Xbrand XB-1002 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB 2.0 Hub Review

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(More customer reviews)Having a laptop, I wanted to be able to use the laptop as a desktop in a spare room in my house, but still be able to quickly take the laptop without having to fiddle with a lot of plugs. This X-Brand stand showed a lot of promise, so I gave it a try.

The stand has a four-port USB 2.0 hub built into it. You place it on your desk where you would normally place a display or LCD panel. You plug a USB keyboard, mouse, and any other USB devices you may have (printer, scanner, USB hub) into the stand. At that point, it's ready to go. You simply place your laptop onto it, and plug the stand's USB connector into your laptop's USB port. All of the devices plugged into the stand are then connected to your laptop, giving you a full-sized keyboard, a mouse, and whatever else you have plugged into the USB ports. The stand angles your laptop so that while you cannot use your laptop's keyboard (which is why you plug in a full-sized keyboard), the laptop's display isn't as far back as it would be if you laid it down flat and placed a keyboard in front of it. The display is also raised a bit higher and is closer to eye-level. The end result is that with a single plug, you transform your laptop into a very workable and convenient desktop.

There are some drawbacks to this device. If you have a laptop with a front-mounted CD/DVD drive, it will become inaccessible since the front of your laptop rests on the front lip of the X-Brand stand. Also, this particular stand does not have audio capabilities, meaning that you'll still hear sound out of your laptop's speakers. If you choose this model, I would recommend getting an iMic audio adapter. It's a tiny USB audio device that has an analog input and output. While designed for a Macintosh, it's recognized and fully supported by Windows XP and Vista. With an iMic (or anything similar) plugged into the X-Brand stand, and a full, amplified PC speaker system plugged into the iMic, when your laptop is hooked up, you have full audio capabilities from powered speakers, just like any desktop.

There is a model above this one that has more features. The higher-end X-
Brand stand has a built-in ethernet adapter and audio controller (similar to the iMic). This stand can have powered speakers plugged into it, and be hooked up to your network. When a laptop is placed onto it, you have instant network capabilities and full, powered audio. While this is nice, the majority of laptops have wireless capability and do not need a USB-based ethernet connection. The only flaw I found with that particular X-Brand model was that there was a problem with the audio jack on it, and the left speaker did not work. The sound from the right-speaker did appear to be of low quality, sounding a bit garbled and with some static. I do not know if that was indicative of the defective audio jack (since the left speaker did not work), or of the USB audio chip within the stand. If you already have wireless capabilities on your laptop, and have a wireless network, it'll be more cost-effective to just buy an iMic and this particular model X-Brand stand that only has the USB hub, rather than buying the higher-end model with USB, ethernet, and audio.

All in all, I find the X-Brand USB notebook stand to be well worth the money. It lets me use my laptop like a desktop, yet in a way where it's easy to grab my laptop when I'm on the go.

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Xbrand 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB 2.0 Hub - Notebook stand with 4 ports USB hub

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The Universal Docking Stand simplifies cable connections while dynamically raising laptop display to improve your comfort, workspace & style.PRODUCT FEATURES:Quickly transforms laptop into a desktop to improve your comfort workspace & style;Ideal docking alternative in wireless networking environments;Universal - works will all laptops running 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP Pro, Vista and even Apple Macs, PowerBooks and iBooks;Superior value & features - includes USB ports for docking, improved comfort via proper screen height positioning, desk space savings, enhanced laptop cooling, 360o swivel ... for 50% less than a typical port replicator or docking station;Its just plain cool - stunning, award winning design functions as good as it looks;Comes with 2 ft Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable.

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Kensington Flat-Panel Monitor Stand for LCD Monitors up to 22 Inches, Black, 60046 Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed to get my new Apple 23" Cinema up a bit and this was the stand that looked the best. I really like the additional shelves which can be configured 3 different ways. The unit is strong enough for this large LCD unit and looks stylish. Kensington makes a quality product.

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Gain valuable workspace, organize your desk and position your monitor to the desired height. Adjustable platform and shelves with keyboard storage. Support up to 35 lbs.

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mStand Laptop Stand By Rain Design Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this for use with a MacBook Pro 15".I totally agree that the stand is of very high quality and beautifully designed.

Unfortunately, I haven't found the product useful because the "slope" of the mStand is quite steep and the lid of the MacBook Pro cannot be pushed back very far.Sitting at my desk, I would need to open the laptop a bit further to get the screen angle just right, but I cannot push the MBP screen back any further, unfortunately, and the mStand's angle is fixed, so...

This product would be very good with a laptop where you can push the screen open to a fairly wide angle or where the balance of screen angle, mStand angle, chair-desk-your height are all perfectly aligned.Otherwise, the mStand won't work so well "out of the box" and you might need to "help" it by placing things under it to play with the height further, thereby distracting from the "clean" design.

Yes, the latch of the MBP is covered by the "lip" of the mStand, so you'd have to lift the laptop off the stand to open the computer or just leave it permanently open or not quite fully closed.Having said this, the optical drive is completely accessible when using this stand, not covered by the lip at all.

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Twelve South BookArc Review

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(More customer reviews)At first, I thought this stand was a bit overpriced.After I bought it and realized that it was made from solid metal, I'm willing to forgive the price.This item is solid and won't be breaking anytime soon.

I use it for my 13" MacBook Pro.One of my initial concerns was whether it would still hold my MBP since I have the Speck hardshell cover on it.Fortunately, it comes with three different silicone inserts for the stand and I'm using the largest one without any difficulty at all.

Put simply, it is a great stand and well worth the price I paid for it.

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Vertical laptop stand for MacBook, MacBook Pro and and MacBook Air. BookArc helps you free up valuable real estate on your desk, giving you a cleaner, less cluttered, Zen-like workspace. With a footprint of 10-by-4 inches, BookArc takes up a fraction of the space your MacBook wastes just lying around. And while it takes your MacBook to new heights, BookArc rests on soft, silicone footpads that keep it from leaving any unwanted surface marks or scratches on your desk. Along with a stunning design and improved ergonomics, BookArc can actually boost the performance of your laptop. When your MacBook is running closed in the BookArc, your machine will automatically dedicate 100% of its video memory to the external display - instead of splitting it with the internal display. You'll enjoy a noticeable speed increase when working in Photoshop, Aperture, iPhoto and other graphics-intensive applications. So can a notebook stand really speed up your MacBook? If it's a BookArc, the answer is yes.

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Audioengine ADS1 (Pr) Desktop Speaker Stand for A2 Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)These stands made a huge impact on the sound quality of the A2 speakers. It brings them off the table, taking some muddiness out of the base, and angles them towards your ears for much improved imaging.

Worth every penny!
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Audioengine DS1 (ADS1) - The Perfect Desktop StandA simple solution for desktop speakers, the ADS1 speaker wedge is a great way to get your Audioengine 2 speakers or other small speakers up off your desk and at an angle right where you need them.

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Kantek Mobile CPU Stand, CS200B, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Very pleased with the quick delivery, all the parts were included, a snap to assemble, and it works for me!

Due to limited real estate space on my desk,I have my CPU tower on the floor which is carpeted.Although I blow the dust bunnies out every few months, I am glad I finally decided to purchase this particular CPU Stand which raises the tower several inches off the floor.

Other reviewers mentioned that it is just a cross-bar stand (which it is) and had trouble moving the tower and stand intact over carpeting.I have moved my tower on the stand (rolled it out from underneath my desk) several times just to test the stability and had no problems with the tower slipping off or the Kantek Stand expanding.It may be wise to measure your CPU tower and compare your measurements to the manufacturer's stated measurements, and consider whether your tower is going to be put through frequent, heavy-duty moving before purchasing.

And yes,as other reviewers have noted,you do not have complete access to removing the tower's side panel to clean out the dust bunnies or servicing the components due to the "arms" on the four corners (see product picture) supporting the tower.You do have to remove the tower from the stand when you want to remove the tower's side panel to clean or service the components.For me, this is a very minor problem as the Kantek CPU Cabinet Tower Stand has so many other benefits-wheel locks, good and substantial product that raises the tower off the floor several inches,holds towers weighing up to sixty pounds, and the black stand looks great!

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Mobile CPU Stand features a slim sleek design. Adjustable width accommodates a large range of CPUs. Supports up to 60 lbs. 4 locking caster wheels for stability. Black.

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