I just bought one for Hubs today at Bed,Bath & Beyond. It has a little lip at the bottom, and a little light up at the top of the board. Squishy bottom that sits on your lap and a hard top surface where the computer sits. It's a Santa gift, so I don't know how well it works yet, but it looks like it'll be good. Only 19.99 and I used a $5.00 coupon on top of that.

They actually make cooling stands for laptops! Hubby noticed mine getting hot, he is a major techy, said this is not good, will burn the motor up before it's time. So, next time out, we went to Best Buy, & bought one! Well worth the money too, & don't buy the cheapest one! I am on my second one now, as the first one he bought started getting noisy after a bit, so we went back & bought a better one the second time around. Love this one, much nicer! So check them out & see! Your laptop will be much happier!

If it's getting hot, not sure you would want to have any fabric under it either. When I need something under mine, on my lap, I use a lap board, wood or hard plastic types, like they sell in the bookstores work good! So, do be careful!

Sorry, my message is trying to post twice here for some reason!

I have a Targus laptop desk. It puts the laptop on an angle and it able to get good air flow. I have had it for 5 years and I even take it to class with me. Here's what it looks like and you can get it at amazon, sears, staples, etc

http://www.targus.com/us/product_det...px?sku=AWE56US

I have a pattern for one. It's a purchased pattern. I can tell you more details if you're interested. I'd be happy to find it and tell you more, but if you aren't, I won't bother. The one I have is a cat, but there's also a dog. PM me if you want more info.

I read this week that men using laptops in their laps is one reason why their sperm count is a problem--kills the little swimmers.