Couch stand/desk/table for HTPC gaming/browsing

[tidehigh]

anyone got a rec for something simple and cheap i could put my keyboard/mouse on to play games. it could be a lap board or a stand t hat goes over my legs. any cheap ideas? i could even build something i guess. i just want something cheap. maybe a tv tray?

 

[TheVrolok]

I happened to have one of those laptop lap boards with the cushion underneath for use with my laptop. What I do is just sit on my couch, put the board on my right side perpendicular to the couch and then set the mousepad/mouse on top of it. I just keep my keyboard on my lap.

 

[kalrith]

I would like to know the answer to the same question. I'm thinking about completely doing away with my computer desk and getting a 42-47" 1080P LCD TV to use as a monitor. It would be great to be able to just wall mount it and sit back on a couch or recliner to use the computer for gaming, surfing, etc. In the past I used a keyboard-mouse slide-out tray in my lap, but I wouldn't want to use that as a permanent solution.

 

[jtvang125]

If you have a Fry's near you they have 3 models of these laptop stands. They all come with rollers, adjustable height, and ability to tilt the board to whatever angle you want. The board has plenty of space for a full size keyboard and mouse. They range in price from $40-50. I picked up the $50 one.

 

[kalrith]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
If you have a Fry's near you they have 3 models of these laptop stands. They all come with rollers, adjustable height, and ability to tilt the board to whatever angle you want. The board has plenty of space for a full size keyboard and mouse. They range in price from $40-50. I picked up the $50 one.

I don't have a Fry's anywhere close. Would you mind posting the brand and possibly model number of your laptop stand so that I can google it?

Thanks!

Edit: I searched for notebook stand on frys.com and found several for the following prices:

$25 (not sure how this one's supposed to work)
$30
$40
$40
$60
$80

jtvang125, are any of those yours?

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: kalrith

Originally posted by: jtvang125
If you have a Fry's near you they have 3 models of these laptop stands. They all come with rollers, adjustable height, and ability to tilt the board to whatever angle you want. The board has plenty of space for a full size keyboard and mouse. They range in price from $40-50. I picked up the $50 one.

I don't have a Fry's anywhere close. Would you mind posting the brand and possibly model number of your laptop stand so that I can google it?

Thanks!

Edit: I searched for notebook stand on frys.com and found several for the following prices:

$25 (not sure how this one's supposed to work)
$30
$40
$40
$60
$80

jtvang125, are any of those yours?

None of those are it. I don't think they even have it on their website. I can get the brand, model and a pic if you want.

 

[kalrith]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
None of those are it. I don't think they even have it on their website. I can get the brand, model and a pic if you want.

That would be great!

 

[Mutilator]

Look at this.
And then build your own.