The 2016 MBP is thinner than the previous. From Twelve South's own product description for the BookArc: "The current BookArc features three interchangeable inserts to work with any MacBook excluding the 2016 MacBook Pro's. We will be producing new inserts for the new 2016 MacBook Pro, which will be available in early 2017."they are different for the new ones? I thought they weighed less? My wife bought me a Twelve South brand they sell at Apple. Ive had it for 6 months now - i like it. People state that it slips off (in some reviews), but i say that is nonsense. I have the new keyboard and mouse, so maybe that is why it doesnt slip?
I'm waiting for the new BookArc also and have not found anything else similar. I emailed them for an update and got this yesterday.The 2016 MBP is thinner than the previous. From Twelve South's own product description for the BookArc: "The current BookArc features three interchangeable inserts to work with any MacBook excluding the 2016 MacBook Pro's. We will be producing new inserts for the new 2016 MacBook Pro, which will be available in early 2017."
We will be making new inserts for the 2016 MacBook Pro models. These will be available for the newest version of BookArc (click here). However, we will not be making new inserts for the discontinued BookArcs including original form factor of BookArc for MacBook/MacBook Pro, BookArc for MacBook Air, or BookArc möd. If you’re not sure which BookArc you have:
- The original BookArc came with some combination of inserts 1 through 7.
- The BookArc for MacBook Air came with Insert 1A.
- The new BookArc came with Inserts A, B, and C.
We expect these new inserts to be available for purchase separately from the stand, as well as new BookArcs with the new inserts included, before the end of the year. (Hopefully mid-December, but don’t hold us to that).![]()
I'm waiting for the new BookArc also and have not found anything else similar. I emailed them for an update and got this yesterday.
You can now buy the full BookArc dock which will include the new insert (insert D) which is compatible with the new MacBook Pros OR if you already have a BookArc we are selling just the updated insert at the link below. Thanks!
https://www.twelvesouth.com/store/product/bookarc-insert-for-macbook-pro-with-thunderbolt-3
So excited for the update! Not many vertical stands support the 2016 models and I almost settled for a less than ideal solution.
I much prefer the look of the previous BookArc over the new one, so that's the one I've ordered.
I don't care that it's 2.5mm too big, or that the MacBook might sit at a slight tilt, it's not as if the MacBook is going to fall out and I'm sure if I really wanted to I could 3D print a shim to put under the rubber and make the gap smaller.
I don't know, it's probably just me but the changes they made to the new BookArc make it look like a cheap Chinese knockoff. But each to his/her own of course.
When that arrives today along with the extra 87W power supply, charging cable, USB-C card reader and Thunderbolt 2 cable, my huge collection of new things I can look at but can't use until Friday will be complete![]()
What is the difference between the BookArc MacBook Pro editions? I own one of them not sure if it's compatible.
I'm waiting for the hengedock to release theirs. I like not having to plug/unplug the cable. I do like the styling of the bookarc though.
The original BookArc was originally released in 2009 with a full update in 2015. As Apple continued to scale the size of their MacBook's down we did the same with BookArc so that the inserts could be thinner and the stand itself would take up less room on your desk. Below you will see a picture of the original as well as the update. The best indication is the chrome chamfer edge (the BookArc on the right of the picture). If you have this version then the new inserts will work - if you have the original version (on the left) unfortunately the new inserts aren't compatible. You will still be able to use your original BookArc but the laptop will not sit fully upright but will tilt slightly as the insert is just a bit too large.
I've had a Rain Design mStand for my 2016 MBP 15" for a couple months now and it has been amazing so far. View attachment 688557
I much prefer the look of the previous BookArc over the new one, so that's the one I've ordered.