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why is the iLap so expensive? Is it worth the money? Alternatives?

Design, marketing, materials.

Regardless of this, it's a wonderful product. I choked on the price as well, but it had all the features I wanted in a notebook (laptop) desk, so I took the plunge.

I have been very pleased with mine, used with both a 15" PB and a 15" MBP.

While an IKEA cutting board might do the trick functionally, the iLap does a much better job getting the computer off your lap and at the right height and angle.

Just my $0.02.

MD
 
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