Is it possible to use this lap desk to write on with loose leaf paper? Or is the surface too curved to accommodate the paper flatly?
469544
Yes, the hard side could be used as a writing desk on your lap, this would put the cushioned side on your legs. Should work well for you.
469545
The curve isn't exaggerated, so you should be able to write on it fine. I just tested it myself.
469546
If its's just paper the curve isn't too much and its flatter towards the top where you would most likely write on. If you are using a pad with a cardboard backing it might bend at the bottom but then why would you use this to write on?
327989
If you were to lay it flat, it would be sufficient for a lap top. Probably not as comfortable.
999186
Yea, that should work, but you want to make sure the thing will clamp to the edge of your desk. There needs to be a lip or an edge that it can grab on to. I was honestly a little disappointed about how small it was. But it is still sweet.
1406535
Very slightly textured, but I don't think the texturing would be the problem. The problem I think would be that the surface is a soft rubber which would make writing a bit iffy. The backside is plastic, with long strips of rubber for feet. I think the desk is just plastic. Not stuffed with anything, really. It's a rigid desk.
2056975
The bottom of the lap desk has two cushions that run from left to right; the one toward the rear is a bit larger than the one in front, giving a bit of a tilt to the top surface. It's only adjustable to the extent that you can squish the beads around in the cushions. However I find it provides a comfortable angle when the desk is used on my lap. On a table, not so much. I also recommend that you get some non-skid drawer liner from a hardware store and stick it to the top so your laptop won't slide around. Since I have a wide computer (17' MacBook Pro), I removed the spring clip on the left as well. For the price, this is a very useful and comfortable product. I recommend it. The bottom of the lap desk has two cushions that run from left to right; the one toward the rear is a bit larger than the one in front, giving a bit of a tilt to the top surface. It's only adjustable to the extent that you can squish the beads around in the cushions. However I find it provides a comfortable angle when the desk is used on my lap. On a table, not so much. I also recommend that you get some non-skid drawer liner from a hardware store and stick it to the top so your laptop won't slide around. Since I have a wide computer (17' MacBook Pro), I removed the spring clip on the left... » Read More The bottom of the lap desk has two cushions that run from left to right; the one toward the rear is a bit larger than the one in front, giving a bit of a tilt to the top surface. It's only adjustable to the extent that you can squish the beads around in the cushions. However I find it provides a comfortable angle when the desk is used on my lap. On a table, not so much. I also recommend that you get some non-skid drawer liner from a hardware store and stick it to the top so your laptop won't slide around. Since I have a wide computer (17' MacBook Pro), I removed the spring clip on the left as well. For the price, this is a very useful and comfortable product. I recommend it. « Show Less
1773360
I would not recommend putting this stand in anyone's lap - it is too big for that. Since it is an easel stand with one side magnetic as well as dry erase and the other side with felt fabric, it would really work better to sit on something sturdy, i.e., a table, the floor.
1758472
Too flimsy for a lap unless you use a lapdesk...you know the kind thats a pillow with a flat hard surface...
873272
The only problem I might see is that it is not an absolutely flat surface. There are tiny little minute bumps that help create friction so that laptops wont slide. Other than that, I don't see why not.
525527
No. It's not a lap desk. It's designed to elevate a laptop on a desk. If you had an EXTREMELY slender lap, maybe you could use it this way; there are much better options, however.
300719
Yes, but I don't think it's really designed to do that. Is my comment posted about this portfolio - the slot on the right is too small for a standard 8 1/2 x 11 pad of paper. It's about 8 1/4" !! The pad they give you is about 8 1/4". After that good luck getting another pad in the slot. I told people not to buy it. If you don't plan on using the right hand side to hold paper. then I guess it's ok.
167112
The stand is best used with the legs cause the legs prevent the stand from folding in the middle. Although I do use the stand laying flat without the use of the legs but I lay it flat on a hard surface, like the floor or a desk something that is smooth or level. If using your lap is the most comfortable way you use your laptop then you should get a lapdesk instead those don't usually fold, Amazon has a lot of those to buy and choose from.
17332
I tested it and you can write but the material of the map on top of the desk is slightly bumpy. I use a desk mat on my desk's top to keep it scratches that will happen over time. You might want to do the same if you purchase the desk.
1930784
I think it makes a perfect laptop desk for those purposes where actual cooling (as there are no fans or anything electronic on this) is not required. The hard service should be perfect for writing and gradiing papers (hi teach!) and the padded side makes it comfortable to use in your lap.
1930782
No, because it's not flat on the plastic surface that you would want to write on; It's curved. It would be more of a hassle than it would be helpful.
814887
Probably not. It's more of a notebook or you could do drawings ect. Nothing bulky.
1437068
I have a 17" laptop and there is NOT enough room to use a mouse as well on this lap desk. Were it to be a smaller laptop, perhaps, but I am not sure how easy it would be considering the lap desk is curved to allow for air movement. It might be awkward to use a mouse.
1780748
The pad would work just fine. If the corner of the desk is really sharp it may leave a little bit of a crease but I don't think it is a big problem. My desk has a shark corner and I sometimes cover it with the pad.