Anyone who has worked/played with their notebook computer on their lap could not be surprised by reports yesterday and today that the devices can get hot. But who knew that they could actually cause mild burns to your thighs (and really, there are few places worse than your upper thighs to get burned)?
Personally, I have resorted to some of the tactics demonstrated on the news today for keeping my lap cool, including using a throw pillow to separate my computer from my lap. But, according to Becky Worley on Good Morning America, that can block the vents on my computer, causing it to work harder.
So what's a gal to do? I could sit at a desk (which after a long day in the office is not going to happen), or I could invest in one of these solutions:
Lap Desk ($59.95) The LapDeskLady on Etsy has some really cute variations on the traditional lap desk. Each desk combines my pillow solution with a flat desk surface, but in a wide variety of colors and patterns (I really like the zebra stripe, pictured above).
Compact Laptop Desk ($29.99) For something a lot less bulky and more portable, there is the Targus compact laptop. The vented surface protects your legs, but still allows the air to flow.
HeatShift Laptop Cooler ($29.99 for 15") According to the web site, the laptop cooler contains crystals which absorb the heat from your computer. Heat is absorbed and dissipated to cooler areas by melting the crystals into a gel which reforms into a solid when the pad isn't in use.
Dave Laptop Table ($17.99) The most affordable option may be my favorite, a cute laptop table from Ikea (pictured at right)! I can put it next to the couch when I'm trying to work/surf Facebook and watch Grey's Anatomy, then hide it in a closet when I don't need it.
How do you prevent your laptop from heating up your lap?
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Can I avoid laptop lap burn?
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