LapDawg X4 Review

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Samantha • April 23, 2008
Rating: 5/5
I bought this before xmas, and has been great so far. The few complaints I have about it is that it’s not tall enough to use as a podium. Besides that, it fits the bill as a laptop holder.
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.
Edmonds • April 24, 2008
Rating: 4.5/5
My girlfriend bought this for me a 2 months ago, and I gotta say this is the best practical gift I have ever gotten from anyone in my life!
The article mentions that you don’t know how useful it is until you own one, and it’s so true. My first reactions to it when I opened it were mixed. The 130 price tag seemed a bit high to me (according to my girlfriend).
However, after using it for a few weeks, it’s absolutely life saving.
I recommend you buy a wireless keyboard with your laptop and lapdawg x4. The combo is absolutely amazing. I can compute in bed with the laptop beside me….there are so many ways to use it with a wireless keyboard.
I’m a student, and I really hate reading my notes and text in my desk. This thing allows me to do it in my bed, just like the website has pictures for. I love it!
Rating: 9 :: 0 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Koko Jake • April 28, 2008
Rating: 5/5
I got it a couple of weeks ago and I’ve taken it to Florida with me, to Hawaii and Europe. It travels very well. Just remember to leave the joints unlocked in your suitcase, so the legs don’t get strained under the weight of 4 weeks of clothing.
So far I’ve bought one for 3 of my partners and 2 friends. They’re all avid insomniacs and love the ability to work from bed. Good stuff, LapDawg team! I find the 30 day guarantee is more than adequate. Especially for such a new product.
I’ve been following their website for a couple of months now. They keep improving on the design. So stay tuned, I can’t wait to see what these come out with next!
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.
Kane • May 26, 2008
Rating: 4/5
I have had the LapDawg X4 for about a month now. I use it for reading and working on my laptop in bed. It works great and has an amazing amount of versatility.
The only complaint is, like this review, I am not fond of the plastic joints for such an expensive lapdesk. There is a certain amount of flex, also, that makes the X4 slightly wobbly at times, though not bad. If this thing had a more robust, all metal construction, it would be worth it’s weight in gold (or even more since it is pretty light.) With the plastic joints and current spring locking mechanics, I sometimes wonder how long this desk will hold up. I don’t know, but as long as it does, I will be using it. And if they come out with an all metal X5, I will buy that one straight away. Almost perfect.
Rating: 8 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.
Zahari Tzigularov • July 24, 2008
Rating: 1/5
We purchased the laptop desk and at first it seemed like a great product. Just 37 days after we purchased it, however, one of the legs broke and it is no longer useful. Fortunately for them, it’s beyond their warranty so they don’t have to give us money back. I would caution anyone else out there not to waste your money.
Rating: 2 :: 2 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Steve M. • October 26, 2008
Rating: 1/5
I had my doubts right out of the box. It was very flimsy, wabbled and creaked, but i gave it the benefit of the doubt and did not return it. I did not realize the 30 day money back guarentee WAS the warrenty. One of the button hinges failed after 96 days of use, and a second hinge failed the next day. I called and emailed the company and they did not respond at all. Do not buy this or any other product from LapDawg.
Rating: 2 :: 2 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Gary Taylor • November 10, 2008
Rating: 5/5
I haven’t had any problems with my unit. Had it for about a year now, and i have to say it is one of the most useful laptop accessory to date. i’ve bought a levenger, breakfast tray, and even lap desk (padded) to help me work in my living room and none has been as comfortable.
A friend had recommend combining a wireless keyboard with the lapdawg. Combine the lapdawg and this ikey and becomes a world class computing setup.
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.
Bob • December 16, 2008
Rating: 5/5
Interesting… I see ratings of 10, 2, 8, etc. I only have 1-5 stars to choose from on this website.
I cannot speak to its longevity because I just opened it up. I could imagine that with pressure on them, the hinges could fail. I plan to be careful not to lean heavily on it based on the earlier reviews here.
That said, I already really like it a lot. Why? Because I don’t see any other system that allows for an asymmetric setup of the legs. I lay length-wise on the couch and use my big TV as a computer monitor – bluetooth keyboard on the Lapdawg. I have one Lapdawg leg folded up on the cushion and the other extended down to the floor. If hinges are failing, then maybe they need to be more sturdy. However, I know the company is making improvements all the time because I was expecting wooden legs from earlier reviews that complained about them. However, the system I received is all aluminum (legs and table). So I am guessing that the company is receptive to the feedback they are receiving.
So time will tell about its longevity but as far as its utility, it is excellent!
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.
Rob • December 29, 2008
Rating: 5/5
My Lapdawg was very helpful for nearly a year while I worked from home, but a few days ago one of buttons locked up and that portion of the leg went into a free spin. It will not lock.
A friend of mine had this happen to his at about the same point of time of ownership. He was told to send it in after some initial trouble shooting over the phone. The last I heard was that the company said they never received the package but my friend had it tracked. Whatever, that’s his problem.
I wrote them and will wait them out a few days before I call.
Great product when it works.
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.
Jonathan M • January 26, 2009
Rating: 2/5
The two “Lows” of this product are notable. I had the LapdawgX4 less than a year before it broke. The movable joints are flimsy and one recently broke. Now it is worthless. There’s only a 30-day warranty for a reason, I guess. If they made a more durable product I’d buy another. The design is great.
Rating: 4 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.
Deborah Caffery • January 29, 2009
Rating: 1/5
I found it difficult to work with and very cheaply made for the price. I sent it back and no one will return my emails as to why I havent been refunded. I called the order line and they say there is no number for returns. You can only communicate by email…which they are not returning.
Rating: 2 :: 2 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Stephen • January 29, 2009
Rating: 1/5
I purchased a Lapdawg last November (2008). I was excited at the product and needed a tv tray device that would suit multiple needs. After I received it, I was dissappointed. Particularly with the height at full stick. I promply repackaged the product and shipped it back for my 30 day money back refund. Well, it’s be 2 months now and I have yet to have someone talk to me. I called the number and I am told that thier customer service can only take a message (the finincial dept. is in another building). Sounds and smells like *&^%$%! If they won’t give me my money back, they can at least send be the damn thing back. They can’t just have my money. I need leagal action. This company has dissappointed me with thier product and customer service.
Rating: 2 :: 2 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Joan Peterson • February 9, 2009
Rating: 1/5
The LapDawg arrived defective. Right out of the box, one of the buttons would not depress so it was impossible to adjust the angle of the leg, and thus impossible to use. The company did not respond to my e-mail or phone call about the problem. I am sending it back for a refund.
Rating: 2 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.
Janice • February 16, 2009
Rating: 5/5
I’ve owned about 5 different lap desks, and this one is by far the best one. Yes it does have some flaws, you can’t design one that can do it all, but this one comes close.
All in all, i’m glad i bought this and have recommended to all my friends.
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Dan • May 4, 2009
Rating: 1/5
Cheap plastic parts, extremely flimsy, could barely stand upright with my 17 laptop on it. Good idea, but cheaply made, lousy product. I guess I will find out if their customer service is as bad as I have read, because this piece of junk is going back.
Rating: 2 :: 4 out of 4 people found this user review helpful.
Linda Cahill • May 20, 2009
Rating: 1/5
They have no customer service to track your purchase. I paid $80 next day shipping and have not even received an e-mail from them. Calling is useless. Evan says he has to e-mail someone to get back to me in 1-2 days. His supervisor refused to speak with me. Can’t cancel the order through them. I have contacted my credit card company to investigate. Don’t do business with them if you don’t have to.
Rating: 2 :: 3 out of 4 people found this user review helpful.
Sarah McDonald • June 18, 2009
Rating: 5/5
I haven’t experienced any of the poor customer service the above person noted. I’ve actually find them pretty good. They answered my questions promptly.
I am extremely satisfied with my unit, I use it everyday and it’s brilliant!
Rating: 10 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.
R Trost • June 18, 2009
Rating: 1/5
The product is flimsy and my laptop (Sony VAIO 11″ screen, so it’s not even a huge laptop) tips the product over. Not a big deal, I’ll just return it. So it basically cost me $34.00 to ship here (UPS Ground — the cheapest available) and now I have to ship it back. Obviously they plan to make their money on the shipping profit margin.
It’s a shame…
Rating: 2 :: 4 out of 4 people found this user review helpful.
Harold Wade • July 29, 2009
Rating: 1/5
I was seriously considering purchasing. The pictures look GREAT! But after reading the reviews of poor product, plus poor customer service, I thought better of it.
Rating: 2 :: 1 out of 2 people found this user review helpful.
Mike • November 5, 2009
Rating: 1/5
I purchased this product 6 weeks ago and it is already broken. The manufacturer claims that it can easily hold 25 lbs, but it broke with much less weight than that. The problem is the plastic hinges (locking mechanisms). It is a poor strength plastic and strips out very easily. Forget their customer service. They claim that they will contact you within 24 hours, but they don’t. Bottom line is that it is over priced and built with shoddy materials.
Rating: 2 :: 4 out of 4 people found this user review helpful.
Trish Anderson • January 15, 2010
Rating: 0.5/5
It’s my opinion that you should definitely NOT buy this product unless you KNOW for CERTAIN that you will like the product! I did a search for this type of product that I could ask my family for as a Christmas gift. Out of everything I searched for on the internet this looked best suited for me so I put it on my “wish list”. As soon as I took it out of the box I knew it was FAR less impressive that it appears online!! It’s cheaply made and flimsy. I tried the Lapdawg in several positions (at least their instructions were easy to follow) but sadly in EVERY position I was interested in having it in for my laptop as soon as I would put my laptop on it it became top heavy and tipped over. I have a normal laptop, not a large screen, so there is no reason for this product not to have worked unless it was just a piece of junk! I contacted the company to get approval to return the item so my family could at least get their money back and to my HORROR I found out that they don’t even stand behind their product or their customers and I would have to PAY to return it. I have paid the shipping to return it so my family could get the refund but I want to CAUTION anyone else looking to buy this product that you need to know all of this information before you even consider making the same mistake. I guess it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to me that now I see that others have the same comments and I sure wish I’d seen their comments before we’d found out the hard way!!
Rating: 1 :: 4 out of 4 people found this user review helpful.
Tom C • January 23, 2010
Rating: 5/5
This lapdawg in my opinion is great for use with laptop and reading. the lapdawg is like a bridge over your legs instead of it sitting on your lap. It is flimsy but i dont lean on it so it dont matter. I wish the joints wasnt made of plastic. It would be nice if they made this in a bigger size so that you can use it with 18″ and up laptops. Very versatile, portable and light weight. when at home, when i am done using the lapdawg i fold it flat and tuck it under my couch sweet. I am very happy with the lapdawg and would recommend it to anyone only if you can afford it. Since i got one now my girlfriend wants one, lapdawg can you guys lower the price or a discount for return customers? :)
Rating: 10 :: 2 out of 3 people found this user review helpful.