[All iPads] Best desk stand for iPads

luigi408 · Nov 20, 2012, 03:05 AM

Hi all,

What would be the best desk stand for iPads? Doesn't matter price (could be cheap or expensive). I have an iPad 4 now and I would like to get a stand for my desk but I don't know which one would be best/worth the money. If its compatible with minis or iPads with cases would be great too.

Are there a stand that can hold both iPad(s) and iPhones together?

Also, please post pics if you guys have some.

Thanks!

mrstefani · Nov 20, 2012, 05:58 AM

I like the looks of the Elago P2 stand from Amazon. It comes in silver or black.

Macman45 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:14 AM

I have the Coolermaster wave alloy stand. It's the first stand I've owned where I feel totally confident to use my ipad without a case, although it can be used with one. Highly recommended.

mattopotamus · Nov 20, 2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Macman45

I have the Coolermaster wave alloy stand. It's the first stand I've owned where I feel totally confident to use my ipad without a case, although it can be used with one. Highly recommended.

yikes, that thing looks massive. Do you want just a stand, or a stand + keyboard? IMO, this is a great combo http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ultra...I1VPKWX0T8ULT9

if you want just a stand, this works just fine and has built in speakers. You might have to get the ipad 4 version straight from logitech though
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-0.../dp/B005A2RLXC

luigi408 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:31 AM

I ended up getting this after a lot of research. I like it cause its portable and it has multiple angles. That way I can take it to school and use the iPad with the Apple Keyboard when I need to type something. Keep it coming though to help others... thanks for the tips!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q3RE2O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Macman45 · Nov 20, 2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mattopotamus

yikes, that thing looks massive. Do you want just a stand, or a stand + keyboard? IMO, this is a great combo http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ultra...I1VPKWX0T8ULT9

if you want just a stand, this works just fine and has built in speakers. You might have to get the ipad 4 version straight from logitech though
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-0.../dp/B005A2RLXC

It's a camera trick..It's actually very small, folds up flat. You'd have no room for a KB...It's the angle I took the shots from!

modelbehaviour · Nov 20, 2012, 11:27 AM

I have a stump stand (Apple store and Amazon has them), its like a heavy rubber paperweight looking thing with two slots in the top. Incredibly simple but I use it all the time.

Davirdv · Nov 20, 2012, 11:37 AM

I got bored waiting for mine to deliver so I made "mk1" last night lol

bcaslis · Nov 20, 2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi408

I ended up getting this after a lot of research. I like it cause its portable and it has multiple angles. That way I can take it to school and use the iPad with the Apple Keyboard when I need to type something. Keep it coming though to help others... thanks for the tips!
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Does this allow you to have it plugged in while in the stand? I'm looking for something to use while waiting for docks to become available for the iPad mini.

D.T. · 10:40 AM

FWIW, I picked up this Arkon product about a year ago, really handy, very adjustable, solid, nice padding (also on the bottom for anti-slip). Also pretty cheap and incredibly light.

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portable...ble+ipad+stand

davys · Nov 20, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by D.T.

FWIW, I picked up this Arkon product about a year ago, really handy, very adjustable, solid, nice padding (also on the bottom for anti-slip). Also pretty cheap and incredibly light.

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portable...ble+ipad+stand

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+1 for the Arkon - small, light and portable enough to fold up and carry in your dude sac.

Che Castro · Nov 20, 2012, 02:27 PM

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1476765

HazyCloud · Nov 20, 2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mrstefani

I like the looks of the Elago P2 stand from Amazon. It comes in silver or black.

This is easily my favorite of all that I've seen. It just looks like something Apple would release. Here's a picture of my Mini on it.

Fila · Nov 20, 2012, 03:40 PM

By strange coincidence, I was wondering the same a couple of weeks ago, and decided on the same stand as the OP, which arrived last week. Have to say i'm happy with it. Light, strong and adaptable. about £20.00, though I thinj it may be dic=scontinued?

Apple fanboy · Nov 20, 2012, 03:46 PM

I like this one as you can use it as a desk stand (the black bits come off) or on your lap, hands free.

bcaslis · Nov 20, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HazyCloud

This is easily my favorite of all that I've seen. It just looks like something Apple would release. Here's a picture of my Mini on it.

Looks nice. Does the stand have padding or rubber inside so you can put the mini in it without risking metal on metal scratches?

HazyCloud · Nov 20, 2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bcaslis

Looks nice. Does the stand have padding or rubber inside so you can put the mini in it without risking metal on metal scratches?

There's foam on the legs, but not on the back. I just flip my Smart Cover over and use it that way. I guess if you wanted to, you could add some felt yourself if you were worried. I will say that I used this stand with my iPad 3 for over 6 months and it never scratched my iPad. Not even a single mark.

Even without any back padding, this is still my favorite stand. I'll eventually get around to ordering the iPhone version as well.

mrstefani · Nov 22, 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HazyCloud

There's foam on the legs, but not on the back. I just flip my Smart Cover over and use it that way. I guess if you wanted to, you could add some felt yourself if you were worried. I will say that I used this stand with my iPad 3 for over 6 months and it never scratched my iPad. Not even a single mark.

Even without any back padding, this is still my favorite stand. I'll eventually get around to ordering the iPhone version as well.

I have the iPhone version and it works great for the mini as well. I flip over the Smart Cover to help protect the back from any scuffs that may occur. It's a great stand for charging and using FaceTime. Looks nice next to the iMac.

Ladybug · Nov 22, 2012, 10:33 AM

+1 for the Arkon stand. It's light weight but made of sturdy plastic and folds up flat. Very easy to carry with you.

spiralynth · Nov 22, 2012, 02:41 PM

I have 3 of those Arkon stands. Got 'em at Best Buy for $7 each. Excellent little buggers.

dazz87 · Nov 22, 2012, 02:53 PM

1+++ for Arkon stand.

HengenJL · Nov 22, 2012, 06:16 PM

12South Compass is what I use. takes up very little space and looks very nice.

caligurl · Nov 22, 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HazyCloud

This is easily my favorite of all that I've seen. It just looks like something Apple would release. Here's a picture of my Mini on it.

oh i like that!!!!!

sealos · Nov 22, 2012, 10:50 PM

I found a stand at Bed Bath & Beyond that is pretty great. $15 minus the 20% coupons they send out and the stand becomes even more attractive.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=18690276

911scanner · Nov 22, 2012, 11:28 PM

Griffin Xpo for me.

http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/xpo

I like it very much. Very portable & flexible viewing angles. Also allows for "flat" typing angle.

Tad pricey for the size, but well worth it.

Nov 20, 2012, 03:05 AM	#1
luigi408 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	Best desk stand for iPads Hi all, What would be the best desk stand for iPads? Doesn't matter price (could be cheap or expensive). I have an iPad 4 now and I would like to get a stand for my desk but I don't know which one would be best/worth the money. If its compatible with minis or iPads with cases would be great too. Are there a stand that can hold both iPad(s) and iPhones together? Also, please post pics if you guys have some. Thanks!
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:14 AM	#3
Macman45 macrumors G4 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere Back In The Long Ago	I have the Coolermaster wave alloy stand. It's the first stand I've owned where I feel totally confident to use my ipad without a case, although it can be used with one. Highly recommended. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Time And Tide Wait For No Man
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Nov 20, 2012, 11:27 AM	#7
modelbehaviour macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK	I have a stump stand (Apple store and Amazon has them), its like a heavy rubber paperweight looking thing with two slots in the top. Incredibly simple but I use it all the time. __________________ iPhone 4S 16GB Black iPad 64GB Wifi White 2012 Retina MBP, 2.3 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Apple TV
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Nov 20, 2012, 11:37 AM	#8
Davirdv macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	I got bored waiting for mine to deliver so I made "mk1" last night lol Attached Thumbnails
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Nov 20, 2012, 02:12 PM	#10
D.T. macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vilano Beach, FL	FWIW, I picked up this Arkon product about a year ago, really handy, very adjustable, solid, nice padding (also on the bottom for anti-slip). Also pretty cheap and incredibly light. http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portable...ble+ipad+stand Last edited by SandboxGeneral; Nov 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM. Reason: Please use TIMG tags for large images
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Nov 20, 2012, 05:58 AM	#2
mrstefani macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Macomb, Michigan	I like the looks of the Elago P2 stand from Amazon. It comes in silver or black.
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:31 AM	#5
luigi408 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	I ended up getting this after a lot of research. I like it cause its portable and it has multiple angles. That way I can take it to school and use the iPad with the Apple Keyboard when I need to type something. Keep it coming though to help others... thanks for the tips! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q3RE2O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Nov 20, 2012, 02:27 PM	#12
Che Castro macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2009	http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1476765
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Nov 20, 2012, 03:40 PM	#14
Fila macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2010	Same as Luigi408 By strange coincidence, I was wondering the same a couple of weeks ago, and decided on the same stand as the OP, which arrived last week. Have to say i'm happy with it. Light, strong and adaptable. about £20.00, though I thinj it may be dic=scontinued?
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Nov 20, 2012, 03:46 PM	#15
Apple fanboy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom	I like this one as you can use it as a desk stand (the black bits come off) or on your lap, hands free. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Late 2012 21" iMac 2.9GHz i5, ITB Fusion drive, 16GB RAM, 2 TB TimeCapsule, iPhone 5 32GB, iPad 4 32GB, iPad 2 16GB, apple TV 2, iPod touch 4th gen 8GB, Xbox 360 120GB. Macrumors Scavenger Hunt IV 2
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Nov 22, 2012, 10:33 AM	#19
Ladybug macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	+1 for the Arkon stand. It's light weight but made of sturdy plastic and folds up flat. Very easy to carry with you.
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Nov 22, 2012, 02:41 PM	#20
spiralynth macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	I have 3 of those Arkon stands. Got 'em at Best Buy for $7 each. Excellent little buggers. __________________ May you live your life as if the maxim of your actions were to become universal law -- Immanuel Kant
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Nov 22, 2012, 02:53 PM	#21
dazz87 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	1+++ for Arkon stand.
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Nov 22, 2012, 06:16 PM	#22
HengenJL macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NY	12South Compass is what I use. takes up very little space and looks very nice. __________________ Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit \| 2.67GHz Core i7 \| 24GB RAM \| 1GB Radeon 4870 Retina iPad 32GB \| iPad 2 16GB \| iPad 64GB WiFi \| iPhone 3Gs 32 GB
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Nov 22, 2012, 10:50 PM	#24
sealos macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	I found a stand at Bed Bath & Beyond that is pretty great. $15 minus the 20% coupons they send out and the stand becomes even more attractive. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=18690276 __________________ Current:: Retina Macbook Pro 15" \| iPhone 5 \| iPad mini & Gen 3 \| Apple \| TV Silver & Black Past:: Macbook Pro 13" \| iPhone 4S \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2 \| iPad (original) \| various Mac laptops since 2002.
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Nov 22, 2012, 11:28 PM	#25
911scanner macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2011	Griffin Xpo for me. http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/xpo I like it very much. Very portable & flexible viewing angles. Also allows for "flat" typing angle. Tad pricey for the size, but well worth it.
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