19.5in-fan

There is no doubt in my mind that there is a definite market need for some kind of product capable of being used as a table in an armchair for comfortable viewing of books, using a laptop or similar; the big question is how to design such a product. This miniature table is well thought out and tries hard to fulfill all possible requirements given the restrictions - ie that its use is intended to be limited to armchair use. The table is practical, sturdy, robust enough, looks very nice and inviting to use. The model I received was apt to give off a few splinters but with care this was not a problem for me. But with considerable regret I nevertheless had to return the table because the mere fact of placing it on my lap on my armchair, by itself, made it insecure, which was a great pity because its miniature size was a distinct advantage, taking up very little space as it did. I think this kind of product is such that however well made, it cannot really work properly: it cannot, by design, be a steady table in an armchair. This particular item is a great attempt though!

It can be a little rickety if you don't tighten the legs properly and if knocked it can wobble, but it's very resilient and works perfectly.Comfort wise, if you sit with your legs up it can dig in, but you can extend the legs if needed.I love the design, also allows the laptop to cool and not overheat, it's bamboo so durable and looks nice too. The cooling vents actually look like a robots face at certain angles, which is comical.Really glad I purchased this table, as it made me feel better about working from home from bed after I had an operation and made me worry less about causing my laptop harm.Highly recommend this if you're looking for a laptop table.Only improvement would be if the legs could lock into place, but if you're handy enough you could make this possible. I just haven't gotten around to it yet as it's a minor concern at best.

For the price, this is pretty good. The legs don't lock open, but then you're sitting with it across your lap so there isn't much scope for it to shimmy from side to side anyway. If you want a light weight, compact, easy to fold away table made of wood that serves the purpose, then this is for you. Be aware that the part which can be elevated is small - maybe notebook sized, but my lenovo laptop overhangs the flat bit with the cup indent by about 4 inches because you tend to sit with it centred over the whole table, not just over the bit that elevates. Not really a problem, there just about room for my cordless mouse at the side anyway. Previous reviewers have commented that the legs aren't too stable when extended to give more height, but I am fairly average build and can comfortably sit with it across my lap in bed with my legs crossed at the ankles without having to extend them up. I know, it's bad for the circulation.....Why not five stars? Drawer is really too small to be any use - too shallow for my (standard sized) cordless mouse but then I'm not really bothered, it tends to live on my shelf when not in use anyway. I suppose you could keep a few mint humbugs there or hide a couple of biscuits from the kids for consumption whilst agonising over whether or not to order more gin from Amazon. If you did have to use it with the legs extended the plastic nut things are very flimsy and yes, I think they would tend to slide back down again as has been noted by others. Mainly lost a star because when I opened it for the first time and tried out extending the legs, I got a very tiny but very painful splinter on the tip of my right forefinger which took two days to get out, so the finishing isn't great and I'll probably need to give the legs a wee rub down with some steel wool. The table legs that is....Overall though, pleased with it and feel it's good value for the price.

I've been using this daily for about 6 weeks and love it. It's so much more comfortable not having my laptop on my knees (on the bed). Also the laptop runs cooler, which is better for it.It's definitely worth getting one with additional flat space on both sides, rather than just one side. Apart from giving more flexibility of use, it means that the laptop is centred in front of you with space either side of your legs. With a one-sided desk you'd have to have the leg of the desk really close in order to be in front of the laptop.My only negative is that it really isn't worth having the rectangular and circular grooves, presumably for phone and drink. They're too small to be useful. My phone doesn't fit in the rectangle, and it isn't a big one; the circular groove might take a wine glass but not a mug! If I could have found a desk without these I'd have got it, but they don't seem to exist. Take note, manufacturers ...

I got the one with the flower cut outs so I could safely use with a laptop but it makes it hard to use for drawing etc I may order another one without the cutout and gift this one to a friend.Lighter than I expected, due to it being made from bamboo.Fits over legs on the smallest setting but may be a tight fit on someone if they are quite large.Legs don’t lock out once they’re out and the raised part is propped up. I personally wouldn’t give it to kids under 7 without watching them or keeping the raised but flat.Little draw is small doesn’t fit a phone doe example (based on trying with an iPhone SE202020)Would be very helpful to change things up when working from home.The little paper/tablet rest on the lip is removable and fits in the little draw.Overall very useful.