I just bought a new laptop and it was getting a bit warm when being placed on my lap. Guess it was due to restricted airflow. So, I was looking for something other than a cooling pad with fans (noisy or not). After looking at the reviews here, I purchased the Belkin Cushtop. I received it today and it's quite good. Ergonomically, it places the laptop in a very comfortable position for couch computing. My new laptop no longer feels warm underneath and my lap is cool; that may be due to the CushTop material which appears to help dissipate heat. Also, the computer is very stable on the pad and doesn't move around at all. Nice build quality and a great value, particularly in view of its more expensive competition. Don't hesitate on this one, folks.