Laptop users: keeping your lap and computer cool

I'm looking at possible options for lapdesks for laptops. I want something that is comfortable to have sitting on my lap, will keep the heat away from my legs, and will also help keep the laptop itself cool, since rumour has it that if the laptop consistently heats up, it can cause wear and tear on the parts.

Anyone have recommendations? And, anyone in Toronto or nearby, who I know, who owns a device designed for this purpose that I could try out (fan or no fan)?

So far the ones I'm eyeing are:
The Lapinator

The XPad

The iLap

Yes, none of them have fans. The powered laptop coolers will take up more battery and in some cases a USB port. And most of them are not really meant for use on your lap and would not be terribly comfortable to rest on my lap for extended periods of time. I also got the impression from some of my research that the fans don't make that huge a difference when compared to simply providing room for air to circulate underneath the laptop.

The Lapinator has had a lot of positive reviews by bloggers/online publications, plus the highest rating of the lapdesk laptop coolers on Amazon (4.75/5). But it has only had 4 reviews on Amazon.

The XPad has not received much media attention, and the one post I found was negative. It has a 3.5/5 rating on Amazon, from 45 reviews.

The iLap has gotten a lot of positive media attention. I AM concerned, just a little, about the angle. For some mysterious reason, keyboard and lapdesk manufacturers the world over seem to be fixated on raising the back of the keyboard, which is the OPPOSITE of what should be done. This comes up with the iLap. The wrist rest may make up for that... or it might not, in which case I'd be risking another bout of RSI in my wrists.

Anyway, I'm not sure which of these I want to go for... but I definitely want to get something soon!

Dancing, Technology, and PolyCamp

Last night rbowspryte and I had our first lesson with the Queer Salsa group at U of T.

GODS I love dancing. It felt so good to use my body like that that I decided to walk all the way home. I'm starting the Lindy Hop lessons later this month too.

After the lesson someone stopped me and said they have advanced lessons. I explained that since I'm learning to lead, those wouldn't make sense for me. Made me feel good though.

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I've figured out what I'm going to spend most of my cash on at this point, but I can't spend it until I get confirmation that my switch to EI went through, because if it doesn't, I need to save all this money for living expenses until OSAP comes through.

( the technology wishlist )

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And, PolyCamp:
We just got the first registration from a group I DON'T know. Squee! We're at 9 adults, one teenager, and one preteen right now. If you've been thinking about registering, you should do so!

I'm super excited! It's going to be awesome. :)

I'm in a good mood today.

*bouncebouncebouncebounce*