Right now I am trying to find the perfect laptop stand for my new Macbook Pro. Even though you wouldn’t think of this is a touch decision, in my case it really is. I always have a hard time choosing the right kind of products because I want it to be perfect, and I want to be 100% satisfied.

What are some things that you should look for when finding the perfect laptop stand? Let’s take a look and see.

Size

Well this is important and of course depends on where you will be using the stand. You don’t want a really wide or extra long stand if your going to be using it in bed. Likewise, don’t want a tiny table if you’re going to be using it while sitting on the couch. You also don’t want something heavy to use in bed since you will have to lift it up to use and to put away. On the other hand, a heavy rolling stand to use at the couch would be perfectly fine. I am mainly looking for something that I can use in bed, so I want it to be on the smaller, lighter side.

Features

Do you want something with an extra writing area, cup holder, mouse holder and shelf, or are you looking for something more simple? This depends on how you will use the stand. If you’re going to use it as a mini desk for sitting on the couch and watching TV, then you will probably want something with extra room and definitely a cup holder. For me, who will be using it in bed, I need something more simple and doesn’t take up too much room. I don’t think my husband would be too happy if it took up his half of the bed too!

Also, there are some stands that come with fans and even an attached light. Is this something you really need or would it just be a waste? The more features a stand has, the more money it is going to cost — which leads us to my next point.

Price

This is a biggie for me; it’s all about the budget. Times are tough now with the economy so if splurging on a $200 laptop stand is going to cause you to miss a few bills, then you probably should not buy it! Most people now have tight budgets and will want to stay within a low price range. You don’t want the stand to be something really cheap and will not last, but you don’t want it to be overly expensive either.

Height

This one is a given but I thought I’d mention it anyway. It’s important to know if you want a tall, short or adjustable stand. If you want to be able to use it in more than one location, then adjustable would definitely be your best bet so that you can adjust it to your level. If you’re only going to use it in bed, then a short one will do just fine.

Now that you know what to look for when purchasing a laptop stand, be sure to share your favorite laptop stand or table type in the comments! Hopefully this list will come in handy for all you college students out there on your way back to school this fall, and shopping around for dorm essentials. Be sure to add a laptop stand to your shopping list and use this article to pick the perfect one!

When it comes to web hosting, you don’t have to settle for less. There are so many options out there to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a better alternative to your current web host, or looking to host a website for the first time, Web Hosting Rating can help. They have been providing reviews since 2002 and they have a useful list of the “Best 10 Web Hosts for 2010″ right on their home page.

The site is very easy to use and website hosting options are broken up by categories and types. You can see things like the best Linux hosts to best reseller hosts to best VPS hosts. You can also search by location and price range. So, if you have a certain budget to stick to, this will definitely come in handy. For instance, there are 3 pages of webhosting offers under $5 alone; you’ll see hosts that range from $1.99 to $5.

Reviews are left by REAL users just like you. So, you can rest assure that you’re getting honest reviews. You’re even able to add your own reviews. While you’re reading reviews, be sure to rate it as helpful or not in order to help other users. There is other useful information under each host such as uptime monitoring stats, discount coupons (if available) and special details. You can even nominate any web site hosting company that you like for a “Web Hosting Award” on the site.

Do you have a web hosting company of your own that you’d like to add? You can do that as well. Their Hosting Guide is an educational resource for those wanting to “learn more about web hosting, domain names, SEO, webmaster tools and other general web development”. I also like the Buying Guide; it’s a guide for business owners who are unsure of the type of webhosting they need.

My favorite host on their top 10 list is definitely Web Hosting Pad. They offer unlimited space, bandwidth, domains, email accounts and more for just $1.99 a month. Plus, they offer energy efficient hosting (I’m all for going green). So, be sure to stop by and take a look. You’ll be surprised at the deals you’ll find and the amount of reviews they accumulated.