how does this stand compare to say, putting the laptop on a brick or phone book to raise it up? why would i pay 35 dollars for this?
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Actually, four bricks, laid horizontally in two stacks, would do the trick. Thanks for the tip. Now I just need to go find four bricks.
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Because four good-quality bricks cost $8 each, or $32 total. And phone books are too easy to leave back at the cave.
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A brick is not wide enough, nor is it deep enough to give proper support. A phone book's efficacy is dependent upon the city one sources it from. Some city's phone books may be too high, some too low. As to why you would pay $35 for this; it's my guess that you would not. This product is not a good fit for you.
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Probably not. The stand is intended to elevate your screen/laptop while sitting on a desk and the opening between the two legs of the stand are too narrow to sit comfortably on your lap.
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The price for this stand is way too much for what it is. I'd check out an outdoorsman store and physically see the differences.
625366
I really like mine. It has a removal plate on the back which gives you the ability to slide in your laptop stand. So to answer your questions it doesn't come with one but you can add any shelf to your set up. I just bought a Mac book pro, so I'm ordering the Odyssey laptop stand today!
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I bought this thinking I could use it as a stand up desk for my laptop (since all the experts tell us we're sitting too much). However, when you extend it to it's maximum height, not only is it not quite high enough to use as a standing desk (and I am short!), but it also gets pretty wobbly. Right now, I have mine set at about 3 ft. and that is perfiect for sitting on the side of my bed and using my laptop. ( We have a somewhat tall bed, FYI.) I esitmate one could raise it another 8 inches or so since there are 2 more holes left on the metal post, but as I said, it gets pretty wobbly when fully extended. I do like it very much, though. Hope this helps. I bought this thinking I could use it as a stand up desk for my laptop (since all the experts tell us we're sitting too much). However, when you extend it to it's maximum height, not only is it not quite high enough to use as a standing desk (and I am short!), but it also gets pretty wobbly. Right now, I have mine set at about 3 ft. and that is perfiect for sitting on the side of my bed and using my laptop. ( We have a somewhat tall bed, FYI.) I esitmate one could raise it another 8 inches or so since there are 2 more holes left on the metal post, but as I said, it gets pretty wobbly when... » Read More I bought this thinking I could use it as a stand up desk for my laptop (since all the experts tell us we're sitting too much). However, when you extend it to it's maximum height, not only is it not quite high enough to use as a standing desk (and I am short!), but it also gets pretty wobbly. Right now, I have mine set at about 3 ft. and that is perfiect for sitting on the side of my bed and using my laptop. ( We have a somewhat tall bed, FYI.) I esitmate one could raise it another 8 inches or so since there are 2 more holes left on the metal post, but as I said, it gets pretty wobbly when fully extended. I do like it very much, though. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I don't recommend putting anything heavy on this stand. I only use it for my large books when teaching and never for any electronics. I personally don't feel it's sturdy enough for my laptop or projector without assistance. Hope this answers your question.
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I found that this product did raise my laptop to various heights. That being said, when in the upright position, it is very hard to type. So unless you laptop has a separate keyboard I would not recommend this product. I have given mine away. Hope this helps.
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When placed on a desk with the legs deployed in a 'Z' configuration it is quite solid unless one would lean heavily on it. I'm 5'4" and I could easily type on the laptop standing up by the desk. The stand could be raised quite a few inches higher for someone taller and still remain fairly solid. I've uploaded a photo showing my installation over my Logitech Momo sim racing wheel.
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That is how Amazon originally classified it, but I'm not a musician. It's much sturdier than the laptop computer stands I saw in stores.
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You won't be able to use the tilt function and I'd imagine it would be just as wobbly as mine. You would better off getting the Walmart brand laptop stand as it is much more sturdy.
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Awesome! hmm.. Keep in mind that the base of the stand that would be touching the flat surface is shaped like a "T". I imagine that you're considering using the stand in your lap with the top of the "T" sitting across your thighs and the stem of the "T" sorta under your bum. I just tried this with my crane stand and i find that although the base is fairly stable, the position of my laptop would either be too close or too high no matter how it's adjusted. I also tried flipping the bottom stem the opposite way so, from a profile view, the stand is shaped like a "Z"; in this case it's not very stable because the bottom stem of the "T" is extended out past the couch (might possibly work if you have a couch with a deep seat). Overall, I wouldn't recommend doing this. I can only see this stand as useful if you need your laptop higher than your tabletop or in my case, as a DJ where it elevates my laptop above my mixer case. Maybe you could try searching for a "lap desk" and see if that application might fit your situation better.
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With the legs fully extended it will raise your laptop 13 inches. I would get out a ruler and see if 13 inches from your current desk top will raise it high enough...probably not without you slouching. And yes it is flimsy. I only use it while laying in bed, for that it works fine.
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I suppose this item could rest on your lap if the stand is removed, though it is quite heavy and probably wouldn't be comfortable there very long. The three cables (1 USB cable, 1 DVI cable, and 1 power cable) come out together from the back of the unit, directly opposite the center of the screen. I would not recommend using the unit without the stand, as it doesn't seem to have been designed with that in mind.
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No. I wouldn't buy a cheap stand either, the setup will be pretty top heavy.
1200944
I bought what was advertised as an adjusted laptop stand. I configured it to sit on my desktop and enable me to stand and use my laptop. Does this answer your question?
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I had the same issue before. I connect my laptop to another LCD monitor and extend the display so that I can use both the screens. This stand raises the laptop screen almost to the same height as my other screen which is kept on top of a 6 inch stand. With this both screens are approximately at the same height and I dont have to look down anymore.
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If your laptop is 9x13", it will overhang the platform slightly either at the back corners of the laptop or the front. If you're putting the stand in a corner against two walls you probably won't have room to tilt the display on the laptop back without the front of the laptop overhanging the front of the stand. Also, the feet are slick and it tends to slide around on a smooth surface so that could be a problem if you are typing on the laptop.