Does this have a good surface to write on if I wanted to use it for other purposes than just my laptop?
1281928
It is hard and flat, but I find it to be kind of slick, so it depends on what you're writing on. It shouldn't be too bad though.
1281929
It's plastic-like. I use it to write on sometimes, but with a journal or notepad. The surface is fine, but not as nice as wood can be for writing on.
1281930
I personally would not consider this ideal for writing for extended periods of time. People don't realize this, but this lap desk is actually relatively heavy, sometimes to the point where my 13" MBP is on it and it's all on my lap and feels like its just crushing my legs- maybe I'm just sensitive..At any rate, if you plan on like writing your daily notes on it, then it would be okay for that. But if you're looking for a long term solid option, I would look around at other options first.
1281931
Yes definitely. It's definitely high quality product and very comfortable when you put it on your lap. If you want to put your laptop and also write on a paper ... I would say it's a little small.. But just for a laptop ot just for writing it's a perfect size.
130230
It is not. I wish I knew the words to describe what the surface is made of, but try to think of the surface of a mac book pro's trackpad, or any other laptop's trackpad. It's not really sleek, but has a nice touch to it.
345447
Just by looking at the dimensions provided for both, I'm going to say no. But what do you need the lapdesk for? Most people get these pads to allow a laptop to breath (ventilation) so that they don't overheat. The keyboard has no such requirement.However if you wanted to, this could still work as long as you don't use the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard. But because of the size of the keyboard, you would over shadow the mouse on the side, making it unusable.
325263
Yes. I actually purchased this for my mother-in-law, and she uses it to write out her bills and such. She loves it and only uses it as a writing surface.
164200
Good question - you will have to scoot - it doesn't hang over enough for me to recommend it using a laptop. If your writing, reading, or eating breakfast...sure.
330487
Not at all. It feels very natural like you would expect from your laptop. I use it work and frequently type on my lap for hours with it. Good luck.
593725
No. I bought it for that purpose.It is mainly for putting a laptop on and doing a presentation, or something....
136397
yes you can write on top on it, I use it to do my bible study and pay bills and it has really served its purpose. I love it!!
451286
As long as you can situate it comfortably for yourself, on your lap works fine. I used mine primarily at school for taking notes. Keyboard folds back easily, just make sure the keyboard is turned off, otherwise you start accidentally typing in places
814887
Probably not. It's more of a notebook or you could do drawings ect. Nothing bulky.
1839503
It doesnt write on paper it is only to write on a compatible computer screen. I bought one to replace the one I lost that came with the laptop.
546868
Not for that. I use my Surface Pro 3 for drawing and the 23" for controls and reference.
1577942
I use it for my laptop all the time. It is not as substantial (heavy) as I would have liked but works well for what it is.
1406534
The top (where the laptop rests) is hard breathable rubber. I actually just tested writing on a piece of printer paper and a ballpoint pen - surprisingly it works, not ideal to compose a novel on, but to jot notes down it should work well. The backside is just hard plastic with two thin rubber strips (for traction on tables) also can be written on and fells like you're writing on.....plastic. Hope that was helpful :)
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yes. Note that you will need a smooth surface to write on (like a clipboard) because the panel has holes in it.
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no. it's very all over the place. writing with it looks like kindergarten writing. also, the software that comes with it is practically a virus. very hard to delete. i only recommend the mouse part for short notes.
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I'm sorry, I am a writer and not knowledgeable about computers, only their use in writing. My machine says ASPIRE ONE on the case. It is fine for writting up to a point, but the mouse-pad is riged to jump the screen about mindlessly from size and such in ways, I expect, pin-ball minded computer designers think grand. It is a grand distraction to me. A bother, like those little drop down windows on Facebook telling you to write something, as you try to write. Aspire One's sound is so poor it would be almost no worse to have none at all. It is so low, tinny and not worth hearing. www.LEJ.org