Recommend Magnetic "Analysis" Set?

I've been going through old posts looking for leads on a set to be used at home to work through annotated games and positions.  While not a travel set per se, this set will be taken from room to room in the house and used in various places -- lounge chair, sofa, bed, desk, whatever.  I definitely want a magnetic set, would prefer algebraic notation, and think that a board around 10" may be the best size.  I also am thinking that a folding board may not be ideal for lap use although it may work if I put a book or something under it.

This looks like a good option, but I'm concerned about negative comments re quality and customer service:

http://www.houseofchess.com/travel-chess-set-magnetic-flip-up-board-10-inch-with-algebraic-notations-golden-rosewood-maple.html

Both of these sets get enthusiastic reviews, but the boards are folding:

https://thinket.com/collections/chessmate-pocket-travel-chess-sets/products/the-travelmate-basic

https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/travel-chess-sets/products/9-milled-leather-travel-magnetic-chess-set-with-wood-pieces

This one also gets favorable comments, but no AN and the board looks a little cheap:

https://www.chesshouse.com/products/12-magnetic-travel-chess-set-in-rosewood

Anyway, I'd be interested in comments from others who may have compared some of these options or who may have other sets to recommend.

I bought one of the sets you linked to (House of Chess). I'm delighted with it.

Quality and service were, for my order, above expectations. I'd asked for engraving and had used a symbol that didn't survive the web site submission box. I got an email from them asking me to send them a photo of how I wanted the text to look. That email came 8 minutes after submitting my order on a Saturday afternoon. It shipped one week after ordering, and arrived (India to UK) four days after that.

For me the quality is great. You can't expect the world for the price they're asking, but it's nice enough to give me pleasure each time I use it, but not so exquisite that I'm scared to use it.

I tend to use mine as you describe it. It moves around from room to room and is usually on my lap or the arm of the sofa. The magnets are good - you can hold the board upside down and even give it a gentle nudge and the pieces stay in place. But they also lift off or slide quite easily when you move a piece.

Other nice touches are that both the board and the box are felted underneath so you can use it mounted as the lid of the box, or take the board off and use it stand alone.

Bottom line is I'd buy another one again in a heartbeat.

I have the 9” milled leather one from Chess House. I love it. The carry bag makes it easy to throw in my suitcase for roadtrips, the board a very nice board, the magnets are strong, and the pieces are unique (in my opinion).

I highly recommend the set and also dealing wtih Chess House. Raphael at Chess House is a good retailer who stands behind his products. 

Great feedback -- thanks!  Good to know about the felt on the HOC set.

Rsava, have you tried using the milled leather set on your lap or cushion of a sofa or similar?  How did it work out?

A nice analysis set, but not my favourite :-) it´s magnetic and looks nice: 

I have used it on a sofa, it works well. I have not tried it on my lap. 

I'd go for the Milled Leather set....Looks very nice....Good luck.

My favourite analysis sets: 

Nice sets, noblestone, but I think that I would prefer a set with "regular" pieces over the disks.

This is interesting in that there is a difference in how people learn chess.  I have read that it is best to work out on a 3d board and this is best.  I know people that say they have played chess 2d for so long they don't feel they can play a good 3d game anymore.  I've heard GMs generally say it best to learn on 3d, but I can't believe this is always the case.  2d offers a lot of simplification that would lead to clearer analysis.  Seems like a preference, or is there real research on the topic?  Just my 2cents.

That really is interesting.  A 3D board seems like it would be easier for me to "visualize" but having said that I don't have any trouble with "visualization" on a computer screen or on one of the large demonstration boards with the flat pieces.

A 2D analysis set would certainly be less expensive for my purpose.

I just got this 8" one, with the purpose of following the various tournaments on CCC and TCEC:

https://www.chessusa.com/product/40-051.html

Your Move Chess and Games (chessusa.com) are my local retailer - just a couple of miles away. They have a large number of sets, and this one seems like it will suit the bill.