I am thinking of buying this to set my laptop on in front of my treadmill. Do you think it would be sturdy enough to hold a laptop if I tilt the top b
1701516
yes, as long as you don't jostle the stand. It has a wide perch and I have had books on it that are heavier than my laptop.
1701517
Hi. I actually just tried it to see what would happen. I'm not sure if I need you to sign some kind of agreement that you won't sue me if something bad happens to your laptop but here goes anyway. Now not sure if you saw my review but I give you fair warning that I'm not entirely sure I put the stand together correctly. However it holds paper so seems to be right. I only say this because I saw a response that said you can't tilt the desk (top) all the way back but I can. So I either assembled it wrong or that person is wrong. Anyway I was able to to tilt it totally level and put my laptop on it (I have a 15in macbook). It's sturdy in the middle where the stand joins the top but it's a bit wobbly from side to side. However it bore the weight without anything happening (I only tested it for about a minute). I think it's a little risky because there's nothing keeping it on the stand if someone were to ever accidentally knock into it. And again it is wobbly from side to side. I think you could risk it but I wonder if there's something slightly better out there for that purpose. Honestly my vote is that it's wobbly enough to make me too uncomfortable. Do you have iPad? That would work perfectly with the stand in the correct position.
1701518
It is sturdy. I think it would be fine but it doesnt tilt all the way back like a table so I dont know if you would be able to put a lap top on it or not.
1605481
I am not sure that would work out for you. It has to be assembled to be in a certain configuration and the top has to be balanced so the laptop will not fall off if the angle is too steep. By the way, I find the unit a bit wobbly. I periodically have to tighen up the screw for the leveler. My sister said she also had ordered one a long time ago and had the same problem. I would not buy it again.
1861619
I can't recall the weight on it but it's pretty sturdy. I'm sure it can hold your laptop plus have some room left on the side. Just make sure the legs are positioned well on the surface.
272344
Awesome! hmm.. Keep in mind that the base of the stand that would be touching the flat surface is shaped like a "T". I imagine that you're considering using the stand in your lap with the top of the "T" sitting across your thighs and the stem of the "T" sorta under your bum. I just tried this with my crane stand and i find that although the base is fairly stable, the position of my laptop would either be too close or too high no matter how it's adjusted. I also tried flipping the bottom stem the opposite way so, from a profile view, the stand is shaped like a "Z"; in this case it's not very stable because the bottom stem of the "T" is extended out past the couch (might possibly work if you have a couch with a deep seat). Overall, I wouldn't recommend doing this. I can only see this stand as useful if you need your laptop higher than your tabletop or in my case, as a DJ where it elevates my laptop above my mixer case. Maybe you could try searching for a "lap desk" and see if that application might fit your situation better.
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I think it would totally handle that weight. I have an extremely heavy laptop, external monitor, keyboard and mouse on mine and it's great. (all told probably around 21 lbs.) It's very sturdy. I really love this desk. It has saved my back and I feel so much more productive through the day.
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It is sturdy, but it isn't a lap desk. A laptop would go on top and will sit 3-4 inches above a counter or desk. So, ergonomically, it isn't really comfortable for extended use. Without an external keyboard or mouse, the stand is more for display purposes than anything else.
1375735
The table does sway a little back and forth length-wise but only when you have 150lbs+ on it. I have no problem worrying about my things falling from the two I own. If you need to place a laptop and some textbooks on these tables it will be fine!
1112973
I am not sure how to put a laptop on this. It is a sturdy stand, but do not think I would trust my laptop on it. Heavier weight book, no problem! It does not slide with a book.
1757721
My recent setup on this is one (fairly heavy) dvr box on the bottom shelf, one (fairly heavy) cable box on the middle shelf, and one wii box and one small antenna/booster on the top shelf. I just removed the cable box and set my 17" (older = heavier) laptop on the middle shelf; it holds well and doesn't appear that it would sag. The laptop hangs over each side, of course, but there's a bit of protection from sliding forward/backward because of the built-in slant. I would suggest placing the heaviest laptop on the bottom and the lightest on the top for stability. Hope this helps!
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I don't think it would hold up under workbench activity. It's about 1/4 inch thick but has a spongy layer between the surfaces. so it feels a little soft rather than tough. I think I recall a reviewer saying it got caught on something and ripped--which seems possible to me. There are indentations where the treadmill sits on it and squishes it down. One surface is crinkly and one is smooth. I'm not sure which is really supposed to be the top surface, but I feel like I might be able to force my fingernail through either one. (Could be wrong, but I don't want to try it!)
1685474
It "may" be sturdy enough, but since it folds in half there is a split in the middle that is slightly higher than the rest of the top's surface. This would make your keyboard wobble back and forth, so I wouldn't recommend this table for that purpose.
1716360
I wouldn't recommend doing that. It will withstand the weight but it won't be stable (unless the laptop screen is closed).
1355151
I think so. I have a second laptop which I keep open on top of mine. The height of the unit could make your monitor position higher than you wish so that might be something to consider.
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If the treadmill will lock (not move while it is off) I believe it would work. The bottom is very "grippy" so as long as the treadmill would be able to support any type "chair", in my opinion this would work as well. If you were to tilt it at an steep angle and the treadmill belt was not locked, it could cause the belt to start to move (even though it is off) in that case it would not be safe. Hope that helps!
884987
It's very sturdy. I have a 17" laptop. It hangs over a little on each side, but is still steady on the lap.
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I really can't use it for my laptop . It is too high and there is no height adjustment. I am very tall and it still is too high for me to use. If you can sit somewhere that it goes into the sides of the chair or couch cushion you are sitting on it will be lower and more stable. I don't have a chair like that The top does tilt but it still is not easy to use. The legs do not tighten and are very wobbly. I would advise not to buy it
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It's a pretty sturdy drawer for the most part, but I believe it wouldn't hold up to resting on it. I tried it and I feel if I had put all my weight on it, it would probably have broken. As far as using it for the keyboard and normal use it has held up very well for me and I'm satisfied with my choice in it.