Cricket in closed position
When opened, the stand will adjust to support laptops up to 12 pounds. It supported my 12 inch G4 nicely with some adjustments although I think it is really designed for the newer versions of Macs. It allows you to adjust the screen to set a comfortable viewing height. As you can see from the graphic of the open stand, there is plenty of airflow to help cool your machine.
Cricket in open position.
The stand comes in three colors, green, black and white. It is also important to note that it is composed of 70% recyclable materials. It sells for $39.95. You can find out more about it at the company web site at www.lcdarms.com
The promotional material says it "folds to fit in your pocket", but I don't know many people with pockets 9.5 inches deep. However, it will fit into the outside pockets of many laptop cases or backpacks and perhaps that is what they really mean.
When I first tried to use it, I couldn't figure out how to open it, but that is really my only complaint. It drew lots of comments and it held my heavy G5 snug and steady during several 2 hour training sessions with students looking over my shoulder, touching my machine, etc.
Overall, I think it worth checking out.
Nancy
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( 2.8 / 69 )I started to write Laptop computer, but then I remembered that is not the politically correct term. The computer companies don't like the word laptop because they don't want to get sued if someone is stupid enough to leave their computer on their lap long enough to cause an injury. Bet you wouldn't do that more than once.
That is off topic though. The real purpose of this entry is to emphasize the importance of using a stand of some kind when using your note book computer. Today's computers are powerful and they can run hot. Running hot will shorten the life. There have been several documented incidents of note book computers bursting into flame. Granted they were almost always PCs and not Macs, but Macs can overheat too. It is so much easier to just use a stand.
Besides, it is better on your back and shoulders to elevate the desk top. The very best assortment of stands on the market, in my opinion, are made by LapWorks. I have reviewed several of their products in my column and have found them to be consistently outstanding. My favorite is the Ataché because it has built-in fans that absolutely keep your note book running cool. It is not something you would carry around with you though. It is for use on your desk. They make several other options that are light weight to carry with you.
If you don't already have a stand that you like I encourage you to at least check out their options. You won't be sorry.
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