Without a doubt, portable computing systems are among the most useful devices ever developed, but, as pretty much any electronic product available on the market, they also have their problems, one of the most important being the fact that their underside tends to get quite hot (due to the way in which their cooling systems are designed). That's a rather small price to pay for the level of versatility they provide, but that can be completely avoided, with the help of an external cooler.

To some extent, that's exactly the type of functionality the new CushDesk from Belkin delivers. Hence, this product is described by the company as a portable and stable “work space,” being able to deliver both a higher level of comfort, as well as more convenience, in a much more portable form factor.

Practically, what's really interesting about Belkin's laptop stand, compared to other similar products out there, is the fact that the materials from which its top and bottom parts are manufactured are quite different. Hence, the top is quite a solid and sturdy one, while the bottom is very soft, the overall effect being that the notebook or laptop will stand in a horizontal position, while its weight will be evenly distributed across the user's legs, for a superior level of comfort.

Quite obviously, besides distributing the weight, the materials the CushDesk is manufactured from will also prevent the heat generated by the computing system to reach one's legs. Plus, the CushDesk is designed with a slight angle so that others can easily view your laptop screen at a more comfortable angle.

Belkin's CushDesk is compatible with notebooks and laptops with a screen display of up to 17 inches in diagonal, and is available in several color versions, namely pitch black/soft gray, espresso/fuchsia, pitch black/pitch black, pitch black/dark sky. Moreover, it's a fairly affordable product, since it sells for around 30 US dollars, which is not that high a sum, given this accessory's features.


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