps due to its tendency to overheat. Since the Macbook Pro's casing is aluminum, it tends to get too hot and will burn your thighs after prolonged use. I considered the CushTop, but Dory mentioned that it doesn't offer proper ventilation, so I scratched it off my list—even though the design was closer to what I needed. After scouring the web for a nice compromise of ergonomics and ventilation, I came across the iLap.

The iLap is made of aluminum with a sand-blasted and silver-anodized finish that matches MacBook Pro and Powerbooks perfectly. It raises your laptop's screen higher to reduce strain on your shoulders and neck, while keeping it cool by dissipating heat towards this area. You can use it on your lap or on your desk by removing the padded cushion that would normally support your wrists when using it on your lap. It's a great solution for Mac users who need a break from the desk.

I found mine at CompUSA, but you can order one online too for under $50. Does anyone have other recommendations?

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  • 1 Posted by cowpro on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:30PM EDT Report Abuse

    Try a polyurethene cutting board that you can buy at Walmart for $9.00. Works great

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