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15" Macbook Pro - Stand Question

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A4orce84

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Apr 17, 2012
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Hello Everyone,

I recently started looking for a stand for my Macbook Pro 15" and wanted to see if people could give me their opinions, or even post up a few pictures if possible, on stands that are recommended. I know the 2 popular ones are currently:

A. Griffin Elevator
B. Rain Design mStand

I currently have a 24" LCD Monitor and want to use my 15" Macbook Pro screen as "secondary" monitor, something like the following to give you an idea:
macbook-pro-with-external-monitor.JPG


The one thing I noticed with both stands is that they are "fixed" and not adjustable. This concerns me a bit since if I need to do some slight tweaking for viewing everything with my LCD, I may be stuck.

If anyone could offer any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

--Asif
 
I have the mStand and love it. Yes, it's not adjustable, but I find (for me anyway) that it is at the "right" height. It's solid and stylish.
 
I would check out the Crane Stand. It's a little pricey but super high quality and incredibly adjustable.
 
Rain M Stand. Although not adjustable it's very sturdy and the perfect height for me. I use it with an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad.
 
How many inches does it raise the screen? Can anyone provide pics of their setup?

Thanks.
 
A4orce84 said:
How many inches does it raise the screen? Can anyone provide pics of their setup?

Thanks.
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I use the Belkin Zerostand that I purchased from the Apple Store. I quite like its a really nice job and keeps my MBP at eye level to my TB display. I paid $49 for it from Apple. I will try and post up a pic later but right now my MBP is out on the go with me!
 
I recommend using just the 24" screen and your MBP in a book arc in clamshell mode. With multiple "windows" so easily navigable in Lion why complicate your life?
 
FuNGi said:
I recommend using just the 24" screen and your MBP in a book arc in clamshell mode. With multiple "windows" so easily navigable in Lion why complicate your life?
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Like the idea of having a semi "Dual monitor" setup, I do a lot of programming stuff, so it can come in handy.
 
A4orce84 said:
Like the idea of having a semi "Dual monitor" setup, I do a lot of programming stuff, so it can come in handy.
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This is how I work too. The main 24" monitor as my workspace with the laptop screen showing stuff I have to keep an eye on but not as my main focus.
 
Hey Guys,

Thanks for the comments and help! Thought I'd include a picture of my setup, ended up going with the mStand as recommended. Actually found a guy selling his for $30 bucks, so hopefully I got a good deal on it:

New Geek Setup:
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Let me know your thoughts! =)

Thanks,

--Asif
 
$30 bucks for the mStand was a good price. A word of caution, keep that bottle of ??? as far away from your setup as possible.
 
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