While I have had the regular old computers now I use a 17" laptop all of the time. I have it on a small table and I look over it across our living room at the TV when the wife has it on.
I have had very good service from them. I have three of them so as to have a spare.
They cost about $400 ea and don't take up much room or make any noise. Easy to fold and take to VT.
17" at Walmart