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I don't understand why anyone would use this instead of a fan-type laptop coolpad. They just plug right into a USB port and keep your computer nice and chilled, much more than this would, which is a very good thing for all the internal workings and could help extend the life of the laptop.

You can't do this with a laptop, the laptop itself will over heat on a cushy surface, maybe just get a stable table, they are cushy at the bottom for yourself, but have a flat hard surface for a laptop itself so it won't overheat and be damaged.

FYI: I have a very old key lime iBook clamshell, remember the coloured ones... well, that colour part is a sort of rubber, and because I had left it on cushy surfaces, the green rubber bit is not warped.... from overheating.

I meant to say it "is" warped, not "not" warped. I should really check things over before I click 'submit comment'.

My laptop sits on a cool pad and then I set the two pieces on a padded lap desk. It works out fine.

I got myself an iXoft thermal pad, it's like a potholder for your laptop.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834998345

I love mine, fits in the laptop bag and works great.

I just use a 0.5 in thick hardcover book as a laptop rest.

I defiantly need one to use with my HP laptop, especially for the time when I need to keep it in my lap. It gets very hot. Sometimes I feel like my trousers are in flames. I think I will try to find something similar for me too. Thank you for your suggestion.