The extra padding gives good stability

This is perfect for my drawing tablet, my Cintiq 13HD-I love the leg pads and the pitch to draw is just right!

I really enjoy the pads below the stand

My laptop slides off and overheats, I cannot even put my very thin cooling pad under my laptop using this

The padding on the bottom makes it very comfortable when it's sitting on your lap for a long time.

The soft pads underneath vary in size with a gap between them that helps with keeping your legs (or stomach or chest - I'm not judging) from getting too hot, and they're so soft they also make you forget there