I've been dying to get a lapdesk ever since I saw one at Barnes and Noble at the Harry Potter book 7 launch party. I thought it would be a great writing desk, you know, since I am in a wheelchair and all. I didn't get the one I saw then (it was purple....and I do have an affinity for purple!) But I did get this one\ in a nice, basic black (although I am still mourning the purple one...and my second choice, the one with polka-dots that was sold out.) I am so excited though. I'll let you know how it works.