I would kinda like to buy a stylish stand or pad to sit my MBP on at my desk to help protect the bottom of it. I don't want something that props it up too high or something that looks like cheap plastic. Nothing with fans either. Maybe something aluminum or hard plastic. Any suggestions?
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Do you have a stand or notebook pad for your MacBook Pro??
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I also use the mstand and agree with everything above. I've seen several comments stating that because of the design, the notebook has to be lifted off of the stand to open the screen. I don't have this problem. It's a bit if a tight squeeze to get to the latch, but not that bad. Overall, it's a nice stand.
Even though it is a waste of money, if you are really bent on wasting your money on a stand, you can get the stylish Logitech Keyboard + Stand combo
I don't have this, but saw it online:
http://www.bluelounge.com/spacestation.php
looks to incorporate a bit of lift and cord management/USB hub. If anyone has pics of their comp hooked up to this dock, I would appreciate a post. Also, if anyone has any good dock/life set up that is novel, I would appreciate that, too. I have dug through the set up thread(s), but was wondering if anyone had some good ideas that either weren't up there, or just specific to lifting/docking the MBP, that would be good.
http://www.bluelounge.com/spacestation.php
looks to incorporate a bit of lift and cord management/USB hub. If anyone has pics of their comp hooked up to this dock, I would appreciate a post. Also, if anyone has any good dock/life set up that is novel, I would appreciate that, too. I have dug through the set up thread(s), but was wondering if anyone had some good ideas that either weren't up there, or just specific to lifting/docking the MBP, that would be good.
I use the Coolermaster laptop cooler. While it works fairly well, and does what I purchased it for, I'm not overly impressed with it, as I have come to the conclusion that the fans are unnecessary. I've since purchased Griffin Elevator that should be here next week. At least this way I'll have space below it to stow away my keyboard when it's not in use, and will recover the USB port used to power the fans on the cooler.
I was wondering about this myself. Specifically, I am wondering if anyone has been able or has tried to use the BookEndz dock WITH one of these stands. I like the idea of the stand because it raises the laptop enough to allow effective dual monitoring with an external LCD. Also there are the cooling benefits.. but I love the idea of the BookEndz because I want to be able to go from "desktop mode" to "laptop mode" fast, with a minimum of hassle and cable clutter.
That's good. I like that answer.
Myself I use an iLap and I love it. You need to evaluate your needs though as the mStand may be better for you. I prefer the iLap as my needs often include using it while sitting on chairs with no desk in front of me and sometimes in bed. If you need something static or will have a keyboard to use, then the mStand may better fit your needs. Both are quality products.
