I'm looking to buy an aluminum laptop stand for my Macbook pro, Is it actually good?

Cooling pads were very effective with the early "silver-key" Macbook Pros. On those the case bottom was an integral part fo the heat dissipation system, making a cooler pad very efficient in moving heat out. I used on all the time on my first Macbook Pro, a Mid/Late 2007 "silver key" unit.

In "Unibody" and and current Macbook Pros, the logic board with processor is "suspended" from the upper deck and does not touch the bottom plate. Thus a cool pad is less effective with current Macbook Pros.

Best action is to respect the airflow.

• On 13-inch Macbook Pros, the cooling air enters through the keyboard. Any nonsense like a keyboard cover will cause overheating.
• All Macbook Pros expel heated air through the hinge area. Make sure nothing is blocking that area.

So, if you respect how cooling air enters and leaves the computer, you may find a stand not very effective.

I only plan on using it for prolonged daily usage.

An "ergo" issue I've encountered: The stands that hold the computer well off the work surface:

may prove very uncomfortable if you are accustomed to resting your wrist on the desk while typing. Your arms will get tired from your having to holding them up.

This style may prove more comfortable—and just over half the price:

Both are Rain Design products.

Hi,

Cooling Pad would be better, I think.