December 12th, 2009 
- Make exercise fun and get things done! Use your laptop or portable DVD player while you work out.
- Fits 99% of treadmills, bikes and elliptical trainers. Question? Call us: (310) 744-4881
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee! Made of 100% super strong Polycarbonate and is fully adjustable.
- Watch online TV, DVDs, play games, read blogs, Facebook, Twitter… all while you get in shape.
- Easy to install and use (1-minute installation), and folds up to fit in your gym bag or brief case.
Product Description
The SurfShelf treadmill desk attaches any laptop or portable DVD player to most any exercise machine. It is the perfect laptop holder for your treadmill, exercise bicycle, elliptical trainer, stair master, etc.
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SurfShelf Treadmill Desk and Laptop Holder
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I’m amending and upgrading both my comment and my rating, because I’m astonished by the incredible service this company gives. I was having trouble getting this to work with my treadmill because of the sloping top and lack of crossbar, but the developer walked me through it. Before you buy, be sure to go to their website, because there are some machines that it will not work with. But, if they indicate that it will work, believe them. They’ll work with you until it does.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have used this on my Sole F80 Treadmill and it works great. I have not used it when running, but have used it walking and it makes the time pass by quickly. The set up was easy and it is securely fastened to my treadmill. It is a good product. I was going to buy a new TV to use with my treadmill, but I saved money by using this product and my laptop instead.
Rating: 4 / 5
It may work for other equipment, but definitely not for my ellipcal machine. The laptop screen is too close to my eyes to feel comfortable. I ended up returning it after a day.
Rating: 1 / 5
This product is exactly what it says it is. It holds my laptop without shaking or moving around. It is secure and I love it. I have been looking for something like this and this is a great product at a great price. Love it!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a simple product that hooks your laptop to your cardio equipment. It works. If you want to make a lifestyle change — to fit in more exercise without sacrificing your computer-based hobbies — this is an excellent product to try.
The SurfShelf fits my NordicTrack Commercial 1500 as though it were made especially for it — and it does look versatile enough that I believe it would fit on a wide variety of other machines. It is easy and quick to install. It has ample strength. It holds the laptop secure and steady. After over 100 miles of use, it has not scratched my treadmill’s display, I have never worried about my laptop’s safety, and the SurfShelf shows no signs of wear.
Functionally, the SurfShelf has done all it promised. I have been able to write long lengths of text (tens of thousands of words) while walking at about 2.5 miles per hour. If I wanted, I feel like I could use the laptop for most other things (like games, videos, e-mail, reading blogs) without being limited at this speed. The laptop has been secure at higher speeds; I just can’t type if I walk any faster.
I got used to typing while walking after a few miles. Now I simply forget I’m walking within the first few minutes of my exercise. I often cover 2-4 miles without thinking about it.
Three small negatives:
(1) I have doubts if it is a good product for use at a gym: Most gyms limit the amount of time you can spend on cardio equipment. If you can’t spend much time on the equipment, what would be the point of having this?
(2) The shelf does block the digital display on my treadmill — plus the built-in fan. Whatever kind of equipment you have, it is going to block something. I consider it a small sacrifice for the huge benefits.
(3) It’s weird to jog with the shelf in place. Even though it doesn’t actually stick out that far, when I’m moving fast, somehow it feels like it juts into my personal space. This isn’t too a big deal, though. It takes me about 30 seconds to get the shelf off of my treadmill when I want to run.
The SurfShelf is one of the most simple, useful things I have bought this year. For the materials that went into it, I think it’s priced a bit high — but for its usefulness, I got my money’s worth in the first month.
Rating: 4 / 5