Rain Design iLap stand for the Macbook 13"

Reviews for Rain Design iLap stand for the Macbook 13"

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful product

    • Written by from Manchester

    The iLap is one of the best items I've bought in the past year. It is stylish, well-made, and very, very comfortable. By its looks, you might think that Apple had designed the iLap itself. It has improved my posture and is great for sitting at the table. I would recommend this to anyone, make sure to get the right size for your 'book.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    FANTASTIC!!!!

    • Written by from Boston

    I purchased this stand about 2 months ago when kept getting aggravated that my lap was burning after 5 mins of the laptop being on. It is a great little stand. The arm rest is nice and cushy :)


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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    A MUST HAVE FOR MACBOOK OWNERS

    • Written by from Studio City

    Price is a little steep, but it is worth the money. Whether you use your computer on a desk, couch, or if you're reading in bed - this makes using your MacBook a lot more enjoyable. Now I don't feel as cramped up after I've been typing or browsing. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the cushioning in front should adjust more easily, and the rotating level in the back does nothing.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    totally frustrating

    • Written by from SAN FRANCISCO

    The velvet roll that the computer rests on in the front pops off CONSTANTLY. Incredibly frustrating and an obvious and inexcusable design flaw. The company glued a strip of material onto the metal in order to keep the velvet slider from coming off, so obviously they are aware of the problem and sell the item anyway. This bit of material is not enough to keep the flimsy plastic slider in place, so i have had to glue numerous strips of fabric on in order to keep the velvet roll from falling off constantly. This is pretty inexcusable on a product made with cheap materials that costs 50$.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Can't live without it!

    • Written by from Overland Park

    I absolutely love this product. It keeps my Macbook nice and cool while I surf the web from the couch. Also, I really like that I can remove the wrist cushion and still have the soft velcro on the bottom to help prevent the metal from scratching anything. I couldn't live without this contraption!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

    • Written by from Myrtle Beach

    I do love using this product and have used it everyday since I bought it, however, after having it for about 3 months the foam pad on the front keeps falling off. This drives me crazy! I love the fact that it tilts so you can use it laying down or sitting up. The only negative so far is the foam padding in the front, if it would stay on it would be wonderful!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Simplicity. Perfection. Almost.

    • Written by from Newark

    Ok. To be honest, I really didn't like this product at first. I didn't like the cushion (for no reason, lol), I didn't like the fact that the little stick- on rubber grips didn't come pre- installed, and I thought the product was completely over priced for what it gave.

    Now, my stance after about 3 days is completely different. Rain design has really found a way to do what all the other heavy, also over priced stands do. Yet they have done it with a few pieces of lightweight aluminum and a few cushions. This is what really makes this comfortable. On the desk, it raises my computer to the perfect height (without the forward cushion). On the lap is where it gets really comfortable. Its so comfortable with the front cushion on. Thats what really changed my mind. Then, I really noticed how much of a difference it makes when it comes to the heat. It never overheats anymore. EVER. And trust me, my computer is professional when it comes overheating. This product is THE stand. Its perfect. Almost.

    The only complaint I have is the price. Who wants to pay $40.00 for a piece of aluminum and a few cushions? I mean I just don't get the part that makes this so pricey. But whatever. Everyday this stand is paying for itself. Its worth the price.

    Thanks for taking your time out to read this :D

    Hope it helps.

    - BB

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    5 Star Ratings on this Product are Rediculous

    • Written by from Sierra Vista

    The Rain Design iLap (any size...) was "designed" for one purpose: A Photo Shoot. The functionality of this product is horrible, namely in the operation of the foam wrist pad. Basically its a foam core wrapped in a velvet[-ish] cloth- and only wrapped. I elaborate there because its the cloth that attaches to the stand (via a sewn in clip), which gives no actual form to keep the system attached. That is, the inner core simply floats around inside the cloth wrapper and the entire pad just hangs from its clip most of the time (if it stays on at all). Now keep in mind, its the pad that keeps the laptop from sliding forward (due to the angle of the iLap) into your "upper" lap. With it flopping about, the laptop proves to be unstable as well, constantly moving out of position. They give you some rubber feet to attach to the laptop, but this solution seems like an afterthought. Who wants to put an extra set of sticky rubber feet on their Mac? Feet that will just fall off after a short time (as mine have) any way. A more intuitive method would have been to rubberize the contact zones on the iLap itself... which brings me to the question of, "Why do I find myself modifying my "designer" laptop stand just to get it to work?"

    Whats more, the texture of the cloth on this pad tends to pick up every piece of lint available. Mine, for example, is forever a Splotchy Red from a throw it occasionally comes into contact with. Ugly.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Save the children...

    • Written by from OLD BRIDGE

    ...your future children. This was just what I needed to save my nether regions from the burns which would otherwise be courtesy of my MacBook.

    The only reason I gave it 4 stars was for the price. I mean, how much does it really cost to manufacture a sheet of aluminum and 2 velvety pads?!

    I'm glad i purchased the iLap. It's great for when you wanna surf the internets while watching your favorite TV shows or Apple TV.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product!

    • Written by from Lompoc

    This product is amazing! It's very comfortabe, and I use it at my desk 24/7 so my laptop is never damaged at the bottom. I recommend this to every laptop users, even it's not an apple laptop.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great stand

    • Written by from Doral

    I am very pleased with this stand, excellent quality aluminum finish and soft cushion, so it's light and absorbs heat very well. Very comfortable to use. I truely recommend this product.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Pricey, but worth every penny!

    • Written by from Palm Harbor

    I bought my first iLap for a MacBook Pro four years ago and when I passed the notebook on to my son, he got the iLap too. He now has a new MacBookPro but he still uses the same iLap and can't be without it. I bought another iLap when I replaced the notebook I gave away. It keeps my MacBook cool, it's light and easy to transport, you can work for hours without getting tired. It goes everywhere I take my MacBook. I did have a problem with the velvety pad sliding off so I put a piece of velcro on the metal and that holds it firmly in place. Today, I am waiting for another iLap to be delivered. Like a few of the other couples that made reviews, my husband and I have been fighting over it. Now he will have his own! If you have any kind of MacBook then you will want one of these.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    FANTASTIC!

    • Written by from Austin

    Better than I could have ever expected. Sleek, comfortable, lightweight, and effective. Recommend to anyone!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product, A Must Have!

    • Written by from SAINT LOUIS

    Buy this Product, why? Because it's simply amazing and works. Here's what you need to know...

    -Keeps Macbook cool (Yes!!)
    -Can use in bed/couch/desk, in any position (Yes!!)
    -Comfortable (Yes!!)
    -Slip Guards keep computer in place (Yes!!) [position slip guards so that they're aligned right under rubber grips on bottom of your Macbook]

    I use the iLap all day everyday, and I don't have to worry about my computer getting hot at all. My computer is either cool or luke warm. I use it while sitting/laying on the couch/bed, or while I'm at my desk. Just an all around great product and great design. Its worth buying.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Fabulous! No velcro now!

    • Written by from Aldridge

    My parents bought me this as they couldn't get hold of another stand, and I have to say, I am really impressed!
    I was concerned when they told me they had purchased this as one review read that replacing the cushion was difficult due to the velcro, that has now gone and instead the cushion slides on and off - but still had amazing grip.
    Only thing I have to say is that was I buying this in the UK at £49.95 (approx $98), well I wouldn't buy it - if it was a third of the price then I would consider it, but as my parents bought this in the US back to the UK I only paid £25 ($49.95).

    Style, shape, weight, sturdiness, and design is top of the class.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    best stand out there!

    • Written by from San Francisco

    pros: very comfortable stand, love how the pad in the back is a hinge that you can adjust the height of the stand, makes doing stuff on my macbook easier, dissapates heat from the bottom of the macbook effectively.

    cons: price

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    I HATE IT

    • Written by from Miami beach

    I have had this product for about a year and it is awful to use. It does help with the dissipation of the heat but the front cushion constantly falls of and even when it is connected it moves around a lot. I am constantly adjusting it. Almost every time I pick up the computer it falls off.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product!

    • Written by from Tempe

    I recently purchased this lap desk to go with my new MacBook and I love it! It is very lightweight and does a great job keeping both your lap and your MacBook cool. I don't know how anyone can say that it is not easy to transport! All you do is pick it up and carry it to the next room. Pretty simple! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a simple lap desk that doesn't have those gimmicky fans that you have to plug into your laptop. This is the perfect choice!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product

    • Written by from SAINT PAUL

    After reading reviews of the iLap I went out and bought one... and I couldn't be happier. The cushion provides a nice place for my arms to rest, and the iLap keeps my aluminum MacBook nice and cool. I gave the product four stars because $50 is a lot of money to pay... but it was worth it to me.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    I've attached mine!

    • Written by from Staten Island

    I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! I have this stand for about three years now; ever since I bought my MacBook. It is only now that I'm writing a review, because I was visiting its section in the store looking to see if they made an accessory (bracket) for it, where I could attach a portable ext. hd to the underside of the stand. As for the stand itself, I've attached it to my laptop and totally got rid of the removable front cushion. I felt the cushion was just in the way. I just placed 4 1" squares of velcro over the 4 rubber feet on the bottom of the mac, then put the other side of the velcro to corresponding spots on the stand, and vwala! -Instant permanent stand. Works great. It's lasted 3 1/2 years. Although I have replaced the velcro on the bottom of the mac a couple of times. At any rate, great stand!

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