Anyone use a laptop on the pull-out tray? Is there an issue with sturdiness or the tray sliding during use instead of being stable?Thanks!
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I still like this desk. My MacPro laptop has been on the tray for a year or two now. My printer is on the top of the desk and everything is very convenient. I keep extra paper on the shelf underneath. It fits conveniently in a small space. I can close my laptop and slide the tray underneath, but it doesn't go in all the way. But all things considered, this is a great desk.
1686564
I haven't used a laptop on it, but I wouldn't think it's deep enough for one. Just really fits a standard keyboard.
1545243
Sorry to take so long to answer. The turntable does seem to be sturdy and should be able to handle the wood tray. Of course, it might depend on how thick the tray is. Attachment is your choice. That might be helpful and would prevent any sliding or shifting of the board. I hope this has been helpful to you.... Marie
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I have not had an issue with laptop movement at all; I have a 17" mac. The lip on the edge of the chill mat does just what it's supposed to do -- keeps the laptop in place and prevents it from sliding off. Also, my laptop used to overheat like crazy and the chill mat has worked great so far. I've read earlier reviews about burnout of fan but I've had mine about 6 weeks and so far so good.
832976
Yes, it works great. It is what I use it for. You just have to be careful about moving it. Make sure you drag it without lifting the tray.
666607
I used my laptop on the raised side, while the mouse was used on the flat side. It was great to use and worked very well. (I was in a hospital bed with a broken ankle and this table had many uses.)
527013
The tray is sturdy and can hold your monitor with no problem. The keyboard part slides in and out. You will love it.
1353808
Neither the anchor bracket, arm from anchor nor plastic tray are inherently flimsy. Because the plastic tray is so wide - a 'strong' point when using a large ergonomic keyboard and still have room for a mouse - the tray does have some flex. I do lots of fast typing and find no problems with this units strength.
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I bought these chairs as gifts, but everyone who has them uses the tray. It doesn't move with the chair, so it is stable. The tray is one of the chair's best features, so I can't imagine not wanting to include it. Try it though, I'm sure you could change your mind.
527016
The tray is useable off the edge of the desk surface. I do that b/c I have a severe lack of space.
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Like Lloyd said, you could use a Velcro strap to help hold everything in place. My only concern is that the pegs that hold the laptop in place at the bottom are only about an inch high, so the laptop would only be sitting on your cooling pad. The cooling pad could be easily secured to the tray, but your laptop would just be hanging out on top of the cooling pad unless you secured it with Velcro or something. The Ergotron tray and arm are plenty strong enough, just depends on how you secure things.
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I use it for my son's little laptop and to eat meals. The supporting rod for the tray comes undone easily, especially when we slide it on the carpet. We have to watch out or we get lap full of food. I have another Tablemate that I bought years ago and it does not have the same problem, however, I bought it directly from the Tablemate website. I would give this one 3 stars; my other tray receives 5.
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It's pretty solid, I can't pull it out without putting in the combination. Not sure how strong the metal is on the laptop though.
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It did collapse some, but I figured I could get used to it and learn how to keep it set up. The lip that holds the laptop on the tray is very small. My laptop kept falling off it.
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Believe it or not--yes. I just brought my laptop down to try it out. There is a slight wobble but that's possibly because i don't have the laptop secured in the straps, etc. I just set it on top. I'm not sure this would replace my standing desk/ledge, because it's not completely motionless, but it does completely hold a laptop sturdily enough to type. I hope that helps! (and note, the laptop in question is fairly heavy--older vintage MacBook Pro, fwiw.)
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This is just an opinion, not a definite answer. I see no need to assemble the keyboard tray for stability since it is not attached directly to any support bars. The tray could be left unattached but the bars do glide easily. I would leave tray off if desired. We are very pleased with this desk, assembly and quality.
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You are exactly right and that is a drawback, the only one I can think of. My laptop has little "feet" that help to hold it in place but it still slides off from time to time. I've been looking for a small piece of silicone or rubber to prevent that issue but for me it hasn't been a deal breaker; it was for my daughter though. Good luck!
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The Tray will support up to 30 LBS. It should hold up to most any laptop or tray of food.