My husband and I would share a small electric heating pad on the couch watching TV, with a throw blanket on top.  I purchased this electric heated throw 6 months ago.  It is nice and large ... covers both of our laps on the couch.  The reason it only gets 3 stars is the heat output is quite poor in my opinion.  I initially thought it was broken ... it never truly gets hot (lukewarm at best).  I used it for 3 weeks debating on returning it.  I decided to keep the throw because ... it is extremely soft and cozy and the right size for 2!!!  The lukewarm heat is honestly all I needed.  However, the control pad is awkwardly positioned like others have mentioned. Likely not the best electric throw on the market -- but okay (for now).