Rain Design iLap 13 inch Laptop Stand (Patented)

I have used an iLap with my Mac Book Pro every day for years and it has really helped my comfort levels. It is great at stopping the laptop from getting too hot and so helps preserve the life of the battery as well as saving your lap from that unpleasant burning feeling and "fireside tartan" after-effect. I also find it helps you position it more comfortably so that you aren't bending your neck down quite as far and your wrists are well supported by the foam cushion at the front of the stand. I sometimes use the iLap with a cushion underneath it to lift the Mac Book up to the perfect height to work at. It also works very well on a desk if you need to use your laptop there.I have marked it down to 4 stars because the cushion quickly becomes limp where it joins the stand and so falls off quite easily. It does slide on and off reasonably easily, but it is a nuisance after having the stand for a wee while. I also find that cat fur and any other fuzz from clothing etc is murder to get off the velvet cover of the stand after you have used it for a few months. Not a deal-breaker, but annoying none the less.As others have said it is pricey for all that it is, but given that there isn't an alternative in the 17" size it is still well worth it - and it's a lot cheaper than replacing the battery.

I admit I chose this stand over others mainly due to the sleek design, looking at it you'd think that it was made by apple specifically for the Macbook Aluminium.After using it continuously for the last 4 months I must say it works flawlessly. With the cushion fitted on the front it sits at the perfect angle to type whilst on your lap, and when you remove it the angle is great for on the desk or even in bed.Like the previous reviewer I too was worried when my Macbook started sliding around at the slightest tilt or movement, then when I checked the box I noticed the silicone pads that you're supposed to stick on the base to line up with the feet of the laptop! Once these are on problem over, you can literally tilt the stand past 45 degrees without the laptop moving an inch.If it would have been around £30 I would have given it 5 stars, but for anybody that uses their laptop for prolonged periods on their lap then this iLap stand is hard to beat.... and it looks pretty cool too!

I've had one of these for 3 years. If you routinely use your MacBook in bed or a couch, this can completely transform the experience. The padding pushes the trackpad and keyboard to a comfortable distance, so you can keep your wrists straight. In the summer, it keeps the machine from burning your lap. It's just great.Unfortunately, as pretty as the pillow initially looks, it will wear, fade and become generally disgusting over time. It also attaches to the aluminum base loosely via velcro, which makes it flap around in a rather unimpressive manner, even more so as it ages and the cover kind of stretches out. I wish the pillow had some kind of a rail, slid on from the side and snapped snugly in place, and that the cover was a hard-wearing material, possibly leather, or not.Still, the functionality and lack of suitable alternatives earns this product 4 stars.

I love this thing and take it everywhere. It's angle is good and though not adjustable, in practice a book is more than sufficient to do the trick if required. Also the back padded bit has enough friction that you can hang the front off the end of a table thereby increasing the angle a touch as well as bringing the laptop closer to you and a bit lower in situations where the table/chair setup is fixed and not ideal - very useful, trust me.It's simple, lightweight, and portable. The only improvement would be if it had some crazy way of folding completely flat and in half or something in order to make it even smaller when transporting. Regardless, it fits in my bag and I take it everywhere...

My iLap arrived on time and in perfect condition. This is a good product but it's expensive, but as has been stated in other reviews if you've just spent £2500 on a MacBook, what difference does a bit more money make. I like this item it seems to be well made, and comfortable to use. It only gets 4 stars because of the price, unfortunately if you use your MBP in your lap often, there isn't much else out there.

Excellent product, although I think it needs a fan underneath to make it truly effective. I held back a star as I don't see why one can't be incorporated, (preferably with the option to run directly off mains or 12V rather than a precious USB slot). I would also have preferred a leather roll at the front rather than a velvet one. Am I the only one who doesn't like the feel of this stuff?

I've owned this product for a good year and a half now & it has been a true life-saver! I've been a graphic design student & have therefore used my macbook pro pretty much every waking minute. As we all know, macs tend to heat up to the extreme, & if it weren't for this stand I would've irrevocably damaged my legs through mac-burns. Also, in this time I've only had to buy one new battery for my laptop, mainly because the i-lap has kept the temperature down enough for each battery to have a longer life (I have a 2007 model, so essentially this isn't bad). The price may seem a little steep, but for the comfort and pure usage you'll get out of this, it's well worth it!

I was looking for a comfortable yet stylish stand for my MacBook. After looking around, the iLap suits my requirements perfectly.Looks great, the aluminium really matches my MacBook. The cushion is soft and comfortable. It can adjusted to suit your position. Furthermore, my MacBook does not overheat with this stand.I take it with me everywhere and use it all the time. Slightly overpriced for the type of product, but I've had it for over 2 years and it is still in mint condition. Would recommend to all!