iPhone "Stand"

[bc008]

im thinking of constructing this so i dont have to take of my already streching silicone case.
http://i11.tinypic.com/6gm0uhs.jpg
(horrible paint drawing)

but what woods would i need, and what other things could i do to make it better in design?

[tobefirst]

I think some Bass wood that you could find at any hobby shop would work fine.

[Partridge]

im thinking of constructing this so i dont have to take of my already streching silicone case.
http://i11.tinypic.com/6gm0uhs.jpg
(horrible paint drawing)

but what woods would i need, and what other things could i do to make it better in design?

Just use a regular ipod dock. I use one from a 3rd generation ipod with the white cover taken off. I'm guessing that the 'universal' docks without an insert in place will fit just fine as well.

[bc008]

i just made one out of knex until i get a universal dock. those come with all the dock adapters right?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4xuzk2p.jpg

[WillJS]

The Belkin clearcase kinda doubled as horizontal stand using the belt clip. I loved that feature. Oh how thy case hurt thy iPhone! :o

[snook911]

I'm sorry but I don't get it. Why do you need this stand when I am not using my iPhone I just put it in the charger. I might be interested in a horizontal stand so I could prop up the phone while watching a movie or video. But why would you need a vertial stand?

[drater]

i just made one out of knex until i get a universal dock. those come with all the dock adapters right?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4xuzk2p.jpg

THAT!

IS!


AWESOME!

[MacMonkee]

i just made one out of knex until i get a universal dock. those come with all the dock adapters right?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4xuzk2p.jpg

OMG I love it! More pictures with the iPhone sitting on it please!!

[bc008]

hehe glad you like.

The reason for this stand is so i can see my iphone screen while on my desk (incoming calls, texts, email, etc without picking it up), without taking off the case. I hold it for video viewing so i dont need a horizontal stand.

http://i14.tinypic.com/6gn026f.png
http://i5.tinypic.com/2q8oi0o.png
i added two little black pieces to i can see the screen better.

edit:
WHOA! it looks like my iphones camera (the first picture) has wayy better picture quality than my moms HP photosmart (2nd and 3rd pictures)

[The General]

Ooo... New iMac. :D

[bc008]

Ooo... New iMac. :D

good eye ;)
wait.. you can totally tell because a number of factors...

[nfocus design]

Here is my horizontal stand made with Tinkertoys.

[diesel]

i just made one out of knex until i get a universal dock. those come with all the dock adapters right?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4xuzk2p.jpg


nice......how sturdy is it?

[bc008]

suprisingly :)
although im using my original dock mostly now as i ditched that case becasue it was a scratch fest

[Mac-Addict]

http://www.thoughtout.biz/PED2.htm That is what your looking for :D

http://www.thoughtout.biz/images/PED2wiPhoneVert.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1302/1073075810_6d17b45798_m.jpg

[drater]

http://www.thoughtout.biz/PED2.htm That is what your looking for :D
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not for 45 bills...little much

[bc008]

yea. im content with my knex one for 45 dollars, although if it was 25 or less id get it :)

[bluedevil14]

THAT!

IS!


AWESOME!

agreed

[jlanuez]

Would have been much more attractive in brushed aluminum to perfectly match other devices (:apple: monitors, G5 & Mac-Pro desktop cases, etc...) that are sitting on our desks already.

Take a look at these more attractive (coordinating) products:

G-Drive (http://www.g-drive.com/Products/G-RAID-mini.cfm)

Laptop Stand (http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macbook_dockingstand.php)

[kellen]

Would have been much more attractive in brushed aluminum to perfectly match other devices (:apple: monitors, G5 & Mac-Pro desktop cases, etc...) that are sitting on our desks already.

Take a look at these more attractive (coordinating) products:

G-Drive (http://www.g-drive.com/Products/G-RAID-mini.cfm)

Laptop Stand (http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macbook_dockingstand.php)

I would set the standard at rains mstand. Great design, only seen it, haven't used it (have a macbook).

link (http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html)

[billchase2]

hahaha... i LOVE the homemade iphone stands!

[macrat]

I noticed this one from Apple's site re Ipod Touch display. I wonder if Apple sells this type?

[siurpeeman]

I noticed this one from Apple's site re Ipod Touch display. I wonder if Apple sells this type?

i don't know if apple is going to sell it, but it does come with the ipod touch, apparently.

[Flowbee]

iPlop (http://podophile.com/2007/08/26/iplop-a-beanbag-for-your-iphone/)

[ndriver182]

I noticed this one from Apple's site re Ipod Touch display. I wonder if Apple sells this type?

Yeah, I noticed that too. It would be nice if something like that was available.

[aswitcher]

Yeah a good stand which does landscape and is sturdy enough to be pushed when on the desk, as well as good cable management, would be really good to see. I concur, I want a Rain look.

[aswitcher]

I noticed this one from Apple's site re Ipod Touch display. I wonder if Apple sells this type?

Yeah but it looks pretty small and likely unstable if the screen is touched.

[meagain]

Interesting that the Touch iPod comes with a stand. Dang.
The small acryllic one in the ad is all I want. Just something to work on an airplane's tray table. Can probably add some type of sticky-ish feet so it doesn't slide much.

[macrat]

I just googled "iphone stand" and got a number of excellent ideas, including a business card-turned stand, and business card holders available at Office Depot for less than $1. I'll check out the Officemax store today. I also just need the stand while watching video during flights

[jlanuez]

Would have been much more attractive in brushed aluminum to perfectly match other devices (:apple: monitors, G5 & Mac-Pro desktop cases, etc...) that are sitting on our desks already.

Take a look at these more attractive (coordinating) products:

G-Drive (http://www.g-drive.com/Products/G-RAID-mini.cfm)

Laptop Stand (http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macbook_dockingstand.php)

I would set the standard at rains mstand. Great design, only seen it, haven't used it (have a macbook).

link (http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html)

Good addition to the list kellen!

[OCOTILLO]

Here is my iPhone stand. Made by hand from a wire hanger from my closet. Crude but effective, also cheap!

[carman63]

i don't know if apple is going to sell it, but it does come with the ipod touch, apparently.

Nope, no stand included with my fiance's Touch. I think they changed the specs at the last minute. [EDIT: I might have missed the stand, as I recall a nondescript piece of plastic. Will check once I get home.]

For $5 or less, you can go to an arts/crafts/hobby store like Michaels and pick up a wooden easel / plate / desktop picture frame holder thing. This would hold the iPhone (or Touch) vertically or horizontally. That's what I'm planning on buying, once I get near Michaels again.

[gtarz]

Here is my iPhone stand. Made by hand from a wire hanger from my closet. Crude but effective, also cheap!

Not only super cool stand, but I the love fact that you took the picture on a paper towel! One word, wow. I think you could sell those.

[KittyToy]

The Belkin clearcase kinda doubled as horizontal stand using the belt clip. I loved that feature. Oh how thy case hurt thy iPhone! :o


i have that belkin clear case and it scratched up my iphone so i went back to my silicone case

[Daremo]

iPlop (http://podophile.com/2007/08/26/iplop-a-beanbag-for-your-iphone/)

Oh... That is just horrible. hahahaha

[hugoniot]

I found a great iPhone stand today at Michaels. It is a picture frame easel, which holds the iPhone really nicely, it is adjustable for various viewing angles, and it folds up flat to carry on the road.

See some pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14050907@N02/

[TurboSC]

I found a great iPhone stand today at Michaels. It is a picture frame easel, which holds the iPhone really nicely, it is adjustable for various viewing angles, and it folds up flat to carry on the road.

See some pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14050907@N02/

That's a pretty nice stand. I think yours and the knex one take the cake :)

[zama36]

The Belkin Sleek Acrylic Case for iPhone sold at ATT Wireless stores is a great product. Got it after my rubber iCase stretched out.

Comes with a removable belt clip that doubles as a stand and has a specifically designed hole for the rubber hook that mounts to your dashboard.

Similar to http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=374513.

This is only sold at the ATT Wireless store for $30. For whatever reason.

Good case!

[bennyboi]

Hahahaha!!! Picture frame waaaaaay better. Other dude paid 30 bucks for that belkin peice of crap that would tip if u touched the sides. That pic frame cost 2$?!! Well done man. Well done. May have to go Michaels? for my electronic needs? Whatevs
Looks really sleek too
:D

[zama36]

Hahahaha!!! Picture frame waaaaaay better. Other dude paid 30 bucks for that belkin peice of crap that would tip if u touched the sides.

Honestly, I don't think the designers at Belkin expected users to stand it on end just to look at the iPhone's home screen. It works perfectly in landscape mode to watch videos. Plus with the belt clip, car dash attachment, a design that doesn't distract from the screen and the fact that it doesn't break when removing it to clean the iPhone makes it a decent case for me. Not to mention that the belt clip/stand is removable. :D

[one1]

So you guys just happen to have tinker toys and knex laying around, eh? :D

[bowen]

I found a great iPhone stand today at Michaels. It is a picture frame easel, which holds the iPhone really nicely, it is adjustable for various viewing angles, and it folds up flat to carry on the road.

See some pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14050907@N02/


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/1430698612_38e1f18b37.jpg?v=0

FYI - the easel is by Tripar International, model 28-1633:

http://www.tripar.com/products.php?trID=&search=28-1633

Tripar doesn't sell direct, but if you're trying to find it, at least you know what to look for. I got mine from Seldon McCallister Antiques.

The easel doesn't work if the iPhone/iPod Touch is standing on its narrow end, but is a great fit if it is on its side: perfect for video.

[seh80]

I found a great iPhone stand today at Michaels. It is a picture frame easel, which holds the iPhone really nicel

Hey, thanks for posting this. I went to Michaels and picked one up, it's just perfect. Only $2.99, can't beat that.

[Cybergypsy]

yea thats it boys , put the iphone on a pedestal:)

[cinchbald]

Please take a look at the BatRest. I think it is what you need. It folds flat to credit card size to fit in your wallet. http://www.seskimo.com/248BatRestColours.jpgYou can buy it as www.seskimo.com.

[sumaznboi]

Google "iCooly."
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[Acronym]

some great lookig docks im gonna try constructing something from coat hanger wire and some sort of cover idea ill let you guys know when i finish (with pics of course)

[Mr. Giver '94]

This is left over from the era of the 1st and 2nd generation iPods. It still works great though and it has nice rubber grips so things won't wobble around. :)

[Theaser]

My iPhone holder with the dock connector. I love Lego :D !. Sorry I don't have photos of my iPhone on there. There's also an image showing the connector.

[dickovski]

I seem to remember people using music cassette tape boxes when the iphone first came out. Also DV tape boxes, there were detailed instructions on here if I could be bothered to search. You could mount the phone landscape and portrait and it also held your ear phones - double bubble!!:p

[SFStateStudent]

The X Stand is the best...

[dickovski]

Not as good as the paper clip stand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmgTKDrheYs&feature=related

[yalag]

The best stand of course is the one from icooly

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2096

[dickovski]

The best stand of course is the one from icooly

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2096

Well I can't argue with that!

[jclardy]

The small stand in the picture with the iPod Touch came with the 1st gen model. They didn't include a stand with the second gen. It works if you use it for watching a movie, but it has no grip for using the touchscreen or even if you have headphones attached to it (it moves around).

[Fatgadget]

Here's an easy to make one I made from some pencils and rubber bands.

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pencil-iphone-stand1.jpg

Pencil iPhone Stand (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=9620)

:)

[Private Dirt]

Here's an easy to make one I made from some pencils and rubber bands.

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pencil-iphone-stand1.jpg

Pencil iPhone Stand (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=9620)

:)

I made two of these... one for work so i can easily switch thru songs and apps and another at home, used as a charging dock. the cost was 4 dollars.

Very functional.. i love it... but that X_Stand looks pretty dam sweet!

[iPhone envy]

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Outfitters-EZL-100-Simple-Stand/dp/B000LMKSM2/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I19E8N1X6LCOCF&colid=1OMWF8BNAO1ON

Audio Outfitters EZL-100 Simple Stand for iPods


I have yet to try it, but I liked the price and the fact that I could keep it in my wallet.

[drakeshipway]

The Alumi Stand - iCooly. The video is so funny! YOUTUBE LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKDVbRbQDjc&eurl=http://jackwhispers.blogspot.com/2009/02/icooly-stand-for-iphone-ipod-touch.html)

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii292/drakeshipway99/41r8OZzjysL_SL500_AA280_.jpg http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii292/drakeshipway99/31ud-vYPi6L_AA280_.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKDVbRbQDjc&eurl=http://jackwhispers.blogspot.com/2009/02/icooly-stand-for-iphone-ipod-touch.html

[SFStateStudent]

I'll post some actual pics of my X stand tonight when I get back from the campus. :)

[branjosef]

This is what I use... and it comes with the power of the dark side !!!!!

[SFStateStudent]

My pics of my X-Stand for 3G iPhone:

[Acronym]

i want an X Stand

[SFStateStudent]

+1 ^^^ I saw it at MWSF '09 and I said I had to have one. Lucky Girlfriend! She won the X Stand at the Macrumors get together, but she already had a nice dock, so she put my iPhone in its new home...:p

[Acronym]

as of now im using a bent coat hanger wire :P but it looks so ugly im gonna tape it and maybe see if i can get some surgical tubing to give it traction and a soft touch to the iphone/ipod

[SFStateStudent]

as of now im using a bent coat hanger wire :P but it looks so ugly im gonna tape it and maybe see if i can get some surgical tubing to give it traction and a soft touch to the iphone/ipod

After you get it put together, get a patent on it, then post the pics...:p

[Acronym]

After you get it put together, get a patent on it, then post the pics...:p

right and 10 years later when my patent finaly goes through ill be able to make money on a phone stand for a phone that wont be needed anymore

i will post pictures though :D

[SFStateStudent]

and I'm just wondering how many people are actually purchasing the X Stand or something similar or how many are making their own iPhone stand? Maybe each of you can post your results. :eek:

[Acronym]

here is what mine looks like i am still trying to find Surgical Tubing so that i can make aome rubber stoppers on the back and make it not scratch the iphone.

it sits vertical and horizontal the M look to it stands for Microsoft not mac!!! also had to make it look like that to support vertical viewing

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7260/019yv9.jpg

[SFStateStudent]

here is what mine looks like i am still trying to find Surgical Tubing so that i can make aome rubber stoppers on the back and make it not scratch the iphone.

It looks like it's coming along quite nicely. Are you going to get the surgical tubing on before the forming of the iPhone stand?

[Theaser]

and I'm just wondering how many people are actually purchasing the X Stand or something similar or how many are making their own iPhone stand? Maybe each of you can post your results. :eek:

I rather make my own. Why buy something that you can create unless if you need a universal dock with that conference speaker call thing iPhone accessory? I made mine out of Legos.

[Acronym]

It looks like it's coming along quite nicely. Are you going to get the surgical tubing on before the forming of the iPhone stand?

i'd like to appl the surgical tube to the entire thing (if possible) but the way those legs are folded at the back i might not be able to. if i cant ill just do the back legs font hoos and then eletrical tape the rest to give it color

im going to get some surgical tubing and electrical tape right now actualy im quite excited :D

[anjinha]

The best stand of course is the one from icooly

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2096

I love that stand but it's a bit expensive fo something that, for me, it's a novelty item. :(

[RiceRacerDX]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc257/KanSun/macgyver.jpg


http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5866/mc2ut.gif

[Acronym]

not sure what your post has to do with iphone stands but ok haha

[RiceRacerDX]

not sure what your post has to do with iphone stands but ok haha

I dunno, you tell me....






http://i12.tinypic.com/4xuzk2p.jpg



http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pencil-iphone-stand1.jpg



http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7260/019yv9.jpg

[Acronym]

I dunno, you tell me....

i just meant the one with the magiver pics haha :P

[RiceRacerDX]

i just meant the one with the magiver pics haha :P
Oh haha, cuz the first thing that came to mind when I read through all the posts and saw pictures of a bunch of jerry-rigged contraptions similar to the above was MacGyver.

I couldn't resist posting the second pic.

[Acronym]

Oh haha, cuz the first thing that came to mind when I read through all the posts and saw pictures of a bunch of jerry-rigged contraptions similar to the above was MacGyver.

I couldn't resist posting the second pic.

oh lol that magiver what a character

[cinchbald]

Check out the new Crabble which you take with you.

- Fits flat in a billfold wallet
- Supports iPhones and iPod Touches in portrait and landscape formats
- Leans back as far as 45 degrees in landscape format
- Has rubber parts to hold the iPhone and the stand in place.

http://www.seskimo.com

http://www.seskimo.com/Crabbles250x250.jpg

[Aaleck]

http://www.thoughtout.biz/PED2.htm That is what your looking for :D

http://www.thoughtout.biz/images/PED2wiPhoneVert.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1302/1073075810_6d17b45798_m.jpg

That one looks really nice.

[Acronym]

Check out the new Crabble which you take with you.

- Fits flat in a billfold wallet
- Supports iPhones and iPod Touches in portrait and landscape formats
- Leans back as far as 45 degrees in landscape format
- Has rubber parts to hold the iPhone and the stand in place.

http://www.seskimo.com

http://www.seskimo.com/Crabbles250x250.jpg

i like it where can people get that stand?

[cinchbald]

i like it where can people get that stand?
The Crabble is available from http://www.seskimo.com

[chriskzoo]

I made this one for work out of a paperclip - works awesome:

http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx

http://www.deanying.com/content/binary/IMG_2403.JPG
http://www.deanying.com/content/binary/IMG_2407.JPG

[themacwizard]

I give my vote to the MovieWege.

www.moviewedge.com

[Mystikal]

Im waiting for the GoGoStand to become available.

http://gogostand.com/

http://gogostand.com/img/GoGoStandRear.jpg

http://gogostand.com/img/GoGoStandOnWallet.jpg

Sadly, its been "sold out until next week" for 3 weeks now :(.

[spillproof]

I made this one for work out of a paperclip - works awesome:

Haha wow you are right, it does work really well!

But I really do want a GoGoStand!

[marcopolo007uk]

Here's my home made stand, made from card and 5 mins of my time.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/3965087191_a9cb8ba862.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3965086727_401cde08be.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3965086949_300c95c93f.jpg


It's nice and simply, and cost bugger all... Here are the cut out plans if you want to make your own.

http://www.dessinemoiunobjet.com/iphone-paper-dock-stand/template_iphonepaper.pdf

[iHateMacs]

This is my favorite iphone stand

http://www.blueunplugged.com/dbimgs/6261-AIRCRVC-NW23-PROD1.jpg

It doesn't look much but it has some channels in the base to direct the sound from the speaker. I tried one in a shop and its like when you cup your hand around the speaker, it makes it much louder.

There is an aperture in it so you can feed the cable through too.

[envador]

Im waiting for the GoGoStand to become available.

http://gogostand.com/

http://gogostand.com/img/GoGoStandRear.jpg

http://gogostand.com/img/GoGoStandOnWallet.jpg

Sadly, its been "sold out until next week" for 3 weeks now :(.


They're back in stock now! :D

[chriswitt]

I give my vote to the MovieWege.

www.moviewedge.com

Agreed! This thing is fantastic! I tried the wallet ones, and the slight bump caused them to fall apart.

Moviewedge Rules!

[CharlesBrown]

iBend (http://www.myibend.com/): Probably the thinnest stand for iPhone and iPod touch available. :apple:

http://images.blog.edelight.de/gadgets/gallery/ibend-iphone-und-ipod-touch-halterung/ibend-01.jpg

[klay]

not long now...
the munkey
the stand that hangs.
get notified about the launch at http://www.themunkey.com

http://themunkey.com/pics/home.gif
http://www.themunkey.com/pics/press_release.jpg

[johnlo]

not long now...
the munkey
the stand that hangs.
get notified about the launch at http://www.themunkey.com

http://themunkey.com/pics/home.gif
http://www.themunkey.com/pics/press_release.jpg

that's what i am lookin for. Need something to hold/hang my iphone so my son (2yrs old) can watch his stuff while daddy is driving...