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Twelve South Announces ParcSlope Stand for MacBook and iPad

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Accessory maker Twelve South has today announced the dual-purpose ParcSlope stand for MacBook and iPad, offering improved comfort and airflow.

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Users can benefit from better ergonomics and cooling for MacBooks, while iPads can take advantage of the stand's 18-degree angle for typing or sketching with Apple Pencil. The stand can hold every iPad model, except the iPad mini, in landscape or portrait mode.

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Like many other popular Twelve South stands, ParcSlope is constructed from a single piece of metal, offers built-in cable management, and is available in matte black. The racetrack-shaped top rest contains soft ridges that allow the lid of a MacBook to hinge open freely, and the notched front lip enables users to open their MacBook with just one hand.

The new Twelve South ParcSlope is now available online for $59.99.

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I do NOT recommend this for the iPad Pro 3rd generation or later (the flat redesign), ESPECIALLY if you're using it for drawing or writing.

I'm an artist. I've had the previous version of this stand, and while it was wonderful for my iPad Pro 2nd gen, the 3rd gen got warped in the middle since there's absolutely no support behind it except the top and the bottom, due to the weaker structure of the newer iPads. If you do not want your iPad Pro to warp while drawing or writing on this, get something where the entire backside of the iPad is supported and resting against something, such as the (much cheaper) Parblo stands on Amazon. You will unintentionally put *just* enough pressure on these iPads that they will warp, given that these iPads have already been notorious for warping to begin with, this will only accelerate that issue.

Great for MacBooks, though.

EDIT: Here's a pic of the previous version of the ParcSlope stand that TwelveSouth released a few years ago.
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This could actually be really helpful. I know someone who sometimes has to work on a lower table (think side table). I wonder if this would make a diff. It might not be too great for wrist support on the lower table (kinda like piling up books.

Does any one know a good way to give wrist support on a smaller table?

Also, they're really capitalizing on the hipster sect with a name like ParcSlope!
 
Personally, for a Macbook, I like the stands that raise the screen level five or six inches so the screen is more level with with your eyes. I have one and it works great. This one appears to be too low for me.
 
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zilchfox said:
I do NOT recommend this for the iPad Pro 3rd generation or later (the flat redesign), ESPECIALLY if you're using it for drawing or writing.

I'm an artist. I've had the previous version of this stand, and while it was wonderful for my iPad Pro 2nd gen, the 3rd gen got warped in the middle since there's absolutely no support behind it except the top and the bottom, due to the weaker structure of the newer iPads. If you do not want your iPad Pro to warp while drawing or writing on this, get something where the entire backside of the iPad is supported and resting against something, such as the (much cheaper) Parblo stands on Amazon. You will unintentionally put *just* enough pressure on these iPads that they will warp, given that these iPads have already been notorious for warping to begin with, this will only accelerate that issue.

Great for MacBooks, though.

EDIT: Here's a pic of the previous version of the ParcSlope stand that TwelveSouth released a few years ago.
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I was about to say, this doesn't seem like a good stand for the iPad Pro since everyone seems to complain how easily they bend (I've had mine for almost 2 years and still no bend)... I wouldn't want to use this stand with my iPad for anything more than movie watching, but then its at the wrong angle... so it does seem pretty pointless!
 
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I was about to say, this doesn't seem like a good stand for the iPad Pro since everyone seems to complain how easily they bend (I've had mine for almost 2 years and still no bend)... I wouldn't want to use this stand with my iPad for anything more than movie watching, but then its at the wrong angle... so it does seem pretty pointless!
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I wouldn't say it's completely pointless, as it would be good to type on-screen with (for those who prefer typing on-screen for some reason), making it similar to the previous iPad Smart Covers, but that's a pretty limited use case. This isn't TwelveSouth's fault that the iPads happen to warp, after all the original ParcSlope was fantastic with the iPad Pro 2nd gen and I used it all the time for drawing, but then my dumbass used it when I replaced it with the 3rd gen and welp. My iPad Pro 3rd gen USED to be straight, because I bought two of them (one for myself and my husband), and I remember holding them together and they were both perfectly straight, but now one of them is quite noticeably warped while the other is still straight. :/
 
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FranApple said:
I guess I don't understand the increased airflow thing. Pretty much a non issue for iPads and M1 Macs. They run so cool, you really don't need a ton of airflow down there.
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Honestly, it's probably an unintended "feature" they decided they can market as a result of it being elevated up.
 
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looks good. It's probably too big for my Macbook 12"? They don't seem to specify if it's a good fit for the 12"
 
doboy said:
One angle and doesn't fold up, no thanks.

For iPads this one is a beast. I have one and I use it for 11" and 12.9" Pros. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074J159V5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2FUU2X6GHMGEI&psc=1

For MacBook I have something very similar to this. https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Adj...eywords=computer+stand&qid=1611070195&sr=8-30
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To add on to this, for iPads this is a great one for artists, it’s super sturdy and has infinite angles between 0-90°:

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ugahairydawgs said:
PSA: If you are here to chime in with "overpriced", "who would buy this", "what kind of moron spends that much on something you can get for $5 at _____.com" or anything remotely similar, please just move on.
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I think it should cost more. Maybe put a 1 in front of the price.
 
zilchfox said:
Honestly, it's probably an unintended "feature" they decided they can market as a result of it being elevated up.
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Airflow does help (esp on my Intel MBA ✈️), but you can get that from many stands. The ParcSlope's main advantage is 1) switch between MacBook and iPad support (handy if you need it) and 2) elevates MacBook screen while leaving your keyboard + trackpad on the desk. Others, like our Curve, work with external keys + mouse because they lift your MB in the air. Options = 👍🏻
 
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ugahairydawgs said:
PSA: If you are here to chime in with "overpriced", "who would buy this", "what kind of moron spends that much on something you can get for $5 at _____.com" or anything remotely similar, please just move on.
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Fine, but I almost bought one of these as soon as I got the email from TwelveSouth because it'd be useful for my girlfriend, but then I checked Amazon just before I hit order and found a nearly identical product for £16, so just to say: this is overpriced, who would buy this, what kind of moron spends this much on something you can get for £16 at Amazon.co.uk?
 
Doesn't appear to be able to prop up iPad in landscape mode nor prop up more vertical than horizontal. $60 for what would be about $5 of plastic... It's ridiculous.
 
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