Old School Mahogany Wooden Lap Desk

UPDATE 12/05/09 -Since I wrote this review, I have had to have my husband replace the hinges because the screws came separated from the wood. It was a relatively easy fix (particularly for me!) but it does affect my impression on the build quality of this desk.

I originally bought this lapdesk for work because I wanted something that would fit on my keyboard tray to accommodate my ergonomic keyboard. One of the things I really have found useful about the tray is having the ability to flip the top up (like an old school desk -thus the name!) and stash extra pens, notebooks, and change for the vending machines (I have to have my Mtn Dew during the day).

This desk also looks very nice compared to most. It is more narrow than most which is either a good thing or bad thing depending on your needs. For me it is a good thing because it fits in smaller places (like a keyboard tray or a reasonably narrow chair). If you are using it for a laptop, it is a perfect size.

The other thing I like using this lapdesk for is for reading my Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation). I use my Kindle with the M-Edge Platform Genuine Leather Kindle DX Jacket (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest Generation Kindle DX), Pebbled Navy so that I am able to stand up the Kindle for hands-free reading.

However, if you want something that will accommodate both a keyboard and a mouse, then you will probably find the size a bit frustrating.

Finally, in terms of construction -while it looks nice, it is a composite wood with a laminate veneer. As such, if you bang a corner, it will definitely give you an unpleasant-looking "bulge" where the layers of the composite material expand. However, pretty much any wooden lapdesk will do the same.

Overall, I like this because it is different and more classic looking and has more functionality than your average lapdesk. It provides a solid base and is better balanced than wider lap desks. However, if you need something that will accommodate a keyboard plus a mouse, this isn't going to be the best choice for you.

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It made a great gift. I got one for my husband and my father-in-law; they both use them daily.

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I purchased the lapdesk from this company but when I opened it, it had damaged corners. The wood was even split. I never bothered to send it back due to the hassel that is. This company does not inspect its own itmes, but should.

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I am impressed with the quality and usefulness of this Lap Desk. The large storage compartments are useful for keeping supplies organized, and can hold a large amount of supplies. I am very impressed that this model can hold all of my study supplies, so that I don't have to hunt for supplies as I need them. Getting organized has greatly improved my study time and I like the idea of all my supplies in one convenient place. Also something I like to note is that the felt lining prevents the items from rolling around to much which is very nice. Lap desks are a valuable study aid by providing a portable writing surface for the user to study from any where they are comfortable, and keeping all supplies and books together as needed. This is a great gift for any student or aspiring artist to have. This is a lap desk you will be proud to own and use for years to come.

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This product seems to be everthing it was advertised to be. It is a christmas gift so I did not use it or anything, although I did look at it and it is nice.

Natori Dynasty Feather Fill Pillow

Love my Natori Dynasty bedding. Added another Natori Dynasty 10 inch pillow to my bedding. This pillow is just so beautiful. The detail of the design is just great. It is an amazing design that almost looks like art work and so elegant. I constantly get rave comments on the look of this bedding. Pricey but so worth the look, quality and pleasure of its appearance.

300TC Egyptian Cotton PillowCase Pair (2) KING SOLID NAVY BY MARRIKAS

These pillow cases are nice material. However, they are not the advertised width. The length is fine, width is on 19" not the advertised 21" It may not seem like a lot but this difference strangles my goose down pillows making them less comfortable.

The pillowcases are really comfortable and exactly the shade I wanted. They fit the extra large pillow very well. A good buy for the price.

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Decorative Toss Pillow Cover 18" X 18" -- Hand Appliqued and Quilted Yellow Rose Pattern

I love these pillow covers so much and wish I could buy two more just like them..Well made and beautiful..I get so many compliments on them. Please make more..I will be the first to buy..

800-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton 800TC Sheet Set, King, Ivory Solid 800 TC

This is the best sheet set I've ever purchased. We've had it for almost 2 years and it still looks and feels as great as it did after the first washing. Additionally, it has held together very well. Great purchase!

Its been 3 years now and I washed it with something that made the sheet tear, but it was in great shape after being slept on for 3 years!

I ordered the king size set (top sheet/fitted sheet and 2 king pillow cases) a few months back. I bought the ivory color. I have been able to wash them, use them and wash again to see how well they do/do not hold up. After a few uses, I would NOT buy this product again and recommend you put your money elsewhere.

For one thing, they wrinkle up pretty bad in the dryer. Hard to get the wrinkles out once there and no one irons anymore. Also, the sheets are NOT getting any softer with longer use as often happens with better quality linens (they give firm instructions in the package what to do/not do for best care and I have followed the instructions to the "t" still not working!). Finally, the sheets have seemed to slightly shrunk since I got them. We have a nice quality king pillow top mattress set and as long as I get the right size, typically not an issue. I have to use all my strength to tighten the sheets by the time I get to the 4th corner. It did not do this the first time, got a little worse the second washing and now, it's Hulk time when I try to get the fitted sheet back on the bed. We have cats too and if you don't get every inch of loose hair off the sheets prior to washing, you end up with these tiny little cat hair balls all over the place that you then have to de-lint before using. Definately avoid this set if you have pets.

I have at least a dozen sheet sets in different colors, materials and thread count in the last eight years and this set is honestly THE WORST I have bought. Most I got through Linens & Things, The Company Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc. I have never had a set with all the negatives as this set has had. I don't think I'll buy on line anymore. I want to feel things and see them next time. The 800 thread count for this Egyptian cotton set at Amazon did not cut it. I do not look forward to a good sleep when I know this set of sheets is on the bed. I am a disappointed customer. Don't you be too!!

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We bought these sheets, because the reviews were great and they seemed nice, unfortunately I was GREATLY disappointment. I've bought sheets at Costco and Target before, and THESE where supposed to be an upgrade from those; so far they are the worst sheets I've ever slept in. They feel really rough and after a month of use, they have tiny balls of fabric that make them even rougher. Also, they get really warm, so in the middle of the night I have to get up and turn the A.C. or the fan on. I can't wait to buy new ones, so I can get rid of these ones. I thought I was getting a deal with the price, but I've had many 400 or 600 thread count sheets that are way better. It just feels like throwing money down the toilet.

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White Goose Down Full Fill Standard Size Pillow Set (2 Pillows)

The pillows are great and two years later still comfortable but they could stand to benefit from being filled more.

Adveriised as "full" medium and they truly are, they are comfortable and fluff right back to shape, do not lose their shape when sleeping. Very pleased with these pillows.

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American Mills 45155.474 Garrison Pillow, 12-Inch by 18-Inch, Set of 2

These pillows are very pretty accent pillows which is exactly what they are, nothing more nothing less...As long as nobody attempts to put their head or face on them, you're good to go! Fabric feels "starchy" but the craftsmanship is good, well made. Colors are exactly as shown on Amazon.

Marigold - Throw Pillow Covers - Silk Pillow Cover with Satin Ribbon Embroidery

the workmanship is very good..wow. I like the color, it complements my living room furniture and artwork. I've had them on the sofa for about 12 months; heads, feet, cats and all have had their turn being on these pillows ... other than trimming a few snags because of the cats(..they have claws.) We are still enjoying the beauty...great quality

1000 Series TWIN Size Microfiber 3pc Bed Sheet Set, Deep Pocket, BEIGE

VERY EXCITED TOO BE ABLE TOO AFFORD 1000 THREAD COUNT SHEETS. ONLE TOO BECOME DISAPOINTED AFTER FIRST WASH. VERY CHEESEY, CHEAP THIN,FULL OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. I USED THEM ONCE,WASHED DRIED AND STILL SAME RESULTS.ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS HOW CAN I RETURN THEM AND GET MY MONEY BACK.I BOUGHT 2 SETS AND THEY SIT IN THE CLOSET.

Bellagio-Italia Lap Desk - Hazelnut Brown

• Sophisticated design with faux leather and dark stitching accent and micro-suede pillow
• Micro-bead cushion conforms to the contours of your lap
• Spacious surface and light-weight but sturdy design is perfect for a multitude of tasks
• Helps support notebook and keep your lap cool
• Fits up to 17 inch Notebooks

When looking for a lap desk I wasn't really sure what to get, especially because reviews tend to say that they are cheaply made and wear poorly, so I decided to gamble and buy this product because I liked how it looked and the dimensions were exactly what I was looking for. This lap desk is exactly what I thought it would be: basically a board covered in fake leather with a pad attached to the bottom, and has replaced my old system of doing work on binders and clipboards quite nicely.

The best features of this product are as follows:

1) It is fairly sizable and can fit about two sheets of paper on it without them overlapping

2) The pad is comfortable

3) The surface doesn't get marks on it regardless what you are writing on (provided that you don't press ridiculously hard while writing on a sheet or two of paper)

4) The fake leather, which I had some initials qualms about because I was worried it would scratch, is actually quite nice and is a very attractive color

5) It is very lightweight and because it has a handle it can be hung on a wall (which is what I did) if you lack space to put it. (very convenient for college students living in dorms.....command hooks can hold it easily)

6) The shape allows you to position it very close to your body and allows for easier access to all parts of the surface (when contrasted with rectangular surfaces)

Unfortunately, my laptop, which is a 16.4 inch Sony is too big to use with a mouse on the lap desk. As a result, I often put the lap desk next to me and use it as a mousepad when I am using my computer. This is quite convenient but alas if the desk is slanted the mouse slips right off (putting an actual mousepad on top of the lap desk solves this problem). However, anyone who does not have a gargantuan laptop like me should have no problem using both the laptop and a mouse on the lap desk (although this might cause some balance issues due to the distribution of weight).

It is also impossible to place more than a single textbook on the lap desk but I have found that putting the textbook on the couch next to me, possibly propped up on something, and placing blank sheets of paper on the lap desk is the best way to do problemsets and practice problems from textbooks.

Since I have yet to find any major product flaws I would highly recommend this product and would say that although the price seems a little high considering lap desks are literally just pieces of wood on a pillow (not very difficult to make at home) the convenience of being able to do engineering problemsets on my couch while watching tv or simply because I'm to lazy to organize my desk definitely justifies the cost.

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The product is made well, but the description that it fits up to 17" laptops is a bit misleading. I bought this for my 17" laptop and find that it does fit. However, due to the size of the pad underneath, being narrower than the height of desk, causes the top of the laptop to be unsupported underneath. With the laptop open, the monitor puts it weight at the top of desk causing it to want to flip. If the dimesions were provided, I would have likely avoided this product. Therefore, I recommend avoiding this product for laptops greater than 15".

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I hope everyone reads this before it is too late. I ordered this lap desk as a gift and I'm glad I had time to return it before Christmas. I would have been embarrassed to give this to someone. The top is flimsy and the cushion is very cheaply made. To top it off, the seller took 3 weeks to complete the return and I was refunded less than the original purchase price. I would recommend staying away from this desk and this seller as well.

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I am so surprised that this product is so highly rated! I ordered this product based on the fact that everyone else seemed to love it and said it performed well. This was not the case for me. I got it and within one month it has fallen apart! The lap desk is made of a piece of cardboard covered by imitation leather. I was expecting the desk part to be sturdier and more durable. The pieces of leather separated from the cardboard. I glued the pieces back together and I'm hoping that will solve the issue for now.

If someone wants a lapdesk of quality, this is not the product for you!

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Purchased this for the purpose of using my laptop in front of the tv. This lap desk is very well constructed and is wide enough to hold the laptop comfortably. I highly recommend it!

RoadPro RP9108 Bendable/Adjustable Neck Pillow with Memory Foam

• Bends to conform to the shape of your neck
• Quality memory foam cushioning
• Cotton-comfort covering
• Provides superior support and comfort to any body part

It is too small and hard to be comfortable. It doesn't fill in the neck area and too short to lean head to the side with comfort.

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I ordered this for my husband who has neck and shoulder issues. He likes this better than traditional neck pillows that are not adjustable.

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I recently purchased this item for my trip to England. I thought an adjustable pillow would be better suited to the increasing confined space that is coach on airlines. Although it kept my neck padded for reading its too hard to sleep on and doesn't give to your weight. I think the beaded neck pillow would have been better.

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This "neck pillow" is only about 4" wide!!! It is MUCH smaller than other twist pillows I have purchased. It is so small that it gives NO SUPPORT to your head. Also the wire inside is totally dysfunctional. It does not hold shape when bent into shape. This pillow is totally useless and not usable.

The spine in the pillow allows you to bend the pillow into any needed shape. It's very comfortable to use as a travel pillow, but could be so much better with just a little wider diameter. The memory foam compresses easily, which is good and bad. The good is the pillow packs very well and takes up little space. The bad is the pillow doesn't keep its shape when used for any duration. A little more diameter would make this perfect.

Sweet Thang Razzles Candy Pillow

We have looked all over for a Razzles pillow and could find any candy except Razzles GRRR so I decided to try here and not only did they have the pillow it was better than expected where as the other pillows I had found were regular pillows this wonderful one was filled with little beads to conform to my comfort and was so vibrant it took happiness to a whole new level

1200-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton 4PC 1200TC Bed Sheet Set, King, White Solid 1200 TC

I was very happy with the quality of these sheets. The fabric is more cottony than satiny which is what I likemore cozy. Also the elastic is just an open pocket and not finished like American sheets. I have an extra thick mattress, 19 inches or so, and the fitted sheet worked when it came out of the package. But after 2 washings in cold water, it no longer covers the mattress and there's not enough excess to use sheet grippers. If you have a regular size mattress these sheets are a great buy.

Great value, great sheets. You may want single ply for the summer or in warm climate areas. Otherwise, wonderful

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we just got these sheets and are very happy with them, very shot and very comfortable

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I agree with J. Alvarez. Really bad quality, I have a set of sheets with 600 thread count and they feel so much better! These are flimsy, and the trimmings are not pretty.

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Based on the previous reviews, I was expecting to get sheets that were very soft, thick and warm. Instead, the sheets are so thin I can almost see through them (in white) and they are scratchy like 200 thread count sheets, after 6 washes. I am hoping they will get softer with time, but it seems like that will take at least 100 washes! Otherwise, the fit is good for my king 12" thick mattress.

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Rose Tree Symphony European Sham

They are not cheap, but you do get what you pay for. Excellent quality, heavy fabric, well made, nice product. I highly recommend the set.

This sham arrived looking just like the picture it complemented my Rose Tree Symphony pillows and bedspread very well.

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This pillow sham is fabulous. It is a great addition to my new bedding ensemble. The quality was even better than expected.

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Cervical Pillow - Contour Neck Pillow - Great Neck Support Best Pillow for Cervical - Try Our Cervic

This pillow is amazing. I have had shoulder and neck pain for 20+ years. I have always said that sleeping was my worst enemy. I have bought many pillows and spent a lot of money over the years and none of them really helped, maybe short term but eventually I would be right back to the same problem. Most of the pillows on the market have neck support that is too thick for my needs. This one is the first one with a neck roll that is perfect for me.

Update: After a month of sleeping on this pillow it is causing problems. The upper chambers have too much stuffing for my needs, it pushes your head forward and that puts a strain on your neck muscles. I'm using it off and on, may remove some of the stuffing.

It's a nice pillow overall. The problem I have is the roll section is too big and too firm for my needs.

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Turquoise Sari Cushion Covers / Saree Pillow covers 16 X 16 Inches

I really do like these. I've had them for a couple of months and they look amazing. The color is as pictured. It is a very vibrant blue turquoise with highlights of green as seen in the photo. They are a daring choice but if this is what you are after they are stylish and the quality is good. I am pleased with the look of them and how they made my hall entry way come alive.

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Pillow Decor - Caravan Cotton Rust 18x18 Throw Pillow

These pillows are very dark in color, almost red. The company charges a 10% restocking fee, plus you have to pay for return shipping. They are also relatively firm and flat, not at all fluffy.

Decorative Hamp Rope Piping Throw Pillow Cover 18" Burgundy

My couch pillows were becoming threadbare, these case match my couch perfectly and they arrived quickly. Be careful about grabbing them by the rope edging. It pulls away from the burgundy fabric easily.

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Intelligel Pillow Side Sleeper Regular

The adjustability of this pillow is such a cool feature! I have pumped it up to fit the curve in my neck perfectly. It is the most comfortable supportive pillow I've ever had. I recently went on vacation and forgot my Intelligel pillow and literally can't sleep without it. The contour memory pillows I've tried pushed into my neck too hard and I wasn't able to get used to them. You will not have that issue with this pillow! I have tried everything, down pillows, memory foam pillows, contour pillow, water pillows, latex pillows,gel pillows, I actually thought I was never going to find a pillow that would work for me.

6pc 1500 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set with 4 PILLOW CASES, King, Pink Solid

These sheets are very, very soft. They are all I wanted them to be, however, the elastic is not tight enough. Every morning I have to put the corners back down on the mattressthey slide up during the night. They definately fit my pillow top mattress but the elastic does not keep them on. I guess I will have to get some straps to hold them on....

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