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Reading, writing, and relaxation! All courtesy of an ingenious lap writing desk that makes any space a workspace. Featuring a bright gooseneck lamp, plush leg rest, smooth desktop surface, and plenty of storage space, it’s the perfect go-anywhere portable desk.
A portable desk is the perfect marriage of comfort and convenience.
Now, you don’t have feel trapped in your office or den. Our lap desk with light has plenty of hidden storage—so you can take your work, bills, puzzles, or cards, to your favorite spot. A comfortable portable desk is perfect for planes, trains, hotels, beds, couches—wherever your life takes you!
The Brookstone lap writing desk—a notch above the rest.
Storage Approximately 18 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Light: 4" x 10 1/2"
A lap desk with light makes a brilliant gift idea!
Turn your favorite spot into a productive workspace or comfortable play station—awash in light. Order your new lap writing desk now!
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Chicago on 5/14/2008
This product is too big. I had to return it because my wife thought it was too big
from Alexandria, VA on 4/11/2008
Very comfortable and could be perfect with a few small changes - especially securing the light so it doesn't dangle when you move the laptop.
from Wilmington, DE on 2/8/2008
Provides a comfortable laptop workspace.
from Franklin, NC on 2/8/2008
Very useful for my disabled wife to keep supplies handy while she's writing.
from Midland, MI on 1/24/2008
My wife now uses her laptop from the comfort of our living room couch.
from Vernon Hills, IL on 1/20/2008
This is a substantial, relatively heavy lap desk. The storage compartment is quite useful. The padding is soft, and it provides a very stable surface. I like the cup holder. The top is wide enough for both my (small) laptop and a mouse. However, I wish it were just an inch or two less wide; it's too big to use comfortably in our airchairs. It's great for the sofa. My biggest complaint, however, is the lamp, which is considerably underpowered, and requires four D batteries, adding to the weight. The lamp is a great idea, poorly executed. How about a halogen light, like in my book light, or like I can plug into my computer's USB port?
from jxn,ms. on 1/20/2008
wife wanted a lap desk for xmas - knew what i wanted - couldn't find it until i visited brookstone site - she was thrilled - perfect fit - my dog now waits for my wife to flip it over so she can lay in her lap in luxury
from canada on 1/18/2008
Our 85 yr. old mother uses it to do her crossword puzzles on...she loves it!
from Iowa on 1/16/2008
Great design but a little pricey
from Belen, NM on 1/13/2008
My husband uses this product for his recliner, as he is disabled and he is able to use his computer and read more comfortably with ease of pain. He is able to take it on trips with him and be comfortable while traveling. We love the fluffy lap of the lap desk and the light allows us to read even at night while the other might be sleeping. We can take it to motels with us or over to our parents home and continue to be comfortable if something needs to be looked up on the computer or if we want to read. It is especially good for the disabled person. What a wonderful product this has been for my husband and it is light enough for him to carry from room to room if need be. Nothing is wrong with this product.
from Palm Coast, Fl on 1/12/2008
Just what the wife needed
from Westbrook, CT on 1/11/2008
My daughter is a college student and often uses her laptop in bed. She needed something to put it on and do her work. This was just what she needed.
from Scottsdale, Arizona on 1/11/2008
I purchased this item for my husband as a gift. He enjoys playing games or reading from his laptop in the evenings from bed. This lap desk makes using his laptop computer more comfortable from bed, in a chair or traveling on road trips. He loves the storage space and the cup holder. In addition he is a huge fan of the comfort foam padding on the bottom. It is very comfortable. I am quite pleased with the quality and overall performance.
from Nashua, NH on 1/11/2008
Works great for writing and using my laptop
from Sunriver, Oregon on 1/11/2008
With the light, would like the option of plugging in or using a battery.
from CT on 1/11/2008
The item is nice but very cumbersome. It's just not worth it....too heavy...too big.
from North Little Rock, AR on 1/11/2008
I have had one of these before that was not near as comfortable and easy to use.
from Michigan on 1/11/2008
This gift was for my college-age son. He was very pleased with this laptop, as it had everything he needed.
from Texas on 1/11/2008
Great for a person that does a lot of desk work without a desk.
from Boston, MA on 1/11/2008
My grandmother loves this product. It is lightweight enough for her to lift and has a soft cushion that is comfortable on her legs.
from Tarboro, NC on 1/10/2008
I purchase 3 of these for 3 different family members. Everyone loves the laptop desk. It's also is a great place to keep incoming bills, especially if you like to pay online. I high recommend this product.
from Scotch Plains, NJ on 1/10/2008
I bought this as a gift, and the recipient could not have been happier. She was not concerned about the weight of it and said it was very useful.
from Sarasota, FL on 1/8/2008
I received this desk as a gift and it helps me stay organized. The storage area is quite large and the writing surface is sufficient. It is a bit heavy to carry but doesn't bother me when I am using it. The batteries are heavy themselves and add to the weight.
from Los Angeles, California on 1/7/2008
This is a great tool for the lap top user. It's like an office on the go, with space for everything from pens and paper to room for your electrical connection eqipment. The cushion on the bottom gives firm softness for your lap, and the top has a firm non-sliding surface. Finally, the handle makes this a very portable desk to travel with you where ever you go, and where ever you work. A definite must-buy!
from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/5/2008
Nice design. Offers a lot of features, such as the light and storage compartment. This item is somewhat heavy, but has a much higher build quality than competing items on the market.
from Ann Arbor, MI on 1/5/2008
Features like cup holder, tray storage, light, and nonslip surface take this lap desk above and beyond cheaper options. Comfortable cloth and cushion key to performance.
from bridgeport, wv on 1/5/2008
excellent product. love the storage under the top.just wish the light on/off switch had a better design.
from Reno, Nv on 1/4/2008
This product offers a convenient place to work in my favorite chair. High quality and extra features make it a pleasure to use!
from Alexandria, KY on 1/4/2008
I purchased this for my grandson who was delighted with it and began to use it immediately. It met all his requirements. He uses it in bed, in a lounge chair, and on the floor.
from Fitchburg, WI on 1/4/2008
I bought it for my wife to use in the car when we're traveling home from visiting our grandkids. It makes the 2 hour ride more enjoyable and productive.
from Madison, WI on 1/4/2008
A very handy product that serves many uses as a go anywhere desktop. Not only great for reading, but also laptop computers, mail, crafts.. anything you can do on a desk, but in your favorite chair. Take along on trips in the car, to the coffee shop or meetings.
from Cincinnati, OH on 1/4/2008
good storage space. convenient handle. good writing surface
from Monroe,La on 1/4/2008
Makes using my laptop easier
from Kansas City, MO on 1/4/2008
This product allows me to catch up on work late at night while sitting in bed. This is often the only time I have with my wife throughout the day, so it is nice to be able to sit there with her yet still get some work done. Without this, the computer heat is too much to handle for long periods of time.
from Midwest on 1/2/2008
Lapdesk appears to be well-made, but there are two negatives I noticed.
First, the light doesn't have a switch that you can flip on our off. It turns on automatically when you remove it from the slot that it rests in. This is good in theory, but the light would not secure tightly in its slot so the light would always remain on.
Secondly, the cup holder is too small to be practical. It is wide enough for a children's cup or a traveler's mug with a narrow bottom, but nothing else would fit.
This is an attractive lap desk, but is not practical for a laptop computer. The heat from my laptop caused the non-skid surface of the desk to bubble.
from Macomb, MI on 12/21/2007
I purchased two of these lapdesks for my parents for Christmas. My father finds it most excellent to support his laptop computer as well as work his Suduko puzzles. My mother likes it for reading, writing, and small projects. One night when their power was out, they pulled out the lapdesks and could read and do Suduko. They are comfortable to use, easy to store when not in use. It's a great deal!
from Abilene, TX on 12/19/2007
We bought these for a physician that we work for to help him be less stressed when he dictates his charts for the day!!
from Arizona on 11/19/2007
[...] I'm a female college student and don't weight more than 100lbs and I sometimes use this desk for up to a couple of hours and it's fine, even with my laptop on it. I love this product, it's very durable and convenient!
from Staten Isl NY on 11/15/2007
I use it to write xmas cards, so its great that it has ample room and the underneath space for envelopes, special pens, stickers and stamps.
I did need to create a space under the bed to store it, Im greatful for the size, but it can be difficult to store
from CT on 10/29/2007
Nice lap desk!
from Gainesville, GA on 10/23/2007
Given as a graduation gift and it was exchanged.
from St. Louis, MO on 10/22/2007
enables me to use my laptop wherever I want
from Tampa, FL on 10/22/2007
Very nice for a flat surface - the top is on a hinge so you can store items in it.
from Lincoln, RI on 10/22/2007
I bought this item to use in my bed and it is very heavy on my legs. I lose feeling in my feet because it's just so heavy! The light is very, very dim and you have to bring it within an inch or so of the paperwork to see.
from Allentown, PA on 10/22/2007
I used this product after I had surgery. It was good as a snack table as well as a writing table. It was a bit heavy though. Perhaps you could reduce some of the storage capability. The cushioned bottom was comfortable. The shape of the hard surface was user friendly. A smaller light would be OK and not add to the overall weight of the product.