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Getting a Lap Desk when you need to work from bed protects your gadgets from overheating. Werner Heiber / Pixabay

There are days when you just don't feel like getting out of bed -- be it because of a flu or just plain laziness. But when you need to work, there's not much you can do but to force yourself to stand. That is unless you have a lap desk.

For such days when you want to work from your bed, a lap desk is a convenient support. We have here seven of the best options available online:

1. HUANUO Lap Desk
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The Lap Desk from HUANUO could fit a 17-inch laptop, has a built-in mouse pad and holders that can store pens or even your cell phone. Its wooden panel has two bolster cushions for support, and another cushion on top that serves as a wrist pad.

2. Sofia + Sam Multi Tasking Laptop Bed Tray
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The Sofia + Sam Multi Tasking Laptop Bed Tray has an adjustable top so you can tilt your laptop to a more comfortable position. It could accommodate up to a 15-inch laptop and has a built-in mouse pad that you could also use as a non-slip surface for your cup of coffee.

3. SONGMICS Laptop Desk for Bed
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While it's similar to the previous product, the SONGMICS Laptop Desk for Bed does not have a mouse pad attached. Instead, it has a multi-use flat surface, perfect for having breakfast on it. Its legs can be adjusted from 8.3 to 11.4 inches, and has two metal latches to prevent the table from wobbling.

4. LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
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LapGear Home Office Lap Desk is convenient not only for staying in bed, but also for working while traveling. It is easy to carry with a handle on top, and its compact design fits up to 15.6-inch laptops. It has a 5x9 inch mouse pad on the side and has a slot for phones up to 5 inches in width.

5. TaoTronics Laptop Desk for Bed
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The Laptop Desk for Bed of TaoTronics features retractable blockers that keep your device from falling when the top is tilted, but can be put away when you need a flat surface. The desk can accommodate laptops up to 17 inches wide, and its retractable legs can be adjusted from 9.5 to 12.6 inches.

6. LapGear Designer Lap Desk
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Offering basic comfort, the LapGear Designer Lap Desk has a cushion base tha easily molds on your lap. It can accommodate up to 15.6-inch laptops and has a slot for gadgets up to 7.9 inches. Its cushions come in different colors and prints.

7. Honey-Can-Do TBL-03540 Portable Laptop Lap Desk
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Another desk that would be great for the bed or for traveling is the Honey-Can-Do TBL-03540 Portable Laptop Lap Desk. It is made up of an MDF surface material, which makes it easy to wipe or wash clean. The lightweight board has a handle and its base foam pad can also be removed, making it easy to carry around.